Man on the radio just now saying that he had been amazed to get a vaccine invite as he's not in the groups being contacted at this time. So he rang his GP to enquire. They looked into it and came back to him.
They had made a mistake in recording his height. Instead of recording it at 6 foot 2 inches they had entered 6.2 centimetres. The result was that his BMI was calculated at around 28000 
He declined the vaccine invite for the time being so that someone else could have it.
Goodness. How could someone with a BMI that high even be alive?????
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Goodness. How could someone with a BMI that high even be alive?????
and would be so wide that it would be impossible to get through a door
@El Loro posted:Man on the radio just now saying that he had been amazed to get a vaccine invite as he's not in the groups being contacted at this time. So he rang his GP to enquire. They looked into it and came back to him.
They had made a mistake in recording his height. Instead of recording it at 6 foot 2 inches they had entered 6.2 centimetres. The result was that his BMI was calculated at around 28000
He declined the vaccine invite for the time being so that someone else could have it.
That’s hilarious El 
@Former Member posted:Is that because they haven't been invited to or because they have refused?
I think they were all invited , but apparently some have refused because of *cultural concerns *. I know the commercial tv stations are putting out an advert to try and debunk those concerns .
@Former Member posted:I've seen a few things on fb regards some not wanting the jab. I think they should be furloughed until all those they care for have been made safe...then it is up to them if they do or don't
Yes.....I’d go one step further and say if they want to do that sort of job they should be made to have the jab ....
I hope FMs don't mind me jumping in for a quick personal update:
After being concerned at the start of week that I might not qualify for the "underlying health conditions" grouping after all, I got an invitation to book a first vaccination on Wednesday, and am due to get the jab tomorrow (Sat) afternoon.
In even better news; my parents are due to get their second jab on Monday. 
@Former Member posted:Triple relief!
Sounds good to me
Best of luck for tomorrow...
Thanks, Jewels - and a belated "welcome" to the forums from me!
@Eugene's Lair posted:I hope FMs don't mind me jumping in for a quick personal update:
After being concerned at the start of week that I might not qualify for the "underlying health conditions" grouping after all, I got an invitation to book a first vaccination on Wednesday, and am due to get the jab tomorrow (Sat) afternoon.
In even better news; my parents are due to get their second jab on Monday.
That’s great news Eugene 
@Eugene's Lair posted:I hope FMs don't mind me jumping in for a quick personal update:
After being concerned at the start of week that I might not qualify for the "underlying health conditions" grouping after all, I got an invitation to book a first vaccination on Wednesday, and am due to get the jab tomorrow (Sat) afternoon.
In even better news; my parents are due to get their second jab on Monday.
Brilliant news, Eugene.
@Former Member posted:Hope all went well for you
Yes thanks, Jewels.
All went very smoothly - no actual queue at the vaccination centre; just a steady stream of people passing through. No real side-effects either, other than a bit of a throb (I wouldn't go as far as to actually call it painful) in my upper arm for a few hours. I'm still keeping the weight off that arm to be on the safe side, but otherwise; roll on 2nd jab in May!
@Eugene's Lair posted:Yes thanks, Jewels.
All went very smoothly - no actual queue at the vaccination centre; just a steady stream of people passing through. No real side-effects either, other than a bit of a throb (I wouldn't go as far as to actually call it painful) in my upper arm for a few hours. I'm still keeping the weight off that arm to be on the safe side, but otherwise; roll on 2nd jab in May!
Great news Eugene 
I got a letter inviting me for a vaccination,
"Our records show that you are a carer for someone who is clinically vulnerable to COVID and you are therefore eligible ..."
So i went on-line only to be asked if i was in a vulnerable group and/or if the GP had contacted me etc etc . . .
Ending in "There are no appointments available for you've LOL. So called 119 and they said try again tomorrow cos I should get one as soon as a space is available.
Phew
@Saint posted:I got a letter inviting me for a vaccination,
"Our records show that you are a carer for someone who is clinically vulnerable to COVID and you are therefore eligible ..."
So i went on-line only to be asked if i was in a vulnerable group and/or if the GP had contacted me etc etc . . .
Ending in "There are no appointments available for you've LOL. So called 119 and they said try again tomorrow cos I should get one as soon as a space is available.
Phew
How bliddy annoying Sainty
@Saint posted:I got a letter inviting me for a vaccination,
"Our records show that you are a carer for someone who is clinically vulnerable to COVID and you are therefore eligible ..."
