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  • redface
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    edited March 2022 #2192

    Had to happen  - didn't it?

    Yep I got the bug, but fortunately seemed no worse than a bad cold.

    Thank the Lord for 2 jabs and a top up. After a miserable week have now tested clear.

    Just have to overcome the laid back, couldn't careless stupor and then get on with life.

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  • Tammygirl
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    edited March 2022 #2194

    Same here tested positive on our return from Lanzarote, OH has a Neg today but I'm still Pos. will see what tomorrow brings.  Like you nothing worse than a cold thankfully.

    At least we will have had an antibody boost without getting another jag.

  • ABM
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    edited April 2022 #2195

    Well,  Brian  did warn you it was going to happen  !!sealed

  • LLM
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    edited April 2022 #2196

    It has been suggested that I may wish to volunteer for a five hour jabbing session next Thursday...jabbing 5 to 11 year olds.  Somebody has a sense of humour 😂.  

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited April 2022 #2197

    Five to Eleven’s used to be a joy, it’s the stroppy teenagers that give mucho grief. Go for it👍😁

  • LLM
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    edited April 2022 #2198

    Already declined.  In my experience kids, parents and needles don't mix.  I don't need the stress 😊.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited April 2022 #2199

    Ah yes, I forget about the parents😱 

    Just hope it goes well, regardless of who gives the jabs. Or six month old niece had to go to hospital with COVID. Thankfully all ok, her and parents now recovering, but it was scary.

  • ABM
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    edited April 2022 #2200

    Heard a short comment on News programme today saying that cases appear to have PEAKED  laughing  Does that signify an other Lockdown is on the horizon15:59 hrs 14/4/2022

     

    Party Time Looms again  innocent

  • redface
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    edited April 2022 #2201

    Caught it the recently and boy am I glad that I had my Jabs.

    Overall effect was no worse than a bad cold however two weeks later and am still having difficulty in getting out of bed in the morning, but OH say this is merely laziness on my part!

    laughing

  • cyberyacht
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    edited April 2022 #2202

    Both of us and a number of our friends have succumbed to this latest iteration having avoided it hitherto. OH is also finding a lingering fatigue persists. Perhaps I'll put the hoover round for her. innocent

  • ABM
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    edited June 2022 #2203

    Do so hope that you are not STILL having to drive that there hoover, CY !

  • JVB66
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    edited June 2022 #2204

    Told Tueday that PPE is now  optional,for covid  in NHS Hospitals

  • ABM
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    edited July 2022 #2205

    Yesterdays papers carried info on the " New Improved Vaccine " for the Autumnal jabbing season !! It will, apparently, have wonderful magical abilities to deal with the latest new varieties, as defined by Moderna { surprisedwink } 

    Ha  Well, we shall see !!

  • LLM
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    edited July 2022 #2206

    The flu jab has been targeted every years for more years than I can remember.  It is only to be expected that the Covid 19 vaccine would be similarly tweaked.  

  • LLM
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    edited September 2022 #2207

    Back on on the needle next week.  It's not gone away and the vulnerable need to be protected.  Volunteers are still required.  If you have a few hours to spare please help.  

  • ABM
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    edited October 2022 #2208

    Vaiiry Strange  undecided  I've been seeing  more & more folks ' Of An Age ' going about their daily life wearing masks once more  surprised.

    I aint knocking them, just passing a little comment cos it's only over the last week when I've taken less care to ensure I've got one handy' so Brian must buck up his ideas and pile a couple over the Wallet Parking Spot innocent just to ensure all is well !!

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited October 2022 #2209

    We have been using them on busy public transport as I think that was how I caught COVID earlier in the years.

    David

  • ABM
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    edited October 2022 #2210

    I very seldom use public Transport David.  The most recent time i covered a mile each way was when I went for "Retinopathy" check  early last week { same faint traces as before innocent ! } but everybody inc staff fully masked-up at my local Speckies  smile !

  • LLM
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    edited November 2022 #2211

    Redundant in seven days 😭👍😂.  No more jabbing at our centre until the next round, maybe sometime next year.  Try to keep warm and stay well all.  

  • ABM
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    edited November 2022 #2212

    Not sure if I should be sorry or glad for you, LLM  undecided !!  I will go down the 'Glad ' route until I hear otherwise smile

    p.s.  remember to look after yourself too  -- so easy to think one has done ones share and can now relax then ~~ coff coff sputter hawk -- what's the doctors fone number please  !!

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited November 2022 #2213

    I went to have my annual Doppler test today and I noticed that the surgery were no longer insisting people wear a mask, although many were. I asked my nurse about this and she said as they don't insist you wear a mask in hospital its a bit difficult to insist they do in the surgery! I also noticed that that they had reinstated the automatic check-in screen which had been out of action since the start of the pandemic. 

    David

  • JVB66
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    edited November 2022 #2214

    Took OH for her flue jab at our local Lloyds chemist today and all the staff were masked up but said it dd not apply to ussurprised

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2022 #2215

    Well……..I tested negative today after my first ever brush with COVID. All I can say is just how grateful I am to all the wonderful Scientists and everyone else involved with the vaccines. I had no symptoms whatsoever, it was merely a case of staying away from others, and testing to see progress. I know I have been lucky to get away so lightly. Shall remain vigilant though, for the sake of my loved ones and others.👍

  • ABM
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    edited January 2023 #2216

    Quite agree about your good fortune wrt COVID, TtDA !! BUT I have to say that my appointment with Diabetes Specialist Sister at my own surgery has been moved from Monday 9 Jan to Monday 30 Jan due to Staff Illness { I am sure they are just building them selves up for the whacking they think I deserve    embarassed  !! }

    Despite comments passed over the recent weeks  COVID has not gone away and shows no signs of changing its habits either  .

     

    Keep warm, dry and TAKE CARE PLEASE !!

  • ABM
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    edited March 2023 #2217

     Awaiting the " Call " for this years ( 2023 ) Spring Jabbing session --  It appeared on TV  Last w/end as planned for Early April  . Brian just hopes its not being transported on HS2 !!

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 2023 #2218

    Just a heads up if anyone still has the NHS COVID19 App on their phone. It will be closing down on 27th April 2023.

    David

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2023 #2219

    I received that notification when looking at the app the other day.

  • ABM
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    edited May 2023 #2220

    oops,  forgot to say  on here that Brian is now fully jabbed for Covid 19 as of ten days ago, now just waiting for  the reminder for Flu' 23 jabbing session before I go into hibernation !!

    And not even a twinge in the arm, just a stabbing pain when I need to get the wallet out  cry

  • LLM
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    edited October 2023 #2221

    After a bit of a refresher I spent yesterday jabbing to give others a bit of a rest; how things have changed? 

    No longer are the recipients pleased or happy to get another round of protection, a significant number now want someone to blame for the pandemic and their inconvenience.  The favourite culprit seems to be a blonde ex PM 😄, other culprits are available.

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