Got my 5th Covid vaccine appointment

[vivdunstan]

I have my 5th Covid vaccine booking for early May, just over 4 months after vaccine 4. I will probably flare badly neurologically for 3 months after, but hey, protection. Wibble!

Note I didn’t book this. In Scotland we’re being sent appointments. But I’ve expected it any time 3-6 months after vaccine 4. The severely immunosuppressed are generally being booked earlier than 6 months.

It is in the Dundee city centre venue again. Just over a week after I am getting my hair cut.

I will enjoy my likely few good weeks left. I plan to recheck my antibodies before and after vaccine 5.

P.S. I’m registered with the Scottish vaccine booking system and they emailed me today about my new appointment. I expect to get an appointment letter in the post after. I’ve been keeping an eye on the Scottish vaccine booking system online at vacs.nhs.scot My appointment is there now.

[Varp]

Great news everything seems to be going smoothly with your NHS and appointments.

[2534]

I have just had my 5th dose (booster?). I have Rituximab hence severely immunosuppressed. After no 4 a private test showed only 53 micrograms. Subsequently I participated in the Melody study which showed negative for antibodies and for IgG and IgM(?). My question is why do they go on vaccinating after it appears I receive no benefits from them. Not complaining mind you !!

[vivdunstan Volunteer in reply to 2534]

Sympathies. That’s a question you should ask your medics.

I was lucky that vaccine 3 - the 3rd primary - rocketed up my antibody level massively. I’d had only an extremely low level of antibodies after vaccines 1 and 2 (yes I know I was lucky to have even that).

I am on Mycophenolate Mofetil and steroids. And grateful the vaccines help me, even if each one gives me 3 months of devastating increased neurological symptoms to cope with. But it may save my life.

[Mooka]

Good news. I hope you are not too poorly afterwards.

[Twister8910]

Just had my 5th. jab this AM. How do you get your antibodies checked? I have no info. and have not been offered any.CHEERS Vic.

[vivdunstan Volunteer in reply to Twister8910]

I pay for private testing. I use Medichecks but there are lower cost options. I can afford this, and found it helpful to know the information during the pandemic to help me decide how to navigate risks.