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brue replied on 08/02/2021 13:35

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Posted on 08/02/2021 13:35

It's good to hear that members of CT are receiving their vaccinations, good luck to all those yet to have theirs. It seems like a long haul till we get everyone sorted and hear the results of the present vaccines. 

I'm leaving this open for non political comments as per the guidelines. Hope you can add your own experiences and thoughts.

My first jab comes up tomorrow, I'm so glad we have research institutions that have got us this far! And I am planning breaks away in the hope of improvements on the horizon.

 

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LLM replied on 14/02/2021 15:09

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Posted on 14/02/2021 14:49 by Rufs

Yeh feeling something similar, and i did not even get a new hole in my arm as i asked the pharmacist to use an existing hole from previous vaccinations laughing but i did get a sticker, so i must have had the real stufflaughing

Posted on 14/02/2021 15:09

As she who should know has just said "It's all psychosomatic".  Tell someone they are going to get a reaction and nine times out of ten they will. 

Now a fully approved jabber (no more practicing with the Turkey baster).  Only one casualty so far.  Number 11 a massive chap built like a Welsh prop forward (retired).  He saw me reach for the syringe and passed out.  Jabber in Chief said give it to him whilst he was out - problem solved.  Brought him round and sent him off for 15 minutes recovery.

Should reach 15m today.  What an achievement.

Rufs replied on 14/02/2021 15:12

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:00 by DSB

We've not been given the second date.  According to a local reliable source, they are only given short notice when vaccines are due to arrive.  Elsewhere, I have heard that scheduled vaccines have had to be cancelled, so, reading between the lines, I'm guessing that is why our local practice have made this decision, perhaps??

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:12

went into village this morning to buy my OH some flowers, well it is Valentines day laughing, local pharmacy was open doing covid vaccines but very quiet, popped my head in door to say hello to friend who was officiating, and asked if all was going ok, and she said "no some selfish people have not turned up, but fortunately they are using the Oxford vaccine so they should not have to throw any unused away", bet if i had asked i could probably have had my second jab, but felt a bit guiltyundecided got appointment for 23rd April so no big shakes.

LLM replied on 14/02/2021 15:18

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:12 by Rufs

went into village this morning to buy my OH some flowers, well it is Valentines day laughing, local pharmacy was open doing covid vaccines but very quiet, popped my head in door to say hello to friend who was officiating, and asked if all was going ok, and she said "no some selfish people have not turned up, but fortunately they are using the Oxford vaccine so they should not have to throw any unused away", bet if i had asked i could probably have had my second jab, but felt a bit guiltyundecided got appointment for 23rd April so no big shakes.

Posted on 14/02/2021 15:18

Stick with the 11-12 weeks it seems there is now good evidence that it is more effective with the larger gap.  

Rufs replied on 14/02/2021 15:27

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:18 by LLM

Stick with the 11-12 weeks it seems there is now good evidence that it is more effective with the larger gap.  

Posted on 14/02/2021 15:27

agreed, my daughter is a nurse/vaxer and she said similar, glad all these new snippets of info are coming out, especially after the French tried to rubbish the Oxford vaccine.laughing

Wherenext replied on 14/02/2021 15:57

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:57

As she who should know has just said "It's all psychosomatic".  Tell someone they are going to get a reaction and nine times out of ten they will. 

Well, as someone who has never had a reaction in my life, and i usually have half a dozen needles of various sorts stuck in me in a normal year all of them bearing the threat of reactions, all I can say is What a load of baloney.

LLM replied on 14/02/2021 16:13

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:57 by Wherenext

As she who should know has just said "It's all psychosomatic".  Tell someone they are going to get a reaction and nine times out of ten they will. 

Well, as someone who has never had a reaction in my life, and i usually have half a dozen needles of various sorts stuck in me in a normal year all of them bearing the threat of reactions, all I can say is What a load of baloney.

Posted on 14/02/2021 16:13

I did exaggerate a bit smile.  It is true that some people do have genuine reactions but many others seem to be more imagined than real especially with the OAZ vaccine laughing.  

JVB66 replied on 14/02/2021 16:32

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Posted on 14/02/2021 16:13 by LLM

I did exaggerate a bit smile.  It is true that some people do have genuine reactions but many others seem to be more imagined than real especially with the OAZ vaccine laughing.  

Posted on 14/02/2021 16:32

In this area it seems when talking to those who had the phizer jab   before the OAZ was available,quite a few had a reaction compared to recently when it seems the OAZ was administered?

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 14/02/2021 16:34

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Posted on 14/02/2021 16:13 by LLM

I did exaggerate a bit smile.  It is true that some people do have genuine reactions but many others seem to be more imagined than real especially with the OAZ vaccine laughing.  

Posted on 14/02/2021 16:34

It’s down to the person out the vax👍🏻

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