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

JimmyVik

Got a confirmed vaccine appointment - Post your age and appointment date.
So we can see exactly what ages they are vaccinating at any time.
Dont post if you've already been vaccinated.
Obviously I havent got an appointment to post, so am curious to find out what age they are actually doing at the moment.

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tailgunner

Galego wrote: »

It is actually more effective after 12 wks after recent researches carried out.

Article here about that study: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2021/05/14/study-finds-12-week-gap-between-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-dose-generates-35-times-higher-antibody-response/

Not peer reviewed, but sounds reassuring.

TheCrank

Possibly supply issues. A large delivery of Pfizer arrived last week. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40325840.html

I had my first shot of Pfizer on June 6 and have an appointment for the next one this Saturday, so five weeks apart.

Galego

Grab All Association wrote: »

I had my first Pfizer in April. Second dose in June due to the HSE f***ing up. I presume it’s still as effective.

It is actually more effective after 12 wks after recent researches carried out.

Grab All Association

I had my first Pfizer in April. Second dose in June due to the HSE f***ing up. I presume it’s still as effective.

D. Coughlan

Pharmacy give me a choice of Janseen tomorrow or Pfizer dose 1 on Saturday.

Tempted to wait the few days for Pfizer although probably no real difference between the two.

Age 36
Cork

Galego

Chanquete wrote: »

Hi - I got my first shot of Pfizer today 4 weeks (28 days) ago (in The Helix) and I haven't received any notification of the second appointment.

I called the helpline and the person on the phone said to keep waiting. Given the 3 days minimum between notification and appointment, at this stage I'm looking at a minimum of 32 days. This leaves me quite concerned, since Pfizer's recommended internal is 21 days, and the maximum interval that has efficacy studies behind it is 28 days. HSE's own guidelines specify "If the interval between doses is longer than 28 days, the second dose should be given as soon as possible."

I'm getting really anxious. I was wondering if this delay is common?

Thanks,
Chanquete

Pfizer trials were done in 12 weeks intervals between jabs and I havent seen anywhere stated that they recommend 28 days. If they do, can you please post the link here?

FileNotFound

Not sure if this thread should capture the GP and Pharmacy jabs anymore.
Being as they will not follow age but be a mishmash of who got on first etc.

Maybe keep it to the vax centres

Ohmeha

I know two people who also got their first Pfizer shot 4 weeks ago in the Helix who have not received a text/update of the portal regarding the 2nd shot so definite delays at the Helix

revelman

Cian59 wrote: »

Age: 28 [ today ]
Registered:Friday 2-July the minute announcement made
Living: North County Dublin
Text: Today 5-July
Appointment: Tuesday 6-July
Venue: North County Dublin Pharmacy
Johnson & Johnson

Fantastic birthday present.

Cian59

Age: 28 [ today

]
Registered:Friday 2-July the minute announcement made
Living: North County Dublin
Text: Today 5-July
Appointment: Tuesday 6-July
Venue: North County Dublin Pharmacy
Johnson & Johnson

Lyle

You're good a while, OP, but I'd keep in touch with the HSE about it if it drags on any longer. The ECDC recommended Pfizer interval be reduced back to the 3 week interval (4 week gap is just to line it up with Moderna, which was trialed at 4 weeks) to speed up full vaccinations but this probably isn't possible really, due to supply and the attempted acceleration of first doses into younger cohorts.

However, most importantly, the EMA have sanctioned Pfizer for use on an interval basis of 19 - 42 days, which means it's safe and efficacious so long as you have your second dose inside 6 weeks of your first. If it goes beyond 42 days you're into off label use territory for the vaccine which is a no-no so if it drags on and you're getting uncomfortable with how long it's taking, just keep calling them and point that out.

But once you get your second dose inside 6 weeks, you'll be alright! No need to stress too much.

wench

I had my first Pfizer 28 days ago today (Aviva). Yesterday I got the text for second jab this Thursday.
So I wouldn't panic yet.

The 21 - 28 day interval is because that's what they tested with. It doesn't mean going longer caused problems.
It's more of a "best before" situation, than a "use by".

The Raging Bile Duct

Midlands based.
First jab: Tuesday 8th June
Second jab: Today, Monday 5th July, in a couple of hours
Age: 43
Vaccine: Moderna

namloc1980

micks_address wrote: »

are you dublin based? looks dodgy for friday for my wife.. her 28 days is today... seems pointless calling help line

Cork Pairc Ui Chaoimh is the MVC.

Gile_na_gile

Gile_na_gile wrote: »

1977 / 44 yrs
Registered 1st June
CityWest (from North Kildare)
Sunday 13th June
Pfizer

Text 5th July for appointment 9th July, Citywest. That is 26 days only, so who knows if it will change, but well within Pfizer guidelines of 3-6 weeks.

beachhead

Chanquete wrote: »

Hi - I got my first shot of Pfizer today 4 weeks (28 days) ago (in The Helix) and I haven't received any notification of the second appointment.

