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Covid Vaccine Booster

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Sarahloo88 · 26/09/2021 18:40

Hi all
I just wondered if anyone is in a similar position and has been offered the covid vaccine booster? I know I’m very fortunate to have been offered it so soon (frontline NHS worker) but I’m very undecided on what to do. I had both my vaccines prior to falling pregnant so didn’t have this dilemma before. I have read the guidelines and information but still feel torn. Just wondering if anyone is in a similar situation and what they were going to do?

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Dalgleish · 26/09/2021 19:17

Not in a similar position, but my second dose was seven months ago, and I wish I were being offered a booster now, as I'd jump at the chance!

Hopefulbride18 · 26/09/2021 19:27

I'm waiting to be offered in October due to being an NHS worker. I'll jump at the chance! I'm not due until March though so I feel like if I didn't have this booster I'd have to isolate over Christmas I'd be so worried of becoming seriously ill as my immunity could be waning by then.

Scirocco · 26/09/2021 19:27

I'm already booked in for my booster - it's far safer than risking getting Covid, especially if you're frontline!

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Sarahloo88 · 26/09/2021 19:35

@Hopefulbride18 I know what you mean, I’m due in January and before getting my appointment I was thinking I’d be stuck indoors from December until I’m due!

I think it’s just taken me by surprise, I got my letter yesterday for my appointment tomorrow and suddenly I feel nervous about it!

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Biscuits1 · 26/09/2021 19:42

They have found that mothers who have the vaccine in the second half of pregnancy pass on antibodies to their babies. So even though you have had the vaccine for yourself it may be wise to have the booster after 20 weeks then the baby can have protection for when they are born which is similar to whopping cough and flu vaccines.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10016407/Pregnant-women-Covid-vaccine-pass-antibodies-babies-womb.html?ito=native_share_article-masthead

pbdr · 26/09/2021 19:43

I had both of my initial doses before falling pregnant (I'm 7.5 months now) and just had my booster on Saturday. I had been really hoping I'd get the chance to get a booster while I was still pregnant as I want my baby to have protective antibodies in the early months of life. I also would really like to not get ill with Covid so late in pregnancy, so I jumped at the chance. Hundreds of thousands of pregnant women have had the mRNA Covid vaccines without any adverse effects, but far too many heavily pregnant women have died of or become seriously ill with Covid, and according to the RCOG catching Covid in late pregnancy doubles your risk of stillbirth. Felt like a no brainer to me.

SouthwestSis · 26/09/2021 19:50

I am due in late January and it's now 6.5 months since my second dose covid jab so I will definitely be taking the covid booster in the next couple of weeks to boost my protection for first trimester and hopefully pass on some lovely antibodies to baby!

aNewYorkerInLondon · 26/09/2021 20:12

I definitely want one when I hit 6 months past my 2nd jab. If I am not able to get one in the UK, I may fly back to the US to get it.

https://community.whattoexpect.com/forums/may-2022-babies/topic/covid-vaccine-info-from-a-nicu-physician-122039255.html

Hopefulbride18 · 26/09/2021 20:12

@sarahloo88 I know it's a big decision but we both have quite a way to go in our pregnancies, I think it will give me peace of mind as we go into winter knowing I have the extra protection for me and the baby.

KeepingItCool · 26/09/2021 20:18

Sorry to jump on here, but are pregnant women now classed as vulnerable? I’m pregnant (early days yet) and had my second jab in July. I’d love a booster during the winter but don’t have any other vulnerabilities and am not NHS frontline. Hoping there’s a way for me to get one!

SouthwestSis · 26/09/2021 22:19

No at the moment pregnant women are not being classified as vulnerable for the purposes of booster jabs.
But I guess at the moment non-NHS/care staff who are pregnant will not yet be 6 months post their second vaccine doses, whereas many NHS/care staff are coming up to this in the next few weeks.

