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Covid 19 Vaccines

Hello everyone!

I'm just wondering how many vaccines you have received? And if you had to pause taking your immune suppressants for this.

I've had four so far. Here in Ireland, there are talks of a fifth vaccine. I did not need to stop taking my biologics.

I would love to hear about your experience.

  1. Hi ,


    So far I have had 3 and each time I have had to stop taking my biologics before and after the jab. Although the amount of time has changed each time, the first two I was advised to leave two weeks either side and the third they told me to reduce it to just one week before and after.


    I was supposed to already have had my fourth but my GP has apparently been too busy to fit me in so I am scheduled to get mine in 2 weeks. I did have a phone call from the health service after my third jab informing me that these jabs would probably continue for the foreseeable future. Not sure how I feel about that, but I suppose if it keeps me safe I can't complain too much!


    How have you found your jabs so far?


    All the best,
    James (Community Member)

    1. Hi ,
      I have had four already, and I am taking biologics. I had received all the different vaccines available on the market in the UK and luckily I have been ok with these jabs.
      I am booked for the fifth in a week time. I am curious to see which one I will get...? Maybe the newly approved one??
      I hope this helps.
      Take care,
      Julie.

      1. As much as I want to protect myself, I may take a break from the next one - the fourth. I've gotten the first, and two boosters as well as had Covid in between - which all wreaked havoc on my body. I don't feel I could manage one more. I'm tired ... and worn out.

        1. Three and will take a fourth when it becomes available.

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