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Klyde
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Hi. Has anyone with severe COPD emphysema gotten the COVID vaccine yet?. I’m suppose to get one but I’m so scared.
Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C Member
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Hi Klyde - As a healthcare worker in New York, I had the first about 10 days ago and am due for the second dose in a couple of weeks! We're all hoping for the best!
Regards,
Lyn (site moderator)
Barbara Moore Moderator
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Hi Kyle, The vaccines here in Canada have had a long delay and they are giving them only to the elderly. Since the rollout at the new year there have been thousands vaccinated with no real side effects to report, try as people may to make it not so. I think you may want to have a chat with your doctor and see what they suggest. I for one will be getting vaccinated as soon as I am offered. Hope this helps. Barbara Moore (site moderator)
twovillages Member
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I got my first vaccine a week ago, and am scheduled for the second one in three weeks. This was based on age, and having a provider who is with a teaching hospital that seems to have their act together. I felt a little bad three days after that, but it only lasted 24 hours. There was a man waiting who was in an elaborate mobile devise, and I thought he was somebody completely immobile. It must have been a real effort to transport him there. He wouldn't have fit into any disability transport I've seen. He believed this was something that would benefit him, and others I guess.
Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
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Hi
I imagine you'll be looking forward to your next injection.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
Klyde Member
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Thank you all so much for your response. Sadly I have to cancel my vaccine appointment. I’m too scared to take it. I’m still thinking and praying about it. Fortunately, we’re still covid free in our island so I still have time to think about it.
Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
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Hi
Please do keep us apprised of how you are doing.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)