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Seems like I'm being left behind!

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nananet01 Fri 19-Feb-21 12:53:36

Hi there, I'm surprised how I feel after my husband was vaccinated this morning. He is 67 and I am 63, so he has been called in. The letter from the NHS offered a booking online or the alternative, to wait until our gp surgery called him in. He was going to take the 2nd option as we'd hoped to go together. Then on the spur, he went online and booked. I am very happy for him, however I now feel out on a limb and my anxiety has increased because all of our friends have been vaccinated, now my husband has, and not me. I cannot understand why or how I am feeling like I am when I am so grateful he has had his jab. I know it won't be long until it's my turn, but until then I feel set apart from everyone. It's hard to put into words.

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NansCuties Tue 23-Feb-21 15:05:10

I am in exactly the same position, husband is 67 and had his jab 3 weeks ago, I’m 63 and no idea when it will be my turn. However, I know of at least half a dozen people younger than me who have jabs booked, it all depends on which health authority you come under

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MissAdventure Tue 23-Feb-21 15:09:37

It's worth keeping a check on who is getting 'done' in your area.
Mistakes have been made, and people have been left behind.

It's bound to happen, given the huge undertaking.

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Blossoming Tue 23-Feb-21 15:13:32

Mr. B is in the same position nananet01. He’s in the next group to be ‘done’ once they’ve chased up outstanding ECV and elderly patients in this area, so hopefully it won’t be much longer. I do understand how you feel, I felt such relief after I had mine.

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MandK Wed 24-Feb-21 07:46:52

Check the NHS online vaccination site, they are reducing the age limit, I think you might get an appointment, and check every day if you can't book today. Good luck

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Ellianne Wed 24-Feb-21 09:33:04

Blossoming the word "relief" at having the jab sums it up. The OP, like me, is in limbo a bit and I agree it is like sitting on a volcano. I think it is easier for people who have had it to say to others "be patient, wait your turn, won't be too long etc." To me it feels like a race to the finishing line now since the announcements.

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Polarbear2 Wed 24-Feb-21 19:34:53

Assume you’ve checked the website? It says over 64 but if you go on it let’s you book younger than that. I’m 63 and just booked mine. Not sure how ‘young’ it goes but worth a try. ?

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nananet01 Thu 25-Feb-21 17:10:32

Polarbear 2 - checked the website this afternoon and bingo-I'm in tomorrow morning?‍♂️

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Polarbear2 Thu 25-Feb-21 19:34:42

nananet01

Polarbear 2 - checked the website this afternoon and bingo-I'm in tomorrow morning?‍♂️

Brilliant. Glad you got sorted. ?

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nananet01 Fri 26-Feb-21 18:57:15

Well I thought I'd post an update as this post generated an unexpected amount of interest!
I had my jab this morning. The venue wasn't overly busy but I still managed to resemble a rabbit caught in the headlights. That said, the actual process of the jab was over in a nano second to the extent I am wondering if I actually had it at all! No after affects at all, quite disappointing really as being a little bit rediculous I accept but I'm feeling I would like some kind of sensation to confirm the humongous event actually took place!

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nananet01 Fri 26-Feb-21 19:00:47

Ellianne, that is so funny, I almost said those words myself today but stopped them from spilling out on auto!

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