NHS STAFF - are you getting the vaccine?

[Cinderellashoes]

Just interested. I’m a nurse on a ward and I will be getting it as soon as I can. However I worked in research for 5 years and know how strict clinical trials really are - I understand not everyone with that background would be as trusting of new drugs being developed. Where do you work, and what will you do about the vaccine?

I'll be (metaphorically) kicking the door in. Just wish it had been released before I caught it. Made it through the 1st wave unscathed only to fall at the final hurdle. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Community rehab and yes

I’m NHS and part of the team rolling it out in my region. I want more details but yes I’m fairly sure I will. I understand how clinical trials work and how safe they are and I’ve seen the impact covid is having on families. I think the only people who refuse will be those lucky enough not to have seen it first hand.

@pourmeanotherglass we were promised the definitions of front line staff last week but I haven’t received them so hopefully we’ll get clarity this week.

Yes. I am a project manager and although I don't have much contact with people outside my team the majority of the time, we do need to go around the wards and I will be spending time on the covid wards in December.

As soon as I am able to, I will have it.

This pharmacist says 100% yes. If I'm allowed I'll post to my social media too to hopefully reassure some friends.

Yep. I'm a CNS in a hospital and the only reason I won't have it is if I've already had it (twice!) through the Oxford Trial.

Seems like a pretty unanimous yes! Some staff in my area have expressed concerns that it isn’t safe. Which is surprising as we’ve seen covid and what it does!

No because I am TTC. I would otherwise.

I think it's a risk vs benefit thing and that will differ for everyone.

I am personally prepared to assume a very low risk by being vaccinated in order to reap the benefit of getting back to a normal life for me and my kids and not having to go to my ward to find out three people died overnight (this happened on Thursday).

Yes I'm in community mental health and phone consultations are just not enough now for many of our patients.
The sooner the better.

@Cinderellashoes

Just interested. I’m a nurse on a ward and I will be getting it as soon as I can. However I worked in research for 5 years and know how strict clinical trials really are - I understand not everyone with that background would be as trusting of new drugs being developed. Where do you work, and what will you do about the vaccine?

as you are an expert can you tell me how a trial can tell you the possible long term side effects say 2 years after taking the vacine if you stop measuring results after a few months

Link worker, meant to be working with people in their homes, can't do it right now. Will be having it as soon as I'm allowed!

as you are an expert can you tell me how a trial can tell you the possible long term side effects say 2 years after taking the vacine if you stop measuring results after a few months

There is another thread for the conspiracy theorists, take this nonsense there!

Yes definitely. I'm part of the team involved with the rollout for my Trust. The sooner we can get everyone vaccinated, the sooner we can all get our lives back.

Research nurse. Can’t wait!

A&E Snr Sister / ENP. My trust is already making plans to scale back the annual flu vaccination programme (running since late Sept) to create capacity for the Covid vaccine programme to begin in Dec

Yes definitely. I'm in community rehab, and had a conversation with a colleague about it a few weeks ago. She said that she wouldn't be having it, as she's never had flu (or the flu jab) so doesn't think she's at high risk of catching it. Or if high risk of serious illness if she does get it. She's over 50, overweight, with some mild health issues. She catches buses to work and to all her client visits. I do not understand her reasoning at all

This is so great and reassuring to read. At least those of us who are über sceptical about a vaccine created in such a short space of time can see how it affects those who work on the front lines dealing with the infected on a daily basis. I suppose any adverse effects or cases of infection despite having taken the vaccine would show up fairly quickly.

Thank you all, maybe after say 6 months I would consider taking it too once it’s been fine tuned. I just hope it’s as safe as claimed...

Absolutely. Frontline staff here and will be involved in the vaccination programme. As I work in a GP Surgery we will be allowed to vaccinate each other so will be getting it very quickly. I have no qualms about it at all

Great thread. It's very encouraging to find so much common sense on one thread.
I'm not NHS myself but just wanted to say thank you to everyone. You all deserve to be vaccinated ASAP.

ICU nurse here, yes I will be getting it.

@TrufflyPig

as you are an expert can you tell me how a trial can tell you the possible long term side effects say 2 years after taking the vacine if you stop measuring results after a few months

There is another thread for the conspiracy theorists, take this nonsense there!

It is not nonsense. It is a very important question. Some NHS staff fought for compensation over the long term serious side effects of swine flu vaccine. www.buzzfeed.com/shaunlintern/these-nhs-staff-were-told-the-swine-flu-vaccine-was-safe

Does having the vaccine stop you spreading the virus if you catch it?

@bearandowl ssshhhh! I think this thread is an advertisement for the wonderful express cure. Don’t question it just get in line and roll up your sleeves.

Like I said, all those eager to have it straight away will be our litmus for its efficacy.