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Seems like I'm being left behind!

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BlueSky Fri 19-Feb-21 13:23:55

Ashcombe they might regret not recommending the AZ for the 65+!

BlueSky Fri 19-Feb-21 13:22:28

I’ve lied already about the question “Have you received your jab yet?” I wasn’t going to admit being in the 70+ group in public! grin

Ashcombe Fri 19-Feb-21 13:11:58

Be glad to live here! In France where DH lives, he won't receive his until August this year and he's 72!

Alegrias1 Fri 19-Feb-21 13:08:29

Hello nananet01. I think it could just be a bit of anxiety that you are showing, with everyone round about you being vaccinated and you still waiting. That's quite understandable, given how keen we all are about getting our jabs. I have a group of close friends aged 50s to 60s and about half of them have had their jabs already. I did have a pang of "jealousy" but it was only that, I know my turn will come.
My DH is in the group above me, because of his age, so he will have his before me. And every person jabbed is another step towards us getting out of this situation.
DH felt his age yesterday when the lady in Lidl asked him if he'd had his jab yet - they are still 2 groups away from him smile
Stick with it nananet01, it will be your turn soon. flowers

Casdon Fri 19-Feb-21 13:04:54

You should be very glad that your husband has been done, he’s older, and male so has a higher risk than you do. I think we are nearly all desperate to have it done as soon as possible, but they have to do it by age. At the moment there is less vaccine available, but the 60-65s are next in line so it won’t be long.

Septimia Fri 19-Feb-21 13:03:15

I think that those of use who are keen to have the vaccine are also a little anxious not to miss our turn.

DH and I are the same age, so were fortunate in being called together, but we have friend whose ages vary and one went well before the other.

Your situation isn't unique and it's understandable that you'll feel a bit left out until your turn comes round - and it won't be long!

BlueBelle Fri 19-Feb-21 13:01:36

I can’t understand your feelings on this one you’re 5 years younger so why wouldn’t you be behind him
Does it really make that much difference it ll only be a week or two
My best friend got BOTH hers by January I won’t get my second till end of April but why should it matter
Are you upset because he didn’t wait for you
If all your friends have had the jab and now your husband you should feel far less anxious as you should be pretty safe

BlueSky Fri 19-Feb-21 13:01:09

Vaccination envy! grin Your turn will come quickly enough nananet Your DH and friends cannot do anymore than you can at this stage anyway.

maddyone Fri 19-Feb-21 12:55:48

I’m afraid I don’t understand why you feel like this. The over 65s are being vaccinated now. In a short time the over 60s will be vaccinated, and then you’ll have your vaccine.

nananet01 Fri 19-Feb-21 12:53:36

Hi there, I'm surprised how I feel after my husband was vaccinated this morning. He is 67 and I am 63, so he has been called in. The letter from the NHS offered a booking online or the alternative, to wait until our gp surgery called him in. He was going to take the 2nd option as we'd hoped to go together. Then on the spur, he went online and booked. I am very happy for him, however I now feel out on a limb and my anxiety has increased because all of our friends have been vaccinated, now my husband has, and not me. I cannot understand why or how I am feeling like I am when I am so grateful he has had his jab. I know it won't be long until it's my turn, but until then I feel set apart from everyone. It's hard to put into words.