Has anyone had there vaccine?

My mom has been offered it but shes unsure on if she wants it as our family seem to have been unlucky , my uncle had a stroke the day after , one of my cousins on my dads side has gone deaf and my sister is a nurse and one of her colleagues has gone blind.

My mom has had DVT twice and on the second time she nearly died and was put on blood thinners and told to avoid getting another DVT at all costs as she may not survive. So with whats been in the news about blood clots she beyond nervous.

I know covid can cause clots too and i know its a horrible disease but we have avoided it so far as we both stay in and moms not been out in over a year and i only go out for food shopping medicines and appointments.

I wear a mask at all times , i keep my distance from other people and anything i bring home i disinfect ( i disinfect food packaging for example) And wash my hands all the time.

Wondering if anyone here has had the jab

It may be best for your mom and you if she wants support to speak to her GP and any other medical professionals providing care for her to help her go through any potential risks and answer her questions.  I know quite a few who have had the jab and it has wiped them out for a few days (some had more extreme reactions than others) but everyone recovered.  No issues relating to what you noted.  Those who are older seem to have less reaction.  My parents and mother in law never got a sniffle after taking the vaccine.

Yes.   My husband had his first just before Christmas (he's a vulnerable) and he was lucky to get the second (Pfizer) in January.    I had my first Pfizer on January 30 but am waiting on the second.   He had NO side effects other than a sore arm for a few days after the second.    I had a sore arm for a few days too, but worst was the niggling headache I had for 8 days.   In fact I was getting concerned (it was ok if I took paracetamol) and about to contact my GP but suddenly that stopped.  In view of the fact people say side effects are more likely after the second jab, I'm worried about my second!! 

I know we all take care but if the vaccine is there to use, use it!   If not for yourself, for others.

ps   If your mum has been taking blood thinners, I'd speak to your GP - I was asked if I was on any of that, before given the shot.

I had my first jab mid January as I’m vulnerable and had no reaction whatsoever. If it wasn’t for the tiny bruise on my arm I would have thought I hadn’t had anything as I didn’t feel the inoculation at all.
Husband had his about 3 weeks or so later and felt fine afterwards but a few hours later felt really tired so went to bed. Next day he was fine.
Waiting for second jab now which shouldn’t be too much longer

I should have mentioned she has spoken to her GP who said if you worried then just put it on hold. So didn't really help.

I've had mine as has my husband my daughter has hers tomorrow and my dil as she is in the medical profession had hers ages ago
I had 24 hours of not feeling quite right and sore arm for a week  the others had no after affects. 
My son had covid at Christmas and although wasn't too bad it has now increased his asthma . He said no way does he want to go through that again or for anyone else.he isn't old enough yet to of had the vaccine but does know his antibodies are high as was tested when he donated plasma
When u go for the vaccine they ask about blood thinners and clots or theu did for mine so u can have a discussion at that point if u want to .  I would get more information for your mum from those who are looking after her.
Just hold off isnt sufficient info for me. Hold off for hiw long ? What information would theu need for.mum ? Is she going to be in e who shouldn't have it  she needs to know imo
I would encourage anyone who can to have it as it not only will help the person who has the vaccine but others as well .also helps prevent mutations happening which we don't need

My husband had his a month ago. felt a bit headachy for a few hours then perfectly fine.   He has had several DVTs in the past so is high risk for blood clots-- which covid infection often fatally causes.

I am delighted as have my appt this Friday- nothing will stop me going,  the vaccine is safe. I trust the scientists. I certainly trust scientists a lot more then idiots on facebook who claim to have 'done their reseachhh' (watched a few anti vax videos)

My grandparents had theirs in December- no ill effects.  They had previously had covid which came close to killing my Grandfather- weeks in hospital and still has after effects.  They wish they could have had vaccine earlier and not had covid.

My parents have had theirs- no ill effects at all. several of their friends also have had it - no one has had a problem other then some feeling a little fluish for 24 hours- a small price compared to the alternative.

ps my grandparents are 90 and were shielding. It is believed they caught it from food delivery as only contact

Weimed i agree with the idiots on facebook so many are posting things from the government website that show over 500 deaths from the vaccine ect and some guy i dont know sent me this https://doctors4covidethics.medium.com/urgent-open-letter-from-doctors-and-scientists-to-the-european-medicines-agency-regarding-covid-19-f6e17c311595

Which concered mom even more i did not understand it at all he just said it proofs that its not safe as doctors and scientists are worried. But i didnt understand it

My brother, sister in law & me have all had a Covid19 vaccination, my brother did the calculation of reported blood clot cases to vaccines given, 28 in 30,000,000(in UK) , it works out as 0.0000933 %

There is no scientific evidence that directly connects the blood clots to the Oxford vaccine BTW

The Oxford vaccine was not produced using the Covid19 virus as component, so you cannot develop Covid19 from the Oxford vaccine.

