Covid Vaccinations and ME/CFS: Community Feedback!
We provide a summary of the feedback received from people with ME/CFS who have had the vaccine or who have tried to get the vaccine as a priority.
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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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BMJ Rapid Response: Long-Covid & ME/CFS by Dr Nina Muirhead
Nina Muirhead, SAS Doctor Dermatology Surgery, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street Extracts Re: Long covid: doctors must assess and investigate patients properly Dear Editor, I strongly echo …
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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…
Are you confused by the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the restrictions now in place around the UK?
We attempt to summarise the situation in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as it relates to people with ME/CFS.
Virginia Water Magazine: Why aren’t people getting better from Covid-19? With Dr Charles Shepherd
Dr Charles Shepherd wrote a piece for The Virginia Waters Magazine where he shared his insights into Post-Long Covid-19.
“I was infected with coronavirus in March, six months on I’m still unwell,”
Charlie Russell, 27, is one of an estimated 600,000 people with post-Covid illness, a condition that may give an insight into ME – with Dr Charles Shepherd.
For some sufferers, Covid-19 doesn’t come with an end-by date – it just goes on and on
New Statesman: For #LongCovid sufferers – around 5 per cent of those who catch the disease – debilitating symptoms drag on interminably.
BBC Spotlight: Covid-19 and Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome with Dr Charles Shepherd
The uncertainty surrounding recovery from Covid-19 is something that we hope is being discussed within the NHS and Government, but pacing and self-management remain the only options for many people.
Latest Free Leaflet Update: Covid-19 and ME/CFS by Dr Charles Shepherd
We update our general leaflet on Covid-19 and ME/CFS and this is reproduced below along with all our range of free leaflets about the infection and lockdown.
“A post-viral tsunami is hitting our health services, yet in the UK it doesn’t even seem to be on the national agenda.”
Paul Garner, Professor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, talks about those who have not recovered from Covid-19.
British Medical Journal Opinion: Covid-19 and fatigue – a game of snakes and ladders | 20 May 2020
“I am reading materials about pacing and CFS/ME and listening to the CFS/ME community.” Prof. Paul Garner.
ME Association Guidance: Reducing the risk of Covid-19 and PVFS/ME/CFS | 19 May 2020
We are launching a new leaflet and an update to add to the range that we have published since the very beginning of the pandemic and national lockdown.
ME Awareness: Coronavirus and ME by Rebecca Smith | 07 May 2020
“I have spoken to 111 several more times as my chest was worse but have been told to stay in bed for 1-2 more weeks and even minimise talking if necessary.”
Covid-19 and Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome by Dr Charles Shepherd | 30 April 2020
Post-viral fatigue is being reported following Covid-19 infection. We explain the issue and offer best management guidance.
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.