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Announcement today re fifth COVID Vaccination
Am I eligible for a fifth COVID-19 vaccine? All people aged 18 and over, who have not had either a COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed coronavirus case in the past six months, can get their latest shot from February 20. Previously, a fifth dose was only available in Australia to adults who were severely immunocompromised. ATAGI…
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COVID-19 vaccine
Original post from @Not_good_63_57 copied across from the Activity section. Ok haven’t been on here in awhile I’m still alive. How is everyone goin good I hope. Now covid vaccination I opted not to get vaccination know some people how it made them so sick so my choice. What I would like to know has anyone had covid watever…
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Not all RAT tests pick up on Omicron - TGA link on all RAT tests efficacy
Apparently not all RAT tests are picking up on the Omicron Variant - with some people showing active symptoms, but their RAT tests showing negative - until they have a PCR (or use a RAT test that DOES pick up Omicron.)…
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My Journey (updated article) - COVID-19 Vaccine
Hi members, As you many of you may already be aware, The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has approved a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems. BCNA's My Journey article regarding COVID-19 Vaccine has been updated to include more information:…
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Booster shots
So, government has announced that those undergoing active chemo, radiotherapy and/or hormonal therapy are eligible for the booster shots as they are severely immuno-compromised. I am 2.5 years NED and I am taking hormonal therapy. Silly question but does this mean I am eligible even though I am NED? If yes - I didn’t…
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Torn …. Scared to have vaccine scared not to
Hi Guyz…. Wondering if any others with her2 positive currently on herceptin and perjeta have had either Moderna or Pfizer ? really scared to have it as I’ve had such problems with skin reactions from my drugs over my course of treatment. The fact no one can reassure me what could happen is scaring me big time. So far I’m…
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To vaccinate or not vaccinate?
Hi All, I hope you’re all having a good day! I’m on a list waiting for Pfizer. My hubby and I have been putting it off… I’m actually quite scared. two weeks ago I had bi lateral cortisone hip injections. On the night of the last one, I had a reaction… they call it a cortisone flush(?) the right side of my face swelled up…
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Taxol reaction and covid vacc
Hi - has anyone who had a prior taxol reaction had a covid vacc? If so what was the process / outcome? My gp and oncologist are ok with me having covid vacc even though there is common ingredient as taxol - which I had (several) mild reactions too during chemo- they have both said go to a hospital setting and I would need…
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Any issues with vaccine while on chemo?
Hi there was just wondering if anyone had issues taking the covid vaccine while on chemo, tdm1/kadcyla or Herceptin? I have been advised to take it a few days before treatment but was wondering if anyone else had any tips to share, thank you :-)
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Sydney Covid outbreak
Hi anyone feeling anxious about having chemo during this current outbreak? I'm due for my second of four cycles
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That discomfort you are feeling ...
Hello everyone, Great article that was sent to our team last week regarding grief. 'That discomfort you are feeling is grief' Take care everyone and stay safe, Giovanna
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COVID VACCINE & LYMPHOEDEMA
Is it possible that this can be a side effect from AstraZeneca Vaccine jab? I had right axilla dissection 6 years ago 18 nodes removed. I also had chemotherapy and radiation treatments 19th April 2021 I had my first dose of AstraZeneca Covid19 Vaccine. in opposite arm. 17 May - 1 month later I developed Lymphoedema. could…
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Vaccine
This is me & Dad yesterday! Dads just turned 90 been here since Feb 2020 & wanted to make I was doing ok he didn’t believe me over the phone lol. his flight keeps getting cancelled, so we did this together
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Pfiser
Sorry rant coming up I’m just really annoyed. I was told even though I have breast cancer which is control and have been told the pfiser is the better one for me to have I have also been told that I dont meet the criteria for the pfiser jab, yet I have just seen the Queensland premier getting her pfiser jab, she is 51 so…
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Tamoxifen + blood clots
Is there any information about the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and blood clotting issues for those who are currently taking Tamoxifen (given that Tamoxifen increases the risk of blood clots)?