Did you remain in your car all the time?Was ‘jabbed’ this morning. They ran out of AstraZeneca so had Pfizer vaccine. I was asked if that’s ok with me before having the jab. Having said that the person in front of me got AstraZeneca because she had allergies. So a stock must be held back especially for those people.
Was very well organised and on a large scale here. There are 5 drive-through bays, each car moving through at a rate of about 1 per minute. Lots of marshalls directing cars into the vaccination tunnel, then more marshalls to show you where to park for your 15 minute ‘rest’. All were very on the ball. Jab was noticeable but nothing to be concerned about.
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One person had a reaction and immediately the marshalls blew horns. Then she was whisked off to a waiting ambulance. All very quick.
I was impressed, especially as I think this area is playing catch-up with supplies.
Viv.
WOW! Impressive.Yes in the car the whole time Bob. Roll window down, and jab at top of arm. Bit like a drive-through McDonalds! Minimal contact with those carrying out vaccinations. There was one person in a hut alongside, obviously an administrator who typed in name and DOB. Once jabbed, given a card printed off on the spot with personal details, type of vaccine and date. Then was told next vaccination will be 10-12 weeks.
I forgot to say. The appointments were organised by my local GP surgery; a personal phone call a few days ago. The vaccination tents are situated just a little way down the road, next to an emergency treatment practice. There are close links between the two even pre-Covid. Saves going to hospital for certain treatments like xrays. We have a very good set up here and it might even be a model for other towns. The only problems have been to do with supply. One supply was sent to the wrong town miles away.
Viv.
Very impressed at the progress being made in vaccinating the general public in the UK. You put us to shame...and this is the so called 'New World'. The process is so slow here...we now hear that the over 80 crowd will be contacted by their own doctor regarding appointments for vaccination. This is due to the fact that the on line portal, which they've been working on ever since the vaccines were announced, is not going to be up and running any time soon. In the meantime, we have lots of maybe's...possibilities...could be's...should be's etc. We could learn a lot from you guys.
Dave A
I see that there are protests in Oz against vaccinations. I do not understand what the problem is. Vaccinations have been around for a very long time, so it seems to me that there is far too much misinformation around these days. I had to have a vaccination certificate before I could emigrate to Canada, maybe it was the same for you in Oz. In my area, we are in total lockdown, which has just been extended to mid March, so getting the jab is a must to maintain our sanity. Canada is under the radar most of the time so very little exposure to world news. My grumbling is minor compared to much of what is being said in the bigger picture.I agree Dave the posts here are very positive, it is good to read your experiences. In Australia our vaccine runout has been slow but will start tomorrow for Aged care and disability workers and residents, frontline health workers, quarantine and border workers. Later in March the general public vaccinations will begin with over eighties.
Wendy
I see that there are protests in Oz against vaccinations. I do not understand what the problem is. Vaccinations have been around for a very long time, so it seems to me that there is far too much misinformation around these days. I had to have a vaccination certificate before I could emigrate to Canada, maybe it was the same for you in Oz. In my area, we are in total lockdown, which has just been extended to mid March, so getting the jab is a must to maintain our sanity. Canada is under the radar most of the time so very little exposure to world news. My grumbling is minor compared to much of what is being said in the bigger picture.
Dave A