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Booster query

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CiderWithLizzie · 19/09/2021 16:53

I’m 54 and in group 9 (over 50s) but was fully vaccinated quite early (March) . I’m now 6 months post my second jab and wondered whether I will have to wait for everyone in groups 1-8 to be called for their boosters first, even though some of them won’t be 6 months post their second jab for a while? Or will they just look at when 6 months is up? Thanks.

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CiderWithLizzie · 19/09/2021 20:22

Bumpety bump 🤞

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/09/2021 20:23

My dad was vaccinated in march and was called up and had his yesterday. He is high risk.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/09/2021 20:25

I don't think it'll be done in the order it was originally as so many pharmacies and village halls near me are planning to open up to do jabs. So I think it'll be done on order but much faster .

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/09/2021 20:25

**in order

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CiderWithLizzie · 19/09/2021 20:27

Thank you @MrsPelligrinoPetrichor - glad your dad has had his booster. I was in group 9 last time but managed to get mine early - not sure whether I will have to wait a long time for my booster or not.

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CiderWithLizzie · 19/09/2021 20:28

If it’s done in group order I might have to go to 8 or 9 months post my second jab - hoping that won’t be the case, because I had my second jab early after only 4 weeks (Pfizer).

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Skyeheather · 19/09/2021 20:30

I read that they are going to do the over 70's, healthcare workers, vulnerable people, people in care homes etc first in "Phase 1" and then the over 50's in Phase 2 subject to vaccine supply.

I'm 45 and will be six months past my 2nd dose on 5 Jan. Seems I won't be getting one despite 5 Jan being deepest winter.

nordica · 19/09/2021 20:35

The 6 month gap is the minimum but it's not the case that immunity falls off a cliff at that point, especially for people your age.

MossyBottom · 19/09/2021 22:38

I wouldn't want to have mine before the six months because this booster will probably have to last until next autumn. I'm assuming it will become annual.

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CiderWithLizzie · 19/09/2021 22:59

My second dose was 6 months ago - so not wanting it eating than that. I work in a school where all restrictions have been dropped, per the government guidelines.

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QueenStromba · 20/09/2021 13:34

Have you tried booking through the NHS site?

FourTeaFallOut · 20/09/2021 13:42

How did you manage to get your second jab in March as someone in group 9?

Actually, there must be a bunch of people this applies to though, I can see how if you worked in healthcare then and then retired or left since, that you could be in group 9 and six months post vax.

I don't know. They must have a plan though.

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CiderWithLizzie · 20/09/2021 15:45

Thanks - I have tried booking through the site but it says I’m not eligible yet. I was actually vaccinated as part of the com-cov mixed vaccine trial but ended up with 2 Pfizer’s 4 weeks apart. It’s all been uploaded onto the NHS app and the trial is effectively over. I was actually group 6 rather than group 9 due do previous history of pulmonary embolism, but don’t know if they’ve changed the classifications so assuming i might be group 9 now.

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FourTeaFallOut · 20/09/2021 16:03

The scenario isn't really spelled out on the jcvi statement. I think the 6 month mark broadly brings in the cohorts in for a booster in the same order and this is how it's been reported in simple terms in the press. But I think, looking at the wording, it's just a matter of falling into group 1 and then turning up six months after the second jab. So I think you'll get it in September.

Madcats · 20/09/2021 16:09

I'm not sure that they have firmly decided that a 6 month booster is required by everyone.

I hope that's the purpose of me stabbing my finger for blood samples every month.

We're about the only country that was using AZ rather than Pfizer in any quantity 6 months ago so I am not sure that they can tell yet.

RuthW · 20/09/2021 16:18

We have called all ours that are due regardless of age or group

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CiderWithLizzie · 20/09/2021 19:40

That’s interesting @RuthW thank you. A nurse friend of mine has just told me today that they are sticking rigidly to the original groups… I’ll have to wait snd see I suppose.

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CiderWithLizzie · 24/09/2021 11:04

Update - I’ve just been able to book through the NHS booking site - very pleased Grin

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Trixiebell06 · 25/09/2021 08:01

I had a text yesterday for my booster I’m not vunerable my elderly dad is having his on Monday
I’m surprised that I was notified so soon

ArianaG · 25/09/2021 08:08

What happens to nhs workers who have left or retired and had the vaccines early?

Cookerhood · 25/09/2021 09:02

We are doing walk in boosters as long as it is more than 6 months since the last jab.

DottyHarmer · 25/09/2021 09:04

There is a notice on my surgery website saying they have no boosters Confused

Cookerhood · 25/09/2021 10:41

Just go to walk in centre

ArianaG · 25/09/2021 10:46

@Cookerhood do you need proof that you are still an nhs worker or is it purely based on the length of time since last vaccine?

Cookerhood · 25/09/2021 11:07

No, we were doing people who aren't NHS workers - quite a few were of course as they were amongst the first to be done, plus a lot of oldies. As far as I know if you are over 50 & it's more than 6 months you can be done - but check with your local drop in centre