Any doctors out there?
I don’t want to waste my GP’s time by getting an appointment for this, but I’m not sure who else to ask.
So I’m about to be offered the latest covid booster as I’m over 50.
Ive had all three previous vaccinations. I felt a bit crap after the 1st Astra zenica, felt fine after the 2nd AZ, but the 3rd vac, Moderna really hit me. The injection point was swollen within minutes and later that day the left side of my face became numb. It recovered after around 12 hours. I reported it to the yellow card scheme and was contacted by them and asked for further information.
The over 50’s vaccinations are done at our local go surgery. It’s very efficient and you are in and out within minutes. Normally, I would be quite happy with this set up, but on this occasion, I would like to discuss things beforehand. Any suggestions?
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Over 50’s jab. What would you do?
KatieBenz · 03/09/2022 19:12
SpringCalling · 03/09/2022 19:14
Avoid the moderna vaccine?
KangarooKenny · 05/09/2022 06:50
There’s another new booster out, can’t remember it’s name. You’re likely to be offered that as they try and save Pfizer for kids.
When you go for your jab ask which it is when you book in, if you don’t want it then don’t have it.
Deadringer · 05/09/2022 10:53
Unless a really new more dangerous version of covid comes along I am not going to bother with boosters. I just don't feel its necessary.
Cookerhood · 07/09/2022 17:07
But long Covid is from having the virus not the vaccine?
hattie43 · 07/09/2022 17:28
Yes but if you don't have the booster are you more likely to catch covid and then run the risk of being left with long covid
Cookerhood · 07/09/2022 17:07
But long Covid is from having the virus not the vaccine?
Cookerhood · 04/09/2022 09:06
A bivalent Pfizer one has now been approved as well, but I don't know if it's available yet.
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bellinisurge · 07/09/2022 18:04
Have MS. In my 50s. Having flu and Covid jab on same day. If only they had a norovirus jab, I'd get that too.
Don't want it, op? Don't get it.
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