Covid Vaccine

[Deecass]

Hi as PBC is classified as a chronic liver disease does anyone know if that means we will be offered the vaccine under level 6? Has anyone not meeting the other criteria been offered one ?

Thanks

[gwillistexas]

Not sure where you are, but I’m in Texas. If we are 65 or older, we are eligible. And if you’re 18 or older with a chronic disease, eligible as well.

[butterflyEi]

Deecass, your profile does not show which country you are from so it is difficult to say perhaps a call to your GP would give you an answer.

For myself I am in an age category and have had the first dose.

let us know what you find out

[Starfish72]

I am 48 and had the astrazennica vaccine last week. It knocked me off my feet for 2 days but im so pleased ive had it. I was in group 6. X

[cvc20]

Im 49 in UK and had mine a week ago. Didnt ask any questions but presumed it was because we under under the broad umbrella of liver disease.

[Waterbabe3174]

I’m 58, live in Scotland, and am booked in next week. No health issues other than PBC.

[whannah]

Yes, I'm 48 with Pbc and my Covid vaccination letter arrived yesterday. Getting my jag in 2 weeks. I'm in Scotland x

[roseter]

Im in England and having mine today as classed as clinically vulnerable with PBC

[Deecass]

Thank you all for the responses

Uk based so will await my invitation

Stay safe x

[vicary in reply to Deecass]

Hi Deecass

I have PBC & have had a liver transplant , but before my transplant i always got my flu jab because our immune system is compromised... so yes you are eligible for the covid vaccine under vunerability.

However i would give your GP a call because unfortunately some of us can slip through the vunerable net if we aren't registered as vunerable with the government this has been the case with alot of people on my transplant group & one call to their GP has recified this .

I had my 1st Jab on the 1st Feb .

Hope that helps .

[kimphoebe]

Hi there

Iv already had mine in group 4, but I have cirrhosis now so Mayb that why. If you had a shielding letter you would be in group 4. X

[Gurnis]

Hi this is Denise, I had mine yesterday as I work at Walgreens and was offered my first dose as we had left over vaccines and no mire appointments. I feel fine. You should check with your pharmacy as they are probably doing the same thing. We have the modern a vaccine and it lasts for six hours after the vial is opened and then you must throw it away, so they don’t like to waste it . That’s why they’ve been offering the vaccine to people without an appointment.

[Deecass in reply to Gurnis]

Thanks I am based in the uk so I think done differently here but thanks for the response 😊

[JaneAnderson1966]

Hi

I am in the UK and am 55 years old. I have been fortunate enough to have had the first dose of the vaccine as I was classified as a 'shielder' and placed in group 4 (I think) - the over 70s and 'critically extremely vulnerable' group. I think this was because I have been on immunosuppressants for PBC/AIH overlap.

Perhaps if you have not been called up yet is is because you are on the 'extremely vulnerable list' and possibly just on the PBC medications. I think those on that list are due to be called up pretty soon.

Good luck.

Jane

[Hidden]

I’ve been offered one, i’m classed in level 6 due to PBC. I’m 36, and have no other medical conditions and am not morbidly obese so I can only presume it’s the PBC that has put me in this category.

[S2k0]

I live in the UK I am 59 I was given the vaccine due to volunteering at a good bank, otherwise have not been notified.

[Lauralee851]

Hi, I’m 35 and I had mine last week. I’m in the UK x

[janetfolley]

Had my vacinne Pfizer 5wks ago now no complications..very pleased I had vacinne made me feel so much happier

[ninjagirlwebb in reply to janetfolley]

Thanks for sharing. Getting my first dose in a few weeks. I am a bit anxious/scare.

[janetfolley in reply to ninjagirlwebb]

Know need to be anxious/scared vacinne didn't hurt at all later only symptom was an achy arm..very pleased you are having your vacinne personally I think everyone should be vaccinated only way to rid of this terrible virus. Take care

[ninjagirlwebb in reply to janetfolley]

Thank you. I agree that we all need to be vaccinated so that we can go back to our normal routines!

[rubberglove]

Hi I'm 73 live in the UK. I had my jab 3 weeks ago. I was fine with it just a sore arm for a couple of days

[Keep-smiling]

It is the same as the flu jab, if you qualify for that you’ll get the COVID vaccine, I’ve had mine and my age group hasn’t been called up yet.

[Cookie712]

Hi, I’m from the UK. I’m only 29 but have PBC and have booked my vaccine using the NHS booking system. If you input your NHS number at the start, it will let you know if you are eligible for one yet. I haven’t had anything from the doctors but I’ve booked mine for 12th March

[Tuppence67]

Hi there, yes, chronic liver disease should mean you'll be called up anytime now if you're in the UK. Had my first dose today; I have PBC.

[bobbyholly321]

I’m in Dublin, Ireland. Have PBC, asthma, osteoporosis and few other things.I’m 54. Haven’t heard anything yet about my jab. The roll out of vaccines here is very very slow.