I had a text this morning urging me to book in for a covid booster much to my surpise. I'm not sure what my elibility is based on, I'm not over 65, not diabetic or immunosuppressed. No kidney or heart problems. Certainly not pregnant.
I dont have a serious lung condition. I do have asthma and use a steriod inhaler but consider it pretty mild. Other than EDS, vestibular migraines, hypothyroid and B12 deficiency requiring injections I'm usually healthy. Anyone else got oe out of the blue?
I'd love one.
Get one. Just select carer from the NHS options list and if asked to prove, then you are an unpaid carer.
I am actually a carer for my in laws who are both clinically vulnerable but the NHS dont know that.
Then you are eligible, but, yes, unless your caring status is flagged up on GP records then your NHS records won’t show this. And, many GPs don’t seem to tick the carer’s box either.
It doesn't matter. There is no requirement to prove anything. I got mine this way.
Actually, some centres still ask for proof stupidly as though the nations isn’t full of unpaid carers.
Book it online. No proof needed. I booked to have mine at the local pharmacy. I was in and out faster than a rat down a drainpipe.
Mine’s already booked with surgery. As I said, some centres still ask for proof for carer status.
yes I got the text. I’ve had 3 jabs but I’m not having another. Just my personal choice.
I got the email even though I am already booked in.
Hi Sparklingsunshine,
It's possibly due to you having asthma; one of my relatives is eligible due to them having asthma and using an inhaler.
If you want a booster I'd not question it just go along and get it sorted.
I'm already booked in 😆 but was just rather confused. I was going to get the flu jab but my MIL overheard the receptionists at her surgery saying this year's jab is making people ill for upto 2 weeks so I'm holding off on that one. I wouldnt have 2 jabs at the same time anyway. I didnt know if hypo was one of the criteria.
My husband is 59 and he had both on the same day (Covid because we care for mum). He just felt really tired and slept a lot for 36 hours then he was fine.
My hubby got caught last year and had both jabs. His arms were really sore and he had to try and sleep on his back lol.
I had the flu jab last week. Was very slightly unwell that evening and went to bed early but was ok by the next day.
For asthma you might if you had two course of oral steroids in the last 48 months.
Endocrine disease is an eligibility criteria (though it it’s not exclusively clear which ones).
A medical professional such as GP or consultant can consider you on an individual basis.
Failing all of the above it’s a case of the computer says you can.
I had pericarditis in July and needed prednisolone but havent had oral steriods for asthma for about 6 years.
If it was more than two dose courses of treatment of prednisolone for any condition, the system woud probably still pick it up.
Was a reason for your pericarditis given and was it soon after a previous jab? It's a reported adverse effect.
No, last had previous covid jab last autumn. They said it was likely from a virus. Just one those things.
I was offered and have had Covid and flu jab I'm asthmatic but well controlled so I've assumed that's why I've been offered the jab every year along with Flu
Not if it’s well controlled unless you have had two courses of oral steroids in the past 48 months. However, as we are finding out it’s not always clear why when two people have identical conditions and treatment and only one of them will be offered the vaccine.
I'd be interested in which algorithim they use and what the criteria is. I wonder if an element of postcode lottery is involved. Its odd as it didnt come from my surgery but from NHS vaccine service.
Definitely and the usual health inequalities.
I'm confused too and it appears random.
A family member who lives in a different area and is younger but has less diseases than me (though we both have asthma), and is not diagnosed with endocrine issues has still been given both flu and Covid. She's not a carer and fits no other criteria. She was fairly poorly next day but soon recovered. Lots of older folk in my area had both together last year and suffered for a good while.
I've been wondering whether to get both together but that may be academic as it looks like I'll only be offered flu in any case. Think I'd rather have the Covid jab but looks like it's out of my hands.
As mentioned above, if you want one, get one. On the NHS booking service, select you are a carer. If asked to prove carer status which is unlikely, state you are an unpaid carer. Same with free flu vaccine eligibility criteria via chemists for example. It’s a pretty well known cheat.
I am 59 and had my combined Covid and flu vaccination on Saturday. They were surprised at the centre that I was there as I wasn't over 65, but I just said I was invited to go and had long term medical issues. I wasn't sure if it was because I have an underactive thyroid, or because I have CMT (progressive peripheral neuropathy) so I am guessing the CMT, but also maybe because I am obese? Not to bothered, just glad to have had them both. My husband (67) had his too, and both his arms were sore for a couple of days, and he felt a bit rough, but I was fine, unless I touched the site of the covid jab!
There was a link last week to who was considered for the jab. Cannot find it now of course, but here is a list:-
The clinical at-risk groups within scope of this digital cohort development (as specified by NHS England) are:Adults aged 16 years and over:
chronic respiratory disease
chronic heart disease and vascular disease
chronic kidney disease
chronic liver disease
chronic neurological disease
Diabetes mellitus and other endocrine disorders
Immunosuppression
Asplenia or dysfunction of the spleen
morbidly obese
severe mental illness
I qualify on 3 of those, but have not been called. The fact that AZ had been cancelled for use says it all for me.
Flu Jab
Flu jab
Covid jab 16 to 64 with underlying health under conditions and thyroid disorder
Flu Jab?
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