One jab down, one to go.
Both Mick and I received texts last week advising us that we were able to book coronavirus vaccinations. We went to our local surgery yesterday for the first of two jabs, the second one is in eleven weeks time.
It was so well organised, volunteers were taking us in through one door, showing us into the doctor and then afterwards, other volunteers showed us into a room where we had to wait for fifteen minutes as Mick was driving. It was all clearly marked and socially distanced, and as each person left the waiting room, a volunteer would sanitise the chair which had just been vacated. We left through a different door so it was all one way traffic.
We both went to bed feeling fine, though Mick felt a bit unwell during the night so he got up and took some paracetamol. This morning we both feel a little heavy headed and my arm aches a bit, but no other nasty side effects.
I'm very surprised at how quickly they're getting everyone vaccinated. We weren't expecting to have our jabs until the end of April so they're definitely ahead of schedule.
Let's hope there's light at the end of the tunnel now.
I expected to have mine around now but it was done on 11th February. No nasty side effects here either.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to the vaccination centre I commented to one of the volunteers that it felt more like a party than a very serious medical facility and she said, "Everyone says that! I think the volunteers have been brilliant.
Well done. I'm thankful that it's been well organised and gone so smoothly. I'm due to have my second one late next month. xx
ReplyDeleteThat is so great to hear. All the countries that can get herd immunity or close to, will help all the others. Suddenly states here are offering vaccines to just about everyone now! and I just read a good article about how underreported COVID is amongst those who won't vaccinate. They likely had it, didn't want to get tested ,and more are immune than we think at this point. Im not banking on it but it is lovely to think that way
ReplyDeleteGlad you both only have mild side effects, I've read and heard about some nasty ones. Mark has been completely fine after having his on Friday.
ReplyDeleteI had mine done today, it will probably be one of the best days of the entire year as far as I am concerned. Such a relief. x
ReplyDeleteYay! I've had both mine done. I had the Pfizer one and my arm was really sore after the first one, but not so bad after the second.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you've both had your first & haven't had too bad side effects. Not exactly sure when we'll get ours, but hopefully all this jabbing works in the long run. Been a lot slower here in Oz due to our lowish numbers & not getting the vaccine doses as they were needed elsewhere, but are now producing it ourselves, so all should be good except for those in the flooded areas which are bad. Once in a hundred year event in some places & it is certainly awash in N.S.W. Must catch up with you soon. Take care, stay safe & hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you both got your vaccination without problems. I think most people have reported well organised centres. I only had the chills for an hour but I went to bed and slept really well. Hope you don't have too many side effects.
ReplyDeleteEveryone I know who has had the vaccine has commented on how well organised the procedure was. I think that helped us all to feel a bit safer - I know I did! Neither Douglas or I had any side effects from our first jab - hopefully we'll be the same on the second one! The tunnel is definitely lit!
ReplyDeleteI had mine last weekend and felt headachy and a bit as if I was getting a cold the next day (and a sore arm), but I was OK again on the Monday. Our surgery was well organised too. It's good to know that we are doing all we can to help ourselves and others.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
That is such good news - looking forward to my jab, whenever that may be ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is good news. I think I'll be waiting a while longer to receive mine. X
ReplyDeleteExcellent, that's a good job done.
ReplyDeleteGood to know you've had your jabs. My husband was unwell the day after having his AstraZeneca jab but I had no side effects at all but I had the Pfizer jab. It's so well organised isn't it, very impressive.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that they seem to be ahead of schedule. I am now hopeful that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
ReplyDeleteSound like my experience, We should have our second jabs at the end of April beginning of May. The wife of a friend of ours, after saying she wouldn't have the jab, booked an appointment and then her friend filled her head with all sorts of stories so she didn't have it in the end.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were both ok after your jabs, Rebecca had her´s a few weeks ago and didn´t have any repercussions. Not quite sure what is going on over here for us, but I´m sure we will find out soon xcx
ReplyDeleteI was glad to get my first jab on Saturday. Unfortunately I was quite poorly yesterday but it only lasted twenty four hours. I'm absolutely fine today and count it as one more step towards normality.
ReplyDeleteI am told they can steal your identity from these cards. I honestly don't knowhow, but maybe take the photo down
ReplyDeleteI believe that's aimed at the US, the cards over there hold much more information than the ones here, including name, date of birth, clinic where the vaccine was given.
DeleteYAY!!! Great news!xxx
ReplyDeletePleased to read you have had your first vaccination and that side effects were minimal.
ReplyDeleteHere's to better times ahead :)
All the best Jan