This question goes out those who took the 2 jabs? Will you you take it to get back to normality? Or are you sick of the government moving the goalposts constantly?
Personally never heard about such pubs, if they exists, I doubt they are making 40%
If you're double vaccinated and recovered then you're not a priority for who needs it imo, you have pretty solid protection right now against severe covid - for how long would be the concern in the back of my mind.
So, in your shoes I wouldn't be disrupting plans or queuing for hours to get a booster.
If I got an appointment at a convenient time I'd get it \ or wait for queues to die down and drop in to a walk in at a convenient time:
* As it will probably be needed for covid cert and access to hospitality etc
* It would give you a boost against infection, for a period, so would be good to have especially if coming up to a time where you or your close contacts can't afford to be sick (even just mildly sick at home and isolated for X days)
Rubbish - listen carefully to the experts. You were told many times that if you got fully vaccinated with two doses of Pfizer or AZ that you might catch Covid, but and this is critical, that this would mitigate the worst effects of catching Covid. Now, was that correct. If it was, you've nothing to worry about. If it wasn't correct, then you should be equally concerned as the only conclusion is that you were told porkies and if so, why would you believe them now?? There's a serious credibility gap. Where is the current large increase in numbers being hospitalised?
Now hold your horses right there. There are many people in the country who have both been fully vaccinated and have tested positive for Covid, including myself. Give me a good reason to toddle along now for another dose? Have we not enough anti bodies to beat the band?
How many pubs are checking covid certs? 60%?
I'm sure word gets out about the ones who aren't, and unvaccinated just go there to drink.
Was in my GP for an unrelated appointment at 530 last week and they had a cancellation booster vaccine available and offered it to me (double jabbed in GP already) so I took it.
I also got my flu shot.
I dont see why people wouldnt get it frankly.
What is so radical about me stating that I won't get close to someone . Far less radical than recommendation to examine your head. Obviously everyone has their own reasons to vaccinate or not. I am just saying if I see someone is posting 10 images from different pubs on instagram, I won't meet them, vaccinated or not. I don't really see how their vaccination status is 'savaing the world' and why their head needs less examination than someone who is not vaccinated and going for a hikes with 2-3 people for all week. Just an example.
That's a pretty radical statement yourself, without any backup.
What about the people who don't take the vaccine cos they think they're immortal from covid as it is a scamdemic, they are reducing their social contacts? Nope.
As for the pub, you can't think twice about getting close to someone who isn't there.
TBH because of radical statement like this I am would think twice when getting close to anyone who is vaccinated. Unvaccinated or unboosted at least don't believe they are immortal heroes and can save the word. They are more likely to reduce number of social contacts and by not being able to booze in a pub also posses less risk of not spreading covid.
my GP couldn't see me as he was too busy. Receptionist told me over the phone it was a reaction to vaccine. I was working myself in a vaccination centre at this time and they sent me home from work (after 2nd dose) because they could see I could barely hold my head up and my pupils were dilated. Made a full recovery after about 7 days but I've never felt so sick. No more for me.
Yes and did it yesterday
First off, getting a booster will reduce the likelihood of further lockdowns and restrictions. Second, too many haven't gotten the vaccine in Ireland, and the newest varieties of Delta are better at reproducing, so it takes fewer unvaccinated to spread the disease.
What did your GP say about your symptoms?
I was unwell for 2 months after my second, with neurological symptoms, no explanation and no prognosis for what might happen after the booster. Is that informed consent?
i just got an appointment by text, I won’t be going.
No booster for me. I was very sick after both shots, couldn't work for 5 days, the first dose was a full blown flu, the second dose was a type of narcolepsy, headaches, drowsiness, confusion and dilated pupils for 5 days. I'm not going through that again to be locked up!
We are all going to die of something, someday. I live alone and will take my chances with this mild Omicron that nobody has died from! I'm completely done with being told what to do.
What is the point of taking a booster now? What are the advantages? Being subjected to more restrictions, more lockdowns, less freedoms? We are the most vaccinated country in the EU and almost in the world. Its mind boggling we are still talking about these types of restrictions when we are vaccinated and boosted! Ireland led the charge in vaccination, the best boys in class, for what???? This makes no sense.
Anyone seriously considering not getting their booster needs their head examined. This is to protect both yourself and the people around you, it’s not the extra sauce on your sandwich, it’s essential.
We are living through a public health emergency with a new variant and there are people on here considering not taking the booster. madness.
Just got my booster. Was given the choice of Pfizer and Moderna. Whilst I understand that there are some advantages to mix/matching (My shots in APR/MAY were Moderna), I decided that since Moderna didn't kill me last time, I may as well stick with it.
Arm definitely didn't feel great the next day, but it was far from knocking me flat like the second shot did.
Absolutely not. Whatever the morbidity associated with getting the vaccine, the morbidity associated with contracting Covid is unquestionably far, far greater. Contracting Covid is, by orders of magnitude, the most dangerous way to acquire immunity, and the danger is both for you and for your family and social contacts.
People who express concerns about the safety of vaccines and at the same time advocate allowing Covid to spread as a mechanism for building up immunity are — and I'm putting this as politely as I can — complete fücking idiots. They should only be trusted with plastic cutlery and shouldn't be let out of the house alone.
If you’re not eligible for one in a walk in clinic, then you’re not eligible for one anyway.
Theres no distinction.
Why not just go to a walk in clinic?
I did this evening. Took an hour in total.
Very efficient.
Thank you for the unsolicited medical advice, doctor.
Yeah, you're an anti-vax CT spreader. Advocating for ivermectin in other threads is just one example. The newest successful variants are more contagious. And, yeah, additional doses of vaccines reduce the chance you contract the disease, and spread it to others.
Do try to keep up.
From the latest HSE briefing
For general population, those over 50, they will receive an appointment from either the HSE or their GP. People should avail of the first appointment offered to them and they should not contact their GP seeking a booster vaccination. Pharmacies can also be contacted to those who are in the group that are being vaccinated.
And caution might advise not stampeding people into vaccine programmes. Let the public be fully informed and be able to make a rational decision as to what's in their own and societies best interests.
The first vaccine programme was sold largely on the basis that you might still catch Covid but that the worst effects would be mitigated. That was either correct and all well and good or it was a lie or partial truth. If it was correct, the healthy population at large have little to fear.
why? sell the booster to me .
Antivax CT spreader?
Both pfizer and moderna people and ceo tripping over themselves talking about need of a new vaccine for omicron because current one may not be that good... It is not me who is saying transmission reduction is not what it used to be. Also need for a booster and booster number 2 is dead giveaway that this is the case.
Once again. You are talking about preventing transmission. Not me.
I dont know if i just extremely lucky, but i got my booster this morning (I'm 31, no underlying issies) I checked my GP's website yesterday and they said they were vaccinating everyone over 16. So i emailed them and got an appointment 5 mins later. They are prioritising Older/Vulnerable cohorts but if theres availability they'll vaccinate everyone
Because you want to err on the side of caution. It'd also need to be significantly milder if it's spreading significantly faster. Now we'll see if they have the balance right (probably won't).
No, you definitely need to spend time improving your English comprehension if that is your conclusion.
Yep, so why the rush? Not for the first time, you get the sense that we are either not getting all the facts and/or that the authorities are just guessing.
Had a booster - called Covid. Is that not the appropriate route now at this stage???
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