Have you had your covid19 vaccination yet?
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Wild Card
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Question for the people on this thread who have had their second jab, are booking in for their second jab or just know how the system works.
Basically my grandparents had the first vaccine, Pfizer I think about 12 weeks ago. The month window will be up on Wednesday and they have not heard anything. Is that the norm?
I'm asking because I have a friend who got vaccinated not too long ago in category 4 I think, who already has a date in April for his second.
My concern is that the guidelines changed one day before my grandparents got their second. It was cancelled the same day, that they have fallen through some cracks.
Are there any consequences of missing the 12 window and should they be chasing? They are mid 80's if that help.
Cheers in advance.
Basically my grandparents had the first vaccine, Pfizer I think about 12 weeks ago. The month window will be up on Wednesday and they have not heard anything. Is that the norm?
I'm asking because I have a friend who got vaccinated not too long ago in category 4 I think, who already has a date in April for his second.
My concern is that the guidelines changed one day before my grandparents got their second. It was cancelled the same day, that they have fallen through some cracks.
Are there any consequences of missing the 12 window and should they be chasing? They are mid 80's if that help.
Cheers in advance.
I got mine (AZ) on Thursday too and no side effects at all, just one huge big relief.
wisemensaysteve
Winger
I think they should be chasing it up.
trustnoone
Full Back
had mine yesterday woke up at 4 this morning shivering but felt red hot got a canny headache this morningHad my first AZ jab last night
Feel rough this morning. Body is aching plus a headache. Feel like I've had 10 pints yesterday
wisemensaysteve
Winger
wrong thread
Wild Card
Winger
Thanks for the reply, I have asked them to. But my grandad has so much faith in the NHS that he just won't accept there may be a problem. I think I'm going to do it for them.
Is it just your local gp you contact or is there a general helpline? I have found a lot of helpful numbers for people in Scotland. None for England.
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wisemensaysteve
Winger
I'm not sure but either the GP or 119 would be where I start.
Wild Card
Winger
Thank you for your help. I called the 119 number. They could not find my grandparents names in their database. Which might not mean a lot if it was organised by a local gp but it's given me enough ammunition to convince my grandad to call the gp practice and double check.
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I've got a letter inviting me to have the vaccine, but when I tried to book the jab, the nearest centre I could get it done, is the Nightingale, or York.
I'll phone my docs on Monday, to see if there's anything more local to me.
The Town Hall in H/pool is being used as a vaccination centre, and is just 2 minutes walk from my house.
I'll phone my docs on Monday, to see if there's anything more local to me.
The Town Hall in H/pool is being used as a vaccination centre, and is just 2 minutes walk from my house.
T_Bone
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I e got to go to the far side of Stockton, half hour in the car.
D
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I could get to the Nightingale, but friends are advising me to do as they did, and phone my docs, to get an appointment in H/pool.
Dark Traveller
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If you are, then I probably be posting just in front of you!
T_Bone
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Good luck if your docs are anything like ours you’ll never get through.
D
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SAFCTEES
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Feel like I've had 10 pints yesterday
sima-hebburn
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Had AV at 6pm , now can i have a beer for the lads win 
Some news and social media have reported you should abstain from alcohol to boost your immune response to the vaccine. This is selective reporting from a statement from DrinkAware (a UK alcohol education charity).a Their detailed recommendations: • Get vaccinated if you are offered a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether you ever drink any alcohol or not. • Heavy drinkers have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 therefore please keep your appointment for vaccination if you are offered one • There is no direct evidence that heavy or social drinking will affect your body’s response to the COVID-19 vaccine • It is possible, but not proven, that drinking alcohol, especially regular heavy drinking, can reduce your body’s response to some vaccines. Therefore it is prudent for you not to drink any alcohol for a few days before, and for at least two weeks after, you've been vaccinated. Summary: • Receiving your COVID-19 vaccine without delay is important (regardless of whether you drink or not) • You may like to reduce your alcohol consumption as this is generally good for your health and there is limited evidence that it might improve your body’s response to the vaccine.
Some news and social media have reported you should abstain from alcohol to boost your immune response to the vaccine. This is selective reporting from a statement from DrinkAware (a UK alcohol education charity).a Their detailed recommendations: • Get vaccinated if you are offered a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether you ever drink any alcohol or not. • Heavy drinkers have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 therefore please keep your appointment for vaccination if you are offered one • There is no direct evidence that heavy or social drinking will affect your body’s response to the COVID-19 vaccine • It is possible, but not proven, that drinking alcohol, especially regular heavy drinking, can reduce your body’s response to some vaccines. Therefore it is prudent for you not to drink any alcohol for a few days before, and for at least two weeks after, you've been vaccinated. Summary: • Receiving your COVID-19 vaccine without delay is important (regardless of whether you drink or not) • You may like to reduce your alcohol consumption as this is generally good for your health and there is limited evidence that it might improve your body’s response to the vaccine.
