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Good News Part 12 - So Much Good News - We Needed Another Thread

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BigWoollyJumpers · 11/03/2021 15:00

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This is a thread to share all good news with regards to Covid.
We also share pictures of small furry animals and cute birds.
Posts on other random good news also gladly accepted.

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herecomesthsun · 13/04/2021 10:19

Apparently the website has momentarily struggled (possibly excess enthusiasm to book Grin)

17m doses of Moderna available.

19/20 over 50s jabbed. Grin

tobee · 13/04/2021 18:30

@Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum

It will let me book now. 46 years old London. I can't do it yet for medical reasons but when I want it I can ❤

Yay!

And pleased to read about everyone else able to book. Smile

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 13/04/2021 18:31

261k jabs done overall today

All other numbers looking good too

Restrictions easing

45s and over can book vaccinations

A little cold but sunny day here

Smile
Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 13/04/2021 18:35

@herecomesthsun

Apparently the website has momentarily struggled (possibly excess enthusiasm to book Grin)

17m doses of Moderna available.

19/20 over 50s jabbed. Grin

Do you mean 19 out of 20 people over fifty have now had their first vaccination. If so can you remember where you saw that please Flowers
Pomegranatespompom · 13/04/2021 21:05

Lovely jabs news.

My good news - eyebrows threaded - quite lifted my spirits (and face).

WombatChocolate · 13/04/2021 21:14

19/20 over 50s jabbed is reported by NHS England in today’s letter to Primary Care licensed providers - GP, pharmacies, hospitals. It is reported on BBC website (can’t remember where).

In some areas figures are showing as 100% and in others (mainly LOndon) as low as 85% but average is 95%. It’s very impressive when there’s been all the talk about hesitancy. There are differences by age groups and by wards within different areas, with affluent areas having higher take up, but overall it is still very good.

Sky News also has a table that shows the proportion of under 50s who’ve already had it and by 32 areas in England. It is already surprisingly high. Derby has over 40% of under 50s jabbed already, most areas are around 30% and some of LOndon around low 20s. This has happened through CEV and CV jabs being given, occupational frontline jabs and carers etc, plus places which pushed on with younger jabs or using up spares in last weeks. Some areas with lower take up or younger populations seem to have been encouraged to boost overall area take up with stronger push out to younger groups.

These figures relate to all under 50s but suggest in some areas, it’s pretty likely over half of 40s have already been jabbed. That’s good news isn’t it.

TeaInTheGarden · 13/04/2021 22:35

This is all fab news. So good that the 15 April target has been smashed, despite the slow down in doses. And the “no new doses in April” fear was not true!

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/04/2021 09:31

Helpful one to drop on people about clots

Good News Part 12 - So Much Good News - We Needed Another Thread
BessMarvin · 14/04/2021 09:49

That's interesting written down like that.

springhasalmostsprung · 14/04/2021 10:19

@Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum

Helpful one to drop on people about clots
I've seen a lot of 'it's a totally different type of clot to the one caused by the pill' so I've given up saying stuff like this. But it puts the risk in perspective doesn't it
TeenMinusTests · 14/04/2021 10:26

I think that is an interesting diagram Truely. However, you do need to look at the profile of people too. So currently the 'science' is saying that for younger people the risk of blood clot potentially outweighs the risk of Covid with the AZ jab.

Anyway, all the vaccines, and the downward drift of data are certainly good news as far as I am concerned. Plus my 16yo DD has been into a couple of shops since Easter (hasn't been in one since ~Sept), so I am hopeful.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/04/2021 10:49

Perspective is definitely the thing most needed

Yes there are many arguments on a person risk level but quite frankly for anyone over 30 I can't be bothered. Other than a few people with personal circumstances the risks are low.

Anyone under 30 their is no argument they are getting a different vaccine.

Perspective 🤷‍♀️

TeenMinusTests · 14/04/2021 10:55

I agree. I know enough about science to know that I don't know enough about the science details myself and thus to trust the scientists. I will go with what they say.

