Experiences with

Pneumococcal vaccine

Hi everyone , can anyone tell me if the pneumococcal vaccine is safe ? I have uctd and triple positive APS thanks Elfie

I’m going to ask for the pneumococcal vaccine. Thanks for any advice : )

Hello everyone I recently turned 65 and was invited to get the current pneumococcal vaccine (against 28 strains, I think). Has anyone had this vaccine and subsequently had Afib problems?

I have been given an appointment for the pneumococcal vaccine. Just wondering how others were after getting the vaccine, thanks.

I have just realised that my recent flare, which led to the cancellation of my holiday, started the day after I had the pneumonia vaccine. I'm wondering if there could be a link?

Hello Trying to make an informed decision on having the offered vaccination ...I have hypo Thyroidism Osteo arthritis and psoriatic arthritis so Im assuming that is why I am being offered , as I am not over 65 years (63 ) Any pros and cons please ? Thank you

I am on a slow taper (currently between 4 and 3.5mg,) and have woken up with this cold bug that has been doing the rounds. I have to get up and get my tax return done so can't really stay in bed though can stay home and warm. I had the flu jab in October Question is, should I increase my pred for a

I've been invited to have the shingles vaccine as I've turned seventy. As I'm taking prednisolone is it safe to have the vaccine ?

Having watched the news about the number of hospitals declaring a critical incident and A&Es having been swamped by people with 'flu, I was wondering if there is any correlation between the uptake - or not - of the current 'flu vaccination and the rise in admissions? Has anyone else been thinking along

After finding out from my NHS the results of a sputum sample taken on 13th December that said results abnormal contact your GP. The sample showed Pseudo Aeruginosa & Staph Aureus & Non Coliform SP. I posted a photo of the results on 27th Dec I called the GP's to be told the GP had made an appointment

I am a 68 year old female and was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 4 years ago and have been managing with mild symptoms and didn't need to start medication. However I got the flu vaccine and covid vaccine together two months ago and about three days later I developed significant tremors along the right

we’ll, I have been thrown back to square 1 with all my training. A flu has struck me well down. We just managed to have a wonderful Christmas, but then both hubby and I went down with severe coughs, headaches and diarrhoea. The irony, as it has only been one week after my flu jab! And 3 weeks after the

Hi all my results wbc 127.8 lymphocyte 122.4 platelets up from 102 to 132 and a enlarged spleen, doctor wants to talk to me next week, wondering if this means starting treatment, your thoughts appreciated, oh numbers up 40 on above in 2 months also had a reaction to the flu vaccination a week ago thanks

Does anyone else have problems with nystagmus? Nystagmus has been part of my MS since the time of diagnosis (1980) but it calmed down for many years. Sometimes it would be mild enough--I'd be going up and down the aisles of a supermarket and suddenly I couldn't read the labels on food packages. I'd

Hi I wonder if anyone has had any reaction to the shingles vaccine. I had my first vaccine 6 months ago with no problems. However since my second jab on Friday my arm is very painful and quite swollen. I also felt rough the next day and still not feeling 100%. Wondering if anyone else has experienced

GET YOUR SHINGLES VACCINE !So, I had chicken pox as a child. A rite of passage in those days. Itching in my ears, between my toes. They put socks on your hands so you wouldnt scratch in your sleep. They also had my younger brothers give me a hug so they'd contract it(which they did)and then they'd have

First time posting, have read a lot of posts here. 52 female diagnosed with asthma in 1994, ex smoker since 2017. I started experiencing chest infections about ten years ago and would be treated with prednisolone and antibiotics, it’s now happening to me 4 times per year. I work in schools. Have had

long story short, my dad has high risk CLL. He is still on W&W but will likely start treatment in February. my dad really wants my fiancé to get vaccinated for flu and covid. My fiancé is not an “anti-vaxxer” but has an extreme fear of needles and vaccines and only had the initial COVID shots. He also

I'm having a down day today. This means I don't plan anything apart from to do the things I feel like doing. Some might call it a low demand day. I've stayed in bed later than usual, eaten a nice breakfast still in PJs. If it takes my fancy, I'll get dressed, if not I won't. I'll eat and drink, of course

I had the flu jab yesterday and wasn’t expecting any problems (I’ve had two Covid vaccinations this year which were fine), but a few hours after the injection I started to get more than the usual number of ectopics and palpitations. As the flu jab is not an mRNA vaccine I’m a bit baffled by this. Has