I called the helpline and the person on the phone said to keep waiting. Given the 3 days minimum between notification and appointment, at this stage I'm looking at a minimum of 32 days. This leaves me quite concerned, since Pfizer's recommended internal is 21 days, and the maximum interval that has efficacy studies behind it is 28 days. HSE's own guidelines specify "If the interval between doses is longer than 28 days, the second dose should be given as soon as possible."

I'm getting really anxious. I was wondering if this delay is common?

Thanks,
Chanquete

Nothing unusual is happening with your 2nd vaccine for Pfizer.The gap is not 21 days.It is more like 28 or 32 days.It appears that Sundays are not counted.You will not be forgotten.As soon as possible could,also allow for vaccine centres being busy.

vandriver

I got a text on Saturday evening at 7pm for an appointment at 8.30 am on Sunday.

micks_address

namloc1980 wrote: »

My Mrs got her first one on the 5th June but heard nothing about the 2nd dose. She rang the HSE and got nothing other than a supposed delay to the 2nd dose. No reason given and no timeline for the 2nd shot.

are you dublin based? looks dodgy for friday for my wife.. her 28 days is today... seems pointless calling help line

[Deleted User]

There also isn't a minimum 3 days between the text and the jab. I know people that have received the text only the evening before

Lumen

I wouldn't stress about it, some countries (France from memory) are doing 6 week Pfizer intervals, for presumably good reasons.

Chanquete

Thanks - you would think second shots would automatically be allocated/scheduled in the system.

But knowing I'm not the only one delayed gives me some peace of mind. Fingers crossed for a message soon.

Good luck to all.

namloc1980

My Mrs got her first one on the 5th June but heard nothing about the 2nd dose. She rang the HSE and got nothing other than a supposed delay to the 2nd dose. No reason given and no timeline for the 2nd shot.

techdiver

Same thing in Mullingar. Moderna second dose delayed. Wife should be having it by tomorrow but no appointment.

athlone573

Chanquete wrote: »

Hi - I got my first shot of Pfizer today 4 weeks (28 days) ago (in The Helix) and I haven't received any notification of the second appointment.

I called the helpline and the person on the phone said to keep waiting. Given the 3 days minimum between notification and appointment, at this stage I'm looking at a minimum of 32 days. This leaves me quite concerned, since Pfizer's recommended internal is 21 days, and the maximum interval that has efficacy studies behind it is 28 days. HSE's own guidelines specify "If the interval between doses is longer than 28 days, the second dose should be given as soon as possible."

I'm getting really anxious. I was wondering if this delay is common?

Thanks,
Chanquete

You should get it in a few days don't worry, look at the main appointment thread.

Chanquete

Hi - I got my first shot of Pfizer today 4 weeks (28 days) ago (in The Helix) and I haven't received any notification of the second appointment.

I called the helpline and the person on the phone said to keep waiting. Given the 3 days minimum between notification and appointment, at this stage I'm looking at a minimum of 32 days. This leaves me quite concerned, since Pfizer's recommended internal is 21 days, and the maximum interval that has efficacy studies behind it is 28 days. HSE's own guidelines specify "If the interval between doses is longer than 28 days, the second dose should be given as soon as possible."

I'm getting really anxious. I was wondering if this delay is common?

Thanks,
Chanquete

xboxdad

olestoepoke wrote: »

I got my 1st Pfizer jab on the 6th of June and haven't received any texts yet for the 2nd one.

Which MVC may I ask?

olestoepoke

ronkmonster wrote: »

Login to the HSE portal and check if it's listed there. I haven't got an email or text yet but I checked on Friday and I'm scheduled for tomorrow.

35
First appointment 6th July in Wexford
Pfizer

Cant get into the portal, password was saved on laptop so im certain its correct, it telling me incorrect password. I tried to reset password via email but the link they provide just sends you back to reset the password request. Called there and got through and the fella said no date set yet but that ill get a text soon

ronkmonster

olestoepoke wrote: »

I got my 1st Pfizer jab on the 6th of June and haven't received any texts yet for the 2nd one.

Login to the HSE portal and check if it's listed there. I haven't got an email or text yet but I checked on Friday and I'm scheduled for tomorrow.

35
First appointment 6th July in Wexford
Pfizer

Toulouse

FileNotFound wrote: »

Just going by what the brother and dad got, but they were given the second date when they got the first jab, you sure they did not give you something then?

No text involved if i recall, then again they were GP

GP and pharmacies are different. You get your second appointment when you have your first jab. For those being vaccinated in HSE MVCs you’re not given your second appointment and have to wait until they contact you which could be within 4 weeks but depending on the backlog at the centre, may not be.

FileNotFound

olestoepoke wrote: »

I got my 1st Pfizer jab on the 6th of June and haven't received any texts yet for the 2nd one.

Just going by what the brother and dad got, but they were given the second date when they got the first jab, you sure they did not give you something then?

No text involved if i recall, then again they were GP