Covid vaccine?

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I have been invited to have a covid vaccine (having 6 months of capox) but I'm worried it will make me feel worse. I'm currently on my weeks break and can get the vaccine this weekend ahead of cycle 6 next week.

I haven't felt great after having covid vaccines in the past. Has anyone gone for the vaccine and how did you feel after?

Kareno62 over 1 year ago

Hi BrenW It might be worth checking with your chemo helpline? Chemo affects your immune system so leaves you open to catching infections but I have heard of people having bad reactions to some of the vaccines. Have you always had the same brand of vaccine? If you’ve always reacted to say Moderna then could you try and get the Pfizer for example? x

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BrenW over 1 year ago in reply to Kareno62

That's a great idea Karen although my last vaccine was so long ago I'm not sure I remember what it was! I'll call them tomorrow.

Kareno62 over 1 year ago in reply to BrenW

BrenW Your doctors will know what vaccine you had or if you have the NHS app then that may show it? x

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RNE over 1 year ago

My husband had his last week, he spoke to the oncology team about it and they advised the best time between treatments to have it. He had a sore arm and felt a bit worse than previous vaccines but only lasted a few days.

Nancy x

KimLondon over 1 year ago

I would check with your CNS/ team- I had mine last week 5 days before my chemo and I did feel okay but I'd had a chemo break prior to that as I'd had surgery. Good luck!

Aquamarine over 1 year ago

I had a modern vaccine last week. It made my arm sore and may have contributed to overall lethargy but didn't make me feel as bad as I had feared... it's a balancing game I guess.