Alternatives to AstraZeneca vaccine for under 40s “will be considered” amid rise in blood clots Thread 3

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New thread as the MRHA report is out today.

Note this is not an anti vaccination thread.

This makes me want to cry

So unfair

@SheilaTakeABow that’s great news. Well done you. How are you feeling today?

@Grellbunt I really hope something changes soon.

I've thought of driving to England but I imagine they'll turn me away when they see my address/Scottish NHS number?

Plus

" When you arrive, the staff will ask you questions to ensure you’re only offered suitable vaccines."

Sounds a bit like they'll still be funnelling over 40s off etc?

I looked at these walk-in centres near me but all they offer is AZ.

And yes @Grellbunt, they seem to be funnelling over 40s off.

Crazy I could have walked in and got Pfzier today just down the road with no worries at all. Oh well too late now, but it could have saved me a ton of worry and money (blood tests).
Very frustrating.

@Grellbunt, i really feel for you. The system is so unfair; nobody should have to take a medication they're uncomfortable with.

@whataballbag and @Rainbowsandstormss, I'm not too bad. Bit of a headache and very tired and achy, but at least I'm not second-guessing every symptom like I would be with AZ.
Have you got any further forward Rainbows, or are you still isolating at the moment?

[quote SheilaTakeABow]@Grellbunt, i really feel for you. The system is so unfair; nobody should have to take a medication they're uncomfortable with.

@whataballbag and @Rainbowsandstormss, I'm not too bad. Bit of a headache and very tired and achy, but at least I'm not second-guessing every symptom like I would be with AZ.
Have you got any further forward Rainbows, or are you still isolating at the moment?[/quote]
Glad you're ok. I was tired after Pfizer boost. Hopefully you won't get a fat armpit

Sounds as if it might not be that simple even in England, though, so... I will just wait.

Thanks everyone for good wishes. So hard when you can't talk to anyone in real life about it.

For info, there's Pfizer only at the huge vaccination centre in Wigan, north west this week regardless of age.

smaller places and walk-ins state AZ only.

A small centre near me is Pfizer only so it's definitely worth looking at all the local centres and putting in postcodes for areas you can easily travel to.

@Grellbunt.
Hang in there x

@SheilaTakeABow glad you’re doing ok. Tests are all negative phew! I’m booked in for tomorrow. Feel nervous but more confident about it than I did a few weeks ago. @Jabbinell how far are you from the boarders? Do you have a friends address you could use and concoct a story about temporarily being in England? I’m so cross for you.

Thanks folks!!

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and also to those doing the Pfizer/Moderna "waiting period" after...

Sorry meant to tag you @Grellbunt not @Jabbinell

@Grellbunt do you know anyone with a Scottish nhs number who currently lives in England and has had their jab here? I mean they're not going to make everyone go back to Scotland who reside here. Really trying to figure out how we might be able to beat the system for you!

Sorry @Rainbowsandstorms I see you've beaten me to it. Conniving minds think alike 😂

You're all so kind! Thanks. Am racking brains!

@grellbunt. Am in the same boat. Just got refused a pfizer today...am going to try for a letter from my doctor this week. Why are the staff at the centres such fierce gatekeepers? Surely we should get the vaccine before a 20 year old who will not even notice they have corona?! Gads.

There has to be a way. You must be in the minority now. Surely it’s better for everyone to allow you to have Pfizer, it makes me so angry that you’re left with the choice between a known and serious risk from AZ or risking covid without the protection from vaccination when there is a safer alternative.

Thank you...I am writing to my doctor this week as last resort. It is so upsetting. I keep thinking that they ( gov) want us to stop the spread and stop the hospital admissions but will not allow a few folk to get the pfizer....it goes against everything that makes sense.

I don't understand the witholding of Pfizer from certain groups. There's a drive to vaccinate as many people as possible but at the same time they're not allowing those who are hesitant about AZ to have an alternative. Why?