ann141 Posted February 20, 2021 #5251 Share Posted February 20, 2021 33 minutes ago, Beckett said: So happy for all of you who have either had their jabs, or have been able to book them. It's a feeling of liberation almost when it's done; well half- liberation I suppose. I'm sorry to hear that some of you guys have had a bad reaction to the AZ. This does seem to have been much more of a feature in my locality than Pfizer. As some of you know, I'm not working this weekend as we don't have any vaccine. We are promised a delivery next week and are starting on those in Group 6 with underlying health conditions. As reported by Dermotsgirl we are doing cohorts as instructed by NHSE, and apart from stragglers from earlier groups who we can just squeeze in wherever possible, we have to do as we're told regarding invitations. It does all seem to have got very muddled and spasmodic. Interestingly, in an attempt to capture some of the population who are resistant, we are trying to gain entry to mosques, synagogues, and other religious establishments with the help of local community and religious leaders. We'll have to see what sort of uptake we get from that initiative. Best wishes to all from Jane.x I hope you are managing to have a relaxing well deserved couple of days off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgirl Posted February 20, 2021 #5252 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Daughter and hubby got jabbed this afternoon. Both had the phizer so am hoping she doesn't get too much of a reaction. My other daughter said when she had the e-mail and text from drs she could choose which one she wanted. She is having the az same as me. We are at the same drs but I didn't have a choice. Whether its because she is in group 6 I don't know(she is coeliac same as me) but seems a bit bizarre she had the choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted February 20, 2021 #5253 Share Posted February 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, ann141 said: I hope you are managing to have a relaxing well deserved couple of days off Thanks so much Ann. I'm just chilling with my lovely Ted (the dog) and it's great fun so far. J.x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted February 20, 2021 #5254 Share Posted February 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, delgirl said: Daughter and hubby got jabbed this afternoon. Both had the phizer so am hoping she doesn't get too much of a reaction. My other daughter said when she had the e-mail and text from drs she could choose which one she wanted. She is having the az same as me. We are at the same drs but I didn't have a choice. Whether its because she is in group 6 I don't know(she is coeliac same as me) but seems a bit bizarre she had the choice. Great news delgirl. Fingers crossed they'll both be fine. You must be so relieved. J.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9is Posted February 20, 2021 #5255 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Well after yesterday’s good news of my wife getting her jab next week, I’m receiving mine the day after her. After the loss of my brother it feels very bittersweet as he would have also received his vaccination. I’m personally missing cruising very much and can’t wait to go again. We’re due on Iona in April 2022 on a back to back, Northern Europe and then followed by fjords. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted February 20, 2021 #5256 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Dermotsgirl said: At the end of last week, I was getting quite anxious as my group 5 husband hadn’t had any contact from the doctor. However, he got his NHS letter last Friday, and had his jab at a large vaccination centre last Saturday. Then on Tuesday, I was gobsmacked as a group 7 to get a text invitation from the GP. There’s an explanation on their website. They’ve finished the over 70’s apart from a few stragglers, and have been told by NHS England to skip the 65-69 year olds in group 5, and move directly to group 6 and 7. The 65-69 year olds are expected to go to the large vaccination centre, about 12 miles away! They say that they are aware that some in group 5 may not be able to go to big centre, and are asking those people to wait 4 - 6 weeks, when the GP should be able to jab them. Therefore, as a healthy 60 year old I just sauntered down the road for my jab, whereas a 69 year has to travel miles or wait for weeks! I find it rather bizarre. Incidentally, I’m suffering no ill effects from my AZ jab yesterday apart from a slightly achy arm I think you are in Medway like me and I am in group 5 plus well controlled type 2 diabetes. I had a phone call from my GP hub 8 days ago and got my jab 2 hours later, also have my second jab date and time booked. Maybe each hub has different calling procedures? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgirl Posted February 20, 2021 #5257 Share Posted February 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, Beckett said: Great news delgirl. Fingers crossed they'll both be fine. You must be so relieved. J.x Very relieved.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted February 20, 2021 #5258 Share Posted February 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, 9is said: Well after yesterday’s good news of my wife getting her jab next week, I’m receiving mine the day after her. After the loss of my brother it feels very bittersweet as he would have also received his vaccination. I’m personally missing cruising very much and can’t wait to go again. We’re due on Iona in April 2022 on a back to back, Northern Europe and then followed by fjords. That's so sad 9is. I feel for you and your family. J.x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted February 20, 2021 #5259 Share Posted February 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, delgirl said: Daughter and hubby got jabbed this afternoon. Both had the phizer so am hoping she doesn't get too much of a reaction. My other daughter said when she had the e-mail and text from drs she could choose which one she wanted. She is having the az same as me. We are at the same drs but I didn't have a choice. Whether its because she is in group 6 I don't know(she is coeliac same as me) but seems a bit bizarre she had the choice. Pleased to hear that they have both now had the jab and hope that they are ‘reaction free’. My arm is still quite painful after two and a half days. I reckon the nurse was practicing darts when she jabbed me 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted February 20, 2021 #5260 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) The Marsh Family from Faversham have been an online sensation during the last 10 months this is their last parody relating to the vaccine this time it’s Hallelujah, called “Have the New Jab” Edited February 20, 2021 by Snow Hill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted