Stomach Bug And Booster

[pastafreak]

If I've had a stomach bug the past 2 days, should I put off getting the booster? I was planning on going to a local walk-in either tomorrow or Saturday. Mind you, I may still not feel up to it tomorrow.

[Sqad]

It matters not.
Personally I would postpone my booster.

[pat2604]

I agree with Sqad. Leave it until you feel better.

[bobbinwales]

Yes, if its just a walkin thats going to stay and you can get your jab easily next week instead,

[William51]

No, a simple stomach bug should not stop you getting a booster, unless it turns into something nasty.

[bobbinwales]

I'd probably go William if it weren't too bad but it depends exactly how you feel and how far you have to go

[pat2604]

We have always been asked if we are well when we have jabs at our medical practice Is this not standard practise?

[William51]

I think Pat they are asking if you have Covid or the Flu.

[bobbinwales]

Yes although am not sure whether theyd refuse to give it for a stomach bug or still do it. So if pasta goes and they send her away its a wasted journey, so it depends whether thats an inconvenience for all. Pasta will weigh it up as he/she know more of the circumstamce's

[pat2604]

William, no they just ask if we are feeling well.

[pastafreak]

Thanks for your answers. I'm inclined not to, but I'll see how I feel tomorrow. It's in the city centre, where I do all my errands, so we'll see.
All I felt like doing today was sleep.

[naomi24]

I think you’d be wise to postpone it. Get yourself well first. Hope you feel better soon.

[DTCwordfan]

why risk making yourself feel worse than you already are?

[pat2604]

Pasta, at our surgery you would be told to go home. The jabs are only done by Gps and nurses. I would trust their judgement more than those jabbing in the big centres. Tuck up and get yourself well. X

[Ellipsis]

Given this evening's press conference, and the fact that boosters were opened up today to over-40s who received their vaccination within the last three (not six) months, I think you'll find that walk-ins will be very busy. I would get a booster if I could, but I wouldn't stand waiting for hours for one with a stomach bug.