@slimfern posted:

The Pneumococcal vaccination is available via the NHS, but it is only free of charge to those in the following high-risk categories: Babies under 2 years old. Adults over the age of 65. People with long term health conditions such as chronic kidney or heart disease.
The flu inhaler is a way of having the flu mist (a variation of the vaccine)....either a bit like an asthma inhaler or an oxygen mask.

I’ve never been offered one Slim ….and I’m well over 65 ….but my husband did I think , because of his copd  ….not that it did him much good .

@Baz posted:

I’ve never been offered one Slim ….and I’m well over 65 ….but my husband did I think , because of his copd  ….not that it did him much good .

I found this Baz...

People aged 65 and over only need a single pneumococcal vaccination. This vaccine is not given annually like the flu jab. If you have a long-term health condition you may only need a single, one-off pneumococcal vaccination, or a vaccination every 5 years, depending on your underlying health problem.

@slimfern posted:

I found this Baz...

People aged 65 and over only need a single pneumococcal vaccination. This vaccine is not given annually like the flu jab. If you have a long-term health condition you may only need a single, one-off pneumococcal vaccination, or a vaccination every 5 years, depending on your underlying health problem.

I don’t think I’ve had one Slim…but I might be wrong ….I know I had the shingles one a couple of years ago . …

@Baz posted:

If it’s any consolation I wasn’t offered one either Renton, and I’m even posher than you . I love the idea of a flu inhaler  though .

And what's the criteria? 

@Saint posted:

And what's the criteria? 

My criteria

@Baz posted:

My criteria

     Brilliant

@Saint posted:

     Brilliant

Data from the UK Health Security Agency show there have been thousands more deaths than the five-year average in heart failure, heart disease, circulatory conditions and diabetes since the summer.

The number of deaths in private homes is also 40.9 per cent above the five-year average, with 964 excess deaths recorded in the most recent week, which runs up to November 5.

Kevin McConway, emeritus professor of applied statistics at The Open University, said: “Numbers of deaths from all causes do usually increase at this time of year, but the total number remains above the average for the corresponding week in the five years 2015 to 2019. 

“So, on that definition, we still have excess deaths, as we have had for 18 straight weeks now, and not all those excess deaths are due to Covid-19. 

“And we’re still seeing considerable excess numbers of deaths in people’s own homes, compared to the 2015-19 average, with most of those deaths not involving Covid-19.

“In the most recent week, there were 891 excess deaths at home that did not involve Covid-19 – that’s about 127 a day.”

@Baz posted:

If it’s any consolation I wasn’t offered one either Renton, and I’m even posher than you . I love the idea of a flu inhaler  though .

Baz,you can get a pneumonia jab at the docs if you say you want one…….when I went for the flu jab she checked my notes and apparently I’ve had it……must have been when I had one of my ops,but I had no idea🤣

@Saint posted:

And what's the criteria? 

We very posh people hail from Surrey doncha know🤣🤣🤣❤️

@Kaytee posted:

We very posh people hail from Surrey doncha know🤣🤣🤣❤️

But of course 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰

@Kaytee posted:

We very posh people hail from Surrey doncha know🤣🤣🤣❤️

I've been to Cobham - was alright

@Saint posted:

I've been to Cobham - was alright

@Saint posted:

I've been to Cobham - was alright

🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️

Anyone had their Booster jab yet? Any side effects?

@Saint posted:

Anyone had their Booster jab yet? Any side effects?

Hi Renton…..yes, I had mine 3 weeks ago ….no side effects …just a sore arm .

@Baz posted:

Hi Renton…..yes, I had mine 3 weeks ago ….no side effects …just a sore arm .

which did you have?

@Saint posted:

which did you have?

All mine were Pfizer Renton …..

@Saint posted:

Anyone had their Booster jab yet? Any side effects?

Dad had his a few weeks ago...Pfizer for all three and no side effects

@Baz posted:

All mine were Pfizer Renton …..

Snap!

@slimfern posted:

Snap!

Mum had Pfizer 6 days ago and had a sudden severe headache yesterday and feeling lightheaded tonight.

It's worrying cos there's no way to tell if it's the jab or something else

@Saint posted:

Mum had Pfizer 6 days ago and had a sudden severe headache yesterday and feeling lightheaded tonight.

It's worrying cos there's no way to tell if it's the jab or something else

If you're worried Saint....maybe call 111 and speak to someone, they'll advise you

There is no way she would allow anyone to visit unless she's at deaths door. And 111 are useless - I've used them loads at work and every time they say it's best to go to hospital which is not an option at the moment.

She getting bloods done by community nurse soon cos she's started some antibiotics so I'll ask them to check her BP too.

@Former Member posted:

It’s probably nothing but I would get that checked out. Dont think Pfizer have had the issue with blood clots that other jabs have but it doesn’t hurt to check.

She's on blood thinners - Rivaroxaban

Sainty, I hope your mum is better very soon…

@Saint posted:

There is no way she would allow anyone to visit unless she's at deaths door. And 111 are useless - I've used them loads at work and every time they say it's best to go to hospital which is not an option at the moment.

She getting bloods done by community nurse soon cos she's started some antibiotics so I'll ask them to check her BP too.

Could it be side effects from these?

