Booked myself an appointment
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barryd
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Yes, I think the text from the NHS with date and time on is more than sufficient, Barry.
Cockerton and Darlington is not really a day out for you as more or less on doorstep?
Hmm. I'm beginning to think you might be right, the further away the better!
Would also justify stopping over somewhere as too tired to drive all the way home
Think I'd rather enjoy getting pulled over and being asked why I was so far from home in my camper.....
Yes I know. I would have rather gone to Kendal as I go to Barney about three times a week! I could have come back through the Lake District, past Windermere, over the Kirkstone and Ullswater and stopped at Booths and Grahams deli in Penrith and stocked up on Pate and French Cheese!!! Im sick of living on the crap from Tescos!!
Its a hard life all this sacrificing 
mickymost
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Neil has had his vax letter now.
Nearest hub appears to be Bishop Auckland, 13 miles away, so similar distance to Phantom.
Next nearest is Darlington, then Knaresbrough !!!
Had trouble getting a booking though.
No available appointments showing on the website.
He phoned the 119 number, but same thing happened to the operative he spoke to.
Oops! that one has just gone, and that one, and that one etc.
He says he's going to leave it for a couple of days and try again
Marie tell Neil do what I did I got a letter for Hubs over 25 miles away and Elaine my wife tried the 119 number to get an appointment more local to us but the guy sadly was as helpful as a chocolate Tea cosy be patient within a couple of days your GP should text him inviting him to get the jab nearer. I did this and got an appointment local for next week
atb Michael
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I was hoping to get our vaccinations done in Sommières but had to settle for Preston instead
Wooie cant win em all!
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Good excuse to visit Ulster.Yes, I think the text from the NHS with date and time on is more than sufficient, Barry.
Cockerton and Darlington is not really a day out for you as more or less on doorstep?
Hmm. I'm beginning to think you might be right, the further away the better!
Would also justify stopping over somewhere as too tired to drive all the way home
Think I'd rather enjoy getting pulled over and being asked why I was so far from home in my camper.....
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Next door but one neighbour only recently got his letter for the jab despite being 63, with no underlying health issues etc. etc. etc.
He refused to do it online because they can track you so he rang up 119 and did it that way.
Got an appointment for 2 days later and he was sent to the hub in Preston city centre opposite the bus station.
Kept him waiting for ages and when they jabbed him it hurt like hell and he has felt rough enough to be off work since he had it done last sunday evening.
He also refuses to give the GP his mobile number because he says it`s private and was really annoyed that i got my invitation by text 4 weeks earlier than him.
Do we all feel sorry for him
He refused to do it online because they can track you so he rang up 119 and did it that way.
Got an appointment for 2 days later and he was sent to the hub in Preston city centre opposite the bus station.
Kept him waiting for ages and when they jabbed him it hurt like hell and he has felt rough enough to be off work since he had it done last sunday evening.
He also refuses to give the GP his mobile number because he says it`s private and was really annoyed that i got my invitation by text 4 weeks earlier than him.
Do we all feel sorry for him
mariesnowgoose
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Did you tell him they also have the technology nowadays to know what number you're calling from?
Unless he blocks his number before calling, of course...
mariesnowgoose
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Neil managed to get an appointment at Bishop Auckland after trying 119 again at the end of last week.
Earliest they could give him was for Easter Sunday, 4th April.
However - it's just as you say, Mickey, because the GP phoned him this morning and offered him an appointment at the surgery for this Saturday or Sunday, 19/20th March
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Neil managed to get an appointment at Bishop Auckland after trying 119 again at the end of last week.
Earliest they could give him was for Easter Sunday, 4th April.
