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To have covid vaccine or not

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.
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Have a look at the previous posts
i agree with @lisathomas50 you should just phone your local clinic and ask to have a chat with your doctor about your concerns. 🙂
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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
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.
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
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.
As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
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?
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