Asthehills Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 44 minutes ago, John Wright said: 1. Yes. 2. I had mine because im still clinically vulnerable. Paul is having his because he’s off on extended skiing in January February March. In 2020 the resort was locked down and no one was allowed in or out for a fortnight. We’d been tipped off and he left two days before. Hopefully there won’t be a wave or a lock down, but if there is then being fully vaccinated and boosted May help. Totally get that, I am currently trying to convince my elderly Mum to have one for the same reasons. I am wondering what the take up will be amongst those who aren’t vulnerable? My gut feeling is it will be much lower than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, ellanvannin2010 said: Manx Radio has the walk in sessions starting on 25/10, the govt news release says 01/11 just to add to the confusion. I noticed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) I too, after seeing the announcement today , tried to book on line. I got to the end of questions etc and had this message The vaccination status for the supplied person does not allow to automatically create an appointment. Please contact the 111 service via email (111@gov.im) or call 111 Had already emailed overnight so will wait and see what happens. It is a bit of a mix up tbh and not sure why they disregarded the originally plan. Edited October 17, 2022 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Managed to book this afternoon with choice of times/dates early November, If you just want a flu jab it doesn’t allow that & assumes everyone will want flu jab & Covid on same day whilst I would rather have separately in case of any reaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Banker said: Managed to book this afternoon with choice of times/dates early November, If you just want a flu jab it doesn’t allow that & assumes everyone will want flu jab & Covid on same day whilst I would rather have separately in case of any reaction If you want a separate flu jab (and qualify) I think you can ask for one from your GP surgery. Aren't Boots offering as well? I'd already had mine done as I didn't know how long they would be dithering over the Covid jabs, and my confirmation e-mail only mentions the Covid, so they must be able to give only that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, Banker said: Managed to book this afternoon with choice of times/dates early November, If you just want a flu jab it doesn’t allow that & assumes everyone will want flu jab & Covid on same day whilst I would rather have separately in case of any reaction Except that having the flu jab at the same time as your covid booster is an opt in for convenience, if you want to. Otherwise most GP’s and some pharmacies are offering flu jabs. Kensington is offering a Saturday morning drop in. Palatine sent out texts ( mine arrived, ironically, a week after the flu jab had appeared on my patient access/nhs app record.) You pitch up at Chester St for your covid jab and ask if you also want flu. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 35 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: If you want a separate flu jab (and qualify) I think you can ask for one from your GP surgery. Aren't Boots offering as well? I'd already had mine done as I didn't know how long they would be dithering over the Covid jabs, and my confirmation e-mail only mentions the Covid, so they must be able to give only that. I had mine at my pharmacy, Karsons, a couple of weeks ago. Booked in for booster on 08/11 but hoping for a short notice appointment this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Well fair play to 111 as had a reply to my email first thing this morning with a time and date. November 8th which gives me a nice time before trip away in case of any reaction. Not expecting one as been fine with the other three. Must admit that my dealings with anything Covid related have been very good as far as 111 goes ,yes issues with organisation of the whole sequence but the nurses/staff at the coalface should be commended. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 17 hours ago, John Wright said: Except that having the flu jab at the same time as your covid booster is an opt in for convenience, if you want to. Otherwise most GP’s and some pharmacies are offering flu jabs. Kensington is offering a Saturday morning drop in. Palatine sent out texts ( mine arrived, ironically, a week after the flu jab had appeared on my patient access/nhs app record.) You pitch up at Chester St for your covid jab and ask if you also want flu. Agreed, John. I had my Booster, (Actually Covid Jab No 6) at Chester Street, 2 weeks ago, and they also gave me the 'flu jab, which I requested to be injected in the same arm. No adverse reaction - apart from a little stiffness. (Never a bad thing, at my age!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I'm not having anymore, I got the original vaccine as it meant I could go watch the football again. No real incentive to get it now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: I'm not having anymore, I got the original vaccine as it meant I could go watch the football again. No real incentive to get it now Have you had covid yet or are you still totally invulnerable? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 3 hours ago, wrighty said: Have you had covid yet or are you still totally invulnerable? Nope still not had it, work colleagues are on their 2nd and 3rd round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De nada Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: Nope still not had it, work colleagues are on their 2nd and 3rd round Covid equivalent of Typhoid Mary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, thommo2010 said: Nope still not had it, work colleagues are on their 2nd and 3rd round What do your colleagues think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, thommo2010 said: Nope still not had it, work colleagues are on their 2nd and 3rd round I had it once. It was no worse than a bad bout of flu. I can’t see that I’ll be bothered to have another booster on that basis. Just as I can’t be bothered having a flu jab when the worst case scenario is feeling a bit shit for a few days and possibly having a few days off work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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