However - it's just as you say, Mickey, because the GP phoned him this morning and offered him an appointment at the surgery for this Saturday or Sunday, 19/20th March
Marie thats great news just great.I know how I felt disappointed 4 weeks ago exactly when I escorted my wife Elaine to have her jab (she being a little older than me) so got her appointment first and even though I was with her they wouldnt squeeze me in as obviously gotta do things correctly BUT had mine today, at the same community hall and we were greeted by a 3 mile queue outside (exaggeration) which shocked me (no queues four weeks ago) but it soon moved and once inside I discovered a well oiled machine with twice as many staff as 4 weeks ago when my wife Elaine visited. After a short wait watching every waiting chair get cleaned by staff I got a little prick and I was on my way and soo far (touch wood) I feel perfectly ok with no side effects (not sure how I will feel tomorrow but will update on here)
Marie So again I bet you are relieved and so must Neil be relieved atb Michael
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I felt alright after my AZ Jab yesterday and even this morning but since about lunchtime Ive gradually started to feel really grotty. First I was cold, then too hot, had a bit of a headache and I never ever get headaches, then I fell asleep twice during the day which is unheard of for me. Now my face feels all hot like i just ate a Vindaloo. I think they have given me Ebola!! Its always Ebola with me. Man Flu is not hard enough.
Anyone else had the same? Just cant be bothered to do anything and everywhere aches which to be fair it normally does anyway.
I think they have given me Ebola!! Its always Ebola with me. Man Flu is not hard enough. Anyone else had the same? Just cant be bothered to do anything and everywhere aches which to be fair it normally does anyway.
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Hubby was burning up and then cold and shivering within a few hours of his jab, plus headache, and all his joints ached, but only lasted a couple of days, had mine Sat, pain in arm around jab site, and felt extremely tired, so been sleeping lots, but other than that all’s good, and now back to normal.I felt alright after my AZ Jab yesterday and even this morning but since about lunchtime Ive gradually started to feel really grotty. First I was cold, then too hot, had a bit of a headache and I never ever get headaches, then I fell asleep twice during the day which is unheard of for me. Now my face feels all hot like i just ate a Vindaloo.
Anyone else had the same? Just cant be bothered to do anything and everywhere aches which to be fair it normally does anyway.
mariesnowgoose
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I felt alright after my AZ Jab yesterday and even this morning but since about lunchtime Ive gradually started to feel really grotty. First I was cold, then too hot, had a bit of a headache and I never ever get headaches, then I fell asleep twice during the day which is unheard of for me. Now my face feels all hot like i just ate a Vindaloo.
Anyone else had the same? Just cant be bothered to do anything and everywhere aches which to be fair it normally does anyway.
Yup, don't worry Barry, you will be fine
I was similar to you after my jab, slight headache, hot and cold, tired. It comes and goes.
I was back feeling OK after about 4 days - I'm immuno-compromised into the bargain and often feel knackered at times normally!
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I felt alright after my AZ Jab yesterday and even this morning but since about lunchtime Ive gradually started to feel really grotty. First I was cold, then too hot, had a bit of a headache and I never ever get headaches, then I fell asleep twice during the day which is unheard of for me. Now my face feels all hot like i just ate a Vindaloo.
Anyone else had the same? Just cant be bothered to do anything and everywhere aches which to be fair it normally does anyway.
Right a little update from me to who is interested.Yesterday at approx 1.20 pm I had the Oxford Astra Zeneca Jab. I was ok up until I went to bed last night at about 12.30pm. All night I kept awaking up with a great thirst and a dry mouth,I drank a lot of water but it went on every hour approx through the night, it seems this can be an after effect of the Jab. Today I have an aching arm and all my body feels how can I put it knackered. I feel as if I have run a 28 mile marathon achy all over. No headache though.
Seems to be some similar effects to barryd quoted above. All these side effects are writtten on the leaflet they give you.
I will just say though I am not sorry I had it and would recommend others have it and I dont regret what I have done.
Michael
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Im ok now I think. The cure? A hot Cornish pasty this afternoon in Richmond. There you go! They should put that on the info leaflet they give you. Ill see if I can get that added onto the aftercare AZ leaflets.