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- Hughie
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Re: Coronavirus pandemic
Yes, Mrs Hughie's 2nd dose is in 12 weeks. I should get my first one around the 17th.
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In Germany it depends on the vaccine. BioNTech/Pfitzer 4-6 weeks, Astra Zeneca 3 months. The delivery times are the reason for the difference.
- Meg
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We’re the same here in Ayr Netta - we can usually get a face to face with a doctor within 2 days, phone appointment within 4 hours.bobnetau wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 11:58 amBrian, we find it quite easy to see our GPs here. We can book an appointment online or by telephone.brian f wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 9:40 am Thats, correct Netta
Boney, Actually surprised the doctor seen you... its almost impossible to get an appointment with a doctor in England. For example i phoned the surgery as i expected i had Arthur- Itus last month. Doctor phoned me back and said what do you want physio or pain relief (ie ) ibuprofen. It would be easier to break into a bank than to gain access to a surgery.
I usually do an online booking then phone when they open to see if I can get an earlier app.
Because Bob has a autoimmune condition his GP will usually fit him in if I ask.
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Just discovered the reason for the different times between the first and second vaccinations. Astrazeneca -78 days. Pfizer- 21 days. Moderna -28 days. Glad I had one of the faster ones!
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Asked when I was waiting for Bob at the doctors today and apparently 2nd dose of AstraZenaca can be given sooner than 12 weeks but the powers that be have decided you get a better result at 12 weeks.
So guess we will wait the twelve weeks
So guess we will wait the twelve weeks
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My misses recieved a text today to book an appointment for her second jab. As with the first one she has to attend the same venue...which is quite far from home- No choice.
When i go for my second jab later this month i just need to nip down the road.
Maybe its because I'm Scottish
When i go for my second jab later this month i just need to nip down the road.
Maybe its because I'm Scottish
- gnyaff
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Went to get my second jab of the Astra Zenica yesterday only to be told there is a change of policy and I will not be having it until the 23rd of June.
I was not very amused and asked how long that this had been know about. I was told a week. So I decided to give them a piece of my mind and tell them how incompetent they were that they could not even do me the courtesy of a phone call as I had other things I could be doing on that day.
Wee Boney
I was not very amused and asked how long that this had been know about. I was told a week. So I decided to give them a piece of my mind and tell them how incompetent they were that they could not even do me the courtesy of a phone call as I had other things I could be doing on that day.
Wee Boney
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You did well Boney. Very inconsiderate of them.
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We can get our 2nd jab at any place, just have to make sure it is same type of vaccine as first one.brian f wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 6:48 pm My misses recieved a text today to book an appointment for her second jab. As with the first one she has to attend the same venue...which is quite far from home- No choice.
When i go for my second jab later this month i just need to nip down the road.
Maybe its because I'm Scottish
We will still probably attend the centre where we got our first although it is a bit further to travel.
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Had my second vaccine yesterday, the after effects were quite different from the first one, but the nurse had warned me that the second one would have a stronger effect and to keep paracetamol tablets nearby just in case. I went to bed shivering, and my arm was sore, and woke up two hours later with a fever. I took a paracetamol tablet, and the fever left me imediately thank goodness. Today I had a slight headache and took another tablet. I'm feeling very tired, and my arm is still sore but I dont think its the case to use an ice pack. Be advised, keep paracetamol tablets close by when you have your second jab.
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glenshena- I had the second jab AZ on Monday and before the injection was told you will not have bad side effects you had with the first. I did not believe him but credit due he was right . Anyway thats us finished for now, dont know if we will need a booster later in the year? Hope you feel better soon.glenshena wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 6:21 pm Had my second vaccine yesterday, the after effects were quite different from the first one, but the nurse had warned me that the second one would have a stronger effect and to keep paracetamol tablets nearby just in case. I went to bed shivering, and my arm was sore, and woke up two hours later with a fever. I took a paracetamol tablet, and the fever left me imediately thank goodness. Today I had a slight headache and took another tablet. I'm feeling very tired, and my arm is still sore but I dont think its the case to use an ice pack. Be advised, keep paracetamol tablets close by when you have your second jab.
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Had my first jab of AZ yesterday at my local doctors - 2nd jab due in twelve weeks. Woke up at 4am with a slight shiver which lasted 5 - 10 minutes. On rising felt slight flu symptoms and went back to bed at 11am and slept till 1pm - back to normal.