Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine: Sickle Cell Patient Stories

We joined with Dr Rachel Kesse-Adu (consultant haematologist) to talk to five sickle cell patients about their experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

With the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out, lots of people got in touch to ask if anyone with sickle cell has had the vaccine.

We spoke to Emma, Liz, Ayo and Ansella about their experience, why they got the vaccine and if they had any side effects. We also heard questions from Anthony, a sickle cell patient who is yet to have the vaccine.

Emma’s Story 00:40​
Liz’s Story 02:56​
Ayo’s Story 06:54​
Ansella’s Story 10:12​
Anthony’s Questions 14:41​
Further Discussion 19:33​

This video is part of a three-part series on the COVID-19 Vaccine. Find the other videos here:

• Learn about the COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr Anna Goodman: www.sicklecellsociety.org/resource/learn-about-the-covid-19-vaccine/
• Sickle Cell, COVID-19 & Vaccination (Presentation and Q&A): www.sicklecellsociety.org/resource/sickle-cell-covid19-vaccination/
• Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine: Sickle Cell Patient Stories: www.sicklecellsociety.org/resource/vaccine-patient-stories/

Find out more about Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Sickle Cell Disorder and all the latest information and resources here: www.sicklecellsociety.org/coronavirus-and-scd/