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I thought it would be interesting to see how this is progressing with forum members.

Please "vote" for the appropriate option when you have had yours.

(Please only vote once you have had it, not when it is booked).

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Add a comment if you wish, I got mine yesterday (Pfizer).

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I actually received 3 letters through the post inviting me to book a vaccination, perhaps because I fall into 2 categories (over 70 and clinically vulnerable).
This was at the end of January. Booking online was easy, though at that time nothing was available for several weeks in my home town of Mansfield (a vast injection centre has since been set up). Thus I opted for the Forest site in Nottingham which had only just opened and was suffering from teething problems, resulting in an outside queue in freezing temperatures for over an hour and the injection 90 minutes late. However, there was a great atmosphere not least because of the positive attitude of the staff and volunteers on duty.

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The tiers are different here in Wales

1.residents in a care home for older adults and their carers
2.all those 80 years of age and over and frontline health and social care workers
3.all those 75 years of age and over
4.all those 70 years of age and over and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals
5.all those 65 years of age and over
6.all individuals aged 16 years to 64 years with underlying health conditions which put them at higher risk of serious disease and mortality
7.all those 60 years of age and over
8.all those 55 years of age and over
9.all those 50 years of age and over

6bis.Those who are eligible for a carer’s allowance, or those who are the sole or primary carer of an elderly or disabled person who is at increased risk of COVID-19 mortality and therefore clinically vulnerable.

I will be in tier 5 in a few days, but also tier 6 as I am a Carer for a diabetic over 16. My wife and daughter are in tier 6 (diabetes, etc.), but only my wife has been called forward for next month so far.

Many have queried the gap from 65 to 69 to prioritise vulnerable people, but no reply has ever been given.

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The tiers will differ slightly in all the nations, but they're similar enough for us to all meaningfully indicate our position on the poll here.

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l booked my Vaccine jab yesterday for today and had my Oxford AstraZenica jab this morning along with my carer.

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I'm in Wales, in tier 7 and had my jab last week.

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Got mine today, AstraZenica: Age 50 - 59.

I think if you guys are gonna get it,the AstraZenica one is probably MUCH SAFER/better than the other 2 being offered in the states......

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Too late I've had the Pfizer and no problems.

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This forum is full of very old people ! I'm far too young to be vaccinated :)
(And its spelt AstraZeneca btw. God bless those shares i have ;) )

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I corrected the poll spelling. :D

And I salute your good fortune in holding AZ shares. Although the company is presently producing at-cost, I trust in time they will be suitably rewarded for all their hard work on our behalf.

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Got my letter today to book the jabs, but I’ll wait until tomorrow, when I will have been for the three month follow-up appointment for the Novavax vaccine trial, where I will ask if I was given the vaccine or a placebo.

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People are reporting more issues after having the second dose of the vac, example friend with issues had his yesterday and reports being light headed for 3-4hrs.
Although it could be like other jabs, it produces different side effects.

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Yes, the Pfizer in particular is liable to do this. Those hospitals in Scotland that continued to offer the second dose after 21 days to frontline staff who already had an appointment date, rapidly stopped doing so because they were starting to experience unsustainable levels of staff absence.

Because the immune system is invisible to us, we don't realise that it works hard and uses energy. When it kicks in strongly, as it should do if any of these covid vaccines are doing their job, it can be a bit of a shock to the system.

Still, it's expected, and in the overwhelming majority of cases it's not a problem.

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After having my first dose of the Oxford vaccine a few days ago I was fine for 12hrs then come 10pm I was shattered and my arm and shoulder ached which made it hard to sleep.

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My wife had first Pfizer jab today. I'm due for my first dose next week.

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l was fine until the following day and then l felt very tired and achy.

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I had pfizer yesterday. 10 mins after I felt a little itch for about 5 minutes then no other side effect. Might get something later when my body starts fighting but so far the only reason I know I had it is the memory of having it

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SWMBO was contacted, so we’ve both booked 1st and 2nd jabs at a local hotel which is 5 minutes drive from home.

Our 1st jabs are Friday 5th March, 2nd jabs 21st May (I’ll cancel them if I find I’ve already had the Novavax vaccine, but thought it prudent to book them just in case).

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My daughter had to come home from work today due to delayed side effects from the Oxford/AstraZeneca (made her feel tired and sick).

Shes fine now though, and going back tomorrow. No effects here from the Pfizer jab (then again, I rarely get side effects from anything).