My OH was one of the first to be called for the Pfizer vaccine. He has had a couple of mini strokes, but the only side effect he had was being sleepy the day after, and the usual sore arm for a couple of days.
I had the AstraZenica vaccine. Similar side effects, but the relief of knowing that I had a improved my chances of avoiding the dreaded C19 virus was worth it.

Incidentally, we did also have a moderate attack of the original Covid19 at Easter 2020. We had no medical attention, but it was far from pleasant. After a week of not being able to eat, we were grateful for nine days of Meals on Wheels, courtesy of the county's Covid Community Support! The hounds were surprisingly good, and never complained about being demoted to basic rations and having no exercise.

yes, I had my first one a few weeks ago (the Oxford AZ). The first evening I was very shivery but nothing 2 hot water bottles and a paracetamol couldn't fix. I had a bit of a disturbed night but after that I was fine. Statistically the risk of blood clots is less than with the contraceptive pill.

Yep, had mine. No after effects at all. Husband was affected a bit, but was expecting it because he always gets affected by flu jabs. It’s infinitely preferable to getting COVID-19. Sister in law caught it from her father (who sadly passed away) and she’s still poorly ten weeks later. For me it’s a no brainer. My 85 year old mum has had it with no problems at all. We’ve all had the Oxford Astra Zeneca.

> Has anyone had there vaccine?

Yep, I had the O,AZ. I did have horrible side effects, like the flu, started exactly 12 hours after jag and lasted 24 hours only, but I'm still happy to have it and can't wait for the next one. I'm a bus driver and statistically it's a high risk occupation for covid, I've lost 2 colleagues and several others from different depots to covid just this year so anything that helps reduce the risk is good.

Yes I had the AZ one and it was right at the time when other countries started talking about blood clots in relation to AZ. That worried me a lot because I have a genetic blood clotting disorder and have had a pulmonary embolism in the past, my daughter has the same gene and has had two TIAs despite only being in her 20s. So I asked if I could get Pfizer instead -after all there are many medications I'm adviced not to take because of the condition. They just said they only did AZ that day and if anything it thins the blood, not the other way around. So I had the vaccine and I had side effects for about 5 days, feeling quite ill, but that wasn't a major problem. The important part is, I am genetically prone to blood clots and very high risk but it did NOT happen. So it seems very unlikely to me that there is a problem!

Thank you all , hearing from people who have had DVT or are at risk of blood clots has really helped her , shes also been told by her GP that this letter is fake , she feels more comfortable getting the vaccine now. She just feels stupid now being sucked in by these people and canceling her appointments

Some research has come through today conducted by the US. They researched AZ using 36,000 people and the statistics showed that the vaccine is 79% effective against contracting covid and of you are the one of the 21% who do contract it then it prevents severe covid and hospitalisation by 100%. Not often you see 100% quoted with vaccines.
Also there were no reported blood clotting events.

I'm still awaiting and will be one of the last ones I'm sure to be offered it, there are many more people ahead of me which should be offered it 1st, not just in groups 1-9, I want it offered to front line workers before me like Police, Fire, Coastguards, Teaching staff and so on.

I'm really glad your Mum has had a chance to reconsider.   This covid is a killer-and those who have underlying conditions or older at terrible risk - and its not only death- so many people have been left with their health utterly ruined after recovering from covid.  These people don't really show up in the figures- my Grandad went from independant and sprightly to weeks and weeks in hospital and carers 4 times a day with catheter and all the indignity that involves. An intensely private man the horror of such care was very bad for him,   Thankfully he is now (months later) able to manage with the help of my Nan (and was able to get rid of carers/catheter)  but his health is not the same- he will not get back to where he was and he knows he is lucky to get as far as he has.

its all very well the facebook anti vaxers claiming covid doesn't kill everyone - they don't mention all the people with broken health- many very young

Hello am 57 had a stroke and a TIA had my jab and no problems barring my arm was like after a tetanus jab.

She shouldn't feel stupid. With all the information around it is hard to sort out genuine from that which is s either biased against for wrong reasons  or down right fake
She sort good advice from her gp and has been reassured. 
So can have her vaccine with out great concern.

