3rd Covid Vaccine - Scotland

[lizk1993]

Hi All,

I live in Scotland and, last year, was told explicitly by haematology department that I wasn't any more vulnerable to Covid than people without an MPN (I have PV). This is around the time we were being advised that we should be in group 4 for vaccine.

Currently, on venesections and aspirin only. My question is, has anyone in a similar position to me, who lives in Scotland been contacted regarding a third vaccine dose? Or has anyone tried to push for one.

Hope everyone is doing well, despite the trying circumstances we are all living in.

Regards

Liz

[EleanorPV]

I pushed to be on the shielding list. It took a lot f time and alot of emails. Since being on this list everything else has worked.

[lizk1993 in reply to EleanorPV]

Thanks Eleanor, don't really want to make a fuss, just wandering what's happening with other people like me, and whether their consultants/GP team are getting in touch with them.

[Gordonek]

I received my letter for 3rd vaccine, advising me I was categorised as immunosuppressed. I was not advised to shield at any point during the last 18 months. Got the Moderna vaccine and flu jab. I'm ET Jak2+ on HU.

[lizk1993 in reply to Gordonek]

Thanks Gordondek - wonder if it's because you're on HU.

[Gordonek in reply to lizk1993]

That would be my guess...

[DENICE66]

Hi Liz. I'm in Scotland too and not heard anything yet, but it seems fairly patchy depending on where you live - see my earlier post: healthunlocked.com/mpnvoice...

Hope it helps!

[lizk1993 in reply to DENICE66]

Thanks Denice66

I had a look at your post and it seems it's like last year - varies depending on where you live.

[Andrew8]

I have Myelofibrosis, whilst the condition itself may not suppress the immune system, the drug I am taking Jakavi Ruxolitinib, does suppress the immune system, so I am classed as immune vulnerable, and just had 3rd jab and will get a 4th in 6 months time. I live in Wales.

[lizk1993 in reply to Andrew8]

Thanks Andrew, I'm guessing the drugs you take make a difference. I'm not on any, except the ones I take since I had a heart attack (many years ago now)

[Bridger26]

Hi there. I was told the same as you but last week had 3rd covid jag. Leaflet stated it was because I was in the category for it- a different leaflet from the one my husband received. I too am in Scotland and have PV .

[lizk1993 in reply to Bridger26]

Thanks Bridger26, I'm in two minds whether I ask about it or not - don't want to make a fuss.

[MarybellM]

My husband has PV. We’re in the Western Isles of Scotland and he got his 3rd vaccine on 1 October. We have a small population/ health board and I must say our service and care has been excellent. Hope all goes well with you!

[lizk1993 in reply to MarybellM]

Thanks MarybellM, glad your husband got the jab. Hopefully, it'll help keep him safe.

[MarybellM]

Meant to say, that’s truly shocking what that doctor said about not being any more vulnerable to Covid.