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Vaccine tomorrow, any advice?
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Pine Marten
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Advice is to just go and get it done - it's no worse than any other jab, and I found it actually quite painless!
The local health centre we went to was very well organised, and we both felt relieved that we'd been contacted with appointments very quickly (but then we are old codgers
). Only other advice... don't forget your mask!
The local health centre we went to was very well organised, and we both felt relieved that we'd been contacted with appointments very quickly (but then we are old codgers
). Only other advice... don't forget your mask!
Robin
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Take a crossword puzzle. If you have the Pfizer you have to sit and wait while you are observed for 15 mins after the jab, but if you have the Astra Zeneca and you’ve driven yourself, you are told not to drive for 15 minutes, though you are allowed to go and sit in your car. (Luckily OH had taken me, so I could be driven home straight way)
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Hello Berenice, I'm exactly the same as you regarding non medicated, exercise and diet control, not testing at home. I was lucky enough to have my first vaccine yesterday and it was all so simple. I did have to queue outside for half an hour to get in but small price to pay. For me it was totally painless, and I haven't (so far) had any side effects, although I do understand there may be some fluctuations in blood glucose noted by those using meters. Looking forward to having the second one.
AndBreathe
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My first piece of advice would be not to arrive too early. Some practises allow patients to be vaccinated as they turn up, and others stick to strict appointment times, it seems - even when multiple surgeries are running sessions at the same time.
My only other advice would be to ensure whatever you wear, ensure you can easily bare your upper arm. Our local vaccination hub is the local Leisure Centre, where the vaccinations are done in the sports hall, so no single rooms, or booths.
In my sessions there I have seen some sights, and many, many vest that might have been best to be kept covered!
Generally, the feedback seems to be of efficiency and relief at being done, although as the ages of those being vaccinated lowers, the feedback seems to be changing from that of generally gratitude to oftentimes entitlement, but that's just people for us.
I hope it goes smoothly for you.
grovesy
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We had no idea of what vaccine we were being given till 5 minutes before we got it.
Robin
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Nor did I, as I went to the big hub, so I was prepared for any eventuality!
grovesy
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I went to an unknown to me GP hub, I had only a vague idea where it was let alone size.
Pine Marten
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We were told by the doctor as we sat down just before she jabbed us! And it was the Oxford one.
trophywench
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We didn't know until we got in the room with the nurse jabbing us and were baring our arms, ours were Pfizer.
JJay
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According to my nurse daughter-in-law, having it the morning is better as any side effects are likely to happen while you're asleep that night, whereas an afternoon jab won't show side effects until the next day. My OH and my experience bears this out - I (9.30am appointment) had virtually no effects whereas he (2.30pm) was feeling exhausted for pretty much the whole of the following day. Both Astra Zeneca. Though could be coincidence of course!
All the best anyway
All the best anyway
Boss had hers last Friday - she says get food in for the weekend and buy some painkillers just in case - she got headache and muscle aches and chills - Sat pm was the worst. Best recommendation for those in full time work is to book on a Friday!
My first jab is this afternoon so will feed back.
I had no choice. I took the appointment (Tuesday afternoon) and venue (healthcare centre 3 miles away) that was offered and warned my colleagues I may be under the weather the following day.
I usually have a few days of food in and have extended this during the pandemic in case we catch it..
We also topped up on Cold Relief drinks last year - my partner is unable to swallow tablets and LemSip contains paracetamol.
I am planning my outfit for next week which makes it easy to access my arm. One friend suggested an off-the shoulder ball gown but I may be walking and it might get a tad muddy en route.
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You totally should. It will make their day too!
Me and my brother had ours yesterday, all very smooth and well organised. Apart from the excellent advice above I would consider which arm to have it in.
My brother uses a guide dog, as he is right handed the nurse used his left arm, but he uses his left hand for his dog and found it quite painful walking the dog this morning.
My brother uses a guide dog, as he is right handed the nurse used his left arm, but he uses his left hand for his dog and found it quite painful walking the dog this morning.
Muddles
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I believe drinking plenty of water before you go and after you've had it helps, to keep well hydrated, that way it reduces any side effects you might have? Bit like when you go for blood tests, always drink plenty of water beforehand. A nurse told my friend this when she was booked for her jab.
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