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Cancelling second vaccine appt?

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Athinginitself · 28/03/2021 22:30

I'm due my 2nd vaccine appointment in a couple of weeks (offered through work-nhs) am 100% pro vaccination btw. I'm not well currently..theres a few things going on but have longstanding CFS/ME and have had a terrible crash, stuck in bed, fainting a lot, feeling truly awful.
I want my vaccination but really dont know if I can cope or my body can cope with anything else now tbh, I was Ill for a few days after the 1st (nothing terrible mostly bad fatigue) but wonder how it will effect me given how I'm feeling (I'd feel the same if it was the flu vaccine which I have annually)
I've had covid and had the 1st vaccination and would ideally like to wait until I'm feeling a bit better and some health stuff has settled down, but will be beyond 12 weeks and have to start again..and unlikely to be offered again at work as they will have done everyone. Do you think there would be the opportunity for me to have it again in a few weeks/months via gp/hub or will I just have missed the boat?

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Azuretwist · 28/03/2021 22:33

What group were you in before or was it occupation based?if occupation based you could ask your manager?

I have no idea but hope you get it sorted and are well enough to get two doses next time.

Cookerhood · 28/03/2021 22:34

I would call your GP to discuss.

Motorina · 28/03/2021 22:36

I know for first vaccines, our trust had the odd mop-up clinic for people who missed the main rollout window. I assume the same will happen with dose 2.

How much slack do you have before the 12 weeks expires? Is it worth trying to reschedule for the latest date within that window, and then seeing how you feel nearer the time?

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Athinginitself · 28/03/2021 22:37

@Azuretwist

What group were you in before or was it occupation based?if occupation based you could ask your manager?

I have no idea but hope you get it sorted and are well enough to get two doses next time.

Occupation based. Would have been in group 6 but got done before then.
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Athinginitself · 28/03/2021 22:38

@Motorina

I know for first vaccines, our trust had the odd mop-up clinic for people who missed the main rollout window. I assume the same will happen with dose 2.

How much slack do you have before the 12 weeks expires? Is it worth trying to reschedule for the latest date within that window, and then seeing how you feel nearer the time?

Hmm yeah, theres no slack, it looks like it's almost exactly 12 weeks unfortunately.
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SoWhyNot · 28/03/2021 22:39

I had my vaccination during an autoimmune flare up and it wasn’t great but I don’t think the vaccine really made it much worse. I’d have it as the alternative will be worse if you are that unwell.

Neome · 28/03/2021 22:39

Which vaccine and what sort of reaction did you have to the first dose?

I sympathise with the ME/CFS dilemma as I had ME/CFS quite severely for several years.

Motorina · 28/03/2021 22:40

If it's reassuring, there's some suggestion that, if you've had covid already, you only need a single vaccine. www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-23/covid-19-people-who-have-had-it-may-need-one-dose-vaccine/13252338

Like a lot of things, it's very much in the 'more research needed' category but I thought it might be a comfort if your health means you need to delay dose 2.

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Athinginitself · 28/03/2021 22:41

@Neome

Which vaccine and what sort of reaction did you have to the first dose?

I sympathise with the ME/CFS dilemma as I had ME/CFS quite severely for several years.

Had Pfizer. Wasnt too bad, fatigue was pretty bad for a few days but nothing else really.
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Athinginitself · 28/03/2021 22:43

@Motorina

If it's reassuring, there's some suggestion that, if you've had covid already, you only need a single vaccine. www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-23/covid-19-people-who-have-had-it-may-need-one-dose-vaccine/13252338

Like a lot of things, it's very much in the 'more research needed' category but I thought it might be a comfort if your health means you need to delay dose 2.

Thanks that's helpful.
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PastMyBestBeforeDate · 28/03/2021 22:43

Is it AZ or Pfizer? I'm not having a great time with my MS, but my 2nd AZ was far less fatiguing than the first.

Dementedswan · 28/03/2021 22:45

If its the az apparently less side effects than first. I wouldn't miss it.

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Athinginitself · 28/03/2021 22:49

Thanks its Pfizer. Obviously it could be fine, might not have any impact, just feels v risky at moment given how bad things are, but then risky either way!

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Toddlerteaplease · 28/03/2021 22:54

I had the Pfizer, my MS flared up
A bit after the first dose but was ok. The second knocked me for six and had to take time off sick. Better now though.

Yummymummy2020 · 28/03/2021 22:59

You shouldn’t miss the boat as any new staff would likely need it too, or others that haven’t been able to get their second shot at the time! I’d try not to worry but run it past a manager to be sure!

boxingdayagain · 28/03/2021 23:32

Honestly I'd just get the second dose. If you aren't fully immunised and get another Covid diagnosis, it might turn out to make you really ill. Speak to your gp if concerns

LemonTT · 28/03/2021 23:33

Speak to the hospital vaccine team and they will be able to fit you in later or get you referred to a local hub with Pfizer elsewhere. Most likely a GP hub as very Pfizer’s were done in vaccination centres

MRex · 29/03/2021 07:53

I'd ask 119 to delay it a few weeks. People getting unwell in the day or no shows will need to be covered so they'll have to enable later appointments somehow. You shouldn't be taking a vaccine if you're poorly.

LemonTT · 29/03/2021 08:53

@MRex

I'd ask 119 to delay it a few weeks. People getting unwell in the day or no shows will need to be covered so they'll have to enable later appointments somehow. You shouldn't be taking a vaccine if you're poorly.
If the first dose was provided by a hospital they won’t have used the national booking system which is all that 119 can access.

The booking will be via the hospital systems and the OP needs to contact the hospital vaccination team. They will be managing changes to second dose appointments.

Her second issue is that she needs Pfizer and if the hospital don’t have it when she’s ready they will need to get her referred to another Hub that does. 119 only books vaccine centres and pharmacies which didn’t do much, if any, Pfizer jabs. 119 won’t know details of vaccine supply to manage the reassignment.

user1493494961 · 29/03/2021 09:33

If you'll be on the 12 week mark then I think you need to have it as there's no leeway, at least it will be done and dusted. If you have to start the process again it could be hanging over you all summer.

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Athinginitself · 29/03/2021 09:34

Thanks for all the advice. Yeah it's a bit complex because I received the first jab via work but via another hospital as they were the hub in our area. I guess that if I went over the 12 week mark I'd have to restart the course again anyway so it might not matter whether it was Pfizer or Oxford. Maybe I'll see how I am in a week and decide then, i might run it by GP, have an appointment this week but guess he'll just say to have it!

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PurpleWh1teGreen · 29/03/2021 11:34

Just to reassure you, 119 can change your booking. They will have your details even if you didn't go through the national booking system.

PurpleWh1teGreen · 29/03/2021 11:36

Oh, and you won't need to start the course again. Current advice for women who become pregnant after their first dose is to delay the second until they have delivered.

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Athinginitself · 29/03/2021 12:57

@PurpleWh1teGreen

Just to reassure you, 119 can change your booking. They will have your details even if you didn't go through the national booking system.
Thankyou. That's really helpful. Hopefully I'll feel well enough to have it done, be less of a faff but good to know it's an option.
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hashbrownsandwich · 29/03/2021 13:00

As someone who has suffered with ME/CFS, works in medical at the vaccine hub and surgery, also as someone who had a proper proper crap reaction to the jab and spent 4 days in bed. I would say this: have the 2nd dose when it's offered. The only medical reason not to have it is if you've had covid itself within 28 days prior to the dose.

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