Vaccine Megathread No 2 - Read OP before posting

Cork2021 · 28-06-2021 10:03PM

TheDoctor wrote: »

No point in getting vaccinated per NPHET tonight.

Open indoor and we will see peak deaths in August.

5 million vaccine doses will do nothing.

I’ll go against NPHET advice and still get my vaccine on Thursday though! Twats

Tyrone212 · 28-06-2021 10:03PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

I'm very very disappointed at the lack of trust in the vaccines from NPHET. Very sad.

What happened?

28-06-2021 10:06PM

lukesmom wrote: »

Got my first jab Yesterday week. Four days later I went and got my hair done the same colour and same products I've been using for 20 years. 20 minutes in and I suffered a severe allergic reaction and was brought to hospital. The doctor asked me had I had the moderna vaccine as I wasn't the first to have it react with a chemical. He said because its so new they just don't know how it reacts to some things. I've been on a high dose steroids since. I'm worried now about getting called for the 2nd dose which should be in about 3 weeks. I honestly could have died a few days ago, I couldn't breathe, my blood pressure was dangerously low and my face and hands swelled up so much I was like the elephant man. The doctor said Im now at risk for more anaphylactic shocks. He told me I could get the 2nd dose but not to have hair done till at least 2 weeks after. My hair is the least of my worries, I'm worried about getting the 2nd jab. Any advice would be great. The pharmacist today said ring gp and insist on getting the jab in the surgery or hospital (I got the first one in a sports hall)

Christ, thats horrific, Im so sorry to hear that. Must have been very frightening.
If it were me, I would seriously reconsider getting the second one.

Goldengirl · 28-06-2021 10:15PM

lukesmom wrote: »

Got my first jab Yesterday week. Four days later I went and got my hair done the same colour and same products I've been using for 20 years. 20 minutes in and I suffered a severe allergic reaction and was brought to hospital. The doctor asked me had I had the moderna vaccine as I wasn't the first to have it react with a chemical. He said because its so new they just don't know how it reacts to some things. I've been on a high dose steroids since. I'm worried now about getting called for the 2nd dose which should be in about 3 weeks. I honestly could have died a few days ago, I couldn't breathe, my blood pressure was dangerously low and my face and hands swelled up so much I was like the elephant man. The doctor said Im now at risk for more anaphylactic shocks. He told me I could get the 2nd dose but not to have hair done till at least 2 weeks after. My hair is the least of my worries, I'm worried about getting the 2nd jab. Any advice would be great. The pharmacist today said ring gp and insist on getting the jab in the surgery or hospital (I got the first one in a sports hall)

That's awful for you , hope it has settled down.

Yes . You do need to contact your GP .
Have the hospital written to your doctor ? Should have . And should be notified by the doctor to the HPRA if it is believed to be a vaccine reaction .
Also you know it's possible that it was a reaction to something the hairdresser used , but obviously they would want to err on the side of caution with the fact that you had just had a vaccine . EDIT . just read that you have been having the same stuff for 20years?

If getting a second dose should be notified to the vaccinator who are trained to respond appropriately , whether in a sports hall or a doctors surgery .
You will need intravenous access/ cannula in case you need adrenaline/ or steroid injection and you will be monitored for longer .
Not sure if you would be happy with it though having had such a fright .
Might be a candidate for a different vaccine or an early booster .
Your GP is the best person to advise on this really .

penguinbaby · 28-06-2021 10:21PM

I registered for vaccine but had to request a new apt when it came up as had a family funeral, did anyone else request a new app and if so how long did it take to get it?

Leinster90 · 28-06-2021 10:21PM

When I try to book on Boots, I complete the questionnaire and it just says “thank you, your answers have been received.”

Is anyone else the same? How can I book an appointment?

gaiscioch · 28-06-2021 10:23PM

If you lost your vaccine card from your first vaccination so got another card when you got the second vaccination, how can you show you’ve been fully vaccinated without that first card?

Padre_Pio · 28-06-2021 10:27PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

It let me book an appointment after finishing the questionaire. Could be the site playing up, could be them taking the system down because plenty of us are chancing our arms :pac:

The Boots website is garbage.

They'll call and cancel tomorrow.
I tried two weeks ago and got a call within a few hours.

I presume they can't risk the chance of some adverse affect in an under 50 until they get the go-ahead from NIAC or whoever

lukesmom · 28-06-2021 10:28PM

Goldengirl wrote: »

That's awful for you , hope it has settled down.

