Coronavirus - The Thread :(

[09 johno]

Dates for the second jab depend on how your first was booked, if it was via your GP or local authority then they should inform you a couple of weeks before the second jab, if missed then depending on area you live, you can chase them up after a certain time has lapsed (my area is over 12 weeks from the first injection).
If you booked through the NHS website as I did, both doses are booked at the same time hence I know my next one is on the 4th June.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Rather interesting note, and not to scaremonger, as probably isn't even linked, however brother in law had pin and needles in his leg this evening. Called 111, suspected DVT and advised to go straight to A&E.

Rather surprised for a 20 something who plays football regularly etc. Always thought DVT hits those on long flights and who don't move much. He had the AZ jab just over 2 weeks ago from memory.

Fingers crossed its nothing major, will see what the outcome is.

 

[varesecrazy]

Rather interesting note, and not to scaremonger, as probably isn't even linked, however brother in law had pin and needles in his leg this evening. Called 111, suspected DVT and advised to go straight to A&E.

Rather surprised for a 20 something who plays football regularly etc. Always thought DVT hits those on long flights and who don't move much. He had the AZ jab just over 2 weeks ago from memory.

Fingers crossed its nothing major, will see what the outcome is.

Worth getting checked out..
Age in itself isnt a barrier

Swollen calf is a favourite sign

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Worth getting checked out..

Indeed, he was taken to A&E forthwith.

 

[nickinom]

Just got my second dose of Pfizer a few days ago. I felt somewhat feverish and tired. Never got an actual fever though. I just slept it off after taking paracetamol and I felt better the next day.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Worth getting checked out..
Age in itself isnt a barrier

Swollen calf is a favourite sign

Turned out to be a false alarm and nothing to worry about.

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Well, here I am, one week down the road from when I had that jag and only now am I really feeling I'm over it. The bruise is now about half crown size with a purple centre and a yellowish "halo" round it - It's not sore at all any more even if you poke it.

The arm is still stiff and very slightly painful around the elbow if you "work" it but all the cramp feelings have gone.

The only slightly debilitating effect still present is that I'm still really quite dizzy. I'm hoping it'll clear up before Tuesday for the grandchildren childminding duties - last Tuesday was quite arduous as I have to do all the lifting and carrying due to Mrs J's bad back ruling her out for that sort of activity. Luckily she's fine driving the car.

I still find it quite puzzling that Mrs J, who had exactly the same jag at exactly the same time, only felt slightly under the weather for about 24 hours - nothing remotely approaching the reaction I've endured.

 

[jimboy]

I still find it quite puzzling that Mrs J, who had exactly the same jag at exactly the same time, only felt slightly under the weather for about 24 hours - nothing remotely approaching the reaction I've endured.

Aye Jock it just seems that some like yourself take the jag a bit worse than others. I’ve had both my vaccines some time ago and never missed a beat, in fact the second dose I felt elated, I felt I could’ve done anything, obviously all in my mind but real to me.....

 

[chr1s]

The bruise is now about half crown size

Seems to have knocked 50 years off you though :devil:

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Seems to have knocked 50 years off you though :devil:

If only, oh dear God, if only!

 

[David C]

Seems to have knocked 50 years off you though :devil:

If only, oh dear God, if only!

I’m not going back to nursery school.
I still remember the fights over that pedal car…!!

 

[gar074]

I’m not going back to nursery school.
I still remember the fights over that pedal car…!!

You too?!!

 

[pooroldcodger]

My update.
Had first jab mid-February. Had horrendous shoulder pain which stopped me from sleeping or driving for a week. General opinion was that the jab was "mis-directed".
So this week I went for jab number 2.
I asked for it to be in the other arm this time and also showed the clear mark that is still there from jab 1. The vaccinator said:
"well that is interesting - where did you have that done?"
"Here - but not by you!" said I.
"Well I won't be putting this one in that position I promise you".
So he went ahead and put the jab smack in the middle of my muscle.
I have had no pain at all tis time, just a minor headache for a short while.
I have just compared the positioning of both jabs and the first one was a full 5cm lower and off centre than the second.
Unlucky I guess!

 

[A3jeroen]

Gonna get my first BioNtech on may 9th. I'll look out for the jam, but I'm afraid that this is not provided throughout the whole EU
Oh well... I'll buy my own.
Can't wait to get stabbed though

gr J

 

[nickinom]

Aye, realistically we all need to come together on this if we are to eradicate this horrible pandemic. Looking at the TV and witnessing the likes of India and how things are so terrible, is so sad. Countries more stable should/must help other less fortunate countries. There is no other choice.

Thank God that more countries are sending help to India. Watching the news about the country makes me sad.

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Aye nickinom, the scale of it is frightening and their infrastructure was never going to cope. It's absolutely desperate watching the television reports. The quantities of aid required is massive but so far seems to be just a trickle? As you say, very sad indeed.

 

[plasticpig1972]

Just had first "Pfizer" jab here in Brittany.
Arm a bit sore but ok for the moment
Alan

 

[Qube O]

Just been for 2nd Jab, (Astra Zenica), 100% no effects on 1st, and looks like 2nd will be same. No sensation of the needle going in/out, no sore/tender spot on arm, indeed can bash the arm with zero effect............no jam, though this time they were offering a hot drink. Slick operation. Cheers Qube O.

 

[PPE13]

Are you guys mad here?!?!

 

[varesecrazy]

Are you guys mad here?!?!

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