Good afternoon, Sorry to rant but k am really scared about this vaccine!! My hubby has terminal cancer & is doing very well indeed.And all I sould like to find out is what side effects will this vaccine cause as hes on various meds as i am. Also i am allergic to penicillin!! But i would really like to seek advise.My Gp does not know & says no harm will come from this.Please can some kind person help? Thank you regards Amanda
Hi Amanda18h
Sorry that you are feeling so scared. I think there is a lot of scaremongering going on about the vaccines, and we should all be seeking authoritative sources. I checked this website and include a link to their FAQ about the vaccine
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/coronavirus/vaccine
As you have an allergy to penicillin I understand you may be anxious, but is does not contain any antibiotic components. Some people who have to carry epipens in case of severe allergic reactions to things like nuts and bee stings, have been advised to wait until a specific vaccine has been developed for them, but they are a smallish group of people. I genuinely believe that most of us are going to have very little reaction to it, as millions of people worldwide have now been given one of the vaccines. Speaking to your husbands oncologist may help ease your fears. Best wishes
Hi there,thank you.I must say it's so scary ,but luckily we live in the country.And not in a city.I will be emailing my Hubbys consultant soon.To ask her again. I am scared .My hubbys consultant is superb. Anyway off to get out last drinks & get hubby bedded fish x
Amanda
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