Have you had your booster jab (jag) ?

[LDC]

Maybe this is a question for another thread, but why are people’s reactions to jabs so diverse? Some people are laid low for a few days and some not affected at all. Is it just a general thing ie some people are more sensitive to any injections, not just these particular vaccines, or is it just the vaccines that have had bad side effects for some?
Is it just a physiological thing in the same way that some people are more allergic/sensitive to things than others?

Immune systems are complicated and underlying health conditions might play a part sometimes, plus other things like previous experiences and expectations of side effects...

Expectation Shapes Reality: Psychological Factors Predict COVID Vaccine Side Effects | UToledo News

Dr. Andrew Geers, UToledo professor of psychology, led research that found people who expected common side effects following vaccination against COVID-19 were much more likely to experience those negative reactions than people who did not anticipate them.

news.utoledo.edu

 

[Supine]

Its not unknown for someone to pretend they both have and spend more money than they actually do, especially in cultures with heavy class systems

Brilliant, thursday morning racism from the DM crew.

 

[Orang Utan]

Immune systems are complicated and underlying health conditions might play a part sometimes, plus other things like previous experiences and expectations of side effects...

Expectation Shapes Reality: Psychological Factors Predict COVID Vaccine Side Effects | UToledo News

Dr. Andrew Geers, UToledo professor of psychology, led research that found people who expected common side effects following vaccination against COVID-19 were much more likely to experience those negative reactions than people who did not anticipate them.

news.utoledo.edu

Ah that makes sense, I was pretty sure that that was the case in certain people i know.

 

[Johnny Vodka]

Got mine last night. Managed 4.5 mile run this morning, but shivery since coming back, despite 3 layers & some extra heating.

 

[cupid_stunt]

A mate just checked to see if there's any 'walk-in' centres near Worthing, the nearest would involve a 65 mile round trip, inc. a short ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight.

 

[nagapie]

I felt okay afterwards (had it Monday) but felt terrible yesterday. I went to bed really early with paracetamol. Fine this morning though

Yes, this was my trajectory. Fine afterwards, next day bloody sore arm, exhausted and a bit sicky. Nothing I couldn't have dealt with usually but with both boys home and sick, it was hard.

 

[Saffy]

A mate just checked to see if there's any 'walk-in' centres near Worthing, the nearest would involve a 65 mile round trip, inc. a short ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight.

My daughter is in Brighton and managed to get an appointment this Sunday. They don't seem to have walk-in centers for the booster. They're definitely opening more up, as her appointment before that was 6th Jan.

 

[danny la rouge]

I’m due my booster tomorrow but I just tested positive so I can’t go.

Update: now I’ve had a negative result.

Not sure wtf was going on with the earlier text I got. But I’m going with the latest one.

I will therefore be attending my appointment for booster.

 

[cupid_stunt]

My daughter is in Brighton and managed to get an appointment this Sunday. They don't seem to have walk-in centers for the booster. They're definitely opening more up, as her appointment before that was 6th Jan.

They don't, they have some in East Sussex for 1st & 2nd jabs, but not boosters, and none whatsoever in West Sussex.

 

[trashpony]

They don't, they have some in East Sussex for 1st & 2nd jabs, but not boosters, and none whatsoever in West Sussex.

I’m amazed that my crappy corner of Kent is better. The set up here is phenomenal. They sit you in long rows and just walk up between two rows, jabbing either side as they go. No appointments needed.

 

[_Russ_]

Brilliant, thursday morning racism from the DM crew

I'm not intimidated by cancel culture's attempts to re-write reality, variety of cultures is what makes the world interesting. if you want to deny that all cultures have aspects that might be viewed in negative terms, that's you right of course. I'm a realist not a racist I think you know where you can stuff your accusation

 

[krtek a houby]

I'm not intimidated by cancel culture's attempts to re-write reality, variety of cultures is what makes the world interesting. if you want to deny that all cultures have aspects that might be viewed in negative terms, that's you right of course. I'm a realist not a racist I think you know where you can stuff your accusation

Hmmm

 

[gentlegreen]

We definitely need a reaction ...

 

[MrCurry]

.

 

[krtek a houby]

We definitely need a reaction ...

Checks notes...

 

[NoXion]

I'm not intimidated by cancel culture's attempts to re-write reality, variety of cultures is what makes the world interesting. if you want to deny that all cultures have aspects that might be viewed in negative terms, that's you right of course. I'm a realist not a racist I think you know where you can stuff your accusation

You literally claimed that someone whom you don't personally know was pretending to be rich, and attempted to justify your silly position by referencing that person's ethnic background. How can that be anything other than a racially insensitive remark?

