Got a confirmed vaccine appointment - Post your age and appointment date

PopTarts · 29-06-2021 7:26pm

Does everyone get a follow on text saying update and how important it is for you to attend and to read the vaccine leaflet and to give your consent.

Do I need to give consent or can I wait to the day.

29-06-2021 7:27pm

Has anyone else had a text asking you to log into the portal before your appointment to give consent? I just got one now, but I'm afraid to do it in case it messes something up for me (I know some people on here had their appointments cancelled).

29-06-2021 7:30pm

This is the text:

Update for X,
age X years, about your COVID-19 vaccination appointment on XXX. It is important that you attend this appointment to ensure you are protected from COVID-19, including the Delta variant.

We now need you to:
Read the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine leaflet at http://hse.ie/pfizil

Give your consent for your vaccination.

Answer some medical questions so we can make sure it is OK to vaccinate you.

Please log in and do this online using this link: https://vaccine.hse.ie

If you have any questions, call the COVID-19 helpline on 1800 700 700.

recyclops · 29-06-2021 7:30pm

Moody_mona wrote: »

Pfizer?

Yep it is.

Tzardine · 29-06-2021 7:49pm

Just got the text.

36 years old.
Registered 19th June.
Text Received 29th June.
Appointment 08 July
Like in Kildare - Being sent to Portlaoise
Pfizer

ForestFire · 29-06-2021 8:11pm

Does anyone know what's happen to the Galway race course schedule when the "Galway Races Summer Festival (26th July – 1st August 2021)" gets under way.

I see thy are hoping to allow 5K people to attend per day. Can they accommodate this plus continue the vaccines? Most race days start at 14:30.Can they work up to this time for vaccines?

Are they planning to pause this location for first doses, but many people will be due there second does at this time, will they be rescheduled to another centre?

tickybob · 29-06-2021 8:15pm

Nozzer wrote: »

Local pharmacy is starting on over 35s from this Sunday so I'll see which one happens first I guess.

I thought the pharmacies were only doing over 50s? Did they annouce a change to that then? Do you know if they are offering Pfizer or J&J or one of the other vaccines?

kingofburt · 29-06-2021 8:16pm

cee_jay wrote: »

I rang the HSE line - registered 2nd June, still no appointment. It is being "escalated" and "you will get an appointment very soon" which I took as code to be just wait and you will eventually get one :cool:

I had to phone 6 days in a row, starting 4 days before my 4 weeks were up. Got told on Sunday I was escalated and now have a date for July 1st. Infuriating having to fight to get a vaccine when my appointment was clearly missed by the HSE's automated system, 38 year olds in my area are getting vaccinated before me (40). Keep calling HSE Live and complain, seems to be the only thing that works

harr · 29-06-2021 8:19pm

tickybob wrote: »

I thought the pharmacies were only doing over 50s? Did they annouce a change to that then? Do you know if they are offering Pfizer or J&J or one of the other vaccines?

Pharmacies doing both Pfizer for over 35 starting Sunday and j&j for the over 50,s which they are getting very little uptake.

Charles Babbage · 29-06-2021 8:20pm

tickybob wrote: »

I thought the pharmacies were only doing over 50s? Did they annouce a change to that then? Do you know if they are offering Pfizer or J&J or one of the other vaccines?

They did announce a change to that. They will likely have J&J.

Galwayguy35 · 29-06-2021 8:22pm

ForestFire wrote: »

Does anyone know what's happen to the Galway race course schedule when the "Galway Races Summer Festival (26th July – 1st August 2021)" gets under way.

I see thy are hoping to allow 5K people to attend per day. Can they accommodate this plus continue the vaccines? Most race days start at 14:30.Can they work up to this time for vaccines?

Are they planning to pause this location for first doses, but many people will be due there second does at this time, will they be rescheduled to another centre?

Haven't heard but I'd be surprised if they paused it, getting people jabbed is more important than a few races.

Acey10 · 29-06-2021 8:27pm

I'd the Helix closed?

Jaffleywaffley · 29-06-2021 8:32pm

Flying Fox wrote: »

Has anyone else had a text asking you to log into the portal before your appointment to give consent? I just got one now, but I'm afraid to do it in case it messes something up for me (I know some people on here had their appointments cancelled).

