30-35 waiting, 35-40 endlessly trying - jab updates

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As the title says, taking over from

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/4229167-35-39-waiting-40-42-endlessly-trying-and-42-jab-updates

It says 36 on the front page

"You're 34 and booked through the main NHS site?"

Yes, I got my invite and followed the links, I didn't think anything of it until I saw this thread

If you got an invite it will be local booking with a GP hub type place.

Does anyone else live in an area where no GPs are doing phase 2? It's so frustrating seeing people who are 5 years younger than me being asked to book but I can't because I'm too young by a couple of days (1985).

@AnxiousWeirdo

Seems that most of the press are now saying that 37 year olds will be invited to book tomorrow and 36 year olds on Wednesday. Is anyone else in these ages going tomorrow like me and is worried that they will turn you away?

I'm 34 and booked Wednesday... Are they seriously turning people away?

Just had Pfizer in London.

Am 37, never got booking confirmation, just read out screenshotted number, all fine.

Just phoned the pharmacy I'm booked in for and they confirmed they're only doing AZ. I'm 36, so back to the drawing board and back to end of the queue!

35 here area with the Indian strain and still can't book 😑

@Bromeliad yes, me! I had to wait until the national site let me book. So frustrating when it felt like everyone in their 30s was getting texts from their GPs, mine aren’t doing any of the “younger” cohorts.

@BridgetJonesDaiquiri

Just phoned the pharmacy I'm booked in for and they confirmed they're only doing AZ. I'm 36, so back to the drawing board and back to end of the queue!

In surprised as the booking system shouldn’t let you book for a solely AZ centre. Did you book before it officially opened to your age group?

I’m all done, Pfizer vaccine. I’m 36 so booked last night, nobody questioned my age for those of you worried about being turned away.

@DixonD that's the thing, the pharmacy wasn't shown for me online as an option for me last night, but I had to phone 119 to get my missing booking references and the lady checked and said "oh there's a site much nearer to you with a slot" and so I switched (I asked whether it would be Pfizer and she said as in 30s it should only offer places with that). Who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️ The pharmacy was adamant that's all they have and are using.

Anyway I've cancelled now and the nearest site now with any decent availability is the Heathrow Vaccination Centre. You'd think that would have Pfizer but now I'm not sure

Just spoke to 119 and the chap said that IT still hasn't been set up on the national booking site to show what vaccines are available at what centres but it should be over the next couple of days

@Bromeliad

Does anyone else live in an area where no GPs are doing phase 2? It's so frustrating seeing people who are 5 years younger than me being asked to book but I can't because I'm too young by a couple of days (1985).

Yes, my GP invited me for my first vaccine last week. Couldn’t book my 2nd with them, but I booked easily through the national booking site. Different vaccination centre, but still getting my 2nd jab within 12 weeks of the 1st. (I’m 35)

[quote BridgetJonesDaiquiri]@DixonD that's the thing, the pharmacy wasn't shown for me online as an option for me last night, but I had to phone 119 to get my missing booking references and the lady checked and said "oh there's a site much nearer to you with a slot" and so I switched (I asked whether it would be Pfizer and she said as in 30s it should only offer places with that). Who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️ The pharmacy was adamant that's all they have and are using.

Anyway I've cancelled now and the nearest site now with any decent availability is the Heathrow Vaccination Centre. You'd think that would have Pfizer but now I'm not sure[/quote]
Well she clearly made a mistake then. The actual booking site should work as it’s supposed to. When I looked on there for me (38) and DH (41), we had different options come up.

Just booked in for tomorrow via link I had texted to me by my GP! Not sure which I'll be having yet

Anyone know how long it takes for your bookings to show up on the NHS app or when you click manage my booking? Had my 1st one today and want to change my 2nd one but its saying I need to book my first one still...

Look tomorrow rainbow

@Derbee None of the GPs around here are inviting any under 50's for anything at all. In fact they seem to have all stopped at group 6. They're now just doing up to group 6 second doses and stopping. It's so frustrating as it means our nearest centres are all at least 30 minutes away despite living in a major conurbation.

A local pharmacy is now setting up a centre but it's only going to be up and running for a few weeks and it'll just work off the national system.

If it's not already been mentioned, the largest vaccination centre for Dorset (the BIC in Bournemouth) which is equipped to administer the Pfizer jab, is closing as a vaccination venue for a month in June and July in order to stage a cheerleading contest and other shows.

Two articles here from the Bournemouth Echo:

13th May
BIC's month Covid jab break - to allow cheerleading contest

14th May
Mixed reaction to BIC month-long Covid vaccine shutdown

An announcement here from Dorset NHS:

www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccination-service

"The COVID-19 vaccination service currently hosted in the BIC's Purbeck Hall, and adjoining areas, will temporarily pause between 21 June and 18 July to allow a major event to take place.

As national COVID-19 restrictions ease, venues like the BIC will be able to run more of their usual events again.

During this time Dorset HealthCare will work with partners to continue offering the vaccine in other ways. People will continue to be able choose from a range of options when they are invited to have their vaccine."

It's currently unclear which alternative Dorset venues will be equipped to administer Pfizer during this month long period for the 35 to 40 age group and for those waiting for a second dose of Pfizer.

Our GP hub has said that it isn't offering appointments to the 40 year age group (who will need to go to the BIC) but has said nothing yet about whether it will be equipped to offer Pfizer to the 35 to 40 age group, in general, or during the month long period when the BIC's vaccination centre will be closed.

Anyone over 18 wanting Pfizer there's a lot of walk ins in Blackburn tomorrow and Thursday.

General consensus is they will find a reason to vaccinate.

34 and invite text Monday. Booked in for next Wednesday.

DH just booking his. So are we under the impression that if you're under 40 then the NHS booking system will only offer you appointments for for places offering an alternative to AZ?

32 here and still waiting 😭

@springhasalmostsprung

DH just booking his. So are we under the impression that if you're under 40 then the NHS booking system will only offer you appointments for for places offering an alternative to AZ?

Yes.

When the booking opened to 39 and under, a statement appeared saying that you will only be offered bookings for vaccines recommended for your age group and if you are pregnant.

Also, if you’re over 40, it will ask if you’re pregnant. If you’re under 40, it doesn’t. This is because you won’t be getting AZ anyway, so there’s no point asking!

I’ve been looking for both me and DH. He’s 41, I’m 38, so different things come up for both.

I’m booked in at a centre doing AZ in one room and Pfizer in another for the under 40s.

@DixonD great thank you. I was a bit worried as he's booked one at a chemist and I wasn't sure they have Anything except AZ there.
Maybe that's why our closest centre hasn't appeared at all, maybe they only have AZ.

Oct 85 still can't book yet this morning