Apparently Hyacinth Bucket is Indian now...

 

[Gerry1time]

I literally just had mine, pfizer this time, am sitting here for my five mins afterwards now before heading off. I was really brave, but I haven’t had a sticker yet to certify me as having been brave today, so I’ll enquire about such on my way out. Perhaps they’ve been stopped due to Tory cuts.

 

[danny la rouge]

So just had my Moderna. Two AZs and a Moderna.

I had been expecting my flu jag as per the appointment letter, but they didn’t have any. My GP had previously told us they weren’t dealing with it this year and not to ask them. I usually get it in October. Not sure what to do now.

The queuing for the booster was appalling. I attended in time for my appointment but had to stand for an hour and a half, mostly outside.

I explained that I can’t stand for very long due to chronic pain, and that I didn’t want to skip the queue but was there somewhere I could sit to wait. I was told there wasn’t. I said what if I came back first thing in the morning. They said they were only seeing people who had appointments so I would probably not be seen.

The effects of the queuing alone is going to knock me out for days. That’s without any side effects.

I’m unhappy about these arrangements. I don’t blame the people who were there, but I don’t understand why there was no provision for people who couldn’t stand.

I will be investing in a walking stick/folding chair. If anyone can recommend a good one, I’m all ears.

 

[danny la rouge]

I blame Boris. The cunt.

 

[cupid_stunt]

I had been expecting my flu jag as per the appointment letter, but they didn’t have any. My GP had previously told us they weren’t dealing with it this year and not to ask them. I usually get it in October. Not sure what to do now.

The GP not doing them is weird, I had mine at my GPs this year, local pharmacies are also doing them around here, so that's worth checking out.

The queuing for the booster was appalling. I attended in time for my appointment but had to stand for an hour and a half, mostly outside.

I explained that I can’t stand for very long due to chronic pain, and that I didn’t want to skip the queue but was there somewhere I could sit to wait. I was told there wasn’t. I said what if I came back first thing in the morning. They said they were only seeing people who had appointments so I would probably not be seen.

The effects of the queuing alone is going to knock me out for days. That’s without any side effects.

That's shocking, my GP hub has chairs inside for people in your position, not that the queue has ever been more than about 15 minutes for covid jabs.

One couple were told to re-join the queue behind me, as we neared the jabbing stations, but I insisted they went before me, it's not like a couple of minutes extra waiting was a problem for me.

 

[andysays]

So just had my Moderna. Two AZs and a Moderna.

I had been expecting my flu jag as per the appointment letter, but they didn’t have any. My GP had previously told us they weren’t dealing with it this year and not to ask them. I usually get it in October. Not sure what to do now.

The queuing for the booster was appalling. I attended in time for my appointment but had to stand for an hour and a half, mostly outside.

I explained that I can’t stand for very long due to chronic pain, and that I didn’t want to skip the queue but was there somewhere I could sit to wait. I was told there wasn’t. I said what if I came back first thing in the morning. They said they were only seeing people who had appointments so I would probably not be seen.

The effects of the queuing alone is going to knock me out for days. That’s without any side effects.

I’m unhappy about these arrangements. I don’t blame the people who were there, but I don’t understand why there was no provision for people who couldn’t stand.

I will be investing in a walking stick/folding chair. If anyone can recommend a good one, I’m all ears.

That's a terrible experience to have to go through, danny.

Hope the effects aren't as bad as you fear. Take care of yourself.

 

[_Russ_]

So just had my Moderna. Two AZs and a Moderna.

I had been expecting my flu jag as per the appointment letter, but they didn’t have any. My GP had previously told us they weren’t dealing with it this year and not to ask them. I usually get it in October. Not sure what to do now.

The queuing for the booster was appalling. I attended in time for my appointment but had to stand for an hour and a half, mostly outside.

I explained that I can’t stand for very long due to chronic pain, and that I didn’t want to skip the queue but was there somewhere I could sit to wait. I was told there wasn’t. I said what if I came back first thing in the morning. They said they were only seeing people who had appointments so I would probably not be seen.

The effects of the queuing alone is going to knock me out for days. That’s without any side effects.

I’m unhappy about these arrangements. I don’t blame the people who were there, but I don’t understand why there was no provision for people who couldn’t stand.

I will be investing in a walking stick/folding chair. If anyone can recommend a good one, I’m all ears.

