jab appointment

[mickymost]

Jan and I hardly felt anything either -- and neither of us had significant side effects. Jan was pfizerised and I got azzed. If I was a conspiracy theorist, I might have thought it was a trick needle that retracted into the syringe. However, I saw it going in and noted fluid that was apparent in the syringe at the start of proceedings that wasn't there when it was over. That said, although most report no issues, a couple of friends have reported two or three days of post-jab misery.

Geoff

Just Curious you say you both yourself and your wife had different jabs i/e Pfizer and Oxford SO did you go to different vaccination centres or did you attend different days? Thats very strange

 

[mickymost]

It didn't hurt one bit.
I've had insect bites far worse!

I'm the biggest wimp going when it comes to needles, so when I say it didn't hurt, it honestly didn't

I'm not the slightest bit needle phobic but I honestly didn't feel a thing other than the touch of her hand on my arm. It helps most if you just relax to prevent physical resistance... a point they keep drumming into me when I have my regular eyeball stabbings! Trust me, that's a jab that wouldn't get 90% take-up!

Marie thank you.Recently even today as Minisorella above I have read on here on this thread and other ones poor people having to have their eyeballs injected.Now I have obviously had a needle in the gum when I last went to the Dentist although that was a few years back.BUT give me a jab in the Arm any day to the thought of a Jab in my eyeballs.All credit and Sympathy to anyone needing Eye Treatments.

 

[trevskoda]

Well after getting mine I have had the shishcababs, sore arm, stiff legs and left hand and arm cramp< no funny remarks> and felt dizzy.

 

[mickymost]

Well after getting mine I have had the shishcababs, sore arm, stiff legs and left hand and arm cramp< no funny remarks> and felt dizzy.

Trev hope you feeling better? Did you have Pfizer or Oxford? Was the Kebabs including in the Package?

 

[Robmac]

Well after getting mine I have had the shishcababs, sore arm, stiff legs and left hand and arm cramp< no funny remarks> and felt dizzy.

I had the Pfizer yesterday and this morning my arm feels a little bruised and I generally feel a bit rough. Apparently it should just last a couple of days so nothing really.

Chatting to some of the staff and they said they had been getting some abuse, particularly about having to wait 15 minutes after the jab.

 

[Wooie1958]

I had the Pfizer yesterday and this morning my arm feels a little bruised and I generally feel a bit rough. Apparently it should just last a couple of days so nothing really.

Chatting to some of the staff and they said they had been getting some abuse, particularly about having to wait 15 minutes after the jab.

Rob, i had the same Pfizer jab on monday and tuesday i had a slight ache in my arm but didn`t feel rough, this morning the ache has gone and i`m fine.

I witnessed the abuse some of the staff were getting after they asked people to wait 15 minutes

P.S.

Just a thought, it could be down to London Pride and not Pfizer the rough feeling

 

[GeoffL]

Geoff

Just Curious you say you both yourself and your wife had different jabs i/e Pfizer and Oxford SO did you go to different vaccination centres or did you attend different days? Thats very strange

Both -- we're in different 'cohorts'. Jan got her Pfizer jab at a centre half an hour's drive from home. I got my AZ jab a week later at a centre ten minutes walk from home.

 

[Wooie1958]

Geoff

Just Curious you say you both yourself and your wife had different jabs i/e Pfizer and Oxford SO did you go to different vaccination centres or did you attend different days? Thats very strange

Me and the wife also had different vaccines at the same health centre but 2 weeks apart.

2 weeks back wife had the AstraZeneca jab and this monday just gone i had the Pfizer jab.

Wife in Cohort 5 and me in Cohort 7, it was even the same nurse, she remembered our surname because it`s quite unusual

Next day wife had sore arm and felt quite rough for 24 hours yet i only had slight ache in the arm for less than 24 hours.

 

[trevskoda]

Trev hope you feeling better? Did you have Pfizer or Oxford? Was the Kebabs including in the Package?

Oxford AZ, only a full English for me.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

If I was present where anyone started verbally abusing staff ......?
.... the perpetrator(s) would slink off home after the 'Full English' Geordie tongue lashing

Their lugs would end up bleeding (the equivalent of verbal black pudding!)