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Sort of red wine symptoms then? ;)

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:D I like your thinking. Probably best to have a few glasses of your favourite tipple post vaccination to mitigate any side effects or at least apportion blame there instead.

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It appears any side effects kick in within the 3days following the 2nd jab.

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I had the Astrazeneca last Monday. Age 39 with Kidney failure and dialysis.

Felt fine at the time, but late in the evening I started to feel really rough and shivery. Took paracetamol and had an early night. Felt fine the next day.

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The trouble is l don't drink alcohol Mr K.:)

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Had my 1st dose this morning, AstraZeneca: Age 16+, With Medical Condition
So far no side effects

When I booked mine last week it was just for the 1st jab, will be contacted again at some point in the future to book the 2nd, same for my other half and my parents.
Different booking systems in different areas?

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Had mine Friday, had the AZ one. Left arm (where I had it) is still sore, however the only flu like symptoms I had (achy muscles) passed after 48 hours. I booked mine after getting a letter from the government saying I was now able to book my vaccine so I did. Second dose also booked in for May 16.

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Mrs Daveeb got lucky and got one (AZ) last week, and she was told she would be contacted at a later date for her second appointment.

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Got my letter today and have been able to book first and second jabs at the same time: Sunday 7th March and Wednesday 26th May. Go to go over to Chichester. It's the closest with on site parking. The OH is a few years younger than me so he'll just have to wait his turn.

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It’s worth trying, as I got a letter last week, and it stated it was open for 64+ - my wife tried as well (even though the website said 64+ as well), and was given an appointment (she’s 60).

God bless you Maggy.. We hope you will continue to be ok :)

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I had the Pfizer about 2 weeks ago.

It has had no effect on the amount of Brandy & Cigarettes I am getting through, and sadly it hasn't alleviated the horrible 'caged tiger' mood I've been in for around the last 3 months :(

Wife had the Pfizer about 6 weeks ago (council worker, social care) . . . didn't improve her cooking skills or remove wrinkles ;)

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I was due for 3rd, then they moved to the 12th. Had a call from GP today offering me the vaccine with slots on the 5th. So moved to that date.

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Here's something I forgot to add, maybe someone can throw light on it . .

Before the jab I was asked if I'd had Covid 19, to which I answered no and was given the jab.

I could however, be asymptomatic and not know it (as could anyone), so what's the point of the question if there's no further check?

Does the body react differently if antibodies are already present, or do they feel it's a waste of a jab if you've already had it and survived?

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Way back I am sure that it was noted that unless you had a fairly severe covid infection then very few antibodies were generated. I think it was when they were harvesting plasma with high antibody levels to transfuse into the patients who were on ventilators and nothing else was working. I don't think being asymptomatic would have any adverse effect on the way our bodies would cope with the vaccination as there wouldn't be much of a system overload.

Maybe they are asking about any previous Covid-19 infection so that stats of some form could be used in the future. <<shrug>> I was asked the same question when I had my first jab in early January.

Probably best ignore my ramblings meds are kicking in.

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https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-u...s-vaccine.aspx Hope this helps.

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Just been and had mine - AZ today. Wife was there last week - Pfizer.


There were a couple ahead of me - dad and son I guess but AZ is only given to 18+ and they were arguing about it with "receptionist". Didn't really follow what was happening just heard the bit about age.

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Just been for mine, was Oxford vaccine. Operation was run very smoothly, staff and volunteers very cheery pointing people in the right direction. I was in and out within around 7 minutes I think.

They asked the usual questions, was I driving etc. Since I can't drive, they didn't request I wait around for 15 mins.

What I found rather odd though is the amount of people 70+ still being vaccinated, I don't know if its second doses that might be impacting this.

I had mine done in Wythenshawe, plenty of social distancing going on, good open spaces.

In some ways left me slightly emotional.......I'm just glad I live in a country where I can get the jab but also have access to healthcare free at the point of need.

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The missus has been called forward to a Vac Centre next Sunday. I have to go to the GP 3 days later, and our twins also have to go to the Vac Centre (luckily at exactly the same time) at the end of the month.

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Just had our first jabs, AZ/O vaccine, took 20 minutes from entering the door till leaving, very efficient and friendly, no hold ups - bonus it being in a local hotel, 5 minutes drive away.

(I got "unblinded" from the Novavax trial yesterday- I had been given the placebo, and their injections weren’t being given until after Easter (at the earliest), so decided to go for what was available now).

