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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

SwingsitlikeHogan said:
I have just tried to book an appointment and I get a message...

You were unable to go to/missed your 1st appointment to get the coronavirus vaccination.

This means you need to book both of your appointments again.

Click continue to book both of your appointments again.

Last night I got to the point of being offered vaccination centres close to me. Not this time - and I am confused as I have not yet booked an appointment (and so clearly also can't have missed it). But OK - so I tried clicking Continue to book my appointments again and simply looped to the same message.

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Had that with HID just changed appointment dates and all ok. It's down to quick fingers unfortunately.
 
MegaSteve said:
Almost certainly for all the wrong reasons... But, have a feeling that I've very much had a 2nd class jab with AZ... Yep, I am certainly in a better place for having the jab but keep getting these little 'doubts' creep into my head...
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I have previously stated that I would prefer the Pfizer jab (I will find out tomorrow which one I get), but I will happily accept the AZ one. Neither is a second class jab. One may be a BMW, the other a Toyota, but both go pretty well.

Both AZ and Pfizer, as well as other vaccines approved or reported so far like Moderna, Novavax and Janssen, provide strong protection against a combination of prevention of getting Covid and not getting a severe case. The latter is often overlooked in the headline figure.

Keep your nose clean for a couple of weeks after your first jab and you can be reasonably confident you are in good shape.
 
Ethan said:
I have previously stated that I would prefer the Pfizer jab (I will find out tomorrow which one I get), but I will happily accept the AZ one. Neither is a second class jab. One may be a BMW, the other a Toyota, but both go pretty well.

Both AZ and Pfizer, as well as other vaccines approved or reported so far like Moderna, Novavax and Janssen, provide strong protection against a combination of prevention of getting Covid and not getting a severe case. The latter is often overlooked in the headline figure.

Keep your nose clean for a couple of weeks after your first jab and you can be reasonably confident you are in good shape.
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Not sure I'd want a BMW of a jab, you'd end up having to pay for to many extras ;)
 
MegaSteve said:
Almost certainly for all the wrong reasons... But, have a feeling that I've very much had a 2nd class jab with AZ... Yep, I am certainly in a better place for having the jab but keep getting these little 'doubts' creep into my head...
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Know Ethan's already replied. Think this was posted before but may also help ease the 'doubts'.
Whilst they stress this was not a comparison the stats do seem encouraging
https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n523
 
Old Skier said:
The age requirement has changed and the web site was updated to allow 60+. Nobodys ignoring rules, we are actively informing 60+ to get on and book in our area to fill booking slots.

We would rather not stand around doing nothing when vaccines are available.
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I'm already on it....just because of what I've read on this site. Because of that my wife and I are booked in for jabs on 12 March.....no way I would have known if I only watched the news. Which comes around to my original comments and how people don't know that they can do it.....without breaking the rules. I assumed I couldn't, but checked anyway because of this thread. You shouldn't have to depend on word of mouth to find things out.
 
banjofred said:
I'm already on it....just because of what I've read on this site. Because of that my wife and I are booked in for jabs on 12 March.....no way I would have known if I only watched the news. Which comes around to my original comments and how people don't know that they can do it.....without breaking the rules. I assumed I couldn't, but checked anyway because of this thread. You shouldn't have to depend on word of mouth to find things out.
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One of the most powerful tools the NHS can use in this is word of mouth

Not just for booking

But for people sharing their experience with the vaccine which might encourage a nervous friend to go forward for theirs

I do agree it needs better advertising but the other day they called for all over 70s I don't remember all over 65s being called by the news , think they want people to check the site
 
banjofred said:
I'm already on it....just because of what I've read on this site. Because of that my wife and I are booked in for jabs on 12 March.....no way I would have known if I only watched the news. Which comes around to my original comments and how people don't know that they can do it.....without breaking the rules. I assumed I couldn't, but checked anyway because of this thread. You shouldn't have to depend on word of mouth to find things out.
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What rules do you believe have been broken ?

You cannot book a vaccine unless you are eligible for one in the area you live - it’s been explained to you a number of times now

No one has “broken any rules”

You have been passed information on here which has helped you get a vaccine and it’s good thing yet you point fingers at the people who have helped ?‍♂️
 
Ethan said:
I have previously stated that I would prefer the Pfizer jab (I will find out tomorrow which one I get), but I will happily accept the AZ one. Neither is a second class jab. One may be a BMW, the other a Toyota, but both go pretty well.

Both AZ and Pfizer, as well as other vaccines approved or reported so far like Moderna, Novavax and Janssen, provide strong protection against a combination of prevention of getting Covid and not getting a severe case. The latter is often overlooked in the headline figure.

Keep your nose clean for a couple of weeks after your first jab and you can be reasonably confident you are in good shape.
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As I indicated my feelings/doubts are likely unfounded and that I am very certainly in a whole lot better place than many many others... But, there is a but :(...

And, I have every intention of keeping my "nose clean" for a good while... Thanks for your positive [understanding] response... Much appreciated (y)...
 
Liverpoolphil said:
What rules do you believe have been broken ?

You cannot book a vaccine unless you are eligible for one in the area you live - it’s been explained to you a number of times now

No one has “broken any rules”

You have been passed information on here which has helped you get a vaccine and it’s good thing yet you point fingers at the people who have helped ?‍♂️
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Give it a rest LP.....look.....squirrels!!!
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Just read what I friggin wrote and think......
 
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Don't want to steal Phil's daily thunder here, but the one thing from the daily numbers that stood out in my eyes was the cases vs tests.

Amount of tests the last 7 days have increased with 11% while total positives results have decreased almost 16%.

That is fantastic numbers, or is it me who don't understand basic statistics?

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Lilyhawk said:
Don't want to steal Phil's daily thunder here, but the one thing from the daily numbers that stood out in my eyes was the cases vs tests.

Amount of tests the last 7 days have increased with 11% while total positives results have decreased almost 16%.

That is fantastic numbers, or is it me who don't understand basic statistics?

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It certainly suggests a lower positivity rate, which we would expect right now, but the denominator of tests is such a mess with quite different subsets, it is a bit hard to know for sure what is going on.
 
MegaSteve said:
Is it an "image problem" or is it political shenanigans?
Or, is there some science driving the reticence?

All the NHS folk I know have been Pfizer'd... Coincidence or good reason?
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It was ready first and they needed jabbing quick

AZ only approved new year
 
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