Covid vaccine

[Dorsetmike]

Heard at the Doctors today, they hope to commence Covid vaccinations in about 2 weeks, starting with over 80s (that includes me)and other very vulnerables,  then 75-80, then 70-75 etc.
Fingers crossed!

[ten0G]

Good to hear progress is being made, we've to get on top of this thing asap. 

Sadly, according to the Beeb, I may have to wait for another vaccine to be granted approval.  My haematologist told me on the 30th (before 1st vaccine was approved) that I have a weak immune system, so assume I have to look forward to more shielding. 

Best of luck with it

[njee20]

They administered about 10,000 yesterday? Not sure about in a couple of weeks.

Imagine it'll be a fair while before it makes its way to me!

[The Q]

They administered about 10,000 yesterday? Not sure about in a couple of weeks.

Imagine it'll be a fair while before it makes its way to me!

They're doing geriatric  hospital patients in the vulnerable group and vital staff this week in 70 major hospitals.. Shortly they start shipping the stuff to all hospitals and doctors the number done per day will shoot up..

[emjaybee]

I'm emigrating to Canada.

I've just read they've bought enough vaccine to inoculate the entire population five times over!

[Malc]

Apparently a couple of NHS staff had an allergic reaction to the jab. They are OK but a warning was issued to people who have severe allergies.

[daffy]

I'm emigrating to Canada.

I've just read they've bought enough vaccine to inoculate the entire population five times over!

Two jabs in the arm is bad enough for some folks, but five/ten!? .  . 

My wife and I are looking forward to getting the jabs. I'm 68 and medically vulnerable though not in the high risk group, and she's 70 and keeping a low profile to protect me and herself. My GP surgery had an extremely efficient Flu vaccine drive-thru program a month back, utilising a local farms large and empty sheds to funnel cars through. In and out in minutes. Hopefully they will use the same system for the Covid jabs once they get the supplies through after the most needy and medical staff on the frontline get vaccinated.

[dannyboy]

Just trying to imagine the telephone conversation -

Docs: "Mr. Daffy, can you come for your flu jab next Monday at 9.30am?"
Mr. D: "Yes"
Docs: "Good, make sure you are wearing loose fitting clothing."
Mr. D: "Okay"
Docs: "Go up to Mr. McDonalds farm and take the left track to the large barn. Drive into the barn and the Nurse will see you there".
Mr. D: "Okay"
Docs: "Oh .... and don't forget your wellies".

[daffy]

Apparently a couple of NHS staff had an allergic reaction to the jab. They are OK but a warning was issued to people who have severe allergies.

Evening Standard online:

Both staff members have a significant history of allergic reactions, to the extent where they need to carry an adrenaline auto-injector with them, it is understood.
They developed symptoms of "anaphylactoid reaction" shortly after receiving the vaccine, but both recovered after the appropriate treatment.

[daffy]

Just trying to imagine the telephone conversation -

Docs: "Mr. Daffy, can you come for your flu jab next Monday at 9.30am?"
Mr. D: "Yes"
Docs: "Good, make sure you are wearing loose fitting clothing."
Mr. D: "Okay"
Docs: "Go up to Mr. McDonalds farm and take the left track to the large barn. Drive into the barn and the Nurse will see you there".
Mr. D: "Okay"
Docs: "Oh .... and don't forget your wellies".

Docs: "And nosepegs".

Eee i eee i oh!

[Newportnobby]

Are you now being treated for Mad Cow Disease, Mike?

[Invicta Alec]

Having just had my 70th birthday I'm going to be in the 4th group according to the priority listings and fully intend to go along to my local clinic when the time comes.

Now I do consider myself a reasonably intelligent fellow, so why the hell am I avoiding (as I do every year) a flu jab?

The only excuse I can come up with is that it is advised to allow a fair passage of time between the two.

Dunno..

Alec.

[daffy]

Are you now being treated for Mad Cow Disease, Mike?

reply self-censored after due consideration as considered non-PC/unfunny by a certain Mad.... person I live with.

And I don't want my lunch tipped over my head.

[Newportnobby]

Now I do consider myself a reasonably intelligent fellow, so why the hell am I avoiding (as I do every year) a flue jab?

I think an injection with a flue could be extremely painful
However, most injections are pretty awful......(look closely).......

[Invicta Alec]

Yes, thank you Mick for pointing out this often misunderstood word.

I was of course using ye olde Englysh spelling of flu. 

Alec.