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Vaccine help

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Sexnotgender · 09/02/2021 15:42

I’ve also put this in scotsnet as we’re in Scotland but might be someone who can help here.

Daughter is clinically extremely vulnerable and on shielding list.

Received vaccination appointment for this week.

Today received a letter saying appointment was a mistake, vaccine isn’t being offered to under 16s so they’ve cancelled her appointment.

But she’s 17! Trying to get anyone to help is impossible. GP says just to turn up. But phoning vaccine centre they have no record of her CHI number.

It’s a shambles and no one knows what to do.

Has anyone experienced this?

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nolovelost · 09/02/2021 19:23

Just turn up with original appointment confirmation, NHS number and photo ID.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 09/02/2021 19:28

I agree. All information previous poster stated. Plus proof of age

If that doesn't work then back to your doctor's for help

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Sexnotgender · 09/02/2021 19:39

@nolovelost

Just turn up with original appointment confirmation, NHS number and photo ID.

That’s the plan!

I’ve been told though the the AZ vaccine isn’t licensed for U18s only the Pfizer one is ok.

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LemonTT · 09/02/2021 19:43

Yes she needs to get a Pfizer appointment probably at a hospital but her GP needs to sort this out. Better than he or she has. The vaccine centre may only have AZ.

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Sexnotgender · 09/02/2021 20:01

@LemonTT

Yes she needs to get a Pfizer appointment probably at a hospital but her GP needs to sort this out. Better than he or she has. The vaccine centre may only have AZ.

GP have been shit. We had to battle to get her on the shielding list despite her consultants saying she should be.

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dailydose · 09/02/2021 20:05

Can you call her consultant?
I would definitely turn up for the appointment with proof of age and take letter with you.
I work at one of the Scottish vaccine hubs, and wouldn't have a problem vaccinating your daughter. We have supplies of both AZ and Pfizer.

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Sexnotgender · 09/02/2021 20:10

@dailydose

Can you call her consultant? I would definitely turn up for the appointment with proof of age and take letter with you. I work at one of the Scottish vaccine hubs, and wouldn't have a problem vaccinating your daughter. We have supplies of both AZ and Pfizer.

Thanks. Will see what happens on Thursday and take it from there.

It’s just frustrating. She’s really struggled emotionally through lockdown and this felt like a little bit of hope.

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