LaurieS Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 53 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: My neighbour over the road is a nurse on the respiratory ward at Ipswich General. They went from twiddling their thumbs to flat out on this last surge. I last had flu in the Asian epidemic back in the fifties, and kill colds stone dead in 48 hours. I put much of it down to virtual constant tonsillitis from my teens until I managed to stongarm the specialist into removing them at 38. Never as much as a sore throat since. I'm hoping my defenses will keep this critter at bay. I've not knowingly been directly exposed, though I have been in contact with others who have had it and recovered without much in the of symptoms. Asian Flue 1957. 19 years old. as suggested where did it come from. Yes China. Un well for 6 weeks boy un well does not describe it. But not had the flue since. But had everything else in cluding being hit by a racing car at 50mph sadly there is no immunity. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Graham Boak said: Yes, but having earlier said about having no reaction I thought that I should qualify it, be it ever so slightly. Fair enough Graham, it was just a bit of explanation ment for everyone, as a reaction to an immunisation can take a day or so to show up. Mrs T had hers a few weeks back and she was fine on the day and then an aching arm the day after. Stay safe and well Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 It is not noticeable during the day, just the following night (34 hours after) when I got into bed a bit abruptly on that side. So here's a hint for everyone - have the injection on the side you don't normally sleep on. Most people know this already, I suspect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: It is not noticeable during the day, just the following night (34 hours after) when I got into bed a bit abruptly on that side. So here's a hint for everyone - have the injection on the side you don't normally sleep on. Most people know this already, I suspect... Or Graham on the arm/hand that is not the one used for writing & used for manipulating every day bit & pieces. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Well, after being told by my rheumatologist three weeks ago that it was unlikely that I would be getting mine much before March/April, a letter turned up in the post giving me instructions on how to get my jab. Swmbo's a bit miffed though. We're the same age (well, she is 10 hours older than me), but she hasn't had a letter yet. It said in the letter that I could contact my GP to have it done. Guess what happened when I phoned the surgery. Yeah, that's right. A recorded message. I'll try again tomorrow. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Is there a three digit NHS number [119] to call at the top of the letter? I used that and got booked in the next day, with my wife. I only had to quote the letter and my NHS number, which is also on the letter. Mike EDIT: just realised where you live - not NHS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Did I mention that my mum woke up in the night after her AZ jab last week, and described herself as having been "thoroughly nasty" to my dad? That was her "side effect" along with a moderately sore arm for a few hours. My dad had the Pfizer one a couple of weeks before, and he thought it was great. He still can't pronounce it properly, but that should improve as his immunity does One thing to note. If you're of the correct age and/or have various conditions that might qualify you for an early vaccine, don't be backward at coming forward. If my Dad hadn't mentioned my mum's situation (right age range and recovering from a triple-bypass), she might well have been forgotten. I suspect that's down to her crappy GP, but there's a chance you might have slipped between the cracks. Give 'em a call 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) After the initial excitement of getting a letter from the health department saying that I could have a covid jab, it turns out to be premature. I spoke to the GP's receptionist this morning, and she said that not only are the GP's not doing it (even though it clearly states that in the letter), but there is no vaccine available here at the moment. So she said, just ignore the letter. I've got an appointment with my GP in a couple of weeks time, so hopefully, I'll get clarity then. Social gathering in a hop processing establishment come to mind again. John. Edited February 4, 2021 by Bullbasket Removing obfuscated swearing - We're a family friendly forum, and you know it John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Dad - 100(!) had his right at the start of the process. Daughter - 24, had hers today on the back of her part time carers job. Wife - 57 has her's Friday as she is "clinically vulnerable" due to treatment she is undergoing. All carried out swiftly & extremely well organised! Me - 62, no underlying health issues (thanks God), gonna have to wait a few more weeks I expect! