I was surprised to have an invite from the NHS today.
Although I was originally classified as clinically vulnerable in the original phase, I haven't had the jab for the past couple of years since they removed that category/stopped it for over 50s.
Would having had tongue cancer (but no radio/chemo) tip the balance for them to invite me again?
Anyhoo, I've booked it! Also had my flu jab a fortnight ago (paid for that).
Would having had tongue cancer (but no radio/chemo) tip the balance for them to invite me again?
Maybe.
I’ve had a few. Not bothering with any more.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
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I think as they get more of the vaccines much more easily the criteria for vaccination has been eased so it is quite likely you now fall into that group. My wife is not eligable on the age criteria but has been invited as she was my registered carer during treatment so got last year's doses and i guess they have just gone down the list from last year.
I would ask at your next team meeting whether you can have the flu/covid jabs for free..
Loz (61)
Oropharyngeal right tongue base T2N2bM0 squamous cell carcinoma p16 positive..
Covid is free. Have already had flu jab (paid at S'drug)
check to see if you can get it free in the future..
Loz (61)
Oropharyngeal right tongue base T2N2bM0 squamous cell carcinoma p16 positive..
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