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I wasn’t going to get the vaccine even though I was offered it months ago as I work in a nursing home. Today my doctor rang me and offered me an appointment as I’m high risk group 6 due to pernicious anaemia.

I’m going to have it now.

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Nackapan4 years ago

Goodness. I've not heard of PA in group 6 with diabetics ect.So you having it now.

Mg friend works in a care home . Shr did have the covid vaccination early on . I think all her colleagues did too.

L wonder if anyone else has been told this.

I've certainly not.

Shouldve had it by now just because in right age group.

Cant get to the centre I was offered as too far away. Nothing is easy.

I do not live in the outer hebrides btw

• in reply toNackapan4 years ago

I’ll query them more tomorrow when I get it. I’m glad I’m getting at my doctors and not sent 39 miles down the road.

Nackapan• in reply to4 years ago

Yes that is good. I wouldnt query it .

You are entitled anyway working in a care home.

• in reply toNackapan4 years ago

I know that but I refused it initially at work. BUT now my doctor has rung me and said I should have it as I’m at higher risk! I’m going to have it (they don’t know I’m a carer btw as I’m not, I’m a chef)

wedgewood• in reply to4 years ago

I think you are really wise to have the vaccine lizblow, as you are at higher risk .

Nackapan• in reply to4 years ago

Yes I think you wise

• in reply toNackapan4 years ago

It was because of my age they’re doing 48 and 49 year olds now

Nackapan• in reply to4 years ago

That's good. Way ahead than here .I'm nearly 60 and only just got a letter . Its too far away for me though.

• in reply toNackapan4 years ago

☹️ I hope they sort it out for you soon. Good luck 🤞🏻

Bellabab4 years ago

Well done. I am certain that is a sensible and thoughtful decision.

fbirder4 years ago

Having PA doesn't put you at risk.

I suspect that the doctor is trying everything possible to get you to have the injections because you work in a nursing home.

You need to be vaccinated. If not for your own health, then for the health of those you care for.

• in reply tofbirder4 years ago

It was because they’re doing my age group now so they’re doing really well getting through the numbers

FoggymeAdministrator4 years ago

Lizblow.

Just to let you know... I'm now closing your post to further replies to prevent further off topic comments and discussion about the Covid vaccine. This is no reflection on your post and so please post again as and when you wish.

As others have said... and for others reading...PA doesn’t put anyone who has it in a high risk group for Covid (I understand that you were offered the vaccine because of age category).

I had the Astra Zeneca vaccine several weeks ago and all went well for me (excepting a few minor side effects largely due to another underlying medical condition - not PA, I hasten to add).

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