LATEST: COVID-19, ME/CFS and the JCVI Priority Vaccination List
We have heard back from the JCVI about the situation for people with ME/CFS and Covid vaccine priority.
Vaccine
Parliamentary debate on Long-Covid: What should be learned from ME/CFS?
Carol Monaghan raised awareness of the similarity in symptoms and management of Long-Covid and ME/CFS in the recent debate in parliament.
MEA Monthly Poll: Will you have the COVID-19 vaccine?
We want to hear your views about having the Covid-19 vaccination and we’d welcome your feedback if you have already had the vaccine.
Free Leaflet: Covid-19 Vaccine Update by Dr Charles Shepherd
Dr Shepherd discusses the Covid-19 vaccination programme and issues relevant to people with ME/CFS
ME Association writes to chief medical officer about vaccine priority for ME/CFS
The ME Association has written to Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, to seek clarification on COVID-19 vaccine priority for people with …
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Covid-19 Vaccine Developments & ME/CFS
There has been good news in recent days about potential vaccines for Covid-19 that could see an end to restrictions for people in the UK by Easter 2021…
ME Association Covid-19 & ME/CFS Free Range of Leaflets
We have updated the range of free leaflets about Covid-19/ME/CFS and the current restrictions and include a new leaflet aimed at Students…
ME Association Leaflet: The Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines 2020 – 2021 & Website Poll of Flu Vaccine Reactions in ME/CFS
We have a new free leaflet on this year’s Flu Vaccination, and a Website Poll asking you about any reactions you might have had to the vaccine.
The ME Association Pneumonia and the Pneumococcal vaccine – do you need this protection?
Dr Shepherd answers a question about the pneumonia vaccine and provides the information you need to make an informed decision.
ME Awareness: “GP’s have not been given any training to recognise a patient with ME,” by Smita Dutta | 13 May 2020
“The GP’s I have seen treat everyone based on symptoms rather than the whole illness itself…”
ME Association Weekly Update: Coronavirus and ME/CFS – Free Leaflet and Vulnerability Letter | 24 April 2020
Dr Shepherd has updated the weekly bulletin on covid-19 and ME/CFS.