Who has had their first jab?

[Andy HB]

Group 6 have been able to book online without a letter since last week.

I think this only applies to England. My brother-in-law said his sister booked a jab via the NHS website. However, when I tried, it didn't know who I was (I now live in Wales).

Anyway, being in group 6, I have just received my first jab appointment for next Thursday via letter (the appointment, not the jab). 🙂

 

[JAJ]

Further update on my T1 16 yr old daughter who we thought had her 1st vaccine booked in at our local GP surgery tomorrow (Sat). She received a call from them today cancelling it, as they only have the Astra Zeneca vaccine & as an under 18 yr old, she needs a a Pfizer. GP said they have now referred her to our local hospital for her vaccine. After all the fun & games (as described in my previous posts), this left her in tears. If only the hospital can supply her with a vaccine, why wasn't she referred a month ago, when jabs for Cohort 6 commenced? We don't mind waiting our turn, but this appears to have potentially left her at risk due to NHS efficiencies & also discriminated against her due to her age. I have reluctantly now made a complaint as a result. I have called Diabetes UK & will be following up with an email at their request. I really hope they take up the case to assist accessing vaccines for 16-17 yr olds.

 

[stephknits]

Further update on my T1 16 yr old daughter who we thought had her 1st vaccine booked in at our local GP surgery tomorrow (Sat). She received a call from them today cancelling it, as they only have the Astra Zeneca vaccine & as an under 18 yr old, she needs a a Pfizer. GP said they have now referred her to our local hospital for her vaccine. After all the fun & games (as described in my previous posts), this left her in tears. If only the hospital can supply her with a vaccine, why wasn't she referred a month ago, when jabs for Cohort 6 commenced? We don't mind waiting our turn, but this appears to have potentially left her at risk due to NHS efficiencies & also discriminated against her due to her age. I have reluctantly now made a complaint as a result. I have called Diabetes UK & will be following up with an email at their request. I really hope they take up the case to assist accessing vaccines for 16-17 yr olds.

So sorry to hear this. It really is rubbish isn't it. I wonder what would have happened if we had done what we are told and just sat about and waited. We are currently in the same situation. Apparently now been referred to the hospital (on Wednesday) and have still heard nothing. Like you say, its a simple administrative issue. You look at the patients who can't have the vaccine you offer and refer them.

 

[JAJ]

So sorry to hear this. It really is rubbish isn't it. I wonder what would have happened if we had done what we are told and just sat about and waited. We are currently in the same situation. Apparently now been referred to the hospital (on Wednesday) and have still heard nothing. Like you say, its a simple administrative issue. You look at the patients who can't have the vaccine you offer and refer them.

It would be great if Diabetes UK took up this issue. I called them again yesterday & have emailed the circumstances to the helpline.

 

[grainger]

Had mine on Wednesday (AstraZeneca). Was very ill on Thursday and spent a good few hours feeling nauseous with a shocking headache and high blood sugars. Worth it though and second one booked for first week in June. Hope everyone gets there’s soon x

 

[Bruce Stephens]

Was very ill on Thursday and spent a good few hours feeling nauseous with a shocking headache and high blood sugars.

For what little it's worth, I've heard several times that with the Ox/AZ vaccine side effects tend to be worse for the first dose, and with the Pfizer it tends to be worse with the second dose. (I've no idea why that might be so, or how consistent that is.)

 

[Ljc]

For what little it's worth, I've heard several times that with the Ox/AZ vaccine side effects tend to be worse for the first dose, and with the Pfizer it tends to be worse with the second dose. (I've no idea why that might be so, or how consistent that is.)

I hope you are right about the 2nd dose of AZ as my immune system sure kicked in with the first jab lol.

 

[Perfect10]

Had my first vaccine yesterday, had to speak to GP first as I have a serious allergy. I had the AZ vaccine, he said they would not have given me the Pfizer anyway and they always keep a stock of the AZ for people like me! Had to wait for 15 mins after, the GP sat with me to make sure I was ok. Excellent service. Everything was ok. Felt shaky/shivery all night and have a very sore arm but rather that than Covid.

 

[Grannylorraine]

Had the AZ, one today, was booked in for 20th but GP phoned and gave me an appointment for today and told me to cancel 20th which I have done. Felt a little dizzy when I first got home, but feel fine now, just waiting to see what side effects I get and when they start.

 

[mikeydt1]

my step sister who lives a long way off from me had hers on Friday just telephoned to find out she is not so well and has got a splitting headache. told her if it gets worse to dial 111 she had the Astra one.

 

[stephknits]

Called GP again today & essentially fobbed off again (vaccines have been outsourced). I was refused an appointment when I asked to speak to a clinician. Receptionist recommended I contact local CCG which I have done & they have acknowledged & are ‘looking into it’.
Also phoned Diabetes UK. Very helpful lady who thought it wasn’t an issue they were aware of. She has flagged to their policy team.
Finally got a text this afternoon allowing me to book an appointment for Saturday!! Just hope it’s the Pfizer & not Astra Zeneca! No idea if me chasing it up had an impact or whether she got her invitation today by chance?
Good luck with your daughter’s.

Hi, update my end, daughter finally got thr Pfizer jab today. Ended up getting the consultant to write to my GP and they referred her to another local surgery. Hope you have had success as well.

 

[JAJ]

Hi, update my end, daughter finally got thr Pfizer jab today. Ended up getting the consultant to write to my GP and they referred her to another local surgery. Hope you have had success as well.

Thanks. Great news. Not yet for us. We’re on a reserve list at another surgery for this weekend. The practice manager was very good once I managed to speak to her & she had arranged this in consultation with the local hospital (vaccine side of things not diabetes team). Apparently NHS are advising that Pfizer should only now bd used for 2nd jabs which was why there was a problem. If no joy this weekend I’ll be going back to diabetes team. Thanks again for update & hope we’ll soon be sorted too.

 

[Outofsorts]

Yep both hubby and I had ours 23rd January both in our early 70’s waiting for 2nd now , our 12 weeks are up 17 th April should be hearing soon ‍♀️

 

[Jonathan_15Jan1969]

Late as always to record things 😳 had my first on 18th Feb (Pfizer). Just an ache at jab site for a few days and a bit of eyeball pain which was probably muscle ache in a different place but generally all disappeared within a week .... Now to record my second. 😛

 

[NotWorriedAtAll]

I had my second AZ jab about three weeks ago and had no trouble at all with it this time.
I was fairly ropey for two to three weeks after the first one.
My husband had his first and second at the same time and he was fine apart from a bit of a headache after the first one but after the second he was fluey for three days.

 

[Kaylz]

Mike this will shock you so sit down!

I've had my 1st jab! As many of you know due to my anxiety around it and my contamination OCD I haven't left the house since March 2020, I was first offered a jab in February but turned it down in order to go on the GP's list then the AZ wasn't to be given to my age group so I was in trouble, I received an appointment letter with a date for last month which I couldn't attend as the only way I was going was if my MIL could take me but she was away for the original so I had to reschedule for yesterday, here's the proof I was out! xx

 

[ColinUK]

Well done!!

 

[Annemarie]

Yes well done, I hope you feel proud of yourself as others will feel towards you

 

[Inka]

Excellent @Kaylz Glad it all went ok 🙂 😎 XX

 

[Blue flash]

Congratulations