February 20, 2021 #5261 Share Posted February 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, davecttr said: I think you are in Medway like me and I am in group 5 plus well controlled type 2 diabetes. I had a phone call from my GP hub 8 days ago and got my jab 2 hours later, also have my second jab date and time booked. Maybe each hub has different calling procedures? I’ve given up trying to work it out. just thankful that both myself and my husband have been able to have our first vaccinations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki-k Posted February 20, 2021 #5262 Share Posted February 20, 2021 The BBC are reporting that all over 50's should have their first jab by 15th April and all UK adults by the end of July 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 20, 2021 #5263 Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, nicki-k said: The BBC are reporting that all over 50's should have their first jab by 15th April and all UK adults by the end of July 🤞 Whilst that is excellent news, I do wonder how long all those involved in the vaccination process can carry on at the current rate. I'm truly grateful, but perhaps a slight slow down to give those tireless workers a day or two off, would not be the end of the world. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeecco Posted February 20, 2021 #5264 Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, wowzz said: Whilst that is excellent news, I do wonder how long all those involved in the vaccination process can carry on at the current rate. I'm truly grateful, but perhaps a slight slow down to give those tireless workers a day or two off, would not be the end of the world. One of my best friends has been trained and volunteered and has only done one shift so far, he’s yet to be called for another and that was some weeks ago. So I think they’ve got scope to be using more people to spread out the workload, fingers crossed they do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgirl Posted February 20, 2021 #5265 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Selbourne said: Pleased to hear that they have both now had the jab and hope that they are ‘reaction free’. My arm is still quite painful after two and a half days. I reckon the nurse was practicing darts when she jabbed me 😂 My arm didn't hurt until 2 or 3 days later. Hurt for about 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 20, 2021 #5266 Share Posted February 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, joeecco said: One of my best friends has been trained and volunteered and has only done one shift so far, he’s yet to be called for another and that was some weeks ago. So I think they’ve got scope to be using more people to spread out the workload, fingers crossed they do! Let's hope so. The gung ho attitude at the hub where I went for my jab on Monday was commendable. I just hope that the same spirit can carry on for another 6 months, with enough man power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted February 21, 2021 #5267 Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Beckett said: Great news Gill. Unexpected but so welcome. Hope that wine went down a treat. Jane.x Thank you Jane. The wine was rather lovely and I’ve got half of the bottle left for today. I hope you are enjoying a well deserved weekend of rest and relaxation. Gill x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted February 21, 2021 #5268 Share Posted February 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Snow Hill said: The Marsh Family from Faversham have been an online sensation during the last 10 months this is their last parody relating to the vaccine this time it’s Hallelujah, called “Have the New Jab” I’ve watched a few from this family , they’re very talented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdriving Posted February 21, 2021 #5269 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) I still feel we should be more concerned with letting poorer countries get their at risk group population a jab than giving jabs to very low risk groups over here. Seems a bit selfish, we are all right Jack really. As there is no pre test for Antibodies, i wonder how many jabs have been ‘wasted’ on people already having immunity to the Virus, valuable jabs that could have gone to people not exposed so far. Edited February 21, 2021 by Chrisdriving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted February 21, 2021 #5270 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chrisdriving said: I still feel we should be more concerned with letting poorer countries get their at risk group population a jab than giving jabs to very low risk groups over here. Seems a bit selfish, we are all right Jack really. Very commendable but when you read that teenagers have died and a great nephew of mine not 30, very fit, has long Covid and having to work reduced hours because he is so fatigued, I would rather see all adults offered the jab first. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted February 21, 2021 #5271 Share Posted February 21, 2021 9 hours ago, wowzz said: I'm truly grateful, but perhaps a slight slow down to give those tireless workers a day or two off, would not be the end of the world. I don’t think each individual is working flat out 7 days a week Wowzz, nor should they be. I’m sure that with the numbers involved people are getting days off, so no need to slow things down on that basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdriving Posted February 21, 2021 #5272 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Sad yes but i know young people who have died of Cancer, i agree but people will still die anyway, we cannot have this crazy obsession that Covid is the only illness around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted February 21, 2021 #5273 Share Posted February 21, 2021 My father was vaccinated just a few weeks ago and it all went well. I plan to be vaccinated soon as well. I wish people were taking more care of their health these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 21, 2021 #5274 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, Roger88 said: My father was vaccinated just a few weeks ago and it all went well. I plan to be vaccinated soon as well. I wish people were taking more care of their health these days Well, that's a total change of opinion ! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted February 21, 2021 #5275 Share Posted February 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Chrisdriving said: Sad yes but i know young people who have died of Cancer, i agree but people will still die anyway, we cannot have this crazy obsession that Covid is the only illness around. Crazy obsession ??? Not worthy of a reply. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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