I've just got that text too. Was following boards advice and not completing (in case of cancellation). But now I'm afraid my appt will be cancelled if I don't complete. Meh

Nozzer · 29-06-2021 8:32pm

tickybob wrote: »

I thought the pharmacies were only doing over 50s? Did they annouce a change to that then? Do you know if they are offering Pfizer or J&J or one of the other vaccines?

This particular one is offering Pfizer. I just saw a photo that someone posted on Twitter of a sign in a pharmacy window in Dooradoyle saying they're offering Pfizer to over 30s ftom Tuesday 6th! It's worth looking up your local pharmacy's Facebook page

ClaptonBay · 29-06-2021 8:33pm

whats the story if you lose your card after the first dose? asking for a friend :rolleyes:

iamwhoiam · 29-06-2021 8:40pm

Jaffleywaffley wrote: »

I've just got that text too. Was following boards advice and not completing (in case of cancellation). But now I'm afraid my appt will be cancelled if I don't complete. Meh

I consented online and had no problem at all . But it was a bit pointless as they asked the same questions again in the MVC

patscott27 · 29-06-2021 8:44pm

kingofburt wrote: »

I had to phone 6 days in a row, starting 4 days before my 4 weeks were up. Got told on Sunday I was escalated and now have a date for July 1st. Infuriating having to fight to get a vaccine when my appointment was clearly missed by the HSE's automated system, 38 year olds in my area are getting vaccinated before me (40). Keep calling HSE Live and complain, seems to be the only thing that works[/QUOTE I kept ringing them for over a week. Got a phone call 4 hours before. I wasn't on system. An add on is the term they used. Had to quote persons name who rang me at door.I am 50. First jab 1st June quite late for that age group. Can't check online either to see if I have appointment. So have to ring everyday now as I don't trust them to text me for 2nd Pfizer jab.

harr · 29-06-2021 8:51pm

ClaptonBay wrote: »

whats the story if you lose your card after the first dose? asking for a friend :rolleyes:

Hope you find it you will need it for a pint shortly

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Buddy Bubs · 29-06-2021 8:53pm

Got text today.

40, citywest, Moderna on sunday

Registered the first day I could, think it was Sunday 6th so I was 23 days waiting.

KBurke85 · 29-06-2021 9:12pm

Age36
Registered 20th June
Location South Kildare
Text received this evening
Apt Thursday 8th July
Location Midlands park Portlaoise
Pfizer

Already exists · 29-06-2021 9:15pm

Anyone getting vaccinated in Carlow? Waiting since 2nd June and heard nothing yet.

29-06-2021 9:18pm

Jaffleywaffley wrote: »

I've just got that text too. Was following boards advice and not completing (in case of cancellation). But now I'm afraid my appt will be cancelled if I don't complete. Meh

Yeah it's hard to know what to do. I think I'll leave it for now, I doubt they'd cancel.

JacksonHeightsOwn · 29-06-2021 10:19pm

Flying Fox wrote: »

Yeah it's hard to know what to do. I think I'll leave it for now, I doubt they'd cancel.

My wife checked the portal earlier and it had it her appointment in for this Sunday, she started filling in the online questionnaire and it cancelled her appointment.

She then rang the helpline and within 10 minutes she got her appointment text. Unfortunately she got a cancellation text about 30 minutes ago.

She's annoyed.... Very annoyed....

29-06-2021 10:32pm

JacksonHeightsOwn wrote: »

My wife checked the portal earlier and it had it her appointment in for this Sunday, she started filling in the online questionnaire and it cancelled her appointment.

She then rang the helpline and within 10 minutes she got her appointment text. Unfortunately she got a cancellation text about 30 minutes ago.

She's annoyed.... Very annoyed....

Thanks, I'm definitely going to leave it alone now.

That is infuriating for your wife!

ulster · 29-06-2021 10:34pm

My arm's killing me.

harr · 29-06-2021 10:40pm

Flying Fox wrote: »

Thanks, I'm definitely going to leave it alone now.

That is infuriating for your wife!

We left filling in any info on line on our first jab as I had been warned about the possibility of the appointment being cancelled, they ask all the same on the day anyway. Surely they have had enough time now to fix this known bug .

harr · 29-06-2021 10:42pm

JacksonHeightsOwn wrote: »

My wife checked the portal earlier and it had it her appointment in for this Sunday, she started filling in the online questionnaire and it cancelled her appointment.