Had my AZ first jab on Monday as I'm 57.

I had AZ as well, two weeks ago. I’m 41 and had a stroke a couple of years ago. I also have high blood pressure and diabetes.

I was very tired for a couple of days after the jab, with period-like aches in my pelvis the first night and a mild headache, but the next day I was out and about doing some light garden work. And I’m often tired with fibromyalgia, so it wasn’t really much out of the ordinary for me.

I am taking a blood thinner to prevent future strokes but they didn’t seem concerned - they said that some people can bleed a little more so they have to be aware and a bit more careful to make sure the tiny puncture is okay after they’ve taken the needle out. I don’t find that I have any issues with bleeding, and I was absolutely fine.

Honestly I was dying to get my jab because I’m scared of the neurological effects that seem to be common with long Covid. I have a lesion in my brainstem from the stroke and although my brain has adapted well I’m still suffering from annoying little symptoms and I really don’t want any more.

Partner (51) had his last week and just had a sore arm for a couple of days.

Had my first, and waiting on my second.

I've just been googling the blood clot thing, and the figure is 25 reports out of 25 million jabs so far.  That's an insanely small overall risk (0.0000012%).  The overall risk of dying from covid itself is (as far as we know using the data we have worldwide) is 0.022%.

No brainer for me, as to which I'd rather take the chance on.

6 of my family have had vaccine. One had heart attack last year and quadruple bypass surgery, 2 are diabetic one with other health complications. Only 1 person had a side effect that was headache and mild lethargy for day or so.

Interesting to read here how many have had the AV version of vaccine.   Or it is just that there are more people in the lower groups and the AV brand was being rolled out more often than the Pfizer vaccine.   When we were getting our jabs, we were all amongst people getting the Pfizer make.

I had the first vaccine on the 6th February.  I won't be having a second one.

> I had the first vaccine on the 6th February.  I won't be having a second one.

Can i ask why?

I had the Pfizer jab. I'm in tier 5. I had it at a local hub about 6 miles from where we live. My OH who is in tier 4 had the AZ vaccine at a pop-up clinic at our local surgery. I think it's associated with whether or not the venue has the appropriate freezer facilities.

He had a sore arm for a couple of days and I didn't have any side effects at all.

I don't get why 'some' of those that choose to have the vaccine have such a problem with 'those' that choose not to have the vaccine.  ....?

I should never had it in the first place but I took my husband to have his.  He always has a bad reaction to the flu-jab so I expected the same.  The nurse wanted me to have one and I couldn't be rude and refuse.  My arm is still painful at the injection point and completely frozen down to the finger tips.  Just cannot get warm at all.
My husband had nose bleeds for a few days.  My daughter had a really bad headache for four days.  My other daughter is waiting to decide what to do as she might have had Covid when she returned from Austria this time last year.

Its a big issue if too many refuse it on none medical grounds- if there is too much covid circulating in the general population every time it moves to a new person there is the potential for it to mutate into a new more dangerous strain

some people cannot have it- a friend of mine is allergic to everything and has to have an epi pen as his reactions are life threatening.he also has other medical issues that mean if he gets covid will likely die.    his only protection is if most of the population are vaccinated and not spreading the virus around. he is not old, he is a young bloke who has hopefully a long life ahead of him.
Latest studies are showing vaccinated people are unlikely to pass on covid so those who can have it should to protect the weaker people who cannot.

Its a bit like german measles- in the UK we vaccinate boys for it despite the fact that boys are unlikely to get very ill with it- their vaccination protects pregnant women who come into contact with them in the future- pregnant women who catch german measles can lose their baby or have a baby with severe health problems

I had the first vaccine on the 6th February.  I won't be having a second one.


Any reason why, the Pfizer vaccine only has 50% efficacy after 1 dose

I think it's associated with whether or not the venue has the appropriate freezer facilities.


AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine is being produced as a not for profit during the pandemic & is a Swedish/British joint production. It is being supplied to GP practices, the Pfizer & other vaccines are being produced for profit & are being used in the hubs & centres.

Thanks Weimed for your info on how it mutates.

I am rubbish at science and know nothing about how vaccines work ect so really interesting read how they mutate.

Im one of the very few who cant have either of the vaccines due to medical reasons. I am very strice about disinfecting any parcels , i even use gloves to open the post and then after throwing the gloves away i wash my hands , my sister taught me the proper way to wash as well how they do in the hospitals. I wear a mask the whole time im out as im not risking it the amount of people who dont stay 2 meters away is unbelievable i always jump back or cross the road

Its another reason our GP stressed mom gets it as i will be at risk. My sister is a nurse and has had hers.

