Second vaccine

My 91 year old Mum lives in Wolverhampton. She has not been invited for the first vaccination yet

That’s what has happened here calendargirl. Those receiving number one before the decision was made have had number two as planned. Mr C has a jab next week and his confirmation says clearly that new Government guidelines are now being followed and second jab will be between 3 and 12 weeks later, date to be confirmed.

A friends elderly parents, 90 and 91, had their second jabs on Tuesday, but apparently was the last day that hospital was doing 2nd jabs.

For what it’s worth, I think anyone who had the initial jab should get their second one the three weeks later. The cut off should have been instigated after that.

Bury St Edmunds are giving second vaccination 3weeks after first. Just had ours. Doctor said they are doing it as that is what was recommended

The more medical information I read about the vaccine the more I wonder about how effective it is with a 12 week gap. It seems we will still have to be very careful even after the second dose.

I don't see how your could insist and 'make' someone stick a needle into you?????

Once I have the first, I'll demand the second one 2 weeks later because of the questionable efficacy of the initial one given to the elderly.

www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/boris-johnson-announcement-coronavirus-vaccine-4863499

More info tonight re speeding up of vaccine rollout

Mum had her second vaccination cancelled today. I don’t know of anyone in our area that has had the second one.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-what-to-expect-after-vaccination/what-to-expect-after-your-covid-19-vaccination

The 2018 'flu vaccination was proved as good as useless against the type of virus at the time. 2019 was no better either when Covid struck.

Does it not tell you something when so many die each winter ?

A second dose should follow no more than 3 weeks later.

I was vaccinated twice within 2 weeks while working on a ward during the Asian 'flu.

BlueBelle
“I certainly don’t think it’s the be all and end all but hopefully it will be an improvement on nothing.”
Agree BlueBelle.

exd I m not sure why you are surprised about the vaccines effectiveness it’s been known from its conception that it may only be a partial help it has never been known how well it protects or even if it stops you passing it on that was clear from day 1
The annual flu jab is quite low with its protection

I have three older friends who have had their first injection and today they are having their second one none been cancelled so far

I certainly don’t think it’s the be all and end all but hopefully it will be an improvement on nothing