Velvetscrunchy · 28/09/2021 00:27

@pbdr

I had both of my initial doses before falling pregnant (I'm 7.5 months now) and just had my booster on Saturday. I had been really hoping I'd get the chance to get a booster while I was still pregnant as I want my baby to have protective antibodies in the early months of life. I also would really like to not get ill with Covid so late in pregnancy, so I jumped at the chance. Hundreds of thousands of pregnant women have had the mRNA Covid vaccines without any adverse effects, but far too many heavily pregnant women have died of or become seriously ill with Covid, and according to the RCOG catching Covid in late pregnancy doubles your risk of stillbirth. Felt like a no brainer to me.
Zero studies or real life data is present on women reviewing three doses of the covid vaccine. The current approved booster from Pfizer is based on the results of approximately THREE HUNDRED subjects only.

I am not anti-vax, I am very pro-science which is why it makes me nervous when people decide to have a booster vaccine without the data being present.

Velvetscrunchy · 28/09/2021 00:27

*receiving not reviewing

Dyra · 28/09/2021 08:17

The data has to come from somewhere though. No matter what way you choose it's going to be a potential risk to you and/or your baby.

I'm choosing the booster jab. I honestly fail to see how receiving a third jab while pregnant is going to be any different than receiving a second. Which has been long shown to be safe (yes, I know there's no long term studies yet....).That and I'm due late March. I've just reached 6 months post second jab as well. So I'm potentially looking at the next 6 months with waning protection from Covid right at the point when I need it the most.

thingymaboob · 28/09/2021 08:24

@Dyra I agree. I fail to see how receiving a third is different to a second.

RightSaidPleb · 28/09/2021 09:18

I am due early January and have just had my third Pfizer vaccine on advice from my consultant and midwife.

I am in one of the vulnerable groups regardless of pregnancy so perhaps slightly different.

But I have a higher risk of early labour if I get Covid so for me it was an easy decision and very much recommended by my healthcare team.

For me it was a third full dose not booster. My first two were given before I was pregnant.

So far I've got a dead arm but no other side effects

BobbleWobble1 · 28/09/2021 09:32

I'm in a similar situation. NHS worker, due in January and had both vaccines long before I fell pregnant.

I haven't been called yet but I fully intend to get it. I think the benefits outweigh the risks and although I'll be WFH from 28 weeks, I will still have toddler going to nursery so I think the extra protection will be valuable.

Obviously things could change but I don't think the booster will change my plans on the run up to labour. I plan to continue as normal as much as possible up til Christmas then I'm going to be very careful due to the havoc that a positive test would cause for birth partners etc in labour.

Velvetscrunchy · 29/09/2021 23:19

@RightSaidPleb

I am due early January and have just had my third Pfizer vaccine on advice from my consultant and midwife.

I am in one of the vulnerable groups regardless of pregnancy so perhaps slightly different.

But I have a higher risk of early labour if I get Covid so for me it was an easy decision and very much recommended by my healthcare team.

For me it was a third full dose not booster. My first two were given before I was pregnant.

So far I've got a dead arm but no other side effects

Just to explain, the Pfizer booster dose is a third full dose. It is no different from the first two taken.
RightSaidPleb · 01/10/2021 11:20

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thingymaboob · 10/10/2021 11:38

Mine is booked next week. Anyone had theirs and how did you get on with symptoms etc?

JenniferR2021 · 10/10/2021 13:25

I got my booster on Tuesday and found out I was pregnant on Thursday

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Sarahloo88 · 10/10/2021 13:52

I postponed mine until after my next consultant appointment. I wanted to speak with them first and also after speaking to colleagues who had it I couldn’t face feeling crappy for a few days after it as my HG has flared up again.
Hope those who have had it have felt fine afterwards 🤞🏻

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Oti21 · 10/10/2021 14:14

I’m nhs and have postponed mine after speaking to my GP who was in agreement. I had a miscarriage after both my jabs which is probably completely unrelated and I’m totally pro vaccine but my gut feeling was to be further along. She did tell me to get my flu jab though so I will book for that.

thingymaboob · 10/10/2021 16:29

@Sarahloo88 I have Hyperemesis too, still quite bad at 22 weeks and am worried I'll feel horrendous and it'll worsen it.

SouthwestSis · 10/10/2021 16:36

I'm 24 weeks and NHS staff, and booked to get my covid booster next week as I will be 7 months post 2nd dose by then.
Hopefully work will offer me a flu vaccine soon after!