Covid - news and views

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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brue replied on 14/02/2021 16:37

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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 16:37

We haven't got a second date either, different arrangements throughout the uk. I presume we'll get a phone call nearer the time.

brue replied on 14/02/2021 16:56

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Posted on 14/02/2021 16:56

Anyone with a reaction to the Covid vaccination can report via the yellow Card scheme....NHS LINK

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 14/02/2021 17:13

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Posted on 14/02/2021 15:09 by LLM

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.

Posted on 14/02/2021 17:13

Erm, I’m struggling with that LLM, are you actually saying you’ve given jabs?, I read that only medical practitioners were allowed. Even retired folk had to be given a check out.

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Tammygirl replied on 14/02/2021 17:22

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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 17:22

Is that the same for the Pfizer one, I've read that they only recommend a 3 - 6 week gap between as no test have been done on anything longer than that so they won't guarnetee it will remain as effective.

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moulesy replied on 14/02/2021 17:38

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Posted on 14/02/2021 17:22 by Tammygirl

Is that the same for the Pfizer one, I've read that they only recommend a 3 - 6 week gap between as no test have been done on anything longer than that so they won't guarnetee it will remain as effective.

Posted on 14/02/2021 17:38

That's a good question, TG. I had the pfizer jab yesterday so I just googled your question - the first result came up saying doctors suggested the gap should be halved (to 6 weeks) and the second said researchers agreed 12 weeks was absolutely fine!

So I'm going to leave it to the health professionals and just sit back and wait till I'm called for the second dose.

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Tinwheeler replied on 14/02/2021 17:43

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Posted on 14/02/2021 17:38 by moulesy

That's a good question, TG. I had the pfizer jab yesterday so I just googled your question - the first result came up saying doctors suggested the gap should be halved (to 6 weeks) and the second said researchers agreed 12 weeks was absolutely fine!

So I'm going to leave it to the health professionals and just sit back and wait till I'm called for the second dose.

Posted on 14/02/2021 17:43

Me too, M, on the basis that one jab is better than none and we'll all maybe need a tweaked dose later on anyway.

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LLM replied on 14/02/2021 17:46

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Posted on 14/02/2021 17:22 by Tammygirl

Is that the same for the Pfizer one, I've read that they only recommend a 3 - 6 week gap between as no test have been done on anything longer than that so they won't guarnetee it will remain as effective.

Posted on 14/02/2021 17:46

I'm no real expert and I agree the Pfizer one was said to have been recommended as you describe but that was some time ago and things are changing almost daily.

InaD replied on 14/02/2021 17:46

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Posted on 14/02/2021 17:46

Went online last night on the NHS website and booked for this afternoon. I got the AZ one; very impressed, it ran like clockwork. It was in the sportshall of a university, so I was slightly apprehensive at the thought of there possibly being lots of people. I remember seeing the report of those queues at Blackburn Cathedral a couple of weeks ago on our local news. People were waiting and queuing for up to 3 hours there.

But there were only about 8 people waiting once I got into the hall itself. It was very quick, had the jab 10 minutes before my appointment time!

The second one is booked for 2 May, so definitely light at the end of a very long dark tunnel.

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JillwithaJay replied on 14/02/2021 18:03

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Posted on 14/02/2021 18:03

We were amongst the poor frozen folks queueing outside Blackburn Cathedral a couple of weeks ago and will have to return for a second vaccination near the end of April, by which time we sincerely hope that they've got their ducks in a row.

Good to hear that other places are better organised.

Tammygirl replied on 14/02/2021 18:11

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Posted on 14/02/2021 17:38 by moulesy

That's a good question, TG. I had the pfizer jab yesterday so I just googled your question - the first result came up saying doctors suggested the gap should be halved (to 6 weeks) and the second said researchers agreed 12 weeks was absolutely fine!

So I'm going to leave it to the health professionals and just sit back and wait till I'm called for the second dose.

Posted on 14/02/2021 18:11

Yes I've seen both reports its very confusing as to who you believe.

I've noticed that Israel think we are right in extending the period between, they are leading the way at the moment in how many they have vaccinated with both doses.

Good to hear you've had yours now InaD

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