COVID Vaccine

Ember74
Ember74 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Contributor
in Autism and neurodiversity

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed this year with ASD/Autism and was told that I would be eligible for a COVID vaccine. My husband booked an appointment for me but I was told that I am not eligible after all as the criteria has changed.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Thank you.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,770 Championing

    Many who qualified last year no longer qualify after the criteria changed significantly in line with up to date advice from the JCVI.

    This is the current eligibility:

    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

    Some places such as Boots offer it on a private basis.

  • Ember74
    Ember74 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Contributor

    Yes that was what I was told. I would have it done privately as my sister passed away recently due to a Covid related complication and I know that I could not cope in hospital on my own. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I really don’t have the money to self fund a vaccine.

  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Online Community Member Posts: 352 Pioneering

    I'm so sorry about your sister @Ember74 ❤️

    I think the jabs privately are about £100 which is a lot of money 😔

  • Ember74
    Ember74 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Contributor
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1085463#Comment_1085463

    Thank you, it was very sudden and a huge shock.

    Yes the private jabs are expensive and certainly not affordable to many of us who would have extra needs if we were affected by serious illness. I find it unbelievable that some of the most vulnerable will go unvaccinated at a time when the NHS would be overwhelmed if there was a serious outbreak. I’m sure I’m not the only one to feel this way too.

  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Online Community Member Posts: 352 Pioneering

    I was shocked reading through to see carers have been removed too, even those who care for a clinically vulnerable person!

    i don't know if they do but is it worth contacting some pharmacies to see if any offer concessions for disabled or vulnerable people or those on a low income?

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