Worried.....I have my AZ 1st jab tomorrow

[Lou2284]

Hi I'm 36 and have my first jab booked tomorrow. It's the AZ. I'm really worried. I think I'm going to refuse it. I can imagine afterwards I'd be in a state of worry and am thinking it's not worth it. What are you're opinions ? Would you have the AZ ?

I am 49 and had it last night....
Just didn't think about it too much!!

Cancel your appointment right now if you don't intend to have it, plenty of people are still waiting for the chance to get their first vaccine and it is not fair for you to take a slot if you have no intention of being vaccinated.

I had it and will be having 2nd.

@MRex it's a actually through my Trust where I work, and they have many slots available. Pfizer vaccine on the other hand, there are none left.

The chances of any complications is extremely low. you have far more chance of dying in a car accident...would you not get in the car.

At the end of the day its your prerogative to refuse but if you do please do ASAP to give someone else the chance to take your slot

I had AZ and have my second jab early May.

I would have it again. Even though I have a history of pulmonary embolism and DVT. My factor V Leiden test was negative so I have no clotting disorder. It was the birth control pill coupled with a long flight which gave me my clotting issues.

The chance you’ll get a clot is so minuscule from the job. And remember it is also a risk from so many things we do without thinking. Flight. Medication.

Don’t worry to much. I know it’s hard but remember if you catch Covid the clotting risk is so much higher.

I'm 40 and had mine on Saturday. I was anxious and still am in the I'm worried about the risk of clots, even though I know the risk is very low. I went to the Test centre and tried to be brave and hold it together. I was Ok until the Dr ran through all the questions and risks and then asked me if I still wanted to go ahead. I had a wobble and got a bit emotional but the Dr was really calm, gave me a few minutes and asked me what I wanted to do. In the back of my mind I knew I wanted to, so asked them to do it. I was overcome with emotion again, but proud of myself for going ahead with it. As I was driving I had to wait 15 minutes which I felt reassuring as if I had an initial reaction I knew I'd be around medical professionals (no reason to think I would have a reaction, but that's just what went through my head). I've had no side effects so far, touch wood. Obviously still worrying about clots and will do for the next 4 weeks, but I can't change that now I've had it done. I'd say, go a log to your appointment and talk the the medical staff there and then make a decision, at least then you've had the benefit of speaking to someone in person about your fears. At the end of the day no one will force you to go ahead with it, it's your choice.

[quote Lou2284]@MRex it's a actually through my Trust where I work, and they have many slots available. Pfizer vaccine on the other hand, there are none left.[/quote]
If they have many slots then they should be opening these up to other people or transferring their supplies, it is not reasonable to hold onto supplies that are not being used.

Yes, yes, one thousand times yes. I’ll take whatever vaccine’s available the second I’m eligible.

I'm having mine tomorrow, 42 and a bit fat.

I have no idea what I'll get but I'll take it.

If you have decided to refuse it, just refuse it and move on. You don't need to start a thread and scare others just because you are scared and decided not to have it.

Your risk of complications from catching Covid is far far greater than the vaccine. Protect yourself and the people around you - get your vaccination.

We are very lucky in the UK to have the vaccinations available so quickly. There are so many other people elsewhere in the world who are still desperate for any vaccine.

Stop scaremongering. We don't need to know that you are being a drama queen. Inform the nhs immediately if you aren't going so they have time to replace you with someone who will be excited and grateful to be given this jab

I had my AZ vaccine yesterday and am 42.
I’ve had a terrible night of fever and feel like crap but don’t regret it and will be getting my 2nd one.
I’ll take this and the low risk of more serious side effects over the alternative.

@LesLavandes. Stop being so rude! I am genuinely worried and this place should be a safe space for me to air my worries and ask for advice. If you don't have anything useful to say. Keep quiet!

@Lou2284

Hi I'm 36 and have my first jab booked tomorrow. It's the AZ. I'm really worried. I think I'm going to refuse it. I can imagine afterwards I'd be in a state of worry and am thinking it's not worth it. What are you're opinions ? Would you have the AZ ?

It doesn't matter what anyone else would do. Weigh up the risks and make your own decision. I don't know how this thread is meant to achieve anything.

I think you're expecting a bit much hoping that a public forum "should be a safe space for me to air my worries". Your GP or work HR can offer that to you, possibly your friends and/or family.

I had the AZ. I'm in my early thirties and have had no issues. I'm looking forward to my second jab and have no worries at all.

You may not get the chance to have an alternative vaccine so if you want one you're likely going to have to have the AZ. The risk is very, very small and the other vaccinations probably have very small risks of complications too as most vaccinations and medications do.

I imagine you feel like I did, only less worried due to less risk of clotting from the vaccine, before taking the pill and then before getting pregnant.

I took both of those much higher clotting risks.

I’m younger than you (in my 20s) had the AZ before U.K. changed their guidance and can’t wait for my second. Agree with those above, if you’re genuinely worried speak to your GP or Occ Health today ASAP (you will get much better informed advice than from us ransoms on the internet) and then if you’re not going to go, cancel your appointment so they can be redistributed to those that are desperate to be vaccinated - like all my friends!

Why? If it's blood clots read the science from reportable source and you will be totally reassured

@roguetomato

If you have decided to refuse it, just refuse it and move on. You don't need to start a thread and scare others just because you are scared and decided not to have it.

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@roguetomato yes I can start a thread about being worried. If you want ask mumsnet to remove the thread or simply don't come on to comment. You can easily just ignore a thread like this.

You can easily just ignore a thread like this.
Unfortunately there's been a steady stream of similar posts for the past few weeks. People find it harder to avoid when there are multiple posts. Earlier posts got lots of info, reassurance and advice, maybe one of them would help.

Your thread isn't asking for reassurance. I have seen plenty of threads started by worried person looking for reassurance. I would have responded totally different in that case. But you say you've decided to refuse because you think it's not worth it. What more people on MN can do?