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EvilPixie Dec 2021 1:19pm, 13 Dec 2021 29,726 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie From BBC People in England given a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine will no longer have to be monitored for 15 minutes after their booster jab, the BBC understands. Ministers are expected to agree to this soon. The observation period was introduced in the first week of the vaccine rollout, after two healthcare professionals were jabbed and suffered an allergic reaction. But some GPs have been urging ministers to review the requirement, saying it “substantially reduces the efficiency and throughput" of clinics. Under internal NHS targets seen by the BBC, 5.3 million people should be given a booster vaccination in England next week, rising to 7.6 million in the week starting 20 December.
Ness Dec 2021 1:27pm, 13 Dec 2021 18,515 posts	Quote Pin Ness That’s interesting, Pix. I had mine last week and the people in the vaccination centre were very good at monitoring the flow of people when I was there. A staff member was able to tell me when my 15 minutes were up, although I had been checking.
EvilPixie Dec 2021 1:29pm, 13 Dec 2021 29,727 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie Mr Pix asked if he had to stay even though he wasn't driving and was told yes from what people have said on here reactions happens 5-10 mins after so potentially you have poorly people behind the wheel of a car!
Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) Dec 2021 1:36pm, 13 Dec 2021 40,567 posts	Quote Pin Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) DocM, that's an interesting possible corollary and possible cause - if professional sports people delay or decline vaccine due to possible interruptions to training, there may be an increase in reported illnesses due to Covid, not due to the vaccines against Covid?! CV19 booster jag and flu jag Saturday, no side effects. Ran one of longest (v slow) runs on Sunday, and just some paracetamol for slight throat soreness or glands(?). Up at 7.30 to take dog to vet this morning, so def not suffering from vaccines! Lucky me! G
Yorkshire Mince Pie Dec 2021 1:37pm, 13 Dec 2021 14,214 posts	Quote Pin Yorkshire Mince Pie I was told to sit and wait but no-one was really checking how long I was there for before I left. I was a bit annoyed with myself because I'd taken some chocolate as a post jab treat to eat while I waited and only remembered when I got there that I'd need to have a mask on and I had to wait til I got out of the building... (It didn't feel like the sort of situation where removing my mask to eat was really needed when I could just wait a few minutes).
Ebenezer Scorge Dec 2021 1:39pm, 13 Dec 2021 969 posts	Quote Pin Ebenezer Scorge tried to book 30-39 booster locally and nothing available until january, ooft. heading 40 miles down the road saturday to grab one instead, though was heading there anyway in fairness.
Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) Dec 2021 1:40pm, 13 Dec 2021 40,568 posts	Quote Pin Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) 15 mins wait after Pfizer on Sat and it was monitored, though probably not enforced. The expression used was "are you OK to check your own time, waiting here for 15 mins", so I guess policing it by exception where someone looked doubtful. I have to say, the NHS and other staff doing the jags were flipping amazing. It was run like clockwork precision and friendly and informative and just everything brilliant. Thank you, thank you, thank you again to all you wonderful people in the health and caring services, for our health and well being during this unprecedented global pandemic. Stars. G
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 1:49pm, 13 Dec 2021 1,098 posts	Quote Pin Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Scorge - worth checking each morning in case a more local option opens up. Great to hear so many reports of boosters being booked and jabs in arms.
riggys99 Dec 2021 2:13pm, 13 Dec 2021 628 posts	Quote Pin riggys99 Just seen a tweet from Paul tompinkson about footballers going off with chest pain twitter.com The original poster does query if it is to vaccine related or just greater coverage after the euros
Grast_girl Dec 2021 2:19pm, 13 Dec 2021 2,464 posts	Quote Pin Grast_girl I think it's unlikely that it's increased substantially, or at least due to the vaccines rather than covid itself. My dad was always keen to point out that A&E on a Sat was always full with footballers rather than those doing white water canoeing or rock climbing. He put it down to the footballers being much greater in numbers and also generally less fit (whereas those doing dangerous sports are more likely to stay within their abilities). I had heard of people having heart problems after flu, and we know covid can also cause myocarditis, so I suspect it's that they've got infected without realising (even if vaccinated) or there's some lasting damage that comes to light at a later date.