@Saint posted:

There is no way she would allow anyone to visit unless she's at deaths door. And 111 are useless - I've used them loads at work and every time they say it's best to go to hospital which is not an option at the moment.

She getting bloods done by community nurse soon cos she's started some antibiotics so I'll ask them to check her BP too.

I hope she is feeling a bit better today Renton …..try not to worry too much …it probably is just a side effect of the jab ….but yes, mention  it to the community nurse when she comes .

UPDATE - she's fine . . . .and relax (but it's a constant worry cos tomorrow it will be something else)

This morning said she felt really good - so I'm hoping it was antibiotics or jab (or bit of both) 

Thank you all for your concern - it's heartwarming to know x

@Saint posted:

UPDATE - she's fine . . . .and relax (but it's a constant worry cos tomorrow it will be something else)

This morning said she felt really good - so I'm hoping it was antibiotics or jab (or bit of both) 

Thank you all for your concern - it's heartwarming to know x

Awwww I’m really pleased to hear that Renton

@Saint posted:

UPDATE - she's fine . . . .and relax (but it's a constant worry cos tomorrow it will be something else)

This morning said she felt really good - so I'm hoping it was antibiotics or jab (or bit of both) 

Thank you all for your concern - it's heartwarming to know x

Great news Sainty

@Former Member posted:

Great news! Glad she is doing better! Think you are right about the cause. I know what it’s like to live with someone with constant health issues, it’s worrying and tiring. Big (((HUG))) from me. X

Thank you so much Roxan. It is very worrying, waiting for the next episode.

Your concern is much appreciated x

@Moonie posted:

Great news Sainty

cheers matey - a huge relief - I didn't sleep last night

@Saint posted:

cheers matey - a huge relief - I didn't sleep last night

I’m sure it was

Don’t forget to look after yourself too my friend

@Moonie posted:

I’m sure it was

Don’t forget to look after yourself too my friend

I second that

Quick update - she's fine - phew!!

Tomorrow i go for my grab-a-jab ... God help me

@Saint posted:

Quick update - she's fine - phew!!

Tomorrow i go for my grab-a-jab ... God help me

Awww that’s good news Renton ….and you’ll be fine .

@Baz posted:

Awww that’s good news Renton ….and you’ll be fine .

I'll let you know   

@Saint posted:

Quick update - she's fine - phew!!

Tomorrow i go for my grab-a-jab ... God help me

You’ll be okay Sainty

@Saint posted:

Quick update - she's fine - phew!!

Tomorrow i go for my grab-a-jab ... God help me

You were fine with the first two…..you’ll be ok with this one…..think of the alternatives and brace yourself❤️❤️❤️

@Kaytee posted:

You were fine with the first two…..you’ll be ok with this one…..think of the alternatives and brace yourself❤️❤️❤️

The first one did hurted very much - second one was fine - that's 2 jec-shuns in 6 months when previously it has been none since I was 22yrs old when i gotta piece of glass in my hand - they asked me to lay down, then lay my hand on a lil table. And then ... and this is 100% true - the nurse pinned my shoulders down and said "This might hurt". The doctor pushed a needle through my hand - that hurt soooo much - when he finished getting the glass out my hand was dripping with blood.

Lovely memory LOL

@Saint posted:

The first one did hurted very much - second one was fine - that's 2 jec-shuns in 6 months when previously it has been none since I was 22yrs old when i gotta piece of glass in my hand - they asked me to lay down, then lay my hand on a lil table. And then ... and this is 100% true - the nurse pinned my shoulders down and said "This might hurt". The doctor pushed a needle through my hand - that hurt soooo much - when he finished getting the glass out my hand was dripping with blood.

Lovely memory LOL

Ouch Renton That sounds horrendous

Got a letter today

"You have been nationally recognised as an unpaid carer and have been prioritised for a COVID booster"

And the Centre for Life has closed it's programme yesterday!! So i'm on the hunt for a new place to go . . . .

@Saint posted:

Got a letter today

"You have been nationally recognised as an unpaid carer and have been prioritised for a COVID booster"

And the Centre for Life has closed it's programme yesterday!! So i'm on the hunt for a new place to go . . . .

Oh heck….that’s a shame Renton

I had my Moderna jab today. In the words of John Major, "It hurt - it worked"

I went to Gosforth, quite a nice area but there was a huge queue outside a tiny pharmacy and it was freezing so off to Balliol Business Park, rather grim, faceless office area with pretty hedging (why do they always have lovely hedges?)

Went into a non-descript place you're likely to have a 'business' interview. I asked the receptionist if they had a childcare specialist, she looked perplexed then asked if i was scared. She doesn't know me does she? After waiting thirty years i was called over to a mini cubicle. She asked me lots of questions then asked if wanted to ask anything, I said, "Just treat me like a 5yr old boy, ok" I could see her smirking

She said I just needed to relax and I said, "Tell me when you're going to do it - just tell me when, ok"

She said, "You want to know" ... BAM !!!! She shoved that little bugger in, mid sentence!! I jumped for England!!

"I see what you did there, mid sentence when i wasn't tense" . . . . and I remember her face too

Arm aching, reputation in tact (cos I was wearing a mask) I drove off into the Newcastle sunset.