Yes . You do need to contact your GP .
Have the hospital written to your doctor ? Should have . And should be notified by the doctor to the HPRA if it is believed to be a vaccine reaction .
Also you know it's possible that it was a reaction to something the hairdresser used , but obviously they would want to err on the side of caution with the fact that you had just had a vaccine . EDIT . just read that you have been having the same stuff for 20years?

If getting a second dose should be notified to the vaccinator who are trained to respond appropriately , whether in a sports hall or a doctors surgery .
You will need intravenous access/ cannula in case you need adrenaline/ or steroid injection and you will be monitored for longer .
Not sure if you would be happy with it though having had such a fright .
Might be a candidate for a different vaccine or an early booster .
Your GP is the best person to advise on this really .

Thanks I've been ok the past few days but left the steroids until the afternoon on Friday (stupidly) and took a turn while collecting my kids from school. The symtpoms began to flare again and I took the steroids in the chemist with water opposite the school and waited until symptoms ceased. I will be off the steroids from tomorrow and worried it was all begin again. No the doctors are pretty convinced its definitely related to the vaccine reacting with the hair dye. I will call my gp and in the meantime hopefully no more symptoms

stephenjmcd · 28-06-2021 10:30PM

Padre_Pio wrote: »

The Boots website is garbage.

They'll call and cancel tomorrow.
I tried two weeks ago and got a call within a few hours.

I presume they can't risk the chance of some adverse affect in an under 50 until they get the go-ahead from NIAC or whoever

Never know might get the go ahead fairly quickly

https://twitter.com/LouiseByrneNews/status/1409622275121369089?s=19

civdef · 28-06-2021 10:31PM

gaiscioch wrote: »

If you lost your vaccine card from your first vaccination so got another card when you got the second vaccination, how can you show you’ve been fully vaccinated without that first card?

Did they not write details of the first dose on the second card?

funnydoggy · 28-06-2021 10:31PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Never known might get the go ahead fairly quickly

https://twitter.com/LouiseByrneNews/status/1409622275121369089?s=19

I'm off Wednesday and Thursday... Imagine if I timed it right

VG31 · 28-06-2021 10:40PM

funnydoggy wrote: »

It's utterly bizarre. To them, it's as if they don't exist and we're in a summer 2020 position.

If someone had said to me we'd be in a worse situation restriction-wise in summer 2021 with 40% of adults fully vaccinated than summer 2020 I'd have called them crazy!

funnydoggy · 28-06-2021 10:42PM

VG31 wrote: »

If someone had said we'd be in a worse situation restriction-wise in summer 2021 with 40% of adults fully vaccinated than summer 2020 I'd have called them crazy!

I was in sunny Ardmore this time last year enjoying a beer thinking "ahhh, cases and deaths are low - things are gonna be better from here on".

Did I jinx it or something???

funnydoggy · 28-06-2021 10:43PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

I just choked on my water :pac:

omicron · 28-06-2021 10:51PM

Tried to book a boots appointment there despite being under the age, it confirmed but got a text 15 mins later to cancel it.

WoollyRedHat · 28-06-2021 10:53PM

omicron wrote: »

Tried to book a boots appointment there despite being under the age, it confirmed but got a text 15 mins later to cancel it.

Really, haven't cancelled on me yet.

Padre_Pio · 28-06-2021 10:54PM

Padre_Pio wrote: »

The Boots website is garbage.

They'll call and cancel tomorrow.
I tried two weeks ago and got a call within a few hours.

I presume they can't risk the chance of some adverse affect in an under 50 until they get the go-ahead from NIAC or whoever

F*ck it.
Booked on the boots website again.

omicron · 28-06-2021 10:55PM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Really, haven't cancelled on me yet.

Unless it was a specific issue with the time and shop I booked for? It did send a link to rebook.

RavenBea17b · 28-06-2021 11:03PM

lukesmom wrote: »

Got my first jab Yesterday week. Four days later I went and got my hair done the same colour and same products I've been using for 20 years. 20 minutes in and I suffered a severe allergic reaction and was brought to hospital. The doctor asked me had I had the moderna vaccine as I wasn't the first to have it react with a chemical. He said because its so new they just don't know how it reacts to some things. I've been on a high dose steroids since. I'm worried now about getting called for the 2nd dose which should be in about 3 weeks. I honestly could have died a few days ago, I couldn't breathe, my blood pressure was dangerously low and my face and hands swelled up so much I was like the elephant man. The doctor said Im now at risk for more anaphylactic shocks. He told me I could get the 2nd dose but not to have hair done till at least 2 weeks after. My hair is the least of my worries, I'm worried about getting the 2nd jab. Any advice would be great. The pharmacist today said ring gp and insist on getting the jab in the surgery or hospital (I got the first one in a sports hall)

