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When am I personally likely to get the vaccine. I can’t take this anymore :(

123 replies

Itsthewinenotthelabel · 01/12/2020 20:13

I can’t live like this anymore. I’m absolutely fed up of living in fear.

All I’ve done for the majority of the year is go for walks.
I’ve not been in anyone’s house since February.
I’ve not met friends for dinner or a glass of wine.

I’m absolutely fed up of wiping my shopping down. I’m fed up of constantly worrying I’ve got symptoms.
I’m absolutely petrified I’m going to die and leave my son.

I’m 33 I have a high BMI (above 30 below 40) I have mild asthma and I have an inflammatory autoimmune disease. (Not on medication)

I’m on maternity leave but due back in Jan.
I actually don’t think I can cope being at work, indoors and around other people.
There is no option to work from home.

My son will be in nursery which puts him and me at risk.

I wasn’t on the shielding list but how soon am I likely to qualify for the vaccine?
I qualify for the flu jab.

I can’t live like this :(

OP posts:
Bushola · 01/12/2020 20:28

You don’t need to wipe down shopping now.

LemonTT · 01/12/2020 20:30

Possibly in February for the first dose and then March. But it all depends on when approval comes and supply of vaccine. By way of an estimate the flu programme usually takes 8-12 weeks to hit targets. With mass sites opening that would double rates, I think you can expect to be looking at broadly the same time frame.

WhoseThatGirl · 01/12/2020 20:31

It sounds like your concern and anxiety is out of proportion to your risk. It sounds like your risk is low.

DobbyTheHouseElk · 01/12/2020 20:34

I’m still wiping my shopping.

I’m no epidemiologist, but I’d say your risk is low. I know that won’t make you feel better. I feel the same as you. I understand your fears.

lovelemoncurd · 01/12/2020 20:34

I've been told to get ready to cover 8 am to 8pm shifts 7 days a week to administer the vaccine for mid Dec.

LaLoose · 01/12/2020 20:38

We have been told Christmas week

Oly4 · 01/12/2020 20:39

You Won’t be on the priority list but all of should get a first dose by end of March if all goes well.
But I agree you’re anxiety is out of proportion to your risk. Your BMI is your biggest concern but you are really young.
There is no need to wipe shopping, just put it away and wash your hands thoroughly.
Your son being at nursery is a smallish risk and if you go back to work then it should be Covid secure .. such as distanced desks etc.
It is possible you’ve got over-anxious.
Statistically even if you got a Covid you would undoubtedly survive it

Scottishgirl85 · 01/12/2020 20:39

So sorry you feel this way. Your anxiety is disproportionate, I hope you realise this and seek help Flowers
Wiping down shopping etc has never been necessary.
Yes sensible precautions are needed, but you should be carrying on with life (within the rules).
At 33 you will not receive the vaccine for some time. I am a similar age and don't expect to receive it until next autumn, although this is of course a guess, nobody knows.
Good luck in seeking help Flowers

Racoonworld · 01/12/2020 20:39

Unfortunately unless your on the list of conditions set out in the plan you may have to wait until later next year or 2022. If you qualify under the plan ten before Easter sometime. I’m in the vulnerable group but don’t qualify in the government list for early vaccine. It sounds like your anxiety is quite bad, if you aren’t classed as at risk enough to get the vaccine before Easter then really your risk is very low.

Lightsabre · 01/12/2020 20:42

I'm sure it will be available privately if you can pay.

Worldgonecrazy · 01/12/2020 20:42

Can’t find the link but obese people will be prioritised above under 65s. As will people who have had transplants.

However your anxiety sounds disproportionate to the actual threat of COVID so you may want to mention it to your go.

Nicketynac · 01/12/2020 20:43

It's also worth remembering that other vaccinated people will protect you, so even if you haven't been vaccinated, the risk of infection will drop.

Original poster
Itsthewinenotthelabel · 01/12/2020 20:49

I’m just struggling so much. I feel like it’s always on my mind. 😔

OP posts:
Chesneyhawkes1 · 01/12/2020 20:52

Where are people who got the latest shielding letter on the list to get it?

Maybe after the elderly ?

LadyFeliciaMontague · 01/12/2020 20:53

Op have you spoken to the Dr re your anxiety? Please do, they are there to help Flowers

katy1213 · 01/12/2020 20:54

If you got out more, you might get your anxiety more into proportion. Be careful and take sensible precautions - but there's no need to be petrified.

