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Rojo said:
I got the call today to get the vaccine next week too and like yourself I was expecting to be further down the list. I'll be 34 on Tuesday and no underlying health conditions, the only think I can assume is it was due to myself having an adverse reaction to COVID and struggling with long COVID. It does feel weird to be getting it before some people I'd consider well ahead of me in the queue, but equally I'm looking forward to getting jabbed and hopefully ready to move forward with life.

I'll be getting the AZ vaccine too @Matt N and I'll be going in next Friday. If you still feel nervous next week feel free to ask away or drop me a PM and I'll happily answer any questions if it puts your mind at ease :)
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About my vaccine appointment; I actually had to cancel mine, as it turned out to be true that I can’t have the AstraZeneca vaccine due to me being underage. As such, I’m currently waiting until more days come online, and when they do, I’m rebooking for a different day when the Pfizer vaccine is available, as I can have that one due to it being licensed for over-16s, as opposed to AZ, which is only licensed for over-18s. It still shouldn’t be too long until I can get the vaccine, though; probably only a few extra days away.

I appreciate the offer though @Rojo; hope all goes well with your first dose!
 
Matt N said:
About my vaccine appointment; I actually had to cancel mine, as it turned out to be true that I can’t have the AstraZeneca vaccine due to me being underage. As such, I’m currently waiting until more days come online, and when they do, I’m rebooking for a different day when the Pfizer vaccine is available, as I can have that one due to it being licensed for over-16s, as opposed to AZ, which is only licensed for over-18s. It still shouldn’t be too long until I can get the vaccine, though; probably only a few extra days away.

I appreciate the offer though @Rojo; hope all goes well with your first dose!
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Oh no Matt, that's a shame. Hopefully you'll get a Pfizer jab soon then, it's arguably the better vaccine anyway :D
 
Rojo said:
I got the call today to get the vaccine next week too and like yourself I was expecting to be further down the list. I'll be 34 on Tuesday and no underlying health conditions, the only think I can assume is it was due to myself having an adverse reaction to COVID and struggling with long COVID. It does feel weird to be getting it before some people I'd consider well ahead of me in the queue, but equally I'm looking forward to getting jabbed and hopefully ready to move forward with life.

I'll be getting the AZ vaccine too @Matt N and I'll be going in next Friday. If you still feel nervous next week feel free to ask away or drop me a PM and I'll happily answer any questions if it puts your mind at ease :)
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The new risk scoring algorithm apparently takes into account where you live.

https://qcovid.org/Home/AcademicLicence?licencedUrl=/Calculation
Is the algorithm if you fancy seeing what your score is.
 
Haven't the government learn anything the last time they tried and used an algorithm? :rolleyes:

I'm completely bamboozled by the roll out. They promised that the vulnerable will be prioritised. I know someone in their 70's that have cancer that still waiting to be called. My mother-in-law is in her late 60's with asthma waiting to be called, my wife is still waiting to be called. Yet each time I go on facebook, we have friends and family not in the priority group gloating and boasting, showing off their vaccine card. There was a news article on ITV news last night that people in their 20's, 30's not on the priority list getting called up for the vaccine. I feel that the vulnerable have been well and truly shafted. All Jess can say is that the next time that the NHS renal team want's to call her in to take some bloods to monitor her, they will have to justify why :mad:
 
Rojo said:
Oh no Matt, that's a shame. Hopefully you'll get a Pfizer jab soon then, it's arguably the better vaccine anyway :D
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As I said, I’m just waiting on the vaccination centre to release more dates; I should only be waiting a few days more than I would have done.

Besides, it’s still absolutely months sooner than I was expecting to get called for my first dose!
 
RoyJess said:
Haven't the government learn anything the last time they tried and used an algorithm? :rolleyes:

I'm completely bamboozled by the roll out. They promised that the vulnerable will be prioritised. I know someone in their 70's that have cancer that still waiting to be called. My mother-in-law is in her late 60's with asthma waiting to be called, my wife is still waiting to be called. Yet each time I go on facebook, we have friends and family not in the priority group gloating and boasting, showing off their vaccine card. There was a news article on ITV news last night that people in their 20's, 30's not on the priority list getting called up for the vaccine. I feel that the vulnerable have been well and truly shafted. All Jess can say is that the next time that the NHS renal team want's to call her in to take some bloods to monitor her, they will have to justify why :mad:
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I'm more optimistic about this one as it appears it was entirely done by Oxford (unsure if same bit that did the asteazenica vaccine), not in house/outsourced.
 
RoyJess said:
Haven't the government learn anything the last time they tried and used an algorithm? :rolleyes:

I'm completely bamboozled by the roll out. They promised that the vulnerable will be prioritised. I know someone in their 70's that have cancer that still waiting to be called.
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I may be incorrect, but based on their age they would fall into category four at least, people in the top four groups were told to come forward if they were yet to be contacted weeks ago.

I don't understand why so many people are sharing their little vaccine cards on social media. It's a vaccine, people get vaccines and other types of jabs all the time. It's really not a big deal.
 
For a lot of people, that little vaccine card is a very big deal indeed.
We are not all in full good health and young.
Perspective of other peoples situation required.
In fifty years experience of using the NHS, the last time there was such contentment at progress with immunity was with Polio, and people celebrated their vaccination then as well.
If it makes them happy...
 
rob666 said:
For a lot of people, that little vaccine card is a very big deal indeed.
We are not all in full good health and young.
Perspective of other peoples situation required.
In fifty years experience of using the NHS, the last time there was such contentment at progress with immunity was with Polio, and people celebrated their vaccination then as well.
If it makes them happy...
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Oh no that's all good. Sorry, my post was misleading. I mean those sharing the photo along with an essay about every detail of getting a jab like it's a trip report. "I sat in a chair" "I rolled up my sleeve" "I only felt a little scratch". People on social media all probably know the process of getting a jab.

