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FannyCornforth Thu 25-Feb-21 11:41:16

Hello Everyone
Sorry, another vaccine one...
DH is finally having the vaccine tomorrow (cross between a fist pump and a sigh of relief).

I've seen in the 'what to expect' bumph that they ask you about your health history.
Can anyone please tell me exactly what they ask you?

DH's memory is currently appalling and he gets terrible 'white coat syndrome' at the best if times, so I want to prepare him for what they might ask.

Thank you very much! thanks

mrswoo Thu 25-Feb-21 19:47:29

I had mine yesterday at a Nightingale hospital in the NE. As others have said your DH will be asked about allergies, blood thinning meds and general health. I found the whole process very friendly, calm, well-managed and reassuring. I had the Astra zenica vaccine and was advised to wait for 5 minutes afterward.
There was a woman in front of me who was accompanying her husband but not having the jab herself. I'm sure it would be fine for you to go in with your DH.
Also, if it's getting near the end of the day it may be worth you asking if you can get your jab done too as they may have surplus vaccine which needs to be used.

Jaxjacky Thu 25-Feb-21 20:13:01

FannyCornforth isn’t your DH being vaccinated at home, or has that changed?

welbeck Thu 25-Feb-21 22:00:51

i was asked all of the above, plus whether i had taken part in any covid-vaccine trials, or had had any vaccinations at all in the last 7 days.
also whether i wanted to have the covid vaccine.
my brother, different location, was asked whether he was there of his own free will, and that it was his own choice to have the vaccine.

FannyCornforth Fri 26-Feb-21 02:35:55

Jaxjacky

FannyCornforth isn’t your DH being vaccinated at home, or has that changed?

Hello Jaxjacky
It was looking quite shambolic regarding the vaccine at home - the surgery couldn't give me much information and DH was getting jumpy about it (he's already behind when he could / should have had it).
He is currently feeling well enough to drive (today he had a little test drive a la Cummings). There are also more hubs available now, so he's going to a smaller local one (a church).

FannyCornforth Fri 26-Feb-21 02:39:34

mrswoo re surplus vaccine. Wow, yes, that would be fantastic.
Welbeck - those questions about choice and free will are quite surprising.

Franbern Fri 26-Feb-21 09:14:11

Whenever I go anywhere where I might be asked about current medication, etc. I always take with me one of repeat prescriptions sheets. This gives - along with all meds - GP surgery address, your own name and DoB and NHS no.