Covid - news and views
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I think they are probably sending them out to everyone . I also received one yesterday, also the OH and several others we know. It’s probably easier for them that way, as those sending them won’t have access to who has been jabbed or not.
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OH and I both had the texts, too. I think it's clear it is going to everyone as part of the big push. The wording was quite generalised and didn't say anything along the lines of "you are due a booster.....".
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I got the text as well but Margaret hasn't? I assume they are trying to be economic with the wording but it wouldn't hurt just to add, please ignore if already actioned?
David
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Mrs C had her booster some weeks ago but on her Covid app/pass it's showing a different booster vaccine to the one they told her on the day and gave her a leaflet for. I suppose, and hope, it doesn't make that much difference as she has had three but she is going to look into it in the new year just in case.
And yes we both keep getting txts but again for Mrs C only there are some from her GP as well although we both have the same GP.
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Not had that text about a booster which I have already had but I've been targeted by the NHS as having a profile suitable for using new treatments for coronavirus. My medical records show that I might be suitable for these treatments if a PCR test subsequently confirms that I have coronavirus. The email goies on to say they are sending me a PCR test kit (since received) and how to get rapid treatment should I feel the need to use it and it proves positive.
I hope it never proves necessary.
peedee
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We had out boosters in September ,I send a daily report to Imperial college and even when i have tried to get a test neither the college or NHS it seems have any way of entering a booster jab all they ask is if you have had one ot two jabs ,not if you have also had a booster?
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She had AZ for the first two then was told when being given her booster that it was Moderna and on the little NHS record card she was given states that too (also the leaflet she was given) but on the app it says Pfizer.
As I said she's going to look into it in the new year (unless you think otherwise?) the main thing is that she got her booster.
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I suspect a simply clerical error. Annoying, although I'm sure that it will make no difference to her protection but worth checking for peace of mind. If you return to the vac centre and speak to the clinical lead they may be able to correct the error, if there is one.
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Yes it does say all that and it states Moderna. As long as she's protected that's all that matters but we'll get it sorted so that the record is correct for any possible future issues.
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Interesting report in the Independent about the AZ vaccine. It seems to be suggesting it offers better long term protection than first thought. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/astrazeneca-oxford-europe-fears-b1982611.html
David
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The batch numbers don't match either.
We rang the number given, got straight through to a person on the 'data resolution team' and gave them all the details they said this was not exactly common but it does happen a bit and they would contact us within 21 days.
And they confirmed that a booster had been given which is all we need.
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Haven't even looked at batch numbers. NHS app shows 3 lots of Pfizer so that's all I need to know really.
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I take no notice of these surveys whatsoever. The Astra Zeneca vaccine's efficacy, as well as its safety, side effects, impact on older recipients and seemingly myriad other factors, has changed from good, not so good, bad, not so bad, with every report, survey and review that has been released since the autumn of 2020. It seems to me that all the vaccines have been broadly effective for all the people. I really think these reports are mainly for ensuring a stable share price.
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The use of the term "report" by me was in the sense of it being reported. As I understand it information given is based on actual data. Now whether that data has been peer reviewed I don't know. There does seem to have been a lot of negative publicity surrounding the AZ vaccination but I wonder how much of that is to do with the fact that AZ were offering the vaccine at a much lower price than all of its other competitors? I am sure we will learn more about the various vaccines as times go by but if the data around the AZ is confirmed it will good for us all.
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My niece her husband and her daughter all now tested positive for Covid.
Thanks to her step son not doing a test and then lying about it to his Dad.
Step son visited for a few hours prior to Christmas, thankfully those of us that should have gone on Christmas day for dinner didn't go. One of which has cancer, 3 over 70s and little old me
We are all fine, having done LFTs a few times since and we've not been in contact with them.
My niece and her family are thankfully fully jabbed, her daughter showing no symptoms at all , OH not feeling great and niece has a banging headache, hopefully things won't get any worse.
Take care folks.
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My Home test kit arrived by Royal Mail tracked half an hour ago as we were having lunch,. As I could not get to an open test centre yesterday as they cancelled my appointment(no staff?), now have to do test and post at priority post box today, ,
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Some folk don’t see or understand the enormity of contact with covid(in any strength) is to some immuno-compromised folk. It takes all sorts TG, I guess he’ll be wishing he’d done the right thing now his ears have been verbally boxed.
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Expect a few delays with the results, sounds as though the system is under pressure. Our eldest daughter is now showing signs of Covid and took a PCR test today, this is several days after her partner developed Covid. Our unvaccinated grandson is at home with them, because he's unvaccinated he has to isolate for longer. I'm hoping he'll now change his mind and get the vac asap.
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We've been down this road, Fish. Perhaps you’ve not read all the posts.
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Fish, whilst having sympathy for your view about the actions of the anti vaxxers, or inactions, I don't subscribe to your no treatment solution but don't wish to get into arguments about it either.
You said more or less the same thing just before Christmas I seem to recall and that just led to a lot of heated arguments from both sides of the argument. I can't see that your post will elicit any different response and can only hope members ignore the temptation to counter your view.
I've had enough Deja Vu over the Christmas period.
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Our eldest daughter tested positive today, a week after her partner contracted the virus. Not good news but she says she is feeling OK.
As for banning people from hospital admission for doing something "stupid" like not getting vaccinated I suspect a lot of hospital admissions are to do with avoidable events...
If a list gets drawn up I think it will be a long one!!
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