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AIBU?

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AIBU to accept vaccine invite? (Not on priority list)

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PicardsFlute · 23/02/2021 11:01

I’m 38. No underlying conditions. Not in any priority groups (that I’m aware of...). Last night I received a Covid vaccine invite by text, from the hospital where I had my baby five years ago - I’ve checked pretty thoroughly and it seems to be legit, but I’m utterly clueless as to why I’ve received it! I’m totally racking my brains but can’t think of anything besides a really bad chest infection a couple of years ago that I was prescribed an inhaler for... but that feels unlikely.

In the course of investigating whether it was a scam I went through the whole booking process and now have two appointments scheduled for both doses! I phoned my GP this morning and they’ve confirmed that I’m not on any priority lists - the receptionist was as confused as I am.

I also called the hospital number provided on the booking form, but the lady on the phone said she doesn’t have access to the reasons why invites have been sent - she did however say that if I have a valid invite then I’m eligible to use it... but it’s very weird, and feels all wrong.

So - what do I do?! I’m obviously v happy to be vaccinated when my turn comes, but it feels really unfair to be vaccinated ahead of others who need it more. On the other hand, I don’t want to be recorded as having declined the vaccine, now that I’ve accidentally booked via an official invite link!

AIBU to attend the appointments, or should I try and cancel them...? Help!

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bruffin · 23/02/2021 11:04

Did you have gestational diabetes?

Itsokthanks · 23/02/2021 11:04

Just go, you're helping protect others once you've had it do don't feel guilty.

Palavah · 23/02/2021 11:05

They probably have your weight recorded as your pre-birth weight which means they think you are obese?

Endofthelinefinally · 23/02/2021 11:07

This has been discussed at great length on here. The consensus seems to be that wasting nhs time, tying up phone lines and potentially wasting a slot is probably slightly worse than just getting the jab.
In a mass vaccination programme there are bound to be glitches, but the aim is to vaccinate all adults this year, so...
The roll out is going at different speeds in different areas unfortunately.

UrAWizHarry · 23/02/2021 11:08

Just go. Everyone needs to get it eventually and there are going to be a few mistakes made in the ordering. It will take up more time and resources to figure out whether you should have the jab at this point in time.

Sycamoretrees · 23/02/2021 11:09

Have you ever been registered as an unpaid carer, perhaps for a family member?

arethereanyleftatall · 23/02/2021 11:09

I know you're trying to do the nice thing but what you're actually doing is wasting far more of the nhs time than simply having the jab will take. Have it. It doesn't matter why. One more done.

WildOrchids67 · 23/02/2021 11:09

I'd just get it done. The sooner the better, surely?

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PicardsFlute · 23/02/2021 11:10

No gestational diabetes - just very low iron, and Anti-D injections in both pregnancies. I wonder if it could be pregnancy weight still being on my record?! Seems a bit crazy if that’s the reason!

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BrumBoo · 23/02/2021 11:13

It could be for many reasons - your past health for example, were you possibly very overweight in the past? Any risk of diabetes? History of lung conditions or illness?

It may be that your local area just happen to be getting through their caseloads extra quickly for unknown reasons. However, as others say you need it eventually so why not sooner rather than layer?

EachBleachBlairTrump · 23/02/2021 11:14

I got my shielding letter today, called my gp (had to book a smear) and queried why I was on the list, she said because I had gestational diabetes even though DS is now two and my sugars went back to normal straight after birth I still get added to the list, then she booked me in for later this week. I have been working with a risky client group throughout face to face, and never imagined I was vulnerable as I'm in generally good health. My brother is asthmatic and hasn't had a letter 🤷‍♀️

LunaHeather · 23/02/2021 11:15

This seems to have happened in my block of flats. I'm not going to ask neighbours nosey questions about possible health conditions - but a few of us are very puzzled and were discussing it.

The block has it's own postcode and I do wonder if the new algorithm decided it was a bad area - high density housing - and just invited us all. The ages of the group chatting about it is 38 - 47.

x2boys · 23/02/2021 11:16

Just go why wouldn't you? Everyone is going to be vaccinated in the next few months anyway .

MyLittleOrangutan · 23/02/2021 11:16

Take it if you want it. It could go to waste if you cancel it.

slashlover · 23/02/2021 11:17

Someone asked almost exactly this yesterday.

Spied · 23/02/2021 11:17

I'd be straight there on the day.

billybagpuss · 23/02/2021 11:18

I had an invite, booked jab they then cancelled it as they’d sent the text to the wrong age group.

If you’ve had a text, book it, worst case it gets cancelled, best you get the vaccine.

listsandbudgets · 23/02/2021 11:21

Go.

It takes them a certain amount of admin just to issue the invite. They don't need to be repeating that. In my view the more the vaccine is scattered through age groups and thus different social groups / occupations the better.

ThePluckOfTheCoward · 23/02/2021 11:22

Best to go and get the jab if offered rather than refuse. Everyone will be offered it in due course anyway and the more people vaccinated the better the outcome for everyone, so just take the jab and be glad.

MrsFezziwig · 23/02/2021 11:22

Just go. You’ve already taken up enough NHS resources with two extra phone calls. Please don’t take up any more of their time by cancelling things.

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PicardsFlute · 23/02/2021 11:23

@Endofthelinefinally

This has been discussed at great length on here. The consensus seems to be that wasting nhs time, tying up phone lines and potentially wasting a slot is probably slightly worse than just getting the jab. In a mass vaccination programme there are bound to be glitches, but the aim is to vaccinate all adults this year, so... The roll out is going at different speeds in different areas unfortunately.

The logical part of me knows this is true. I’ve just read so many stories recently about vulnerable people still waiting for vaccines that I can’t help but feel a little guilty, even though it’s entirely out of my hands.

I’ll attend the appointments - as you say, it would use up more NHS time to cancel/rearrange.

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LunaHeather · 23/02/2021 11:23

@billybagpuss

I had an invite, booked jab they then cancelled it as they’d sent the text to the wrong age group.

If you’ve had a text, book it, worst case it gets cancelled, best you get the vaccine.

Do you mind if I ask what age group it was?

CharlotteRose90 · 23/02/2021 11:25

It was on the update late night that by July their inviting every adult to have a vaccine. I think you’re one of the few early ones called as I’ve heard of a few now. They’ve all had it with no issues.

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PicardsFlute · 23/02/2021 11:26

@LunaHeather

This seems to have happened in my block of flats. I'm not going to ask neighbours nosey questions about possible health conditions - but a few of us are very puzzled and were discussing it.

The block has it's own postcode and I do wonder if the new algorithm decided it was a bad area - high density housing - and just invited us all. The ages of the group chatting about it is 38 - 47.

Interesting... I live in a relatively health-deprived area of S London.

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Mrsjayy · 23/02/2021 11:26

Just go get your vaccine honestly just go you are not queue jumping its just your turn, my mum had hers weeks ago my dad gets his this week it just one of those things.

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