"NHS staff saved my life after reaction to Covid jab"
Jamie Roe was left seriously ill after a severe reaction to his coronavirus vaccine
Last updated 6th May 2021
A Hampshire man is praising the "phenomenal" NHS staff who saved his life after a rare reaction to a Covid-19 vaccine.
Jamie Roe from Stubbington in Fareham had to learn to walk again after developing a blood clot on the brain.
The 28-year-old suffered complications after receiving his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in March.
Jamie insists everyone should still have their jabs, believing the benefits far outweigh the risks.
When Jamie began to suffer severe headaches, he went to the A&E department at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
Jamie said: “Scans confirmed that a blood clot had formed on my brain.
“I suffered a two minute seizure and was taken to the neurological unit at Southampton General Hospital.
“My family had been told that my life could go either way and I was in a very critical condition.
When Jamie awoke, he could not move his arms or legs
“With the help of the physio, occupational therapist and nurses, I could start to lift my legs and getting the feeling of being able to be independent again was slowly returning.
“I kept questioning why this was happening to me. At the same time, I tried to stay humble because people there were worse off.
“The incredible level of care I received from QA Hospital, NICU and D-Neuro at Southampton General was outstanding."
Jamie is now raising money for Southampton General Hospital and Queen Alexandra Hospital.
“My main priority is to raise as much money as possible and make sure all the staff get the recognition they deserve and the equipment they need.
“Please join me by donating so we can raise as much as possible to provide funds to make our medics and nurses' lives easier at work.”
Visit gofund.me/33a5f3c5 to donate to Jamie's fundraising effort.