Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[KnittyNorah]

I won't have mine before 3rd October as that is the date I'm booked for another blood draw for the clinical trial I'm on (bivalent booster vs bog-standard booster. in spring). They want to get a blood draw prior to my autumn booster. So if I hear from my gp before them I shall merely make an appointment for after the 3rd.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Thanks to @Bazzer 's link my ride to the pub tomorrow (evening) will now be half an hour early to allow for a visit to our local 'wide area' centre for quick stabbing, which happens to be within 300m of my normal route to the Wednesday RV.

 

[lazybloke]

Leukemia and daily chemo = classed as highly vulnerable

If that puts you in the weakened immune system group, then your entire household (aged 5 or older) can book their jabs too.

Hoping my immediate family can do that , but it depends on how the NHS are categorising my daughter's health concerns this week.

 

[PK99]

If that puts you in the weakened immune system group, then your entire household (aged 5 or older) can book their jabs too.

Hoping my immediate family can do that , but it depends on how the NHS are categorising my daughter's health concerns this week.

My wife has also booked for 5 minutes after me. Not #6 for her.

 

[Bazzer]

Jabbed. Not as slick an operation as previous Covid vaccinations, but hopefully it was just a combination of bad timing and very early days.
They were also offering the flu jab at the same time.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I am told fairly authoritatively (at least is NHS England-wide policy aiui) that if you are eligible 'now' and walk-in somewhere (ie without booking but with ID and local) they will (should, if capacity) make an assessment of whether you will come back 'ever' again when deciding whether to let you into the queue and vaccinate you there and then. Everyone's trying to make this work (get the % as high as possible).

 

[Ajax Bay]

As booked, vaccine on the way to the Wednesday pub ride: rode 15km there; 20 km to the pub; 3 pints and 30km back. People were 'walking in' sans appointment with complete success. Moderna this time.

 

[mjr]

From the QE2 thread:

There’s relatively little Covid now, lower than in March 2020 apparently

Globally lower than March 2020, but nationally only lowest since October 2021. WHO advises not to slacken off with the end in sight, but to make a final lunge like a runner finishing a marathon.

 

[Ajax Bay]

From an e-mail this morning: "You can find a walk-in vaccination site near you at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccine-walk-in. You don’t need to book an appointment."
Implicitly aged 50 or over: go for it (or book with @Bazzer 's link ^^^ )

 

[Andy in Germany]

From the QE2 thread:

Globally lower than March 2020, but nationally only lowest since October 2021. WHO advises not to slacken off with the end in sight, but to make a final lunge like a runner finishing a marathon.

Let's hope people heed this advice.

I've been told to use the FFP2 mask again.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I've been told to use the FFP2 mask again.

Who by?

And to what purpose?

 

[Andy in Germany]

Who by?

And to what purpose?

By the Doc.
An FFP2 mask offers me more protection than a medical mask, and I can't always keep a distance from people at work, many of whom are a bit of a magnet for illnesses. I also use my inhaler once a day just to boost my immunity.
I'm not especially high risk but a even a normal cold can very quickly become pneumonia so I'm being cautious.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

By the Doc.
An FFP2 mask offers me more protection than a medical mask, and I can't always keep a distance from people at work, many of whom are a bit of a magnet for illnesses. I also use my inhaler once a day just to boost my immunity.
I'm not especially high risk but a even a normal cold can very quickly become quite serious so I'm being cautious.

Thanks, didn't realise it was personal rather than for everyone from your post.

I'm very sure your doc knows better what's best than me or anyone else here!

 

[PaulSB]

From an e-mail this morning: "You can find a walk-in vaccination site near you at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccine-walk-in. You don’t need to book an appointment."
Implicitly aged 50 or over: go for it (or book with @Bazzer 's link ^^^ )

Friend of mine was a volunteer helper at one of the larger local vaccination centres. He was on car park duty. Both appointments and walk-in were advertised. The centre was so busy on Tuesday my pal was given the unenviable task of stopping people entering the car park and turning away those without an appointment.

My next jab is Friday.

 

[mjr]

I am told fairly authoritatively (at least is NHS England-wide policy aiui) that if you are eligible 'now' and walk-in somewhere (ie without booking but with ID and local) they will (should, if capacity) make an assessment of whether you will come back 'ever' again when deciding whether to let you into the queue and vaccinate you there and then. Everyone's trying to make this work (get the % as high as possible).

I fell for that one last year and was turned away, even with an appointment, so I'd check what your local vaccinators are saying because NHS England policy is not enforced rigorously or swiftly.