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Got a call from the doctor telling me the flu jab is being done out-with the surgery this year. The Scottish government will contact me directly, via letter, to tell me where and when I will be seen.
Strangely she said I was due to get the jab for pneumonia this year, never had it before, but I will be able to get it at the surgery. I asked if I could get both at the same time but unfortunately that is not possible.
I asked if she knew where I would need to go to get the flu jab and she indicated Hamilton which is a wee bit away from me and is a hot bed for coronavirus.
The way things are in Hamilton I think I will be giving the flu jab a miss this year ☹️
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We had our flu jabs today – let’s hope they help?
For the last couple of years we have been going to Boots , but they couldn’t help this year, so for the first time we attended our Health Centre clinic – no problems with adverse reaction or anything – thus far.
Best to get it done – just put the masks on and take anti bac gel with you, and take in a bit of fresh air and scenery, & enjoy the day.
Regards.
The way things are in Hamilton I think I will be giving the flu jab a miss this year
You just drive to go where the jabs taking place, have it done and drive home – don’t see where there is much risk there especially if you wear a mask and keep your hands clean.
Slightly concerning but not a major issue though.
For the last couple of years i’ve received text notifications from my my GP surgery stating that i am due flu and pneumonia jabs but thats as far as its ever got – just text notifications, no actual jabs.
A couple of months ago i called my GP surgery after receiving the text message again to enquire when will i actually get the jabs this year because i never got them the previous year despite receiving the text message. The reception lady stated she wasn’t sure but its being rolled out by age and because i am not technically an OAP(I’m only late 50’s) its unlikely to occur any time soon for me.
There’s always next year i guess — well hopefully there’s next year. Third time lucky and all that jazz..
We have our flu jabs booked for this Saturday morning at our local medical centre
Just back from having our jabs very well organised no waiting around straight in jib jab job done
Someone at our GP surgery finally got act together. Just a month ago the Jab Clinic was first-come-first served; waiting in stuffy waiting room with 20 or more others. No distancing or other anti-covid measures. All change, thank heavens. Surgery phoned me to offer jab. Given exact time of appointment. Arrived at said time. Jab clinic well away from main surgery. No queue, no waiting, in and out in less than a minute.
Have been able to arrange home visits from flu-jab nurse for a couple of elderly neighbours who are immobile and unable to get to clinic.
Also, have to agree with other posters; slight swelling and discomfort at jab hole in arm lasting longer than before.
Much the same as above, given a time, temp checked and hands sanatised before entering.
Got he worst nurse in the practice (just my luck) who had to stretch up to stick me (everyone standing up) as shes under 5ft and I’m 6ft 5-1/2″, sore arm for a few days afterwards.
Got her again the following Weds to take bloods, 5 attempts, using both arms followed by some very large bruising later on. The other two nurses are excellent, always get it first time, no bruising.
Please excuse spelling/typos. Apart from being a clot it turns out I had one on my cerebellum that's now causing various problems!
I’m still waiting for my appointment, maybe call the surgery on Monday to get a number to call as this year the jabs are in the control of the Scottish government.
Pleased to say the surgery sent round the jabby nurse to give madam her flu jab at home. Fully protectived, quick, friendly and efficient. Amazingly, her arm shows no signs of being jabbed, no swelling, no discomfort, nada. Aaah… small mercies!
Tharg just called the surgery about mine and was told it could be the end of November before I get mine. The Scottish government are dealing with it and are very busy.
Brydo – that’s a bit of a booger! Round here the pharmacists are offering flu jabs to complement GP surgeries offerings. Had booked to use ours but Mrs T’s emergency interrupted it. No chance of this in your place?
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