Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉

66 views
9 times supported
10 comments

Somya.P

Community manager

26/09/2025 at 18:17

Good advisor

Somya.P

Community manager

Last activity on 24/10/2025 at 18:35

Joined in 2023

762 comments posted | 248 in the Good to know group

70 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Explorer
Friend

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hello everyone,

Vaccines have been one of the biggest medical advances in history, protecting us from diseases like measles, polio, pneumonia, flu, and even COVID-19. Many of us think of vaccines as something for children, but in reality, adults need boosters and new vaccines throughout life, especially as we age or live with chronic conditions.

👉 Doctors recommend adult vaccines such as the flu shot, COVID-19 boosters, the shingles vaccine, and pneumonia vaccines. But side effects, medications, and conflicting advice can sometimes make the decision feel confusing.

We’d love to hear from you:

Do you keep up to date with your recommended vaccines?
Have you ever had concerns about vaccine side effects?
Has your doctor or pharmacist recommended a vaccine you didn’t know about?
How do you feel about the role of vaccines in protecting people with chronic conditions?

@fibrostudent @Diligaf @KezzySmith @Christina1958 @bethen @chriswizzy @asthmasucks @labazs @Corrina @Scotty2 @Catlady @moiraveitch @Topaz13 @joejoer @bully10 @robjmckinney @Silverlady @hackie54 @SCARE1 @Maebugs @PebbleCloud @Myfibro @Artist62 @madpete @mumof3 @Tomball @BrianM @minicat @susan2016 @keeper @Nannyj @Dewyl1 @Pete56 @Jack270797 @Toniwithaneye @Charlotte777 @zozziejr1 @Carolt @Waltercat @Bonzo1939 @jinty58 @Sheneybird @Cindy03 @beverley1 @Jaqueline @guest @whitecross1955 @Dolphin74 @Tizzywizzy @johnpittaway @willie @Peter50 @Marionkilroy @HelenS5 @Pred.hater @aimeeplantxx @AJWilson @Jenny2017 @Mairead67 @annie239 @Helenjo @lesmal @Wellington37 @Rubyscooby @chrissie2018 @KateParkin @muskee31 @Fairydrop @Jill44 @Leohughes @viking47 @Kereena @Kelly84 @Clare40 @Dalrossi @Michalapearce @annpmunday @DawnMoon @Rosetta @Bahredin @Haskem1 @Libby1273 @Colincraig72 @wendydeane @Elk217015 @MARCUNICOLETA @Gayles @Kenpip @baggieboy @MP2021 @Kihfvbfdg @Samybihji @COLINMCD70 @ellybower @Huskym6 @spottylizzie

Please share your experiences, whether positive or challenging. Your insights might help others in the community who are navigating the same decisions.

Looking forward to your thoughts,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

All comments

MP2021

26/09/2025 at 18:21

MP2021

Last activity on 11/10/2025 at 16:26

Joined in 2025

Patient, Prostate cancer since 2025
Other condition: Arthritis

1 comment posted | 1 in the Good to know group

1 of their responses was helpful to members

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Get updates from my doctor, nhs app and nhs.
I’ve not heard of any side affects related to arthritis 🤞

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-09-26 18:21:17

Clare40

26/09/2025 at 18:27

Clare40

Last activity on 27/09/2025 at 12:27

Joined in 2020

3 comments posted | 1 in the Good to know group

1 of their responses was helpful to members

Rewards

Committed
Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Yes, i do as I have other serious pre existing medical issues and I live with my mum who is immuno compromised.

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-09-26 18:27:28

robjmckinney

Ambassador

26/09/2025 at 18:31

Good advisor

robjmckinney

Ambassador

Last activity on 25/10/2025 at 12:30

Joined in 2015

635 comments posted | 108 in the Good to know group

63 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Flu jabs of course but no more Covid jabs, been refusing them for the last few years!

See the signature

robjmckinney

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-09-26 18:31:15

lesmal

Ambassador

28/09/2025 at 12:58

Good advisor

lesmal

Ambassador

Last activity on 24/10/2025 at 10:13

Joined in 2018

1,529 comments posted | 157 in the Good to know group

80 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I am up to date with all vaccines, i.e. flu and covid.

I am not at the age yet to receive Shingles vaccine, and think only covid this year is for those that are vulnerable.

See the signature

Les

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-09-28 12:58:11

SP3RDN4

08/10/2025 at 00:13

Good advisor

SP3RDN4

Last activity on 23/10/2025 at 18:21

Joined in 2024

23 comments posted | 5 in the Good to know group

10 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Evaluator
Friend

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I keep up to date with covid and flu vaccinations with the exception of so called ' live' as I am immuno compromised.

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-10-08 00:13:04

YorkshireJayne

Edited on 08/10/2025 at 07:57

Good advisor

YorkshireJayne

Last activity on 24/10/2025 at 06:55

Joined in 2021

147 comments posted | 44 in the Good to know group

46 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I have my flu jab every year without fail, but flatly refuse to have the Covid one after a bad reaction to the two I did have!

I can never understand parents who won't vaccinate their children claiming that they do them harm.

See the signature

Life is for living, do it, no matter what!

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-10-08 07:56:30

Rosetta

08/10/2025 at 14:54

Good advisor

Rosetta

Last activity on 10/10/2025 at 10:42

Joined in 2020

15 comments posted | 3 in the Good to know group

3 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

No I haven't had any vaccines , flu, shingles, etc for about 10 years now and I haven't had any issues with my health. I regularly take vitamins for my immune system I also have lemon and honey drinks, so I try to keep away from vaccines my choice of course.

See the signature

Sandra Hutton

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-10-08 14:54:57

Rosetta

08/10/2025 at 15:02

Good advisor

Rosetta

Last activity on 10/10/2025 at 10:42

Joined in 2020

15 comments posted | 3 in the Good to know group

3 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

How is feel about vaccines? I think some vaccines compromise with medication although we the public are not made aware of. Covid vaccines made me suspicious, how can a vaccine be approved after one year where as in my own research it takes approximately 10 years to approve vaccines, medication etc.

See the signature

Sandra Hutton

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-10-08 15:02:47

Rosetta

08/10/2025 at 15:09

Good advisor

Rosetta

Last activity on 10/10/2025 at 10:42

Joined in 2020

15 comments posted | 3 in the Good to know group

3 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I try to live a healthy life, even though I have COPD and Osteoporosis. Eating properly drinking lots of water and exercise. I not perfect all of the time because at times I feel I have no energy. I've never been admitted to hospital since being diagnosed and I have never been upto date with vaccines ie Covid, flu etc even though I'm classed as vulnerable. My choice.

See the signature

Sandra Hutton

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-10-08 15:09:06

Close all

See the responses

Tigger.co.uk

11/10/2025 at 12:19

Good advisor

Tigger.co.uk

Last activity on 23/10/2025 at 19:20

Joined in 2016

778 comments posted | 103 in the Good to know group

51 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@Rosetta I recently I had my flu and covid as I keep up with them all the time, it's better to be safe than sorry

See the signature

D M A

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉 https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/do-you-stay-up-to-date-with-your-vaccines-5837 2025-10-11 12:19:09

Hide the responses

Do you stay up to date with your vaccines? 💉

All comments

Give your opinion

Articles to discover...