She then rang the helpline and within 10 minutes she got her appointment text. Unfortunately she got a cancellation text about 30 minutes ago.

She's annoyed.... Very annoyed....

Keep original text and delete the second and say she never got a cancellation and tell her to go ahead to first appointment she got .

lenovo1 · 29-06-2021 10:47pm

PropBuyer101 wrote: »

thanks i need a password though and when i go to reset it it just sends me in circles lol :cool:

I'm getting similar. Spoke to HSE contact number and they told me it was a Google issue and to contact them!

I'm a bit worried as I know people getting appointments but no texts so I would like to check,

Anyone else not able to change their password?

km79 · 29-06-2021 10:48pm

Does anyone know what’s going to happen to the MVC at Galway racecourse for the week of the races............it serves a large area . Would be a serious problem if it’s decommissioned for the whole week

Lolabear2020 · 29-06-2021 10:48pm

Age 36
Registered 23rd June
Text today vaccine 2nd July
Fairyhouse vaccine centre
Pfizer

Delighted to get the text today!

Wildly Boaring · 29-06-2021 11:17pm

Lolabear2020 wrote: »

Age 36
Registered 23rd June
Text today vaccine 2nd July
Fairyhouse vaccine centre
Pfizer

Delighted to get the text today!

Delighted for you

Plenty 40 and 39s in Meath not done
In fact I know no 39s done yet.

Itssoeasy · 29-06-2021 11:23pm

I know this is a very common after affect of getting the jab but since I got it I felt fine, but my arm is really sore now. It’s like I’ve gotten a slap of a Hurley in my arm.

bikeman1 · 29-06-2021 11:23pm

My mother is scheduled for the Helix this Sunday.

2nd Dose AstraZeneca
Age 64
North Dublin

Good to see the infamous 60 year olds getting their vaccines sorted at long last.

Lolabear2020 · 29-06-2021 11:25pm

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

Delighted for you

Plenty 40 and 39s in Meath not done
In fact I know no 39s done yet.

I was surprised to get the text this week to be honest but speaking to family and friends in the area this evening I’m not alone, plenty of 36 to 39 year olds have received texts this week although not all to the local vaccine centre. Hopefully it’s a good sign for Meath after all the delays.

Mervyn Skidmore · 29-06-2021 11:35pm

37 and got my first dose of Pfizer today in Ballybrit, Galway. Wife is 36 and she has an appointment for Sunday for first dose of Moderna.

stephenjmcd · 29-06-2021 11:44pm

bikeman1 wrote: »

My mother is scheduled for the Helix this Sunday.

2nd Dose AstraZeneca
Age 64
North Dublin

Good to see the infamous 60 year olds getting their vaccines sorted at long last.

Yeah my father 65 got his second AZ in Greystones today. Small queue but in and out in around 45 minutes, plenty of activity around the place

Mgit · 30-06-2021 12:38am

Akabusi wrote: »

Got my Pfizer vaccine through my GP earlier, absolutely delighted, I had only rang them yesterday to check if they were doing vaccines. Also just checked the portal and it is still the same - "awaiting appointment 1". My advice for anyone waiting a number of weeks would be to try your GP.

Mine updated while doing the 15 min recovery wait in gp surgery. I guess the gp forgot to update it. Showing awaiting appointment 2 for me now even tho gp has given me the date.

PopTarts · 30-06-2021 7:54am

Does anyone know if the Helix is busy in the evenings - after 5:30pm?

Does traffic be bad around then coming from Clonee?

BigBirdie · 30-06-2021 7:58am

Already exists wrote: »

Anyone getting vaccinated in Carlow? Waiting since 2nd June and heard nothing yet.

My mum, 60-64 bracket, got a txt to get her second AZ in Carlow on Sunday, 8 weeks and 1 day after the first. She has to postpone unfortunately so hopefully won't be too long waiting for new appt.

tcif · 30-06-2021 8:02am

2nd shot appointment:

Age: 49
1st apt: May 31st
2nd apt: July 3rd (notified by text yesterday)
MVC: Punchestown
Vaccine: Pfizer

secman · 30-06-2021 8:13am

BigBirdie wrote: »

My mum, 60-64 bracket, got a txt to get her second AZ in Carlow on Sunday, 8 weeks and 1 day after the first. She has to postpone unfortunately so hopefully won't be too long waiting for new appt.

