Twelve weeks on, Mum still hasn't been called for second jab!

I haven’t heard of any delay, mine isn’t due until end of April.

I just read on Guardian online that there is apparently a shortage of Astra Zeneka one so are delaying start of under 50s jabs and focusing on older groups and second doses.
I had my Pfizer in February so fingers crossed for May. My daughter and her boyfriend has Pfizer in January and are now booked in for second.
It does seem there is variation between areas,even surgeries in a town.
I did contact my surgery and was assured they would be in touch when due. Is it worth contacting your Mums surgery?

Mine is due in April, but the first Pfizer dose is supposed to be 90% effective, so perhaps they are trying to give the first protection to a wider range of people. I am sure your mother wouldn't object to that.

Might be worth contacting GP. Maybe she missed the phone call - this is how Mum was contacted for her second.

I had to visit the surgery for another matter yesterday & the receptionist booked me straight away for my 1st on Friday. I wouldn't have asked since I was happy to 'stand in line's for my turn.
Hope you manage to sort it soon.

I have a relative with SEN in a care home and the care staff had their second Pfizer last week, after 12 weeks .

This isn’t good enough. We were assured they had planned for the rollout of the second dose. Your mum has done all she can - would she ( or let you ) contact your MP or else your local Health Watch. Good luck

When I booked to have my first dose of vaccine had to book the second at the same time. Had it Wednesday last week next one 31st May. Everyone else I know in different parts of the country had to book second dose at the same time as the first as well. Some had their first dose 6 weeks ago.

My mum was given an appointment for her second dose, Whiff - it was for early/mid -January, but was cancelled at very short notice after the time between doses was extended from three to twelve weeks.
She was angy at the time, but is beyond that this time. She was very down when we spoke yesterday.

BTW, not all centres give a date for the second dose in advance. Our local surgery has been giving vaccines from the start, but with them, you have to wait for them to contact you for an appointment, and that applies to the second dose too. My OH is due his second dose with them in April, but has no appt..
I, on the other hand, booked mine (last week) at a mass vaccination centre, and had to book both appts. at the same time, so know exactly when my second dose will be, all being well.

Suziewoozie. My thoughts exactly - I said the same think to Mum yesterday!

...thing, not think!

I had my first late January .and just had my second on Tuesday 6 weeks .
Might depend on the area

Let us know how you get on. My MP is a wet fish but I know there are good ones?

When I had my first the second was automatically booked. No waiting to be called.

tickingbird

When I had my first the second was automatically booked. No waiting to be called.

As said above, this varies. Generally the mass centres automatically booked the second jab as that’s how the system was set up ( let’s hope it works) and generally GP surgeries didn’t. My guess is their software couldn’t be upgraded in time to do this en masse

I thought the interval between vaccinations was 12 weeks not three weeks?

It was 3 weeks to start with then changed to 12 ( maximum) to give more people the first jab. It can be less than 12 weeks depending on local circumstances including supplies. My dd is getting her second in just under 11 weeks ( nhs).

Thanks suzie

Not where I am (London Borough). Had first jab end Feb and was told I would be contacted with appt for 2nd jab.

Go on the nhs website and book it

Are you sure second one wax to be done only 3 weeks after first? The norm is 12 weeks. Would check either with GP or Health Trust as to schedule.

Sorry not wax, should be one.

So in other words, just like usual, instead of making one plan for all, and sticking to it, they are all over the shop! Give that number a ring MamaCaz, the one Matt Hancock quoted on coronavirus update, was it 119? For the vulnerable who think they've been missed out, or 'not done' yet?it certainly can't harm to try.Or if they can't help, ring her G.P.'s surgery, especially if you live nearby, as if they've some 'leftover' at end of a day& you can get her round there they might do it.(mention that you can do so if that's the case)?Good Luck.

Mooney59

Go on the nhs website and book it

My understanding is that the nhs website is for booking first jabs and at the same time making a booking for the second one. Anyone share my understanding ?

yes the way it works is that National hubs run directly through the NHS book both appointments at once. GP run centres book one appointment at a time because GP's aren't NHS employed but are contractors who can run things as they choose. Your Mum should definitely be chasingh her GP HARD

Try booking yourself, my husband did. Google for booking site but you will need your NHS number