On that note about perspective though. That's also a two way street. I've seen people acknowledging they've basically jumped the queue (which I understand is out of their control) but feel so 'lucky' etc. Perhaps it's better not to post anything at all then? Knowing there are still people more vulnerable than you waiting.
 
It's a bit deal for people like my wife who has been advised by several of her specialist to not go out and stay at home until she gets the vaccine based on her rare medical situation. The Dr.s also put on her medical records that she is house bound (this was put on during covid without our permission as she was considered to be at risk, we have since asked for that to be removed). As far as we are concerned, the Dr.s can't have it both ways, they can't say on one hand that she should stay at home because she is vulnerable and at risk, but when the vaccine is rolled out, she is not venerable enough to be prioritised. There is certainly something wrong with the roll out when where you live can put you on the priority over someone that has a rare serious and complex medical condition. She don't have much of a life before covid due to her disability. She has done as she has been advise and has not left our home since March last year. Covid has taken away from her all her freedom. Unfortunately her condition is very rare and is not part of the underlying medical condition list. If she gets covid, she is not allowed the steroid or anti-inflammatories medication that they use to treat Covid. As Jess is also bedridden/wheelchair bound, she is at risk from respiratory complications as she is unable to move to shift any fluid on her lungs, covid is a respiratory condition. As a wheelchair user, she can't social distance and sanitation of the wheelchair, washing her hands and using the toilets out and about would be very difficult for her to accomplish in a covid save way, especially with the layout of her chair. We can't go out just for a walk as people automatically assume that Jess has already had the vaccine and as more people are getting the vaccine, the less people are obeying the social distancing rules. This will put Jess at greater risk.

The thought of being stuck in for potentially another 6 months waiting for the vaccine plus allowing 3 weeks for immunity to kick in is very difficult for us. I'm Jess' full time carer, caring for her 24/7 without any rest-bite break. It's has been a tough year for us all, but for someone like Jess and me, it's been very tough, especially when you seeing people going out and about enjoying themselves whilst we are stuck within the boundaries of our home.

We will certainly be having words with Jess specialist about all this when we next speak to him.

I think Jess and I have good reasons to be upset with the roll out. Especially when we have done as we have been advised and stayed at home for a good year. We have sacrifice so much during the pandemic
 
Wouldn't be surprised if most of those "jumping the queue" are just happening to be offered it out of sheer dumb luck since the vaccines need to be used, and GPs are just cycling through people as they can if they have spare come end of day.

However it does also sound that in certain areas the roll call has been missing quite a few vulnerable people.
 
RoyJess said:
It's a bit deal for people like my wife who has been advised by several of her specialist to not go out and stay at home until she gets the vaccine based on her rare medical situation. The Dr.s also put on her medical records that she is house bound (this was put on during covid without our permission as she was considered to be at risk, we have since asked for that to be removed). As far as we are concerned, the Dr.s can't have it both ways, they can't say on one hand that she should stay at home because she is vulnerable and at risk, but when the vaccine is rolled out, she is not venerable enough to be prioritised. There is certainly something wrong with the roll out when where you live can put you on the priority over someone that has a rare serious and complex medical condition. She don't have much of a life before covid due to her disability. She has done as she has been advise and has not left our home since March last year. Covid has taken away from her all her freedom. Unfortunately her condition is very rare and is not part of the underlying medical condition list. If she gets covid, she is not allowed the steroid or anti-inflammatories medication that they use to treat Covid. As Jess is also bedridden/wheelchair bound, she is at risk from respiratory complications as she is unable to move to shift any fluid on her lungs, covid is a respiratory condition. As a wheelchair user, she can't social distance and sanitation of the wheelchair, washing her hands and using the toilets out and about would be very difficult for her to accomplish in a covid save way, especially with the layout of her chair. We can't go out just for a walk as people automatically assume that Jess has already had the vaccine and as more people are getting the vaccine, the less people are obeying the social distancing rules. This will put Jess at greater risk.

The thought of being stuck in for potentially another 6 months waiting for the vaccine plus allowing 3 weeks for immunity to kick in is very difficult for us. I'm Jess' full time carer, caring for her 24/7 without any rest-bite break. It's has been a tough year for us all, but for someone like Jess and me, it's been very tough, especially when you seeing people going out and about enjoying themselves whilst we are stuck within the boundaries of our home.

We will certainly be having words with Jess specialist about all this when we next speak to him.

I think Jess and I have good reasons to be upset with the roll out. Especially when we have done as we have been advised and stayed at home for a good year. We have sacrifice so much during the pandemic
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This is exactly why I get so annoyed, I know so many people young and fit that have had the vaccine and posted it on Facebook or other social media like it’s so clever that they have basically jumped the queue and are so special.
People like Jess should be prioritised and if you are young and manage to swindle a vaccine just keep your big mouth shut about it.
 
Young people who are fit aren't getting the vaccine though. They'll be in a priority group that makes them eligible for it. Also, it's hardly their fault if people higher up the list haven't been done.

The government say when you're approached for the vaccine then you should have it. That's what they're doing. There is no queue jumping going on.
 
Alsty said:
Young people who are fit aren't getting the vaccine though. They'll be in a priority group that makes them eligible for it. Also, it's hardly their fault if people higher up the list haven't been done.

The government say when you're approached for the vaccine then you should have it. That's what they're doing. There is no queue jumping going on.
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*excluding the people commiting fraud to get a jab. (Yes there's a few cases)
 
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