Vaccine Dilemma

[Elmo230885]

I've got a feeling I may regret posting this but here goes!

I was mistakenly added to the CV list at the he start of the pandemic (I believe there was a small group of people this happened to). I asked by GP surgery about it and they couldn't help. Each time there is a lockdown or new guidance I've received a shielding letter and also emails. I've been contacted by the children's centre, the local council and the covid help centre (or whatever it's called?) and offered support/help. Each time I've explained I shouldn't be on the list and refused the assistance, priority delivery etc

My dilemma is that as I'm on the list I've just received a letter inviting me to book an appointment for the vaccine. Morally I feel like I shouldn't have it as it feels like I'm taking it from someone else however (1) I work full time as a nurse at a specialist placement which doesn't fall in soon to be vaccinated catagory, (2) despite this we do twice weekly testing which I am primarily responsible for so I'm in contact with around 200 people each week and (3) like many others I worry how I would cope with two young children if me and DH were to get ill. We are both key workers and have DC at nursery with the youngest cared for by my DDad. I have a high BMI and very mild asthma so at a bit of risk from Covid but not loads. I'm also concerned that if I ignore this I'll be missed off the list when my correct time comes.

So I just thought I'd ask internet strangers their opinion...

Yes in your situation I’d take it too.

I took a relative for her jab. As it was the end of the day and they had spare, I was offered one too. Took it very willingly, despite feeling guilty. But as a friend said to me, every jab taken is helping the whole country - don't let a single bit go to waste.

You have to do it OP.

Don't feel the same about the carehome owners who used their 'carer's jabs' for family and friends - that's a different story altogether!

I was told I was CEV just before second lockdown. I'm 38 and have always been considered in good health. I went to see my doctor who had no idea why I was classed as CEV. I had the vaccine a few days ago out of fear (someone had made a mistake- but I couldn't be sure who or if I was indeed CEV)

@DianaT1969

Take it. We'll all have it soon. You are creating more admin for someone by refusing.

This is it in a nutshell. Your being vaccinated reduces the risk for others very slightly - and we will all have it in the end. No need to think any more about it than that.

Do whatever the NHS have told you to do, and don't complicate the system for them. The make enough mistakes without you confusing the idiots further and involving no end of people and departments who will have to fix their mistakes. They don't have a system for dealing with mistakes, they just make it up as they go along, and you may find they miss you out completely or think you've already had it if you don't take it, of mark you down as someone who refused.

Do what they tell you and don't make waves.

Absolutely have it. The 20 year old car park volunteer got it where I vaccinate. He deserves it - it was -2C today but if he can have it so can you.
You sound at high risk of catching it so should be getting the vaccine soon imo anyway.

I had it a few days ago. Thanks all.

Have the vaccine.

They are vaccinating all employees of Devon Council including wfh that never have any contact staff so since you have numerous contacts why would you not have it

@Elmo230885

I had it a few days ago. Thanks all.

Oh dear...sorry