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Twelve weeks on, Mum still hasn't been called for second jab!

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MamaCaz Wed 17-Mar-21 17:38:29

How widespread is this?

Mum, who originally was supposed to have her second jab in January, three weeks after the first, has chased this up, and is apparently on the list to be called when the next batch of Pfizer is available at her vaccination centre, but she has been told that they don't know when that will be!

What's making Mum even more angry is knowing that she seems to be alone in this amongst her wide circle of friends, one of whom has even had the second jab after only eight weeks.

Meanwhile, a lot of her friends' younger family members (fifties, some even younger) have just had the Pfizer vaccination, though admittedly not in the same region.

Is this failure to give the second dose within twelve weeks widespread, or is my mum just unlucky?

Mohum Thu 18-Mar-21 10:56:31

Try ringing 119. We were going to do that, then a text came through to book. This is being done instead of phone calls for those who can receive them this way.

rowyn Thu 18-Mar-21 10:56:29

I was very grateful when my GP practice phoned to arrange 1st jab at end of January, and will wait patiently for 2nd jab, which I realise may be a while, but 'm better off than people in many other countries, including the EU.

suziewoozie Thu 18-Mar-21 10:55:44

Please read the full thread properly - the surgery has basically said to OP’s mum ‘we don’t know when we’ll be able to give you the second jab, go away’

Butweam1952 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:55:14

I was contacted through GP for first jab and at appointment was given card with appointment on for second jab, 12 weeks to the minute!

Nannapat1 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:55:01

Originally it was 3 weeks between first and second jab but was changed to twelve weeks in order to vaccinate the maximum number once.
If your mum has already reached the twelfth week after her first shot, I'd be making noises.

CleoPanda Thu 18-Mar-21 10:54:32

The mass vaccination centres usually book both appointments at the same time.
Could you talk to her surgery? Is it possible to have the second jab at a centre rather than waiting for the surgery?
When I booked mine online there were numerous slots available for both jabs.
You’re given a card with the vaccine details so I assume it’s fairly straightforward to ensure the correct second jab is available.
I would definitely ring and have a discussion about expected time scales and possible alternatives.
It’s unfair on your mum and no doubt she will be feeling disappointed, let down and frustrated. It just delays everything when she was probably expecting to feel safer and therefore more positive about the future.
Maybe you could tell the surgery that she is getting depressed?

KarenR Thu 18-Mar-21 10:54:21

I had my first dose after receiving a text from my GP. At the vaccination centre they told me they would be in touch regarding my second jab. My husband had exactly the same experience.
I became aware that those people who’d booked online via the NHS website had also got dates for their second vaccine. Yesterday I went on the website and was able to book second jabs for my husband and myself. I suggest you give that a go. Good luck!

Froglady Thu 18-Mar-21 10:54:20

My cousin in Yorkshire was due his second jab the other week, 12 weeks after the first dose, and had his appointment cancelled due to a lack of the vaccine. It's worrying as when does the first dose stop giving protection?

greenlady102 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:54:10

suziewoozie

Mooney59

Go on the nhs website and book it

My understanding is that the nhs website is for booking first jabs and at the same time making a booking for the second one. Anyone share my understanding ?

yes, its a different stream and setup from the Gp vaccinations, you can't just go on there and book a second jab and the system will "know" that you have had a first jab. The NHS couldn't make one plan for all. As I explained, GP's are contractors and not employees of the NHS. It has been up to them how they manage their rollout, some have chosen not to do it at all.

Theoddbird Thu 18-Mar-21 10:53:32

I am sure I heard on TV this morning to just go online and book.

Janetashbolt Thu 18-Mar-21 10:52:35

Try booking yourself, my husband did. Google for booking site but you will need your NHS number

greenlady102 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:51:31

yes the way it works is that National hubs run directly through the NHS book both appointments at once. GP run centres book one appointment at a time because GP's aren't NHS employed but are contractors who can run things as they choose. Your Mum should definitely be chasingh her GP HARD

suziewoozie Thu 18-Mar-21 10:49:48

Mooney59

Go on the nhs website and book it

My understanding is that the nhs website is for booking first jabs and at the same time making a booking for the second one. Anyone share my understanding ?

Nannan2 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:49:11

So in other words, just like usual, instead of making one plan for all, and sticking to it, they are all over the shop! Give that number a ring MamaCaz, the one Matt Hancock quoted on coronavirus update, was it 119? For the vulnerable who think they've been missed out, or 'not done' yet?it certainly can't harm to try.Or if they can't help, ring her G.P.'s surgery, especially if you live nearby, as if they've some 'leftover' at end of a day& you can get her round there they might do it.(mention that you can do so if that's the case)?Good Luck.

4allweknow Thu 18-Mar-21 10:48:02

Sorry not wax, should be one.

4allweknow Thu 18-Mar-21 10:47:33

Are you sure second one wax to be done only 3 weeks after first? The norm is 12 weeks. Would check either with GP or Health Trust as to schedule.

Mooney59 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:46:59

Go on the nhs website and book it

JdotJ Thu 18-Mar-21 10:46:51

Not where I am (London Borough). Had first jab end Feb and was told I would be contacted with appt for 2nd jab.

Gwyneth Thu 18-Mar-21 08:59:13

Thanks suzie

suziewoozie Thu 18-Mar-21 08:48:22

It was 3 weeks to start with then changed to 12 ( maximum) to give more people the first jab. It can be less than 12 weeks depending on local circumstances including supplies. My dd is getting her second in just under 11 weeks ( nhs).

Gwyneth Thu 18-Mar-21 08:42:48

I thought the interval between vaccinations was 12 weeks not three weeks?

suziewoozie Thu 18-Mar-21 08:36:10

tickingbird

When I had my first the second was automatically booked. No waiting to be called.

As said above, this varies. Generally the mass centres automatically booked the second jab as that’s how the system was set up ( let’s hope it works) and generally GP surgeries didn’t. My guess is their software couldn’t be upgraded in time to do this en masse

tickingbird Thu 18-Mar-21 08:27:50

When I had my first the second was automatically booked. No waiting to be called.

suziewoozie Thu 18-Mar-21 07:48:47

Let us know how you get on. My MP is a wet fish but I know there are good ones?

blondenana Thu 18-Mar-21 07:41:24

I had my first late January .and just had my second on Tuesday 6 weeks .
Might depend on the area