How dare people think they can treat vaccination staff - or anyone - like that?!
Definitely a fair share of selfish "me first" prats in the world. T*ssers...!

 

[caledonia]

Been and had my jab. I was in and out the village Heath centre in less than 4 minutes. Very well organised. Oxford jab and next one in 8/10 weeks.

 

[Tim120]

Does anyone KNOW if there is a reccomended time to wait after 2nd jab before flying abroad?
Perhaps some info given at time of 2nd jab. Can't find anything on web but maybe I'm asking it the wrong question.
My doctors surgery has an 'ask the receptionist' email for non important stuff which I have used and may take some time for them to reply, understandably.

 

[Minisorella]

Does anyone KNOW if there is a reccomended time to wait after 2nd jab before flying abroad?
Perhaps some info given at time of 2nd jab. Can't find anything on web but maybe I'm asking it the wrong question.
My doctors surgery has an 'ask the receptionist' email for non important stuff which I have used and may take some time for them to reply, understandably.

Just to say it could end up being a complicated answer because it depends equally on the view of the destination country I would think. Hope you find an answer

 

[Tim120]

Just to say it could end up being a complicated answer because it depends equally on the view of the destination country I would think. Hope you find an answer

Thanks, I think at the moment it is looking good between here and Skiathos for early/mid June. Last jab 25 May.
Won't book until I know it will be OK for me to travel.

 

[molly 2]

I am now 2 weeks post jab so feel more confident going out ,whent to a local shoping center yesterday , bought some wild bird food ,a bottle of whisky and a takeaway cappuccino and 2 sosage rolls wow they were good , just wish they would let us out for Easter

 

[maingate]

I am now 2 weeks post jab so feel more confident going out ,whent to a local shoping center yesterday , bought some wild bird food ,a bottle of whisky and a takeaway cappuccino and 2 sosage rolls wow they were good , just wish they would let us out for Easter

Is that a Weightwatchers diet?

 

[mickymost]

Thanks, I think at the moment it is looking good between here and Skiathos for early/mid June. Last jab 25 May.
Won't book until I know it will be OK for me to travel.

Travel expert on Chat Radio this morning said that in all probability the Quarantine Period will still be running in Uk if returning from Abroad after May when UK Lockdown in theory completely ends due to other countries situations re Covid and advised against booking any foreign holiday this year.Maybe take into account the cost of two Covid tests and two weeks at home quarantining if and when anyone feels they are booking an abroad holiday and dont forget the £200 covid testing applies to all family members.An abroad holiday could get very costly.Just Saying.
The holiday booking company are quite happy to take your money.I checked on Lastminute.com and they say you cant cancel your abroad holiday if things change until within two weeks of flying out.By then one would have paid the full holiday cost.Are other holiday websites using the same clause?

 

[Tim120]

Travel expert on Chat Radio this morning said that in all probability the Quarantine Period will still be running in Uk if returning from Abroad after May when UK Lockdown in theory completely ends due to other countries situations re Covid and advised against booking any foreign holiday this year.Maybe take into account the cost of two Covid tests and two weeks at home quarantining if and when anyone feels they are booking an abroad holiday and dont forget the £200 covid testing applies to all family members.An abroad holiday could get very costly.Just Saying.
The holiday booking company are quite happy to take your money.I checked on Lastminute.com and they say you cant cancel your abroad holiday if things change until within two weeks of flying out.By then one would have paid the full holiday cost.Are other holiday websites using the same clause?

Thanks for the heads up. I'm aware it could all go horribly wrong and will judge it carefully before booking. Some companies are offering all singing and dancing insurance with Covid cover (not looked at the prices)
An example of one is Linked Here.

 

[mickymost]

Tim I genuinely wish you the best and contrary what a few on here feel Im not trying to put you off in any way or form.

atb with your plans

Mike

 

[2cv]

Another thing to consider before heading abroad is the possibility of hotel quarantine on return should your destination be added to the “red list”. Bad enough if flying but if in a motorhome it may involve abandoning the vehicle as entry is only possible through one of five airports.