Are you worried yet.

[D Walker]

Quite possibly, but there appears to be a lack of vaccine readily available. Also, now we are all going on about the new strain. Old strain or new strain, We are beginning to forget about the the root cause of Increased virus infections. It’s not just down to the government, or their advice, or a more infective strain, it’s still basically down to idiots who have little or no consideration for others, the general public that are not acting responsibly, catching it, and passing it on.

Hallelujah!!
Or those that continue to post their social events on media. I’ve been ignored by a long standing friend after asking him why he was out with 5 people not in his bubble. All separate households. But hey ho.

 

[D Walker]

My parents had their first jabs today.
Which I was very happy about as my dad have mixed dementia. So him getting the vaccine would be a huge relief.

However, they were told that it’s unlikely that they would get a second for several months as the school of thought is that protecting 50% of people to 50% is better than protecting less at 95%.

Fuming. Absolutely fuming. Can I get them a 2nd jab privately?

In other news another relative who works on a Covid ward has just tested positive.

My FIL is 80. Early onset/signs of dementia. No site of an injection yet. But then again he throws all his post away. Wife is tearing her hair out.

 

[Phil the Brit]

I read the above about Nightingales but then came across this. Where, I wonder is the truth?

 

[RoaryRati]

I volunteered at a vaccination centre just before Xmas (more in the pipeline) and there were many no shows - so they put a call out to front line medical staff. There was a similar situation in London where there were 500 viles left over - within an hour they had all been taken so nothing went to waste.

 

[Oneball]

I volunteered at a vaccination centre just before Xmas (more in the pipeline) and there were many no shows - so they put a call out to front line medical staff. There was a similar situation in London where there were 500 viles left over - within an hour they had all been taken so nothing went to waste.

Same thing happened here.

 

[D Walker]

Well, I think can report the jab roll out is certainly a lottery. My wife works in NHS, she just had a works group WhatsApp. Injections available this weekend in James Cook. Ring up and book an appointment. No rhyme and reason. So she is booked in for 16:10. As it’s snowing I will be driving her up there. Takes an hour so I will drop her and go for a wander.

 

[Felonious Crud]

Fuming. Absolutely fuming. Can I get them a 2nd jab privately?

Why are you cross if it's better to wait 12 (?) weeks between the first and second jab? Remember that new information and findings are surfacing regularly, so guidelines will change accordingly.

 

[2b1ask1]

Purely a numbers game more people at 70% protected by giving more 1st injections. Immunity builds over following weeks and 12 weeks is optimal it seems. As more is produced and delivery process get slicker, we will see continued adjustments I’m sure.

 

[CatmanV2]

My father's booked for his first on Saturday.

C

 

[GeoffCapes]

Why are you cross if it's better to wait 12 (?) weeks between the first and second jab? Remember that new information and findings are surfacing regularly, so guidelines will change accordingly.

I was reading something from a US Medical Journal that seems to think that if you don't have the second jab within 28 days it makes the jab worthless.

 

[Felonious Crud]

I was reading something from a US Medical Journal that seems to think that if you don't have the second jab within 28 days it makes the jab worthless.

As you know, Mark, this isn't in my bailiwick, but I think you can be reassured that what you've read is not aligned with the guidance from the NHS and from the companies making the vaccines.

 

[Oneball]

I was reading something from a US Medical Journal that seems to think that if you don't have the second jab within 28 days it makes the jab worthless.

From the BMA, which being a union you have to take a pinch of salt with but I think it’s safe to say they’re going to be factually correct

“Operationally this will mean that second doses of both vaccines will be administered towards the end of the recommended vaccine dosing schedule of 12 weeks.”

So it sounds like within 12 weeks is ok.

 

[Swedish Paul]

I was reading something from a US Medical Journal that seems to think that if you don't have the second jab within 28 days it makes the jab worthless.

Maybe. But I’m not sure if “naked nurses monthly” really qualifies as a medical journal....

 

[GeoffCapes]

From the BMA, which being a union you have to take a pinch of salt with but I think it’s safe to say they’re going to be factually correct

“Operationally this will mean that second doses of both vaccines will be administered towards the end of the recommended vaccine dosing schedule of 12 weeks.”

So it sounds like within 12 weeks is ok.

That's a bit more reassuring. I'm just very. conscious of my dad getting both jabs asap as he's got dementia.
And dementia sufferers tend to have a much higher chance of dying should they get Covid.

 

[GeoffCapes]

Maybe. But I’m not sure if “naked nurses monthly” really qualifies as a medical journal....

That reminds me. This months edition hasn't come yet!

 

[ScaldedCat]

I'm really hoping my parents get the call this coming week. My Dad is 90 with slight breathing problems and my Mum 87 and decending ever more rapidly into Alzheimer's, so to get them at least partially protected will be a relief. Dad is keen to get vaccinated whereas my Mum really cannot understand enough to make decisions herself any more.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Oneball]

I'm really hoping my parents get the call this coming week. My Dad is 90 with slight breathing problems and my Mum 87 and decending ever more rapidly into Alzheimer's, so to get them at least partially protected will be a relief. Dad is keen to get vaccinated whereas my Mum really cannot understand enough to make decisions herself any more.
Fingers crossed.

Im surprised theyve not had anything yet. My Dad has his first jab before Christmas

 

[ScaldedCat]

Im surprised theyve not had anything yet. My Dad has his first jab before Christmas

Was hoping that would have been the case. I spoke to their surgery, as Dad is notoriously bad at answering the phone, in case they had tried to contact them that way, but the receptionist said they weren't scheduled to start vaccinations until the new year.

 

[D Walker]

My wife had her 1st jab today. Confirmed next will be within 90 days and she is booked in for 4th March. Was reassured by the consultant and because she has had covid to expect flu like symptoms. So I think It would be unlikely that they would take a chance by extending the period and making your 1st jab useless.

 

[Felonious Crud]

... making your 1st jab useless.

Just pondering gags related to thousands of useless pricks but without any undercurrent of blame, finger-pointing and general tin-foil-hattery.

Answers on a postcard.