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Glad I don’t have to keep wondering!!

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Had jab . No need to ask my self if I should or not anymore .

Has anyone one else been given a leaflet AFTER jab which clearly says it should be given BEFORE ? Not a problem except they either shouldn’t give it or rectify mistake . Also timescale of next jab not up to date on leaflet .

I suppose it’s all rushed but that’s how mistakes happen .......

no side effects yet . Not particularly expecting any . Long term side effects unknown .

So good to have you lot to ramble to xxx

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JediReject

Hi Mostew, , guess it's a relief once the needle has gone in and no turning back esp if one is unsure , fence sitting, apprehensive etc. It's a step into the unknown for us all in a way. But may become an annual event I fear. If I don't get a leaflet before my jab on Saturday I shall ask for it to be sure.

Hope you don't experience any unwanted effect, short or long term.

And feel free to ramble away !

Regards - Chris

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Mostew in reply toJediReject

Glad yours is on Sat.Best wishes to u

Carolyn. Real names are nice to see arnt they!!!!!

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JediReject in reply toMostew

Yes Carolyn they are I think, makes us a little more human at a time when we feel dehumanised with Isolation and masks 😷Chris

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Mostew in reply toJediReject

Yes that’s what I am very much feeling .

Couldn’t even decide where to park in a pretty empty car park . Herded like sheep !

Carolyn

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azaelea in reply toMostew

Yes I agree ! Fran xx

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Jonnymitts in reply toJediReject

I think you can download the leaflets on the nhs covid vaccine page, I saw them earlier when having a look.

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JediReject in reply toJonnymitts

OK cheers for that Jonnymitts, , I shall take a look as I like to keep myself as informed as possible with things that matter. Chris

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Jonnymitts in reply toJediReject

I was given the Oxford vaccine but given a Pfizer side effects leaflet. They said the side effects are similar.

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JediReject in reply toJonnymitts

Better than nothing I guess but ought to be the correct one !

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Tico

Well done you, yes no more should I or should I not. Can't turn the clock back, do hope if you have any side effects, that they're mild for you. Where did you have it done, Hospital or Gp's? Tina.🤗

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Mostew in reply toTico

Neither . A sports centre . 10 mins away

Done by people from my surgery though .

Carolynx

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Tico in reply toMostew

You could have got some training in for those press-ups you were talking about earlier on!🤣🤣🤣 Tina.🤗

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Mostew in reply toTico

Ha ha C

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AndyT

The leaflets are a bit confusing! I refused my ‘after’ one as the cover looked almost identical to the before version I’d been given on arrival but the nurse was clued up and explained the difference, so I took it.

Had to read them both back at home anyway, as with a mask on my glasses were too steamed up to read while at the clinic..! 😂

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Superwoman

I was given my leaflet while queuing something to read before jab, as I could not have the Pfizer one the day before, after I had my jab they gave me a card stating that I had the AstraZeneca one and date, and it could be eight to twelve weeks before the second jab, and to make sure I carried the card with me, not that I am going out and about. 🤪

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Tico in reply toSuperwoman

Were you told to wait a while after having it in case you had a reaction to it? Thanks. Tina.🤗

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Superwoman in reply toTico

Yes I did have to wait fifteen minutes afterwards in another room.No reaction , but next day felt a bit off, and in forty eight hours was back to normal.

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Jody00

Hi yes I got a leaflet but after I got my jab in arm but the did ask me a few questions before handxxx

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MistyBlue2

Ha! I had mine on Sunday, and the leaflet was shoved into my hands roughly 2 seconds before I was plonked in a chair and vaccinated. I was literally in and out of the building in less than 5 minutes. Very happy with the military-like organisation, but definitely no time to read the leaflet! 😁How’s your dead arm feeling?

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Tico in reply toMistyBlue2

Wastn't you told to wait for 15 minutes in case you had a reaction? Tina.🤗

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MistyBlue2 in reply toTico

Nope... they said if I was driving myself I’d need to wait, but as my husband was waiting outside, I could leave straight away.

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Tico in reply toMistyBlue2

They didn't follow the correct procedure, you are supposed to wait in case you have a reaction to it. It makes you wonder if they're getting sloppy now just to get as many people as possible vaccinated and the orders have come from 'above'. For someone who is already hestitant this dosen't help matters. Do you mind if I ask where you had it done? Gp or vaccination centre? Tina.🤗

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MistyBlue2 in reply toTico

It was done at a vaccination centre, but please see Pauls answer below 🙂

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MistyBlue2 in reply toTico

PS. My GP sent me out an information leaflet, questionnaire and consent form a week before the vaccine, so I felt I was armed with plenty of information. This also helped speed me through the system.

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Hannah52 in reply toTico

Where I went they made sure you went into a room and wait the full 15 minutes. They put a sticker on the arm of our coats with the time for when your 15 minutes was up.There was someone in the room checking everyone and told them when they could leave

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Tico in reply toHannah52

Thank you for that Hannah52. It would appear that is with the Pfizer vaccine? And with the AZ if your driving? Do you mind me asking which one you had and did you have any side effects? Tina.🤗

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Hannah52 in reply toTico

I had the Pfizer Vaccine. All I had was a pain in my arm where I had the vaccine. It only lasted a few hours. I have more pain in my arm when I have the flu vaccine

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Tico in reply toHannah52

Thank you for the reply, thats good to know. I hope your second one goes just as well. Tina.🤗

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Paul_1971 in reply toMistyBlue2

Hi, Which vaccine did you have? From what i understand is the Pfizer one requires 15 minutes but the AZ one doesnt.

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MistyBlue2 in reply toPaul_1971

Ahh.... that could also explain it. I had Astra 🙃

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Tico in reply toPaul_1971

Thanks for that Paul.👍 Tina.🤗

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Paul_1971 in reply toTico

Apparantly the guidance on the 15 minutes is from Pfizer, due to the allergic reactions that occured.

I think some GP's/centres and asking for 15 mins on the AZ one ONLY if you are driving.

The guidance i think from the NHS is you 'may' have to wait, as i guess when they invite you they dont know which one you will be having until you have booked.

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Tico in reply toPaul_1971

Thank you again paul, that clearly makes a lot of sense. That's certainly put my mind at ease. Tina.🤗

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Annula in reply toPaul_1971

Hi - I think it's of the vaccines -I was told to wait in my car 15 mins post jab & sound the horn continually for help to come! The wait is for any severe allergic reaction to kick in & get treated - not much good if you're driving home... At least we are all ok so far - fingers crossed. Roll on Spring & longer days - sat outside with a bevvy or 2!!

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ostiad in reply toMistyBlue2

Exactly what happened to me. Just seen paul-1971 reply, that's probably the answer. Thank you

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Tico

Hope your feeling ok this morning? Tina.🤗

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Jenny_F

My surgery sent me the leaflet electronically the day before. Did they ask you questions before? I had the Oxford one and feel terrible today but I am still glad I had it

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Devilgirl

I had the AZ one last Thursday, was asked a few questions before the jab & given leaflet after. As I was driving I was given a choice of waiting 15 mins in the waiting room or in my car before driving.

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