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[CLKD]

Tnx.  That's what I understood.  My friend had no discussion or explanations.  Thought that she is covered straight away.

[Joaniepat]

Certainly you are not safe until some time after the second jab. Maybe 2 or 3 weeks after? We are still looking at more than 3 months of masks, distancing etc, if we don't get the second jab for another 12 weeks.

JP x

[Taz2]

If you have the vaccine then you are covered from becoming ill from the virus. This cover increases over time. The important thing to know is that it will not stop you catching it and passing it on to others. That's how the vaccine works. So, you catch it but your body works to stop it actually making you ill. You will still be infectious so until many more people in the population are vaccinated we still have to stick to the same rules.

Everyone who has the vaccine should be given a copy of this leaflet https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-what-to-expect-after-vaccination/what-to-expect-after-your-covid-19-vaccination#:~:text=The%20vaccine%20cannot%20give%20you,to%20reduce%20this%20risk.

Taz x

[CLKD]

 

[Kathleen]

Hello ladies.

Forgive me if I have mentioned this before but some people cannot have the Pfizer vaccine for medical reasons and are given the Oxford /AstraZenica one instead.
One of our neighbours is in this position as she is in remission with Lymphoma. 

 Jaypo - I understand that patients are asked a seriies of questions beforehand and one of those is 'have you ever had a bad reaction to a vaccine before?'  It's definitely worth mentioning your flu jab experience  and maybe even ask your GP if it has been noted on your records.

Take care ladies.

K.

[jillydoll]

Glad to hear your ok after the 1st vaccination Joanipat. .
It’s 12 weeks isn’t it from the 1st to the 2nd.?

[CLKD]

Or longer dependent upon how many doses mayB required ......... Boosters are that, they boost an already activated immune system.

[Joaniepat]

Hi jillydoll, yes 12 weeks till the 2nd one is what the government says.
JP x

[littleminnie]

8m had their first dose.  Feeling a bit more optimistic now. 

[befuddled]

more than half a million yesterday, and 600,000 today.  Every day i'm amazed at how quick it's being done, and so many volunteers giving up their time to help keep it going.

[groundhog]

Got mine next Saturday, I live in Wales
I’m nervous as many ppl seem to get bad reactions, I hate being ill ( as we all do ) but needs must.  Maybe it’s again a case of only ppl with side effects post, others stay quiet.  I never feel well and csnt bear the thought of something else albeit temporary but then again better than Covid.  A friend of a friend died today, he was 52 🙁 shocking virus. 

[littleminnie]

I know someone who has had the AZ vaccine and someone who has had the Pziser one.   No side effects.

[CLKD]

groundhog - what do you read to believe that people have side effects?

[Ju Ju]

My son and DIL have both the vaccine, the pziser one and the Moderna one. They were fine after the first one, but my DIL was very weary after the 2nd one. My son had a mild fever after the 2nd one. Both better after a couple of days.

[menomope]

I had my vaccine a week ago.
I had the Astrazenica one. I am an allergy sufferer. I dont usually ever have any side effects from flu vaccines.
Exactly 12 hours later after the vaccine (so 3 am) I woke up with a fever and shaking all over. My fever lasted 2 and a half days. At its height it was 38.9 C. I didnt feel well with muscle aches too. I  just stayed in bed for three days and then the fever went and I gradually felt fine.
My understanding is that some people do have a fever with the AZ vaccine.  It should be considered a positive response as it means the immune system has received the right 'message' and is now primed to respond. However that does not mean if you dont get a fever that your immune system is not primed.
I cant say I will be excited to get my second dose but some say that the second dose has less side effects with the AZ vaccine. I think it is probably like childbirth and you forget the pain from the first time! I will still get the booster. Good luck everyone!