How awful and scary. Hope you are feeling alot better. Understandably nervous, of course it is human nature. Def speak to your Dr. Also, please make sure that this is added and reported to the side effects list portal. The Doctor at the hospital commenting and querying is it Moderna - result of chemical event, needs to be more known. It is the first I have heard of and I am sure if more aware, people choosing to get hair highlights, coloured etc need to be aware as do hairdressers etc.

RugbyLad11 · 28-06-2021 11:04PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Might have been, no cancellation for me either and I booked an hour or so ago.

They wouldn't cancel now anyway because they are closed. If they are gonna cancel, then it would be tomorrow onwards when they are checking the appointments.

Swaine · 28-06-2021 11:16PM

Maybe stop booking if you're not in the age range yet. I'd say they're busy enough without dealing with chancers all day.

VG31 · 28-06-2021 11:25PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1409627641053859842?s=21

Based on this I’d say plenty of pharmacies will be glad of the interest.

I wonder will it be anyone over 18 or just people who can register ATM (i.e. 35+)? I wouldn't mind getting J&J in a pharmacy myself.

duffman13 · 28-06-2021 11:29PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1409627641053859842?s=21

Based on this I’d say plenty of pharmacies will be glad of the interest.

Someone is manually cancelling all them appointments. Pharmacies could deliver 50 in a day but most only got 50. If the go ahead is given bookings will be ready the next day. They just need the formal go ahead

28-06-2021 11:29PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1409627641053859842?s=21

Based on this I’d say plenty of pharmacies will be glad of the interest.

Interest, sure. Email them now or give them a ring in the morning.

Booking invalid appointments, not so much. It's a hassle for them to have to cancel. Bear in mind we're only hearing media reports of the NIAC advice, the change is not official yet and pharmacies can't open up registration to younger age groups until they get the go ahead.

Strazdas · 28-06-2021 11:30PM

SusanC10 wrote: »

Bit confused but is this correct ? Following this evening's announcement.

Age 70+ Pfizer/Moderna
Age 60-69 AZ/Pfizer/Moderna
Age 50-59 J&J/Pfizer/Moderna
Age 40-49 Pfizer/Moderna
Age 18-39 AZ/J&J/Pfizer/Moderna
Age 16-18 Pfizer

And if/when Irish Govt follows EMA authorisation

Age 12-15 Pfizer

I'm actually assuming that any person aged 40+ who has yet to receive a first dose is eligible to get any one of the four vaccines. Are we aware of any vaccine being prohibited to any age cohort at this point?

gaiscioch · 28-06-2021 11:31PM

civdef wrote: »

Did they not write details of the first dose on the second card?

No. She just filled in the second vaccination date and said staple both together when I find the card for the first vaccination. Card from first vaccination still missing, however.

civdef · 28-06-2021 11:33PM

gaiscioch wrote: »

No. She just filled in the second vaccination date and said staple both together when I find the card for the first vaccination. Card from first vaccination still missing, however.

This in an MVC?

Normal procedure if someone has lost their first card is to do up a duplicate card and write in the details (date and batch #) for the first dose too - details are there on the tablet.

WoollyRedHat · 29-06-2021 12:08AM

Flying Fox wrote: »

Interest, sure. Email them now or give them a ring in the morning.

Booking invalid appointments, not so much. It's a hassle for them to have to cancel. Bear in mind we're only hearing media reports of the NIAC advice, the change is not official yet and pharmacies can't open up registration to younger age groups until they get the go ahead.

You would wonder why the option is there for age bands under 35 then

rm212 · 29-06-2021 12:10AM

I’m in cohort 4 so obviously fully vaccinated with AZ already. My partner is 25 and we’d like to travel in late August if possible, but we are worried given that he isn’t vaccinated yet, both in terms of travel plans and possible extra measures depending on case numbers, and also with the delta variant being a bit more dangerous for him if unvaccinated.

Based on RTÉ saying NIAC will allow under 40s to get JnJ and the following, “ The Irish Pharmacy Union has said pharmacies could begin to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to people under 40 "tomorrow".”, should my partner in theory just call the pharmacy in the morning and ask to be placed on a waiting list or something, pending the rule change coming?

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