Nanker Phelge
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Nanker P is Boostered with P
Sorry if this has already been covered, but... I had my first shot via an appointment booked through my GP, then got my second at a walk-in clinic. As a result, my GP was sending me texts for a while asking me to book my second shot, and then after a while the central NHS or whoever runs in the walk-in clinics was also sending me texts asking the same thing. I was a bit worried about the recordkeeping but I do seem to be able to get an adequate vaccine pass thing (as far as I can tell, it's just a QR code so fuck knows what it says, and I've not been asked for it that much) so presumably there's proper records somewhere. Anyway, I was wondering whether this might affect me getting called up at the right time for the booster? Although I've just checked now and it looks like my second dose wasn't till late June anyway, so don't think I'm due it for a while yet.
I would suggest you try the NHS booking site ...Sorry if this has already been covered, but... I had my first shot via an appointment booked through my GP, then got my second at a walk-in clinic. As a result, my GP was sending me texts for a while asking me to book my second shot, and then after a while the central NHS or whoever runs in the walk-in clinics was also sending me texts asking the same thing. I was a bit worried about the recordkeeping but I do seem to be able to get an adequate vaccine pass thing (as far as I can tell, it's just a QR code so fuck knows what it says, and I've not been asked for it that much) so presumably there's proper records somewhere. Anyway, I was wondering whether this might affect me getting called up at the right time for the booster? Although I've just checked now and it looks like my second dose wasn't till late June anyway, so don't think I'm due it for a while yet.
I spoke too early, now I've got a rising temperature and the shivers. Oh well, at least I get to skip work, lie on the Sofa and watch that Sondheim documentary I had lined up for this evening. I had no symptoms after my Pfizer vaccinations.I got my booster yesterday at the vaccination centre in Berlin Tegel. My first two vaccinations were with Pfizer, this one was with Moderna. Got a sore shoulder today, but otherwise I feel alright. Over the last few weeks five of my friends got COVID, all of them vaccinated, one of them already had the booster. At worst they had symptoms of a cold for a few days. I've got the feeling we've all got to go through this at some point, especially with the new variant but after the booster my mind is more at rest.
This applies if you are in England, not sure about other countries - but it is a bit of a myth that you need to be "called up" to get your vaccine. If it is 5 months since your 2nd jab and you are eligible for a booster, you can simply go online and book it without having to wait for a text.Sorry if this has already been covered, but... I had my first shot via an appointment booked through my GP, then got my second at a walk-in clinic. As a result, my GP was sending me texts for a while asking me to book my second shot, and then after a while the central NHS or whoever runs in the walk-in clinics was also sending me texts asking the same thing. I was a bit worried about the recordkeeping but I do seem to be able to get an adequate vaccine pass thing (as far as I can tell, it's just a QR code so fuck knows what it says, and I've not been asked for it that much) so presumably there's proper records somewhere. Anyway, I was wondering whether this might affect me getting called up at the right time for the booster? Although I've just checked now and it looks like my second dose wasn't till late June anyway, so don't think I'm due it for a while yet.
Yep similar for a friend, will probably take a couple of days to update the site.Apparently they have reduced gap to 3 months now but they haven't updated the website yet as i just tried and said i'm not eligable yet. Under old system my 5 months is up on dec 7th and 6 months jan 7th.
Apparently they have reduced gap to 3 months now but they haven't updated the website yet as i just tried and said i'm not eligable yet. Under old system my 5 months is up on dec 7th and 6 months jan 7th.
I'm 49. As i understand current rules i could start booking after 5 months with first date 6 months. The bbc is saying it is now reduced to 3 months but doesn't give much detail. I will just keep trying the website each day.They've advised reducing it to 3 months. It's up to the NHS to decide who that applies to and when. It won't apply to everyone over 18 immediately.
Had Pfizer booster yesterday after queuing for an hour in the rain in Croydon. I wondered if that willingness to queue so long and haphazardly was partly omicron generated anxiety
They've advised reducing it to 3 months. It's up to the NHS to decide who that applies to and when. It won't apply to everyone over 18 immediately.
I'm 49. As i understand current rules i could start booking after 5 months with first date 6 months. The bbc is saying it is now reduced to 3 months but doesn't give much detail. I will just keep trying the website each day.
Ultimately they may change the online booking rules before contacting you personally, but when that happens I'm sure we will hear more about it generally.Yep, went on the website to try to book myself in last night and it was a no because its not yet quite 6 months . It does feel, as always, like the messaging is a bit of a mess, did not realise i'm supposed to wait until they contact me.
Changing to 3 months but they havent updated the web booking system to reflect that yet.Yep, went on the website to try to book myself in last night and it was a no because its not yet quite 6 months . It does feel, as always, like the messaging is a bit of a mess, did not realise i'm supposed to wait until they contact me.
They did simalar with the change from 6 to 5 but my brother managed to book at 5 months before they amended the front page.There's a highlighted box on the booking website listing the new JCVI guidance, but clearly states -
Please note that this is not yet available.
We'll update this page once the service is updated. Please wait to be contacted by the NHS.
We dont have Walk in Centres in Wales (or if they do nobody has told us)I haven't been paying much attention so I don't exactly know what they said. What they should be doing imo is encouraging everyone who is over 6 months to get themselves in for a walk-in. They're a few million behind still with that cohort, so surely it's right to clear them first.
Problem with waiting for the NHS to contact you is that sometimes they don't. My mum and dad were waiting patiently so I advised them to contact their GP (this was Wales). Who knows how long they would have been waiting otherwise? tbh once you're eligible, my advice is to go get a walk-in.