I know it depends on what causes the grief, but would a shooting stick be better?, just if you're thinking of it for similar events then most folding seats are quite low and the constant getting up and down might be a problem (dont know as I said depends on you) sorry to hear of your experience

 

[danny la rouge]

I know it depends on what causes the grief, but would a shooting stick be better?, just if you're thinking of it for similar events then most folding seats are quite low and the constant getting up and down might be a problem (dont know as I said depends on you) sorry to hear of your experience

Yes, a shooting stick kind of thing would be ideal I expect.

What I get is neuropathy in my legs, which after time radiates into my back. I have been told my the physio not to stand for longer than ten minutes. So anything I can carry like a walking stick that becomes a seat would be ideal.

 

[StoneRoad]

Yes, a shooting stick kind of thing would be ideal I expect.

What I get is neuropathy in my legs, which after time radiates into my back. I have been told my the physio not to stand for longer than ten minutes. So anything I can carry like a walking stick that becomes a seat would be ideal.

not especially pretty, but VAT-free !

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[Sue]

not especially pretty, but VAT-free !

Walking Sticks with Seat | Shop Online - Complete Care Shop

Our walking sticks with seats are designed to aid those who are less mobile, providing extra balance and a convenient place to rest when needed. Shop online today.

www.completecareshop.co.uk

Can you get one with a sword???? That would be .

 

[Johnny Vodka]

So just had my Moderna. Two AZs and a Moderna.

I had been expecting my flu jag as per the appointment letter, but they didn’t have any. My GP had previously told us they weren’t dealing with it this year and not to ask them. I usually get it in October. Not sure what to do now.

The queuing for the booster was appalling. I attended in time for my appointment but had to stand for an hour and a half, mostly outside.

I explained that I can’t stand for very long due to chronic pain, and that I didn’t want to skip the queue but was there somewhere I could sit to wait. I was told there wasn’t. I said what if I came back first thing in the morning. They said they were only seeing people who had appointments so I would probably not be seen.

The effects of the queuing alone is going to knock me out for days. That’s without any side effects.

I’m unhappy about these arrangements. I don’t blame the people who were there, but I don’t understand why there was no provision for people who couldn’t stand.

I will be investing in a walking stick/folding chair. If anyone can recommend a good one, I’m all ears.

Yeah, queue for me was 45 mins last night, and mainly outside. Not what you expect with an appointment system.

At least a couple of people saw the queue and fucked off.

 

[danny la rouge]

Yeah, queue for me was 45 mins last night, and mainly outside. Not what you expect with an appointment system.

At least a couple of people saw the queue and fucked off.

Central Mosque?

 

[weltweit]

I’m amazed that my crappy corner of Kent is better. The set up here is phenomenal. They sit you in long rows and just walk up between two rows, jabbing either side as they go. No appointments needed.

That sounds very slick!

I think queuing times etc have gotten much worse since the announcement they wanted to do it all in December. I had my flu and booster before the announcement, didn't have to wait for either and for the booster I was a walk in. Actually my son was also a walk in and only had to wait 15 minutes.

 

[trashpony]

That sounds very slick!

I think queuing times etc have gotten much worse since the announcement they wanted to do it all in December. I had my flu and booster before the announcement, didn't have to wait for either and for the booster I was a walk in. Actually my son was also a walk in and only had to wait 15 minutes.

So slick Boris turned up today apparently.

apparently he was booed and people were shouting resign at him

 

[kenny g]

Was fine! Felt a little nauseous and the beginnings of a headache yesterday, but took some paracetamol, and later some ibuprofen, and was fine apart from a sore arm, and a runny bum this morning. Yes!

Maybe this is a question for another thread, but why are people’s reactions to jabs so diverse? Some people are laid low for a few days and some not affected at all. Is it just a general thing ie some people are more sensitive to any injections, not just these particular vaccines, or is it just the vaccines that have had bad side effects for some?
Is it just a physiological thing in the same way that some people are more allergic/sensitive to things than others?

In my case jab 1 AZ had really intense flu like side effects which were unexpected. Jab 2 AZ was trouble free and I was able to go for a 2km swim the next day. Booster of Moderna has been a two day bad trip which I have now come out of the other side. Slept 11 hours last night, will take tomorrow easy working from home and go for a decent swim Saturday.

This is much more than psychological or expectation based. I expected booster to be like jab 2 and with minor effects.

I have since heard similar from others who have had one very minor and another strong. Others have very minor to all jabs. I have always reacted extremely to horse fly bites but don't have any allergies at all. Flu vaccine this year caused arm pit to swell up massively but the year before had no side effects. Seems to be luck of the draw.