Moms going to have hers just waiting for the new appointments to drop

The other point is the more who dont have it are still at high risk of getting seriously ill and needing hospital treatment puts the nhs under more strain .in turn that could mean as it has now that those who have other health conditions get delayed and yet more potential deaths. 
We are also protecting those who for.medical.reasons cant have the vaccine by having it ourselves.
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I have just been told, during a phone consult. with my nurse on another matter, that my second jab is booked for April 24, according to their records.   I have yet to be officially invited.   This to vaccinate or not to vaccinate is reflected in our dogs - the fewer people who vaccinate their pets, the more likely those diseases which used to be everywhere, will become more common, putting our pets at risk.   Or should that be the more people who have their pets vaccinated and boostered, the less likely we are to see a rise in the fatal dog diseases.

Having said that, once my lot hit around 7/8 years, I didn't have them boostered.   And before that, they were on 3-yearly boosters, other than for Lepto.   Oh and we have rats around again just now.  They are being dealt with and my Whippet hasn't had any Lepto booster this time.   I'm making sure I'm out there with her.

Do y have to be invited for second one ? Husband and i were both given second dates and times when we had the first.as has my daughter  We had ours in different places and via different systems . All 3 the az vaccine
Strange how differently things are being done

Had AZ/Oxford vaccine at the end of February along with my husband. I expected massive 'man flu' symtoms from him but he was fine, as I was until around 8 hours later when I felt sudden onset fatigue with rigors. Went to bed early  and had a high temp for 36 hours then fine. Looking forwrd to the second dose in May.

I was told after I had the first jab that my gp would be notified and they would contact me for the second one. I was sent a text the first time with a link to book a day and time, I presume this is what will happen for the second jab. A friend had his more or less the same time as I did, he goes to a different gp and was notified by a phone call. If by the 12 week anniversary I haven’t heard anything I will contact my gp

For mom she was sent a letter to book online and she can book both at the same time but theres no appointments available yet so were keeping our eyes on the site

This to vaccinate or not to vaccinate is reflected in our dogs - the fewer people who vaccinate their pets, the more likely those diseases which used to be everywhere, will become more common, putting our pets at risk.   Or should that be the more people who have their pets vaccinated and boostered, the less likely we are to see a rise in the fatal dog diseases.


I have nothing against vaccinating dogs, what I do have a problem with is over vaccinating. There is no evidence to support the repeated vaccination of pets, no studies to show that the memory cells need"replacing"every year/3 years. I had my two "foreign dogs" titre tested 5 & 4 years after their rabies vaccinations-both showed that they had the same results as they had just after they came to UK(I had them titre tested on arrival) yet if I had wanted to keep their passports current I would have had to have them revaccinated !

JB07  my friend who cannot be vaccinated is currently enrolled in a medical trial of an alternative for vaccination -a completely different way of protecting that is suitable for those who cannot have normal vaccines.   hopefully it will lead to an effective alternative for people like you and him.   I am frankly impressed at him doing the trial,  medical trials do have risks and I think he is being brave.  Its a double blind trial so none of the patients know whether getting drug or fake . he will not know for months.

give it another 6 months and  maybe a suitable protection for you will come out of this or a similar trial.

Thanks really good news weimed , i do hope its successful

In the meantime the more of us who can have the vaccine the more people who can't will be protected
Very interesting to know.theu are looking at alternatives and as u say weimed brave of your friend. Hope it all.goes well for him

Weimed Just to be clear is this also a non injection method. I have a friend with a real needle phobia so if so it would be great for her

I am terrible about needles after being on a drip in hospital with Septaceamia caused by tonsolitis keading to Quinzies.

Taking blood etc a real ordeal.

Went for my first ever Flu jab last year and, was a baby, but didn't even feel the Covid jab, one nurse gave it, while the other was asking me questions

I had the Pfizer injection in January. I had a sore arm for a week but that’s all. Still waiting for my second one.

Weimed thanks for the info

> AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine is being produced as a not for profit during the pandemic & is a Swedish/British joint production. It is being supplied to GP practices, the Pfizer & other vaccines are being produced for profit & are being used in the hubs & centres.

That's the exact opposite of what happens in Scotland, all the people I know who were vaccinated at the doctors or hospital had Pfizer, and all the mass vaccination centres are using Oxford Astra-Zeneca, it's cheaper and we've ordered an awful lot more doses of it.