To have covid vaccine or not

Sandy_123

Hi everyone I've had a text today from Drs telling me to get in touch to make appointment for covid vaccine. Trouble is I'm unsure what to do. I suffer with my lungs so this covid if I get it won't be good, but I'm worried the vaccine might be harmful. So many different stories out there.

janer1967

Hi we have lots of discussions around this topic which you may find useful and it has been discussed so many times I doubt there is much else that can be said 

Have a look at the previous posts 

Lisatho11987777

@Sandy_123 the best thing to do if you have any concerns is to speak to your doctor 

Sandy_123

@janer1967 I've only found one post on it on here, I did look. It's just something I've been fretting about all day, I'll remove the post. 

leeCal

I don’t think you need to remove the post @Sandy_123 its fine, we often have repeated ideas on the forum.

i agree with @lisathomas50 you should just phone your local clinic and ask to have a chat with your doctor about your concerns. ?

You can always use the Search button up the top of the page to look for anything.

BrettW

leave the post as it is. Others may want to put their opinions on it. Personally I'd do whats suggested above and speak to your GP.

janer1967

No need to remove it at all 

I will get admin to tag you in on the other posts or point you in the right direction 

@Cher_Scope can you direct @Sandy_123 to the covid posts 

Grinchy

I hope you find the info you need, its a scary time, sometimes hard to sort through whats real and what is made up, i'm having the jab, good luck 

chiarieds

Hi @Sandy_123 - I'm sorry you feel concerned about the vaccine. As you say, there are so many stories about it (many on social media), but, as advised, discuss it with your GP. The stories are just that....stories. I think we need to trust our scientists; they are the way forward, & the vaccine will help protect you. The vaccine is in no way harmful.

Useful tho it may (possibly) be to see posts on the discussions about vaccines on here, your GP is in a way better position to advise, & alleviate your concerns. They will know you, & your medical history, which none of us can know. I'm sure your GP will help. My best wishes.

woodbine

I think personally that I take great comfort in the fact that almost 7 million have had the vax in the UK around 10% of the population, I have to weigh that up against that 3.6 million have had the virus and whilst 100,000 of them have died i'm not aware of anybody dying from the vax.
Soon as my turn comes i'll be there with my arm ready for the needle, because the sooner we see the back of this pandemic the sooner we can get back to living life to the full.
People who have genuine concerns should of course consult their GP, but I must admit i've stopped reading some of the scare stories out there.

Ami2301

Hi @Sandy_123 I felt the exact same when I first was told I could have an appointment to have the vaccine. I requested my specialist's opinion on whether to have the vaccine or not. Thankfully he got back to us within a few days. He was happy for me to have the vaccine.

I received an appointment for 2 days later. It all happened so quickly and I was very impressed with how the surgery carried out all the vaccinations they were doing that day.

Echoing what everyone has advised, speak to your GP or consultant/specialist

Geoark

The only real issue I have heard about seems to be around allergies. A friend recently had their vaccine, has severe health issues and allergies. As mentioned above your doctor will be the best person to advise you as they know your medical history. My friend did have a reaction, but as this was a possibility the surgery was prepared and the medication needed was available at the surgery and they were treated there. The appointment lasted longer than usual as they would not let them leave until they were happy they would be okay. Plus they are now waiting for the second jab.

While reaching the official 100,000 deaths from Covid has rightly, in my opinion, received a lot of attention it should not be forgotten that surviving Covid is potentially not without long term risks and affects on health. While this has had the occasional mention I have not heard what the figures are for those with long term issues.

Like many others, as soon as I can I will be getting the vaccine.

Tori_Scope

Hi @sandy123 Here's a list of the posts we've tagged with the 'coronavirus vaccine' tag.

I'd just like to echo what the others have said, and suggest that you speak to your doctor. They will be best placed to advise you on whether or not the vaccine is safe for you. Do you feel comfortable doing that? 

Sandy_123

Thanks every one, I've done a lot of research etc. Got jab at 9.30 tomorrow 

Ross_Alumni

Hope all goes well, I'm sure you'll be fine @Sandy_123