Vaccinating DD 6 weeks after covid

[tootyfruitypickle]

It's being offered in school on Friday. DD had covid a few weeks ago. I was going to wait til the spring (4/5 months on) to vaccinate her perhaps ?

What's the science here ? She's immune for a bit anyway isn't she ?

My DD had it beginning of September and then jabbed two months later. She was ill for a week after her jab, no idea if it was related or not but it made me question whether it was too soon. But I would definitely still get her jabbed before six months was up.

We've just received notification from our school that they've been advised by the local immunisation service that the period has now been lengthened to 12 weeks from Covid to vaccine for 12 - 15 year olds.

@WhatMattersMost nothing from our school about this ! Unless it comes in, we're going to go ahead, as I think it will give more protection

My DD is being vaccinated at school today, 30 days after she tested positive for Covid. It was her choice. I'm glad she's having it, I'd like her to have all the protection she can!

Personally, I think it's overkill, but you have to do what you think is best, I really understand that.

Just seen the advisory to wait 12 weeks so we will do that now.

Are you sure they are not saying that time between doses should be 12 weeks rather than 12 weeks between infection and vaccination? Everything i read says 28 days

@jackstini

Her antibodies from her infection will only cover her for that variant, for 3-6 months

Having the vaccine will cover her more broadly on the other variants and although she can still catch it and pass it on, it reduces the risk

Also if she has it now, might be eligible for second dose next year

My dd (15) actually caught it just after vaccine (so before she was fully covered) but wasn't too ill

There's conflicting advice about this so it's wrong to state as absolute fact that vaccine immunity gives you more 'broad' adaptable immunity. A recent Israeli study of 2.5 million people found natural immunity to be 14 more effective than vaccine immunity. It's the largest study of natural immunity ever conducted. It might be wrong but I'm just pointing out 'the science' is not straight forward on this and a lot of the studies suggesting vacinne immunity is more effective are funded by the companies producing vaccines.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine-for-children-aged-12-to-15/ says 4 weeks

BBC site says 12 weeks after infection, less risk of side effects.

Brand new advice
: Children told to delay jab for 12 weeks after infection [[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59298833]]

However this seems to be specific to the risk of cardiac symptoms in young people, so not necessarily relevant to people coming up to their booster.

Ah right. Very recent change; sorry hadn't seen it

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59298833

This is going to affect a lot of children, as lots has covid just before half term.
Luckily our school isn't jabbing until next week so people are able to follow the updated guidance.
28 days did seem very soon.

Was just coming to say that the guidance on the timing has been changed just today, but see it's already been posted.

Yes, was just about to say the same about the advice change.

@PassingByAndThoughtIdDropIn

Brand new advice : Children told to delay jab for 12 weeks after infection [[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59298833]]

However this seems to be specific to the risk of cardiac symptoms in young people, so not necessarily relevant to people coming up to their booster.

I hope this is communicated through schools as not sure I would have picked up on it without seeing a post

It said it was decided on Monday at the same time as 2nd jabs for 16/17 year olds but has only been in the news today. Not exactly great communication . It’s very much precautionary so no need to worry if dc had theirs this week I think but it’s a bit strange. Dds were to have had them at school tomorrow.

Lots of conflicting advice but you definitely shouldn't assume antibodies post infection.

I use the Zoe Covid app and from their antibody testing only 80% of people get antibody protection after an infection so while a high number it isn't guaranteed.

This is pure anecdote but I ended up having the vaccine only a month after having covid and had quite severe side effects after my first dose (significantly worse than actually having covid for me). The nurse who gave me my second dose said that is quite common if there is a short gap between infection and vaccination. My side effects were unpleasant rather than dangerous but if that’s common I can see the rationale for a longer wait.

BBC news are reporting today children should wait 6 months after having COVID to get the jab

@LibrariesGiveUsPower45321

BBC news are reporting today children should wait 6 months after having COVID to get the jab

No it isn't. It says 12 weeks not 6 months; unless you have an alternative link

@Chessie678

This is pure anecdote but I ended up having the vaccine only a month after having covid and had quite severe side effects after my first dose (significantly worse than actually having covid for me). The nurse who gave me my second dose said that is quite common if there is a short gap between infection and vaccination. My side effects were unpleasant rather than dangerous but if that’s common I can see the rationale for a longer wait.

Yep my sister had covid between her first and second vaccinations. Was ok after the first but the second floored her. She said it was like having covid all over again.

Just seen this... So cross that my daughter was not advised of this and was I'll for the best part of a week after her jab.
bbc.in/3nrX955

@SpookyScarySkeletons

Lots of conflicting advice but you definitely shouldn't assume antibodies post infection.

I use the Zoe Covid app and from their antibody testing only 80% of people get antibody protection after an infection so while a high number it isn't guaranteed.

Just because you don’t have antibodies above a certain threshold doesn’t mean you’re not immune.