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Do you know what it was? And did it have any effect?

I currently have my knee strapped up for a torn ligament. The missus reckons it's a placebo, but if it is, it's a bloody good one. :D

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Saline solution - no effect, as it's basically water.

We all hope you will be OK Hugh :)

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I had the Astrazeneca jab today, it will be interesting to see if i have any side affects seen by others

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I had none, you may be the same.

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You may as well have a skinful this evening because you'll have a hangover in the morning either way ;)

I had my jab on Thursday evening and am just starting to feel better. It really was just like a bad hangover.

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It seems to be the more common one, according to our poll anyway.

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The missus just had her first one. 9 minutes from entrance to exit. AstraZeneca.

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Just got back from Chichester. Very well organised and I didn't even feel the jab. AZ.

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Hopefully all you guys won't feel like crap in 12hrs like I did.

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I am.

I have a temp but at the same time i am shivering. I also have a headache and stiff joints. I will get over it.

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Yeah l felt very achy and tired for about 48 hours then it eased.

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I had some reaction to my flu jab last year but nothing at all to my AZ jab 4 weeks ago, we are all different. :)

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What a difference today, i now feel fine :)

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Seems I was lucky..No issues at all.

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We had some of the same challenges - I felt fine, SWMBO felt ‘flu like" for 48 hours, but fine now.

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Best part of a day since the jab and I don't have any side effects, not even soreness at the jab site. :)

Maybe I've already had the virus without knowing.

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Had the jab(AZ) a matter of hours ago, and now have a high temperature(37.7, normally around 35.8). Not too concerned at the moment.

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Or maybe not:

"Around a third of vaccinated people who had COVID-19 in the past reported at least one systemic effect within seven days from their vaccination, compared with just under one in five people who had not already had the virus."

https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid...pfizer-effects

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That's the first jab for me, back in 10 weeks.

I walked into an empty waiting room. A nurse called for 3 male muslim patients (obvious names). They were not present, so she called my name. In, coat off, 3 questions, jab, given my card with the date for the second jab. And out in under 3 minutes.

The missus had hers at a Vac Centre on Sunday (16-64 with underlying health condition), and our twins get their at the end of the month (16-64 with underlying health conditions).

Now a 10 week wait for my second one.

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Which vaccine Taf?

I wish I was given a date for the second jab but I will have to rely on a phone call like the first jab I guess.

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As Taf didn't have to have a 15 minute wait to leave after his vaccination i am assuming he had the AZ version.

Like you my husband and I weren't given a date for our second Vacc. The normal thing with the central hub we attended.

John had his inj just before Christmas after our GP practice phoned him with the invite. He had a phone call from them again yesterday and went for his second Pfizer jab at the hub this morning at 8am. I was starting to worry that we wouldn't be contacted but apparently it was hoped that doing it this way would mean we could get our 2nd Pfizer vacc sooner than any date set at the time of our first jabs. Hoping that I will get the call in the next couple of weeks.

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I had to have a 15min wait for my AZ, basically not letting me drive in that time.

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It was the AZ jab, and I was advised not to drive for 15 minutes. But I had walked there, so walked back home. In the bl**dy poring rain... :(

The missus and twins have their dates for the second dose too. The cards they give out here in Wales are designed for that. And, incidentally the grouping is different here, I slipped into the "over 65" group after my recent birthday.

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That was John's only moan. His hearing aids have just about dried out.:D

It's good to know that people are getting their second jabs, feels like we are making inroads into this horrible mess at last. Stay safe Taf. xx

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I didn't get my second date when I had my first jab. Are you in Cardiff &Vale HB area?

Im very glad Maggy......I worry about everyone who takes this!!

It isnt really a vaccine,its some experimental drug or something I have read.........

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You need to change your reading sources.

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What you have read is totally wrong. Of course its a v a vaccine.

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Had my Oxford crazy experimental drug on Friday :D . In and out in 5 minutes. No obvious major side effects other than a sore arm and a bit of stiffness which is difficult to distinguish from the normal day to day creakiness.

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What a load of balls!!!

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l would echo that sentiment..

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Are you just out to troll ?. It's a vaccine and i am glad it available to anyone who wants it.

No im not im sorry Sirius :(

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Had my 1st jab yesterday, Oxford AV.

Felt quite warm yesterday evening, went to bed.

It’s now 1.30am and I have quality Chills.

Arse.

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Just has mine. Son will be having his within the next 20 minutes.

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Which did you have?