So i went on-line only to be asked if i was in a vulnerable group and/or if the GP had contacted me etc etc . . .
Ending in "There are no appointments available for you've LOL. So called 119 and they said try again tomorrow cos I should get one as soon as a space is available.
Phew
@Saint posted:I dreamt last night that i got my jab - how weird - and now a letter . . . and I'm terrified of needles!!!
Awwwwwww You will be fine Renton ....and now you will be entitled on two levels , cos the government announced today that they will vaccinate 40-49 age group next . That means my son and dil will get theirs too .
UPDATE !! Just had call from GP
I got my date just now - 4th March at 7pm and 20th May at 7pm - eek !!
@Saint posted:I got a letter inviting me for a vaccination,
"Our records show that you are a carer for someone who is clinically vulnerable to COVID and you are therefore eligible ..."
So i went on-line only to be asked if i was in a vulnerable group and/or if the GP had contacted me etc etc . . .
Ending in "There are no appointments available for you've LOL. So called 119 and they said try again tomorrow cos I should get one as soon as a space is available.
Phew
Make sure you pester them till you do
@Saint posted:UPDATE !! Just had call from GP
I got my date just now - 4th March at 7pm and 20th May at 7pm - eek !!
Oh, that's great news!
I guarantee you're going to be counting-down the days!
@Saint posted:UPDATE !! Just had call from GP
I got my date just now - 4th March at 7pm and 20th May at 7pm - eek !!
Congratulations Renton, I mean that sincerely because I know how you worry about your mum
Mr. Fluffy Thing had his first jab on Wednesday past. No second date given, just told that a new invitation will be sent to him closer to the time.
Should be in May.
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Mr. Fluffy Thing had his first jab on Wednesday past. No second date given, just told that a new invitation will be sent to him closer to the time.
Should be in May.
Great news EFFT .They never gave me a date for my second one either ...just said they would contact me .
I know they said the 40 to 49 age group would be next, but I think they also said that group wouldn't be started on until mid April. Up here I don't really expect to get ny first jab until May-ish. Do you think they can co-ordinate his 2nd jab and my 1st jab to be on the same day, at the same venue and at approximately the same time? Then we wouldn't have to make more than one journey!
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:I know they said the 40 to 49 age group would be next, but I think they also said that group wouldn't be started on until mid April. Up here I don't really expect to get ny first jab until May-ish. Do you think they can co-ordinate his 2nd jab and my 1st jab to be on the same day, at the same venue and at approximately the same time? Then we wouldn't have to make more than one journey!
That would be a sensible thing to do but........
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:I know they said the 40 to 49 age group would be next, but I think they also said that group wouldn't be started on until mid April. Up here I don't really expect to get ny first jab until May-ish. Do you think they can co-ordinate his 2nd jab and my 1st jab to be on the same day, at the same venue and at approximately the same time? Then we wouldn't have to make more than one journey!
Ummmmm ....that would require someone in power to have an ounce of common sense , so my guess would be *not a hope* EFFT
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Mr. Fluffy Thing had his first jab on Wednesday past. No second date given, just told that a new invitation will be sent to him closer to the time.
Should be in May.
Same for me. When I got my first jab, there'd been no mention at all about second dates throughout the process, so I tried to force it by saying "Well; I'll see you in 3 months, then." as I got up to go to the rest area. The response was that I should get the second dose in 10-12 weeks (which essentially means the first half of May...)
It may just be down to regional variations, but I'd like to think that the early confirmation of Saint's 2nd jab is a sign that his situation is finally being taken more seriously...
what is wrong with people, Bournemouth today 
and not a mask in sight!
@Dame_Ann_Average posted:what is wrong with people, Bournemouth today
Totally mad Dame They will be the first to complain when we go into a longer lockdown !
Yeah. 'But I've had my jab, so how come I've got Covid?' 
@Baz posted:Totally mad Dame
The next lockdown will be so strict it'll be REALLY like prison and will last until the whole population (that medically can be) Has been vaccinated.
Ear plugs to the ready - hear them squeal!!!!!
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:The next lockdown will be so strict it'll be REALLY like prison and will last until the whole population (that medically can be) Has been vaccinated.
Ear plugs to the ready - hear them squeal!!!!!
Spot on EFFT !
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Yeah. 'But I've had my jab, so how come I've got Covid?'
for real?