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I doubt I'll get mine for at least three months on this side of the Irish Sea. Despite being 61, I find myself lumped in with all the young people. My only underlying condition is well controlled hypertension. So no shortcuts. My wife will likely get hers soon as she's a medical scientist in a hospital. Her sister in the same profession already had her two jabs. So it's still a big worry for me. But it's entirely possible I had it and was asymptomatic or had mild symptoms. I suspect a lot of people particularly in the early days had it unknowingly. One person I know died from it and that was a very elderly aunt. She was in a carehome. Only one other person I know was ill from it and that was a teenager, yet all his family tested negative. It's a strange illness. The sooner we all get vaccinated the better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I'm booked in Friday afternoon for my jab at my GP. It is the Oxford version so another needed after 12 weeks apparently. Hoping to get out to the US later this year. <crosses fingers> 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 The British government has decided that the 12 week interval is for all vaccines, not just the Astra-Zeneca. It was driven because Pfizer could not deliver a further batch for some months, so it was thought better that more people should be given some protection that less given a somewhat higher grade and the rest nowt. Personally I think that quite a wise compromise, although more could be made of the truth that none of these are perfect, do not guarantee invincibility to the receiver however many injections received, and especially not to those he/she may come into contact with. When anyone tells you that they expect things to be back to normal by summer, ask yourself: "Is he really that stupid and ill-informed or is he lying to me for some other reason?" Or perhaps he is just a natural-born optimist. If in doubt, doubt. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: When anyone tells you that they expect things to be back to normal by summer, Some sobering figures on the news last night: Daily deaths at the moment: 900 approx Daily deaths when first lockdown was lifted last summer: 35 approx We are nowhere near normality. (At the moment if we can't have normality I'd settle for mobility... just to be able to go to the Peak District 50 minutes from my home would be a godsend...) Edited February 4, 2021 by TonyOD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I suspect that's hospital deaths only, as the figure I saw was somewhat higher. However it is falling, and we are only in early February, and (as The Man said) all the trends are downwards, which is good. But the lesson from last year was that this is not sufficient reason to relax, for when you do they go up again. Hit it hard, get the numbers well down into the levels of any other winter flu. The lessons from overseas is that countries which were severe in their restrictions suffer a lot less than those who weren't. And we aren't at their level yet. But it is difficult to be confident when the Lady in charge of Trace and Track claimed in Parliament that mutations in the virus could not have been predicted, without the entire House (and nation) collapsing in laughter. If there was anything more certain, it was only death and taxes. How and when were indeed totally unpredictable, but mutations in the virus have been talked about ever since the start, even in the Press. It was hoped that they would be in the direction of declining threat, and it seems likely that it may well be that way eventually (or even that some such mutations have occurred without being noticed yet), but random change brings random results. The virus outnumbers us, and breeds a lot quicker. Don't let it in! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Well I'm a white man in his 30's, sure to be last on the list of people vaccinated, so if anyone grows and extra limb, or perhaps has one drop off do let kindly let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: the Lady in charge of Trace and Track claimed in Parliament that mutations in the virus could not have been predicted, ...but... but... they did everything they could! 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, Brad said: Well I'm a white man in his 30's, sure to be last on the list of people vaccinated, so if anyone grows and extra limb, or perhaps has one drop off do let kindly let me know. Chin up, it'll be Winter soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, TonyOD said: ...but... but... they did everything they could! Funny, but let's not even go there as that is getting toward politics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 swmbo had her first jab. my 5G phone reception when sat near her has not improved 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Did they remember to earth the needle? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 46 minutes ago, IanHx said: swmbo had her first jab. my 5G phone reception when sat near her has not improved I'm still waiting to start omiting my own WiFi... maybe after my 2nd jab on 1st April? 🤔 Regards, Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Did they remember to earth the needle? Hmm they put mine in the arm. Seemed the way to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 As I live in one of the Post Code areas where they found the South African variant of the Virus, I have had to have a self administered Covid-19 Test, this was delivered to the door this afternoon by the Police/Fire/Council Services. This is not the easiest of tests to give yourself. Just hope that the Covid-19 vaccination that I had last month is working. Robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Beermonster1958 said: As my partner and I will not be bothering with this, you can have these two doses with our blessing! John 😉 John why have you chosen this route ? Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 One thing that you don’t see mentioned. In the discussion of the “efficacy” of the vaccines, which when it’s quoted as 66% or 78%, that’s the proportion of people who showed no symptoms. Across the trials, there have been no hospitalisations and no deaths of anyone who has been vaccinated, even if some of them HAVE developed some symptoms. So the vaccines do their job, and unless you’ve been specifically told by a clinician that you shouldn’t have one (for example because you are immunocompromised) then for your own sake, and for the sake of all the rest of us, you should probably get one... best, M. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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