COVID - general discussion - Temp Locked

Well, with the Premier League now joining lower divisions of English football in having a match postponed, along with international and domestic rugby and England's cricket tour of SA affected, it's surely becoming more difficult to justify? But the success rate (or otherwise) of the protocols was not really the point I was making. I was asking on what grounds, other than, as CY said "money talks", is "elite" sport being excepted when it will inevitably increase risks? (And I say that as a keen follower of almost any sport as Mrs M would doubtless roll her eyes and sigh! )

Just thought I would post an update on Mum’s first Covid vaccine jab. I appreciate that most folks on here are sensible, rational and are likely to give a deal of thought into most things, but if it helps anyone wavering over a decision as to whether or not to have the vaccine, then I hope it helps.

Mum is nearly 92, physically not to bad, but has dementia, so needs a lot of daily help. She has done really well this year, but of course some of her favourite things to do haven’t been possible. No shopping trips, only one carefully controlled short holiday, no seeing her few remaining friends, no contact with other members of family other than us, her two daughters, and son in law.

She waited patiently in line for around 10 minutes, with a hall spaced but full of similar aged folks, many much frailer than her. The air of excitement was astonishing, they all felt that at last it was happening, a first step to getting back to a degree of normality. Answered a few basic questions, made sure of identity, then it was sleeve up, ten seconds of painless needle, sleeve down, thank you for coming, and then a short sit down, (much like you do when giving blood), a leaflet to read about possible side effects. Didn’t see anyone at all making a fuss, having any problems at all. They all just got on with it. 

We have kept a close eye on Mum over Christmas, looking for anything out of ordinary. Happy to report, not a thing. Not even any ache at Site of injection, no temperature, nothing. She is well up for her second dose, counting down the days. We can’t wait until we are all sorted, and can then try and do a bit more, rules permitting.

All I can say, is if you can have the jab, (nothing medical preventing it) then it’s a positive step, and not one to worry over. Hope this helps👍