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I had the AZ Monday, felt rough 12 hours after, seem to be over the worse today.

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12hrs after is when I felt really tough, tired and achy with headaches.

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The Covid-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca solution for injection as per the headline on the leaflet.

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Same here. Chills and aches 12 hours later that lasted about another 12. Had mine on Sunday and the jab area is still sore albeit not as much.

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Keep some paracetamol handy. Hope I’m wrong but you’ll likely need it in the morning…

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https://www.express.co.uk/news/polit...ock-Covid-news

Also in the Express is an article that states that people who have had both the AZ and the Pfizer vaccinations are showing a similar level of blood clots yet the EU and other countries who have used the Pfizer jab don't seem to be suspending its use in the same way that they are doing with the AZ vaccinations.
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style...lood-clots-EVG

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I took a couple just over an hour before getting the vaccine. Apparently this is also supposed to help. As well as avoiding stress and having a positive attitude.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/art...le%27%20deaths.

https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/...-annually.html

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My other half gets hers on Friday afternoon.
We are pretty sure she will get AZ becasue the site emailed yesterday saying anyone waiting for their 2nd jab of Pfizer will have to reschedule, as they have run out.

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AZ this morning, impressed with the set-up at the small community centre just round the corner. The nurse was saying they're doing 700ish on a good day.

Was told to sit in the car for 15 mins then take some paracetamol when I got home as they seem to almost expect you to feel a bit rough in the coming hours! My wife felt pretty rough for a couple of days after she had her AZ jab.

Glad I've had it.

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Had mine Saturday (AZ) at 3.40. Felt fine until 2pm on Sunday, then became lethargic and at 7pm had a high temperature. Got up Monday morning and felt fine.

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Bit of a stiff neck and mild headache is about it for me.

Son woke up with severe shivers & that was it. - Although he did have a 6am start at work.

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Had mine yesterday, already maxed out on paracetamol.... Like a hangover, without alcohol. Hopefully it means your immune system is in overdrive.

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24 hours on from the jab. Feeling rough but not so much I cant function - just a really bad hangover type head.

Interestingly, my watch is telling me my at rest heart rate was 86 bpm during my broken nights sleep last night when normally its mid to upper 60's. Is this a known side effect of the AZ jab?

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A non-resting heart rate is a known side effect of being agitated because you can't get to sleep properly ;) Happens to me sometimes, and I'm always paranoid my thyroid's gone mental again (it hasn't, yet).

Incidentally, I'm totally chuffed for all you oldiewonks who have now had their jab. Us young things have a few weeks to wait yet. :D

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I was just saying to one of the lads at work that it was a crap nights sleep - very similar to the crap night I had when I woke up to find I measles!!

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Not going to say good but it seemed like I was the only one who hadn't had it, even Russ has had it, it's not much better in real life either, everyone except my children have had it, my closest friend got his the other day because his bmi was 28000, they had his height down as 6 inches rather than 6 feet :dunce:

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Is he partial to a wafer-thin mint? :D

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...1&d=1616146884

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I’m only the one under 50 who had AstraZeneca according to poll, I had initially booked to have the jab weeks ago via entitlement at the Manchester City Etihad Stadium, because I’m a frontline worker but I was invited by my GP Surgery not long after I booked my first jabs. So I cancelled these and went with my GP practise because the vaccination centre in my area was much closer to home.

So I had my jab last Thursday, no issues with aching arm but day after, had fever in which I just couldn’t get warm at all. Paracetamol throughout day helped. But I’m just glad I’ve managed to get the jab when I did.

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Interesting comment by GrimUpNorth re his resting BP, (having to take numerous meds for heart condition) my BP is a constant 50/52 BPM which to me is a bit too steady!

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If it helps, Son (aged 21) had the AZ vaccine on Wednesday, only side effect he noticed was a chill, 1st thing Thursday.

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I've had a snooze for a couple of hours and think I'm starting to feel a bit better, fingers crossed for tomorrow as we're off work now until after Easter and the wife has a big list of jobs for me to do starting 9am sharp in the morning!

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The big list can be started on another day!
If you are feeling rubbish, one thing at a time.

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Very similar Grim. Had the jab, felt rough for a couple of days, better now. Now have a couple of weeks off with a wife/list of jobs.
I have my own list for tomorrow, it involves a lie in followed by cricket, then football. I may give her list glance after that and agree that those things deffo need doing at some point. It's good to make lists, makes you think you've done something ;)