COVID-19 (Coronavirus) discussion

Got my Covid booster in Dec, trying to include my flu jab on the same day as it's a nightmare getting in at my Drs.

Next door tested positive last week for Covid and it floored them both, they haven't had it before (well confirmed with a positive test anyway) but luckily we were away so had no contact with them.
 
Mr Jack said:
Firstly, yes they should. That's why you can buy Lemsip, etc. in a shop. There are limits, but those limits are not "never".

Secondly, the jab won't be self-administered, it will be administered by trained pharmacists just as with the flu jab.
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I meant with serious medication that you can't buy over the counter. And should be under advisement of a health professional. Side effects shouldn't be ignored as a lot of people do.
 
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Wife and I tested positive on Monday, looks like we picked it up on holiday in the Channel Islands last week. She was feeling a bit rough the last couple of days of our holiday and I started feeling bad on the day we came home. My son was unwell while we were away but we didn’t even think it might be Covid. His test was negative when we got back.

It’s been bad for both of us, really felt unwell and largely been in bed or I’ve just been slumped in my shack chair. I’m negative today, she’s still showing a very quick and solid positive test. She’s has a knackered immune system due to medication she’s on which is why it’s lasting longer for her.

We had a Tesco delivery yesterday, my son opened the door and we were standing right back so nowhere near the man. He called out ‘you alright?’ as we were hovering and she said ‘we’ve got Covid’.

He said “Thought that had all gone now, it’s just like a cold, innit”.

*sigh*
 
Feek said:
We had a Tesco delivery yesterday, my son opened the door and we were standing right back so nowhere near the man. He called out ‘you alright?’ as we were hovering and she said ‘we’ve got Covid’.

He said “Thought that had all gone now, it’s just like a cold, innit”.

*sigh*
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Should have coughed over him!
 
I'd imagine it'll get logged against your NHS record that you've had it (when paying for it) like it does with the flu jab.
 
Jokester said:
I would be intrigued to see what information they provide people to allow them to make an informed consent.
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I'm right at the bottom of the "priority" list anyway - and whilst I know the evidence still points at it being largely safe, I have no reason to or at least do not feel compelled to have any more jabs. It's not about "look at me I'm so manly" it's purely because I don't feel I need it or will benefit from it. Similarly the flu jab, never had one. When I'm older and become more susceptible to diseases then of course I will consider it!
 
I had my invite text for my booster the other day, I assume it's because the last time I told the GP my weight I was morbidly obese.

That's the only reason I can think of that they'd put me in the vulnerable group.
Not planning on getting it this time though. So far the jabs have written me off more than COVID.
 
The covid jab this time was very mild except for a stiff shoulder. However the flu jab made me feel lousy for two days after.
 
tom_e said:
I had my invite text for my booster the other day, I assume it's because the last time I told the GP my weight I was morbidly obese.

That's the only reason I can think of that they'd put me in the vulnerable group.
Not planning on getting it this time though. So far the jabs have written me off more than COVID.
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I'm the same 'group' but I'm definitely having the booster (tomorrow, in fact). Was suprised, but happy, that they put me on the list.

Despite having had the previous boosters, I had pretty bad covid across New Year - caught from my parents, who just had a 'cold' - and have gone downhill healthwise ever since. I still have messed-up taste buds for coffee, and a much poorer sense of smell than pre-covid, and my immune system is far worse, so I'm taking every bit of help I can.

I already had the flu vaccine a week or so ago - I would rarely get ill and then a number of years ago I caught the flu 'proper'... Could barely move, went through two courses of antibiotics and nearly hospitalised for pnuemonia. Since then, I've made sure I get vaccinated each year. It's not an experience I'd wish on anyone.
 
I have noticed that on my covid jab this round was Pfizer and not Moderna which they have all been until this 1.

I have not had a bad reaction to any of the covid jabs to date and waiting on my flu one so unsure how this will effect me
 
ED209 said:
I have noticed that on my covid jab this round was Pfizer and not Moderna which they have all been until this 1.

I have not had a bad reaction to any of the covid jabs to date and waiting on my flu one so unsure how this will effect me
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Shouldn't change anything. The major difference with Moderna is that it is a higher dosage jab (so has a somewhat better efficacy), but if you didn't react to Moderna, I doubt anything will change with Pfizer.
 
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maschio said:
Pretty sure the taxpayer foots the not unsubstantial bill for these free shots.
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Failing to see your point here? It's Free as is the NHS as in you don't pay for treatment specifically its raised via tax. Have you got an issue with Vaccines being free in general is that the issue? I personally would be happy to pay to get Novavax whenever I wanted but we do not have that option. I'm just curious what your point is?
 
Dave85 said:
Failing to see your point here? It's Free as is the NHS as in you don't pay for treatment specifically its raised via tax. Have you got an issue with Vaccines being free in general is that the issue? I personally would be happy to pay to get Novavax whenever I wanted but we do not have that option. I'm just curious what your point is?
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A claim was made that shots were free. Claim was refuted. I don't see what your lengthy point was.
 
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