Do we really need an “I’ve had my Autumn Covid Booster” sticker?

Blossoming

No thanks 25Avelon, I think you should offer it to aggie as she’s expressed a wish to own one.

I got a little printed card with my name, DoB, NHS number, date and vaccine batch number on <smug smirk>

I didn’t get anything when I had my booster. I’m assuming that Boots have contacted my GP?

Wyllow, someone had to design it, someone had to approve it, someone had to send it to the printers (none in house these days), someone had to receive it back from the printers and someone had to distribute it out to NHS outlets. I’d be interested to know how much it did cost.

There may just be some people who had to be persuaded to go because they are very elderly and were unwilling or confused. They might have liked it, or as I said up thread there is a need to encourage uptake given the rise in Covid cases and the winter predicted to bring more pressure on the NHS. why knock an initiative which can't have cost too much.

Or even delightful

Greenfinch

You are right: it is very childish and condescending. I would have refused it or else thrown it in the bin .

How de,ightful

No thanks 25Avelon, I think you should offer it to aggie as she’s expressed a wish to own one.

I got a little printed card with my name, DoB, NHS number, date and vaccine batch number on <smug smirk>

I didn’t get one either and don’t know anyone who has. Wouldn’t have stuck one on anyway.

It reminds me of the stickers children get from the dentist after a check-up.

So no thanks.

It’s quite small. An older person whose eyesight isn’t as good probably couldn’t read it anyway without getting too close!

Dempie55

They are worried about the low uptake of the Autumn booster in the over 65s. There are many unclaimed doses of the vaccine. I guess they think by putting stickers on people it may drum up more custom.

Struck me from the O/P

Spread the word.

There wasn't one where I was, but if there was a "please wear one to encourage others" type poster maybe OK?

We are not infants who need a gold star.

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And no, I didn’t get one either.

I didn’t get one, but I have kept my appointment cards …..

Here you go, this is what you are missing! It’s about 1” x 1”.

DH just had a text from our GP asking if he’s had his booster and to respond to the message.
He had his 5th at a vaccination local hub last month. Why isn’t it on his medical record, he had to provide his NHS number.?
Plus, as usual, the text he sent in answer couldn’t be sent. We e mailed the surgery in the end and apparently will expect a reply within 2 weeks!

Or a lolly

I'm going to complain, I didn't get a sticker.....

They are worried about the low uptake of the Autumn booster in the over 65s. There are many unclaimed doses of the vaccine. I guess they think by putting stickers on people it may drum up more custom.

I did try for a lollipop but no luck.

Well,if we do, I didn’t get one.

They were doing that here for one of the previous jabs, I declined. But I deserve one every time I go to the dentist definitely ?

We had ours in September. We weren't offered a sticker, if I had been I would have declined.

You are right: it is very childish and condescending. I would have refused it or else thrown it in the bin .

I want one as well ? “snot fair” as the littluns used to say….

I wondered whether it was in case you had a funny turn on the way home...

I and so sorry Blossoming. Would you like mine, it still has some sticky, only worn a short time?