5th Covid Vaccine

[Hollybee21]

Had a text last night inviting me to have my 5th Covid Vaccine (2nd booster). Something in the back of my mind tells me that I had read this would be six months after the last one, but this appointment is only 3 months later. Have tried to Google the info but without success. Has anyone else had their appointment? Thanks

[MrsNails]

Hi Hollybee - l was wondering if this would happen - l’ve put all in info l have in FAQ’s under Covid - maybe have a look through that?

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

MrsN

[Hollybee21 in reply to MrsNails]

Thanks Mrs N, can always rely on you for an answer.👏

[MrsNails in reply to Hollybee21]

And 123-go has found a good link also x

[123-go]

According to this 119 May be able to help/advise:

nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir...

[MrsNails in reply to 123-go]

Well Done 123 🌟 for FAQ’s Thanks

MrsN

[Hollybee21 in reply to 123-go]

Thanks for the help 123-go , now armed and ready to go for the next jab.😄

[MrsNails]

Let us know how it goes 🍀

[Hollybee21]

Will do. It’s on the 5th April.🤞

[Chewy21]

How long did you wait between 3rd and 4th vaccine?

[Hollybee21 in reply to Chewy21]

I only had 3 months on that one too. Third on 1st October and 4th on New Years Eve, but was warned that time that they were being brought forward.

[Chewy21 in reply to Hollybee21]

I had my third in December and was called for my fourth this week but I feel like it's too soon for me having had covid in September too so I've asked them to postpone mine for another three months.

[Chewy21 in reply to Chewy21]

Just noticed your under Swansea health board same as me.

[Hollybee21 in reply to Chewy21]

Practically neighbours 🤣 I must admit they have been very proactive during the pandemic and deserve our thanks.

[Chewy21 in reply to Hollybee21]

Yes they have been amazing throughout fair play to them.

[Exflex]

I’m 70 and almost 4mg steady (just another week at 4.5 for two days). Not had the 4th vaccine let alone the 5th. I would have thought the criteria in part would be the dose of Pred you were on when you had the 1st jab, 2nd etc. Looking back at my records I was on 9.5mg for the first dose of AZ.

The decision of needing to be aged 75 set by JCVI is very much a cut off date, just like pass or fail in an exam. Immunodeficiency qualifies but who decides - GPs who are overworked?

[Hollybee21 in reply to Exflex]

My appointments come from our local Health Board not the GP.

[Rugger in reply to Hollybee21]

That makes me think you're in Scotland?

[Hollybee21 in reply to Rugger]

No, Wales. Swansea Bay Health Board.

[Rugger]

Ah yes, I realised it wasn't England, as we don't have Health Boards. It may be that the guidance is different across the home countries.

[Hollybee21 in reply to Rugger]

I never realised that 🤷‍♀️

[Constance13]

Wow! I have had three vaccines so far and a fourth has never been mentioned. Where is it going to stop 4, 5, 6?? Or “every three month” for years (perhaps)! I am over 80 so supposed to be vulnerable but I don‘t fancy being injected every three months.

[Hollybee21 in reply to Constance13]

I don’t think it’s ever going to stop until the scientists find the vaccine to stop it in its tracks.

[shella]

lots of friends who have had all the vaccines and top ups etc are still getting Covid ….maybe I am taking a chance not having any more!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to shella]

It never did stop you getting it - it was to prevent you getting it so badly.