Just curious as what could be more important than getting 2nd AZ jab knowing how vulnerable we 60 to 69 age bracket are to Delta variant ?
I tried to get mine last week with my wife but supervisor wouldn't give it as i was only 52 days from Ist jab, getting it this Friday

Idleater · 30-06-2021 8:20am

harr wrote: »

We left filling in any info on line on our first jab as I had been warned about the possibility of the appointment being cancelled, they ask all the same on the day anyway. Surely they have had enough time now to fix this known bug .

I filled the "i consent" on last Saturday for an appointment on Monday, an on Monday I answered the questions a few hours before heading over.

The registration person looked up my details and said "I see you have already filled out the questions you're good to go" and off I went.

The vaccinator did ask the questions again.

Psychoss · 30-06-2021 9:00am

PopTarts wrote: »

Does anyone know if the Helix is busy in the evenings - after 5:30pm?

Does traffic be bad around then coming from Clonee?

Traffic around the Helix itself is fine, plenty of space in the garage (free of charge)
Assuming you'd be coming from the M50 down the N1 and turn right to the campus, there shouldn't be much traffic.

Now the Helix plaza itself is a bit different, I was there yesterday around that time, and there is a continuous stream of people (guesstimate : around 300 at any time), so you get sorted in rows and have to wait outside (under the marquees) for about 20 min.

39M
Booked via HSE portal on 22nd June
SMS received 26 June
1st Dose : 29 June
Vaccine : Pfizer

CiboC · 30-06-2021 9:26am

Does anyone know are they giving Pfizer jabs in the Avivia this Thursday or Friday?

I have an appointment for a 2nd shot on Sunday (which would make a 30 day interval) but will be away, so I want to go a day or two early and see if they will do it then instead.

Wheety · 30-06-2021 9:32am

I had my first vaccine (Pfizer) in Citywest this morning.

40 years old
Appointment was for 8:25
Arrived just after 8 and decided to go in as there were a good few people around.
Was injected at 8:31, 15 min observation and then out.

Impressive setup out there.

LeeroyJ. · 30-06-2021 9:35am

Age 32
First Dose: 02.June
Second Dose: 30.June (today)
Pfizer
Group 7 via GP

AndyBoBandy · 30-06-2021 9:45am

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Age: 39 (1981)
Registered: June 10th
Text received: 26th June (today)
1st Dose: 29th June
Location: Fingal
Venue: Helix
Vaccine type: BioNtech-Pfizer

So I had the shot yesterday as scheduled. Fairly busy out there with a constant stream of cars coming in/out.

The initial queuing system can look quite daunting when you first arrive, but you soon realise how it works, and it actually works quite well. I was probably there for about 15-20 minutes before 'my line' started entering the building. Arrived at the check in desk and was there for no more than 60 seconds, then around the corner to another small queue and was in a vaccine booth after about a minute.

Very slick operation, well managed and well run. The stewards outside the building entrance marshalling folk to stay on the squares on the ground to keep everything nice and uniform..

Feel's almost surreal, like something out of a movie!

Slightly sore upper arm is the only side effect so far.

2nd shot will be up at the Showgrounds by the airport/Swords as the Helix will be closing soon.. Handier for me to get to, so happy days.

Shout out to any fellow Boardsies that were there ~15:10 - 15:50

Wildly Boaring · 30-06-2021 10:25am

1982. Aged 39
East Meath

Registered: 20/6/21
Text: 30/6/21
Appointment: 3/7/21
Centre: DIFE Drogheda
Pfizer

Badly Drunk Boy · 30-06-2021 10:34am

Badly Drunk Boy wrote: »

Age: 48
County: Kildare
Registered: 20/05
Appointment text: 03/06
First dose appointment: 05/06 (Saturday)
Centre: Punchestown
Vaccine: Pfizer
Mood: Relieved to eventually get the appointment, annoyed that I'm not going to miss any work for it, and excited at the prospect of having a magnetic arm. :pac:

Yesterday evening, I got the text for my second Pfizer appointment. Next Monday, so my two jabs were June the 5th with the second on July the 5th.

DrumSteve · 30-06-2021 11:06am

Registered in the 35 bracket last week in Dublin, still haven't heard anything yet... Anyone know the usual time frames

Got a confirmed vaccine appointment - Post your age and appointment date

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