Covid vaccines for 24-25

[Brainaddict]

I assume the main three vaccines are getting updated for the autumn 24 vaccination campaign in the UK but there's weirdly little information about it. In the US the 24-25 vaccine updates are approved and announced by the FDA, and previous versions are withdrawn. For some reason I can only find outdated information here, and no-one seems to be talking about updated vaccines. Anyone know the latest?

 

[Brainaddict]

News about the new vaccines in the US here What to Know About the Updated 2024-2025 COVID Vaccines
Searching for UK information it's like nothing has happened with vaccine versions. Which seems a bit weird.

 

[High Voltage]

Me and Mrs Voltz are booked in for flu and COVID boosters early October

But then we’re both old and I’m special so that may account for it

 

[[62]]

Feel a bit of a fraud having my Covid booster. I qualify on the basis that I had heart surgery a few years ago, although I've had Covid three times and whilst it wasn't much fun I was in no mortal danger. Last time I went they sort of stared at me and asked why I was there, which I took as a compliment towards my healthy demeanor. I explained and they agreed that if it's offered then why not take it, but I still felt a bit like I was taking the piss.

 

[Brainaddict]

Maybe elbows will know something about this.

 

[Sasaferrato]

We are booked for Oct 11th, for Covid and 'flu.

The Scottish Government isn't doing an advertising campaign this year.

 

[StoneRoad]

News about the new vaccines in the US here What to Know About the Updated 2024-2025 COVID Vaccines
Searching for UK information it's like nothing has happened with vaccine versions. Which seems a bit weird.

I have been involved with a vaccine trial or two.
Initially, it was for omicron. For the the second one I acted as an unvaccinated control [not that I got anything like covid during the trial] but that one was a further development.
I've also done a trial for winter flu etc ...

Looking forward to getting the seasonal vaccines this year [Covid, 'flu and if they offer it, RSV]

 

[kalmatthew]

I've been allowed to book but can't remember if I'm still within the time limits to technically be allowed one (2 yrs since 2 courses of oral steroids for asthma) that said my local pharmacy knows me well and seems fairly flexible. If all else fails I'll consider a private jab (although might be able to persuade the asthma nurses at the hospital to recommend as clinical judgement)

 

[BristolEcho]

Feel a bit of a fraud having my Covid booster. I qualify on the basis that I had heart surgery a few years ago, although I've had Covid three times and whilst it wasn't much fun I was in no mortal danger. Last time I went they sort of stared at me and asked why I was there, which I took as a compliment towards my healthy demeanor. I explained and they agreed that if it's offered then why not take it, but I still felt a bit like I was taking the piss.

If you want it go ahead and get it I think. I've had a really rough week and the newest strain seems to be going around like wildfire. I had planned to get a booster this year as I'm entitled due to work, but it got me first.