Firstly I just feel incredibly privileged to have been offered the vaccine through work and that I am fortunate through geography to have a really proactive local vaccine centre
I though it might be useful to post some observations about the process and administration of the vaccine. I had mine along with a number of colleagues early this week at our local Trust which has three vax stations each doing five min slots from 8-8 mon - fri and 8-4 weekends. Our employer (Social Care) had registered details of staff with CQC and they issued an on-line link for staff to book.
All very easy - although the take up across our sites has been lower than I would expect. Also although the process seemed easy. I did observe a few issues when I was waiting for and having the vax. Early this week, everyone was interviewed by a clinician and anyone even hinting at an allergy ("well I did get a rash after eating some mussels in Fuengirola last year,.....) was turned away. Also people didn't have their paperwork and consent letters complete or had no ID. You need you NHS number
Finally, this Trust were booking you in for the next one exactly three weeks forward- so make sure you can attend that date.
Jab was pain free and I had maybe 24 hours of very low level ache. There's a compulsory 15 minute observation session after before yo can leave