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Who has had the vaccine?

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Turtletotem · 10/01/2021 19:45

I'm confused as to who is getting the vaccine? I thought it was the over 90s then over 80s first, care homes and carers, medical staff? I'm hearing now that people can just go online and book themselves in for a vaccine but know of people over 80 that still haven't had it or been offered it? Does it depend where you live?

OP posts:
Muchtoomuchtodo · 10/01/2021 19:46

I have. NHS

middleager · 10/01/2021 19:48

FIL has, 83.
Dad, 76, has
His wife 60, has due to her daughter working at GPs and having spare unclaimed. vaccine.

Kim82 · 10/01/2021 19:49

I had it on Friday as an NHS worker.

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Turtletotem · 10/01/2021 19:59

That's good to hear it's getting to those groups.
Unclamied vaccine? Does that mean people didn't show up for their appointment I wonder?

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BroomHandledMouser · 10/01/2021 20:08

My mama did on Friday 🙌 63 NHS frontline

bengalcat · 10/01/2021 20:09

Me - NHS frontline

Macey78 · 10/01/2021 20:11

Husband has had both injections - Social Worker

Waxonwaxoff0 · 10/01/2021 20:12

A work colleague's parents have (both over 80) and 2 of my family members in the NHS have, also a friend working in a nursing home.

trimtops · 10/01/2021 20:19

I was called in by my GP on 31st December

65 years old, not a worker, but had a heart attack a year ago.

I live in a small village of about 4000, so maybe thats why?

PurBal · 10/01/2021 20:20

Yeah, also know someone who got an unclaimed vaccine (married to a GP). Aged 42. It was a Pfizer one and they were desperately trying to find people so it didn't go to waste and get thrown out (because of the storage issues). The only other people I know who have had it is NHS workers and over 90s.

Arrierttyclock · 10/01/2021 20:26

I had it on Tuesday and got my other vaccine booked in for March. I'm a dental nurse in the NHS

DianaT1969 · 10/01/2021 20:27

In my opinion, random people getting the unclaimed vaccines at the end of the day is a good thing. It means we'll have data on whether Covid is still transferable sooner. Older people or vulnerable might continue to semi-shield from the unvaccinated public for a long time, whereas people of working age, in a non healthcare setting who have the vaccine are likely to mix, and we'll know sooner if it blocks transmission. That's my uninformed, non-scientific guess. 😃

Magi84 · 10/01/2021 20:28

My husband and I have just had our second dose. First on 20 December. My husband is 94 and I am 88.

gingajewel · 10/01/2021 20:29

I have, work for a private health care company, ive had both lots now.

plg21 · 10/01/2021 20:30

My parents (80 and 86) have had both doses (SW Herts).

AgnesNaismith · 10/01/2021 20:32

Can people go online and book the vaccine? In the vulnerable groups? If that is an option, please say how - I have 4 CEV in my extended family who would jump at the chance.

MolyHolyGuacamole · 10/01/2021 20:32

@Turtletotem

I'm confused as to who is getting the vaccine? I thought it was the over 90s then over 80s first, care homes and carers, medical staff? I'm hearing now that people can just go online and book themselves in for a vaccine but know of people over 80 that still haven't had it or been offered it? Does it depend where you live?
They can only book online if they've been sent a letter by their GP inviting them to book.
BolloxtoGender · 10/01/2021 20:33

What’s the record keeping like? Do you get a card with your ID, does it go into a central database? Does it get sent to your GP clinic?

PolytheneHam · 10/01/2021 20:35

I haven't had an invite yet and I'm front line NHS. I had Covid in November though, so I'm actually safe for the moment.

Pieceofpurplesky · 10/01/2021 20:35

80+ parents haven't yet ... and been told it could be weeks.

Alfaix · 10/01/2021 20:36

I have, dentist. Most of the staff at my practice had it this week also.
It’s a bit of a postcode lottery but most places are doing over 80s- it doesn’t go in reverse age order though 😂, health and care workers. As Oxford comes out they are going in to care homes to do them too.

hopewardrobe · 10/01/2021 20:37

I had my first one this week (NHS frontline). I received a card with details written on and was told to bring it to my next vaccination. Nurse then advised me to laminate and keep card safe as I would need it to travel in the future

notangelinajolie · 10/01/2021 20:39

FIL 82 had his 2nd Pfizer on the 7th.

Mousehole10 · 10/01/2021 20:39

My grandparents (80+) have, and my NHS friends.

Littlefish · 10/01/2021 20:41

My DM (76) and Dad (79) had theirs last week. They had a phone call to ask them to get to the GP clinic within 10 minutes for two unclaimed Pfizer vaccines.