Wibu to take biscuits to my vaccine appointment

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I've got my covid vaccination this week. I'm very grateful to be getting it and thought it would be nice to take a selection biscuit pack, obviously still sealed. Would this be weird? Would they be allowed to take it for the break out area?

"Donate to a foodbank" how on earth is this any different than donating to a vaccination centre? A tin of spaghetti hoops being safer than a packet of individually wrapped biscuits?

So to sum up this thread:

All those volunteering at vaccination centre - thank you OP that’s a lovely gesture and would be much appreciated.

This who do not volunteer at a vaccination centre - no you mustn’t, it’s bad and dangerous and you don’t give gifts to the staff in Asda do you!

😂

We'd accept gladly where I work

Bonkers comments. It really highlights the stark disparity between peoples attitude to risk and awareness of managing infection control. I'm part of a local community Covid group and all the way through- even in first lockdown- we have been coordinating donations of home made meals, cakes etc to NHS and other care staff, sheltered accommodation etc etc. We've recently assisted with hot drinks and sandwiches for car marshalls and other volunteers at a vaccination centre. Biscuits etc always gratefully received.

Those saying no- seriously is this just your own fears? Or are you not understanding what dozens of people who have worked with the roll out are telling you?

People on here don't seem to understand that if you clean your hands they aren't infectious. Bizarre.

Clean hands - eat biscuits - enjoy.

@Yellow85

If you want to do nice, why don’t you hand in a card and make a small donation to an nhs charity? I’m sure they’d appreciate that.

Just think about that. Why is it safe for a HCP (who presumably has been very well trained in infection control) to handle the card ( whose envelope you probably licked) than to handle a wrapped celebration mini bounty

Seriously theres a few posters who have lost the plot

@Hobbesmanc I was merely suggesting an alternative as no one seems to know what allowed at each centre. Can be done with it without a card - or an e-card. No need to be bloody rude.

Do it! I work in an outpatients setting and we love it when patients bring biscuits and chocolates!

I don't think members of the public should take anything to the vaccination apart from themselves.

@Parkerwhereareyou

Write a card?

They can't have the Celebrations because the container might be contaminated with Covid.

Do that mean people can't buy Easter eggs from supermarkets in case they have covid too?

This thread is classic MN

Everyone who works or volunteers in a vaccine centre "Yes, do it, of course its allowed and we love to get gifts"

Everyone else "No, its far too dangerous, one chocolate could kill millions and they won't be allowed to accept anyway"

I work in a hospital, quite a high risk area. We bin nothing! All food greatly appreciated and accepted

Celebrations are a very popular treat at our centre. They are easy to put in a pocket to take out when it's quiet or the temperature goes below zero and you need a quick sugar fix. All the volunteers at our centre work outdoors, in all weathers. I haven't heard of any of us catching Covid since we started in January.

The only problem is keeping them away from the doctors...

[quote Yellow85]@Hobbesmanc I was merely suggesting an alternative as no one seems to know what allowed at each centre. Can be done with it without a card - or an e-card. No need to be bloody rude.[/quote]
Except that everybody who actually works/volunteers at a centre has said they are allowed and very much appreciated.

@PanamaPattie

Weird. They’ll just throw it away.

No they won't. What a ridiculous thing to say.

I'm a nurse and ever since I have been (15 years) patients have brought us in biscuits, chocolate, sweets and all sorts ❤️. They are always very appreciated!! We aren't allowed to accept stuff like cash, but food goodies are fabulous 😊😊

@EmmaGrundyForPM

This thread is classic MN

Everyone who works or volunteers in a vaccine centre "Yes, do it, of course its allowed and we love to get gifts"

Everyone else "No, its far too dangerous, one chocolate could kill millions and they won't be allowed to accept anyway"

Exactly. We've just been told we're getting a double delivery the day before Easter weekend, so we'll all be working the bank Holidays and I'm sure everyone will be grateful for the treats we're undoubtedly going to be given.

No one has caught covid from a biscuit yet, so we seem to be doing okay

Last time I did a shift, someone had donated a Green and Black's selection box, I was so excited as there was 85% chocolate so I could have some! (Low carbing).

I'll bring some G&B to my second jab RagzReturnsRebooted!

My neighbour went to be vaccinated last week and they were all given a little wrapped chocolate as they left (and a sticker!)
So, yes, it's a lovely idea.

I think a donation to charity would be a good idea.

Another volunteer piping up to say chocolates/biscuits are accepted and very much appreciated. I tend to steer clear of anything homemade but I’m the same in non-Covid times. And that’s the thing, it’s not compulsory for anyone to eat any gifts.

Lastly to the person who was horrified at people putting their hands in a tub of pre-wrapped chocolates - do you have any idea how often we sanitise our hands? It’s almost constant especially if you are a steward because it helps put the public at ease to see it happen.

Volunteering at a vac centre and it would be most welcome and appreciated! There are no food prep or catering facilities so the most we have is the ability to make tea or coffee and whatever snacks are there- almost all donated or brought in by staff. We get an official 15 min break in 7/8 hour shift to actually sit ( staff rest area is considered ‘high risk’ area as we have our masks off) so and thing that can be grabbed quickly is appreciated.
Thank you OP!!

I bring a banana or something similar in for energy/ to stave off hunger so the odd choc or biscuit is great and feels like a well served treat after a day on your feet.

@Oioioioo

Volunteering at a vac centre and it would be most welcome and appreciated! There are no food prep or catering facilities so the most we have is the ability to make tea or coffee and whatever snacks are there- almost all donated or brought in by staff. We get an official 15 min break in 7/8 hour shift to actually sit ( staff rest area is considered ‘high risk’ area as we have our masks off) so and thing that can be grabbed quickly is appreciated. Thank you OP!!

God, really? You are complete angels; when it's my turn I'll be going in armed!

As long as it’s sealed, should be fine.