Who is the first person on GN to get vaccinated?

I had hoped that I would be the first? but since am not in the age bracket, the most I can hope for is to be first in my own GN age bracket.
Will we get a prize whitewave? ?

Just heard on Radio 4 news that the first 2 people to have it have had allergic reactions to it.
I might put my appointment back a bit.
I am 66 and not isolating so hopefully if I carry on as I have I will be ok.

Oooh, I hope that the "first" Gransnetter steps forward & tells us! Our medical practice has sent me a text asking whether I'd say "yes", "no": or "undecided" if offered the jab. (I'm 70, with no relevant medical issues.) I replied "Yes!" Has anyone else had such a text?

Davida1968

Oooh, I hope that the "first" Gransnetter steps forward & tells us! Our medical practice has sent me a text asking whether I'd say "yes", "no": or "undecided" if offered the jab. (I'm 70, with no relevant medical issues.) I replied "Yes!" Has anyone else had such a text?

No. That's interesting. At least you will know you haven't been forgotten and the practice will know how many doses they need to allocate.

Wish I could be first, but as the youngest of my circle of friends I will see them all get vaccinated whilst I just have to wait - I can see them gloating already!

felice

Just heard on Radio 4 news that the first 2 people to have it have had allergic reactions to it.
I might put my appointment back a bit.
I am 66 and not isolating so hopefully if I carry on as I have I will be ok.

Is that definitely true? I can't find anything online.

felice

Just heard on Radio 4 news that the first 2 people to have it have had allergic reactions to it.
I might put my appointment back a bit.
I am 66 and not isolating so hopefully if I carry on as I have I will be ok.

This is not quite true

2 people out of thousands vaccinated yesterday have had an allergic reaction. I'm sure more information will be available soon

Scaremongering then!

felice It seems that "the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued precautionary advice to NHS trusts that anyone who has a history of “significant” allergic reactions should not receive the vaccine."

It isn't stated, but that sounds as though the two peope (not the first two vaccinated, but among the people vaccinated on the first day - not quite the same) had shown allergic reactions to other things. That should be known in people's medical history and precautions taken.

It could prove a set-back for take-up and success, though.

I'm on the Oxford trial so I'm hoping I have had the real vaccine.

It is reported in all the usual papers - Express, Mirror, Mail etc. The Standard has a calmer report - www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/warning-patients-pfizer-biontech-covid-allergic-reactions-b229762.html

lemongrove

I had hoped that I would be the first? but since am not in the age bracket, the most I can hope for is to be first in my own GN age bracket.
Will we get a prize whitewave? ?

We ought to but unfortunately it will have to be virtual, which takes the edge off a bit.

How about with the wisdom of age they get the final word in disputes????? Think of the power!!

Yes, that’s why I wanted it.?

I'm on the train now on my way to Guys in London for endoscopy. I can't help but hope they offer me the vaccine . I am in shielding/ extremely vulnerable group but I'm only 66 (!!) so unlikely but I cant help having my fingers crossed!

lemongrove

Yes, that’s why I wanted it.?

You aren’t old enough. I bet I’m older than you!

Is it intended people over 80 will go to some big hospital for the jab, or to the GP or practice nurse? Must we apply , or does someone send for us?

Margaret looks amazing for her age. I liked her first reason for having the vaccine was that it was free !

I read that she only retired four years ago, maybe that has helped her plus he happy positive outlook. She really seems to enjoy being around people. My aunt was like that at 90, had loads of visitors including young people as she was such fun to be around and didn’t dwell on herself but always wanted to talk about what they had been up to.

Whitewavemark2

lemongrove

Yes, that’s why I wanted it.?

You aren’t old enough. I bet I’m older than you!

Ha ha
Everyone wanting to be the oldest!!

It reminds me of a friend who helps put on teas and trips for 'the old people'. One old woman said 'I'm 75, you know. It's lovely you do this for us old folk' and my friend said 'I'm 76'!

Warning:
People with allergies are being advised not to have the Pfizer vaccine after 2 people have become ill after vaccination.
News story here:
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9034115/Allergy-risk-Pfizer-jab-TWO-patients-fall-ill-V-Day-rollout.html

Retired SRN, have volunteered to help in any way with the vaccine administration, locally. Not been asked my age! Would you be happy to have a jab from an 80 + ex nurse!?

Willjac 123, good luck for your procedure today.

I think that vulnerable people, who have been shielding, are group 5 on the UK list for the vaccine.
People over 65 are group 4.

So, maybe the vaccine is not too far away for you!

I would winifred01! Well done for volunteering!

Not only did Margaret look so well, she was also able 'to hold her own' with all the interviews! I hope I look half as good when (if!) I get to her age! She did remarkably well and I hope she enjoys her 91st birthday next week.

Glosgran

Warning:
People with allergies are being advised not to have the Pfizer vaccine after 2 people have become ill after vaccination.
News story here:
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9034115/Allergy-risk-Pfizer-jab-TWO-patients-fall-ill-V-Day-rollout.html

“ The two NHS staff members, who are understood to have a “strong past history of allergic reactions” and carry an adrenaline auto injector with them, both recovered after receiving the appropriate treatment. ”

Let’s not go OTT

My Mum (89 and not on gransnet) had a phone call from her surgery yesterday and will be having the vaccine next Tuesday in the local sports centre. Obviously different things happening in different areas.