I am hoping that by late summer they might have a vaccine for 6th form college students aged 16 & 17.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/04/2021 11:06

I have a couple grown sons in their 20s. So am interested in what they will get offered now too. Presumably Pfizer, Moderna or Norovax (If that one gets approved as planned). Looks like Johnson and Johnson has gone out the window (Which shouldn't affect us badly but if delayed for too long. The EU will have some more issues)

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/04/2021 15:43

If anyone has any advice or an opinion about this. I would be very grateful Smile
(Pom are you still about 🙏 Grin)

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/4219434-How-do-I-stop-getting-horrendous-bruises-from-blood-tests

tobee · 14/04/2021 15:49

There was a lot of stuff on Mac n Chise (@sailorrooscout) on Twitter yesterday about the US suspension of J&J vaccine and blood clots. I find it helpful.

Pomegranatespompom · 14/04/2021 15:51

I’m here 🙂
So are they just taking blood or they need access to give meds/fluids ?
If bloods- ask for a butterfly. Smaller needle and much easier with little veins.
Are your veins bouncy to touch or deep ?

Also, warm up area before hand, lots of patting/ holding the skin. Inside elbow generally easier than hands.

You poor thing - they had to get the anaesthetist to do my bloods when I was pregnant - I’ve loads of sympathy x

Pomegranatespompom · 14/04/2021 15:54

Just saw your pic - they’re missing it I think, blowing the vein. I think you’ve got little veins (hard to see on pic) they can get butterflies from the paeds area.
Do they stretch the skin and pop a band on? That will all make it easier.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/04/2021 16:07

That was quick Pom

It tends to be both taking blood and medication giving. So canula is sometimes used for both or if I have a drip (last time 24hrs of various drips) then they attack othe arm to take blood if needed.

My inside elbow doesn't really have much to offer anymore vein wise. They just sink as the needle goes in or something. That bruise was from taking blood. The cannula has been in my wrist last couple of times. Some lovely yellow swelling on my hand at the moment.

Do you think it is ok for me to ask them to get someone expert to do it? I mean in A&E that seems particularly entitled or something. I do warn them but until they have tried with a needle 2 or 3 times they don't seem to believe how difficult my veins can be. Then they get someone else and they try a few more times☹

OrangeBananaFish · 14/04/2021 18:16

I'm a bit worried about all these places hesitant to give certain vaccines to people. First it was Europe and the AZ. then other places started to get concerned and now J&J has issues. Please tell me that we really are coming to the end of all this now and this hesitancy isn't going to cause major issues for getting back to normal.

Pomegranatespompom · 14/04/2021 20:57

@Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum absolutely fine to ask for someone else. Ask for the phlebotomy team, they'll have the most experience (you can't really ask for an anaesthetist, but they are the best imo).

Also keep warm and drink plenty. All helps.

Wrist is a pretty painful place to site, they cold go a bit further up.
I don't do bloods as much now but used to bleed teeny babies the most. Poor little dots, they are very forgiving though.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/04/2021 21:43

Thank you pom ❤

Orange Yes places in Africa pausing a little worrying but hopefully not for long. However American or Denmark not using J&J or AZ not a problem because they really don't need them. Their supply of other vaccines are good. Plus like Denmark say it covid levels go up they may reverse that decision. I think basically each country will weigh up their vaccine availability and their covid level to decide what is best for them. The EU are struggling a little but still only a few weeks behind us (6 I think).

The vaccinations going to poorer countries from WHO are the main issue if Janssen and AZ can't be used on younger people. Obviously the elderly will be ok but how to vaccinate the health care workers will be the problem. Maybe once we get us done donating the Norovax left over will be possible.

Furries · 15/04/2021 03:31

@Pomegranatespompom

I’m here 🙂 So are they just taking blood or they need access to give meds/fluids ? If bloods- ask for a butterfly. Smaller needle and much easier with little veins. Are your veins bouncy to touch or deep ?

Also, warm up area before hand, lots of patting/ holding the skin. Inside elbow generally easier than hands.

You poor thing - they had to get the anaesthetist to do my bloods when I was pregnant - I’ve loads of sympathy x

Thank you for this advice - and thanks to @Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmumfor asking!

I now know to ask for butterfly needle. I’m a nightmare to get blood from. Often 3 or 4 attempts across 2 arms. Occasionally they give up and ask me to rebook for when “Super Sue” (made up name!) is available. Twice ended up having it taken from wrist vein - not something I want to repeat anytime soon.

ArianaVenti · 15/04/2021 10:32

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/12/ignore-scare-stories-covid-vaccines-variants-scientific-optimism

Has anyone posted this? Positive article talking about variants etc

FreyaFolkvangr · 15/04/2021 10:55

@ArianaVenti

Thank you for that, it's nice to read anything positive