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Have you had your booster jab (jag) ?

Have you ? Please change votes when you do ...

  • Not yet

    Votes: 27 9.5%

  • Yes - Pfizer

    Votes: 169 59.7%

  • Yes - Moderna

    Votes: 78 27.6%

  • Yes - Oxford / Astra Zenicac

    Votes: 4 1.4%

  • Yes - other vaccine

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Not having one

    Votes: 5 1.8%

  • comedy option ...

    Votes: 4 1.4%
  • Total voters
    283
  • Poll closed .
hitmouse said:
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.
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It normally takes a while for GP vaccine records to be added to the NHS system, so you should be OK by now.

If your 2nd jab was late June, you can book a booster from 5 months later, to take place after 6 months, so you should be about ready to book one, check the NHS booking site.
 
hitmouse said:
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.
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I would suggest you try the NHS booking site ...
www.nhs.uk

Book, change, or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.
www.nhs.uk www.nhs.uk
 
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.
 
Reno said:
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.
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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.
 
hitmouse said:
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.
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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.

You will be offered appointments from 6 months to the day since your 2nd jab, at various places depending upon available slots.
 
moochedit said:
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.
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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.
 
platinumsage said:
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.
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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.
 
The NHS or rather NIMS will have to get their act together PDQ.

Update the booking site ...
Most of the hubs around here can't really jab anymore people than the current rate.
More places, open for longer and more "walk-ins" ...
 
I had Pfizer booster as my first two shots were AZ.

As happened with first two I was alright on the day of injection but felt shit today. Sore arm and feeling bad.
 
platinumsage said:
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.
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moochedit said:
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.
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The nhs have now put this on their booking website:

The NHS is working on plans to offer:

  • a booster dose to everyone aged 18 years old and over
  • a booster dose to people aged 16 years old and over with a severely weakened immune system
  • booster doses from 3 months after the previous dose - currently it's from 6 months after the previous dose
  • a 2nd dose to all children aged 12 to 15 years old who are not already eligible
Please note that this is not yet available.
 
Had my Pfizer and flu on Saturday. Was fine apart from sore arms but have had a headache since yesterday and feel a bit rough. I think the headache is sinuses though as I have a bit of tinnitus and am puffy under my eyes.
 
Booster with Moderna done on Friday (AZ first two shots). Thsi gave me Pretend Flu over the weekend. Then Pretend Cold since Sunday night. Now Wednesday morning and I think I've slowed down with the sniffles. This, coupled with the freezing temps and grey days, has.... not been fun. A bit miserable, to be honest. But worth it.
 
Moderna just now. Had AZ for first two and was sick for a week each time. Hoping for better luck this time.

Total chaos in the pharmacy. A long queue outside with walk-ins thinking they can get their jabs before six months. They couldn't. The computer says no if you're even one day before six full months, so bear that in mind if you're thinking of doing a walk-in. Basically the rules haven't changed yet.
 
Yes that was a main point in the press conference yesterday, but they dressed it up with lots of fighting talk about how they would respond to this challenge, and I dont know if the media effectively passed on the central point about not coming forward if you are pre-6 months until notified.
 
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.
 
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.
 
bimble said:
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.
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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.
 
bimble said:
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.
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Changing to 3 months but they havent updated the web booking system to reflect that yet.
 
cupid_stunt said:
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.
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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.
 
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 if you can.
 
Even if they dont update site to 3 months i reach 5 months a week today so can start booking for 6.
 
littlebabyjesus said:
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.
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We dont have Walk in Centres in Wales (or if they do nobody has told us)

Had a moderna booster an hour ago at a big centre, various things I could moan about like a nurse shutting one of only 2 doors open for ventilation and one sat at a laptop the whole 20 minutes I was there with no mask.
(my previous 2 jabs were in the local surgery and a completely different (*good) experience)

But the main impression I got was that they are struggling, it was a big building but only 10 jab stations and queues were taking 15 minutes to get to the door when I was there at 09:30 so by mid day it will be worse.
There will need to be a massive increase in staffing levels to even not fall behind on the 6 month gap for boosters (they already are in Wales), let alone opening it up to all adults and halving the gap since second jab.

The government promises are a fantasy

P.S. Vote changed and so far no nasties
 
My local area is gearing up. I've had my booster but got this text yesterday
Dear NAME

This is a reminder to book your COVID-19 vaccinations. Please click on the link to book: LINK REMOVED

If you haven't had your booster yet, please book it as soon as possible as our capacity will be limited from next week when the vaccination programme is opened for boosters to all adult patients.
Thanks,
HUB
 
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