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Vaccine Type 1

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I’ve noticed a few discussions about vaccine progress already, but is anyone else confused why age 64 and overs are now being invited to book when many clinically vulnerable still haven’t been vaccinated? Don’t get me wrong, the rollout is incredibly impressive, but I have 2 school age children and honestly, I’m terrified for them to go back on 8 March when I haven’t had a vaccine. I’ve had type 1 for 25 years. I just don’t understand why we have to wait to be contacted but the age 64 (group 7) don’t. Any thoughts?
 
The tier system which defines the order the vaccines are offered has 65 and over as tier 5 and clinically vulnerable as tier 6.
There is some overlapping of tiers but tier 5 (65 and over) should be invited before tier 6.
The tiers are based on risk so I am not at all surprised those over 65 maybe invited before someone younger with only diabetes as the increased risk.
 
helli said:
The tier system which defines the order the vaccines are offered has 65 and over as tier 5 and clinically vulnerable as tier 6.
There is some overlapping of tiers but tier 5 (65 and over) should be invited before tier 6.
The tiers are based on risk so I am not at all surprised those over 65 maybe invited before someone younger with only diabetes as the increased risk.
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Thank you. What has confused me though is it’s not just the 65 and over, it is now also 64 year olds too (group 7). This was changed a few days ago on the NHS website
 
Mel2311 said:
Thank you. What has confused me though is it’s not just the 65 and over, it is now also 64 year olds too (group 7). This was changed a few days ago on the NHS website
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Group 6s aren’t being booked via the website. Our appointments come via our GPs. You’ll get a text or a call and can then book. I had my vaccine last week after booking via a text from my GP.
 
My understanding, in England and this may just be here, is that the mass vaccination centres and pharmacies are dealing with group5, leaving the GPS to invite Group 6 which includes all those who have Diabetes. So here these groups are being done in parallel. Perhaps it allows GP practices to take account of any special measures that they need goalkeeper for the vulnerable.

If you are concerned contact the helpline as shown on the banner at the top of the page, and they will be able to advise.
 
Inka said:
Group 6s aren’t being booked via the website. Our appointments come via our GPs. You’ll get a text or a call and can then book. I had my vaccine last week after booking via a text
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SB2015 said:
My understanding, in England and this may just be here, is that the mass vaccination centres and pharmacies are dealing with group5, leaving the GPS to invite Group 6 which includes all those who have Diabetes. So here these groups are being done in parallel. Perhaps it allows GP practices to take account of any special measures that they need goalkeeper for the vulnerable.

If you are concerned contact the helpline as shown on the banner at the top of the page, and they will be able to advise.
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Thank you! I’ve had a text to book today and have my vaccine booked for this time next week. Hopefully this is reassuring for anyone else waiting
 
Thanks for letting us know @Mel2311
Let us know how you get on.
 
SB2015 said:
My understanding, in England and this may just be here, is that the mass vaccination centres and pharmacies are dealing with group5, leaving the GPS to invite Group 6 which includes all those who have Diabetes. So here these groups are being done in parallel. Perhaps it allows GP practices to take account of any special measures that they need goalkeeper for the vulnerable.

If you are concerned contact the helpline as shown on the banner at the top of the page, and they will be able to advise.
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I went to the vaccination centre for mine all booked online . I had a 30 second conversation with a doctor, jab then out
 
Had mine a few days ago. Very efficient, and no nasty effects to speak of. Not even a sore arm!
 
My daughter had her jab yesterday, she's in her late 40s and previously had a heart attack so I can see why she was given it and I'm very relieved. At first she didn't have any side effects but then today at work she had chest and arm pain but we don't know if it's related or not. Very worrying. :(

My sister two years younger than me, also heart attack in the past, hasn't been offered the jab, nor has my other younger sister, both are type 2. I don't know how it all works! My brother has his tomorrow, he's the youngest and also has heart trouble, he's not had an attack but they did once have to stop his heart on purpose and juggle it about a bit. He's supposed to have that again but doesn't want to. I can't blame him!
 
Vaccine received, few days of not feeling great but a small price to pay! Has anyone else read about not drinking alcohol pre and post vaccine? I have read a lot of conflicting advice on line...
 
Mel2311 said:
Vaccine received, few days of not feeling great but a small price to pay! Has anyone else read about not drinking alcohol pre and post vaccine? I have read a lot of conflicting advice on line...
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I think there was some such advice for the Russian vaccine although that may have been a myth.
There was no mention of alcohol on the documentation I was given with my jab describing possible side effects and ingredients. I see that as the definitive advice so I made no change to my alcohol intake after my jab
 
Mel2311 said:
Vaccine received, few days of not feeling great but a small price to pay! Has anyone else read about not drinking alcohol pre and post vaccine? I have read a lot of conflicting advice on line...
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I heard that so didn’t have any alcohol for a couple of days after. I had the vaccine on a Friday and had a drink Sunday evening. I don’t know if it mattered but I felt better doing that.
 
I wasn’t told not to drink, but for the first couple of days felt wiped out, and glucose levels went on a wobble so didn’t feel like drinking. Just the bruise on the arm lasted a while and as others have said well worth it.
 
Thanks- I’ve felt the same, so haven’t felt like it so far. Bloods a bit all over and just feeling pretty run down
 
I think the drinking thing is because if you drink heavily, it interferes with your body's ability to mount an immune response, and you need to give your body every chance to make antibodies against the stuff in the vaccine,

Drinkaware's advice about alcohol and the Covid-19 vaccine | Drinkaware | Drinkaware

Drinkaware's independent medical advisory panel urges everybody to take a Covid vaccine when they are offered – regardless of whether they drink alcohol or not
www.drinkaware.co.uk www.drinkaware.co.uk
 
Ah ok thanks that make sense. Not a particularly big drinker, really just interested if a few glasses of wine makes any difference. Thank you for the link, that’s really helpful
 
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