Sharing my Covid jab experience. Pfizer, Watford in the UK.
On Thursday I got a text and had my jab booked for 1750 last night at the local GP surgery. It is not like a flu jab march in and out.
When I turned up I was checked in and given a three page leaflet explaining what the vaccine was, warnings and precautions, potential side effects etc, to read before progressing. I was then placed with a dozen others in a socially distanced waiting room. Next I was called for an interview with a non medical temp’ who confirmed my details and typed various into a computer. (Probably for Bill Gates for when he stats tracking me with his nano technology) She also confirmed that I was well and okay to go ahead. (during the wait we discussed why I was there, being under 70, and I have now two more donors for the stem cell registry) Then I bared my shoulder of choice and the doctor arrived with a group of vaccines and jabbed me and a couple of others. I then had to wait for fifteen minutes before being allowed to leave, in case of immediate reaction. The whole thing was well organised with multiple socially distanced seats for pre and post the jab. So in and out in 25 minutes carrying an appointment for Jab2 in April, 12 weeks time.
I have generally been fine since with one exception. At 2300 (and this is not for the faint hearted) following some ten minutes of twinges in my tummy I had quite explosive, quite abnormal diarrhoea twice in the hour followed by an 0300 follow up. I had not eaten anything unusual, well steak and chips with a single G&T, and Lesley had had the same food and was fine, so I don’t think it was that. Interestingly when I stepped on the scales I was four pound lighter than yesterday, but it is not a diet I would recommend. I will report this as a side effect.
So it is so far so good. My only disappointment is that Lesley didn’t get her jab as it was 70s and vulnerable (me) only, but she should follow soon. Anyway it is back to lockdown, and no babysitting our granddaughter, for as long as it takes. Still running three 10Ks a week and doing some socially distanced dog minding/walking for son no 1. Just wish I was free to help others more.
Chris (with the Princess Leia stem cells)
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I had my vaccine 2 weeks ago, the following day I went to my surgery for regular blood test. She asked if I had any reaction to the vaccine, no I hadn’t. She then said some people have had diarrhoea after. So I think it is a known side affect.
Thanks for that update Chris , , paints a vivid picture. . Maybe from what you say I will forego my vino and bottle of ale on the day I get my jab being a Saturday when I pig out a bit especially if I've got the munchies. As Steve says well done in the recruitment stakes too.
Cheers Buddy take care and I hope your follow up jab isn't as explosive as the first.
Always think it is important to share the‘finer’ details so people not shocked if it happens to them. Had a few more reports on the ‘dire rear’ including someone who was on heavy duty medication and turned it into a long weekender.
Hi Chris,I wish I still lived in Watford as I might have had my 1st jab by now too.
The vaccine roll out in Bucks seems to be running a bit more slowly than other parts of the country. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will hear something soon!
I have family in Northants and Lincs who are still waiting too. It’s such an enormous task that there are bound to be phases. My sister in law, 73, got a letter and appointment and her husband,75, and shielding, hasn’t yet. Think they are doing quite well overall. Hope you get swept up soon.
Thank you for sharing and glad your experience was not too awfully bad!! I am scheduled for my vaccine tomorrow morning. Hopefully my experience will be good like yours!!
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