LadyFeliciaMontague · 01/12/2020 20:57

@Chesneyhawkes1

Where are people who got the latest shielding letter on the list to get it?

Maybe after the elderly ?

“Who else is in the first phase of vaccination and when will the rest get a jab? The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has set the order of priority for the whole of the UK, mostly according to age. Care home residents and staff will be followed by the over-80s and healthcare workers. Next are the over-75s, then the over-70s and so on. People with underlying health conditions of any age will be vaccinated ahead of the under-65s.

The first phase includes everyone over 50, or about 22 million people. The JCVI says a decision has yet to be taken on priorities in the rest of the population, whose risk of severe illness is low.”

Hancock has said the restrictions can be loosened once all the over-50s, younger people with health conditions and NHS and care workers have been vaccinated. He has said the bulk of vaccination for those groups will take place in January to March, and hopes that by Easter it may be possible to end social distancing

www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/27/covid-vaccinations-when-expect-start-uk

Rudolphian · 01/12/2020 20:57

Just make sure you're raking vitamin d with k2. At least 3000unite of vit d a day.
Also zinc.
We cant guarantee when the vaccine will be released but hopefully not much longer now.

WeddingGrump · 01/12/2020 20:58

The current prioritisation strategy is here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/priority-groups-for-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-advice-from-the-jcvi-25-september-2020/jcvi-updated-interim-advice-on-priority-groups-for-covid-19-vaccination

Prioritisation list is currently

  1. older adults’ resident in a care home and care home workers
  2. all those 80 years of age and over and health and social care workers
  3. all those 75 years of age and over
  4. all those 70 years of age and over
  5. all those 65 years of age and over
  6. high-risk adults under 65 years of age
  7. moderate-risk adults under 65 years of age
  8. all those 60 years of age and over
  9. all those 55 years of age and over
10. all those 50 years of age and over 11. rest of the population (priority to be determined)

The prioritisation could change substantially if the first available vaccines were not considered suitable for, or effective in, older adults.

Without wanting to upset you further, it doesn't seem from what you've said that you'd have any reason to be in anything other than group 11? Given your BMI is under 40, your asthma is mild and you're not on any medication for the auto-immune disease.

Chesneyhawkes1 · 01/12/2020 20:59

@LadyFeliciaMontague thank you

SaveWaterDrinkGin · 01/12/2020 21:00

A vaccine will not solve your problems OP, you have severe anxiety and need to speak to a GP sooner rather than later Flowers

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SnowmanDrinkingSnowballs · 01/12/2020 21:06

If you are eligible for the flu jab you will be on the list of clinically vulnerable, not the clinically extremely vulnerable who need to shield. Only bmi over 40 effects this and yours is low enough to not be concerning.
As someone cv you would be after those aged 65 and over.
No one can answer your question about when you will be vaccinated but I am hopeful it would be this winter.
In the meantime perhaps have a think about your actual risk as it doesn’t sound high to me and your over perception of the risk is having a negative effect on your life. You are no more likely to die from covid than other illnesses like sepsis, or indeed accidental causes.

Wolfiefan · 01/12/2020 21:10

You need to tackle your anxiety OP.
You don’t need to wipe down shopping
You shouldn’t be constantly worrying about having symptoms or that you’re going to die.
Your anxiety isn’t proportionate to the risk.

scaevola · 01/12/2020 21:12

There has been an update to the JCVI list, and the priorities are currently as follows:

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939119/Greenbook_chapter_14a___provisional_guidance_subject_to_MHRA_approval_of_vaccine_supply_.pdf

PROVISIONAL

  1. Residents in a care home for older adults Staff working in care homes for older adults
  1. All those 80 years of age and over Health and social care workers
  1. All those 75 years of age and over
  1. All those 70 years of age and over
Clinically extremely vulnerable individuals (not including pregnant women and those under 18 years of age)
  1. All those 65 years of age and over
  1. Adults aged 18 to 65 years in an at-risk group (Table 3)
  1. All those 60 years of age and over
  1. All those 55 years of age and over
  1. All those 50 years of age and over

Table 3 is in the link - it's quite long so not C&Ping it into this post. OP: I suggest you consult your GP to see if you would qualify for category 6. It's BMI >40, so you don't qualify on that, but asthma (of specified degree of severity, and some autoimmune conditions are included