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[News] Flu Jab
- Thread starter Cheshire Cat
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southstandandy
WEST STAND ANDY
- Jul 9, 2003
- 6,052
Yes - told by my GP they are currently out of supply but hoping to be restocked by December. Happy to wait.
I was going to pay the tenner or whatever to get one from Boots, didn't get round to it, and then the news broke about the spike in demand and bookings were only going to be taken for the high priority cases.
Then, about a day later I received a text from my GPs saying that I was eligible for the vaccination with them. I can only assume that it is because I'm an asthmatic.
That same week, I went down there at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon and was in and out in about 3-4 minutes.
Then, about a day later I received a text from my GPs saying that I was eligible for the vaccination with them. I can only assume that it is because I'm an asthmatic.
That same week, I went down there at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon and was in and out in about 3-4 minutes.
Worthing exile
New member
- May 12, 2009
- 1,219
Had an appointment for a blood test, Nurse said flu jab? I said ok, and got one no problem.
Super Steve Earle
Well-known member
I'm all done. Took in a cheeky little PSA test at the same time. All good.
Sorrel
Well-known member
I've had one for the last five years or so (always paid for it myself) - this year the places I normally go to aren't taking bookings, so I will be surprised if I can get one - maybe in a few months it will be possible?
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I have had one for ten years now because I am asthmatic, it's about the only strain I put on the NHS, so I think I might as well get it. I once had a young gobshite doctor question me for being in the queue, I had to bite my lip!
Worth getting this insurance policy every year imo.
Worried Man Blues
Well-known member
Had mine Saturday (Wales) arm feels like it's been punched apart from that no problem. Gave it a swerve last year but this year due to Covid thought I should get in there.
studio150
Well-known member
A friend had booked for a jab at Boots, turned up at the appointed day and time, to be told that they had run out. Asked about when would there be more available, and told just to keep checking online, as didn't know when new supplies would be available.
pasty
A different kind of pasty
Still waiting. I have one every year, and I had a text from my surgery saying they were expecting delivery on 28/09 but not been called for jab yet.
dejavuatbtn
Well-known member
We get ours done at the local pharmacy early doors in September before the mad rush. They send a notification to our gp to keep their records up to date.
Juan Albion
Chicken Sniffer 3rd Class
I'll be getting one. Ontario makes them free for all residents.
Butch Willykins
Well-known member
Managed to get one in Lloyds Pharmacy last week for £12.99
Decided to go early this year. My employer sends us a “flu jab voucher” each winter which normally arrives in February once everyone has either had flu already or the pharmacies are out of vaccine stock.
Decided to go early this year. My employer sends us a “flu jab voucher” each winter which normally arrives in February once everyone has either had flu already or the pharmacies are out of vaccine stock.
tigertim68
Well-known member
- Sep 3, 2012
- 2,625
Had my done at my GP on Thursday
Stumpy Tim
Well-known member
Booked one each for my wife and I the day Boots opened their booking system, for the first day they were available. It seemed pretty obvious that demand was going to be high. Sure enough, a week after we had our flu jabs Boots started cancelling appointments
Neville's Breakfast
Well-known member
Not here, no. My wife had hers last weekend and my appointment is next week. Just like the scarce Covid test stories not applying to us when our daughters both were given immediate appointments, it seems to not apply to our family.
Falmer Wizard
Active member
- Jun 23, 2020
- 166
Once we had our jab at our local chemist they contact us each year, give yours a try
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
- 9,358
Had mine booked in for Lloyds Chemist for next Friday for a few weeks. Employer is paying for everyone to have a jab and has for the last few years.
I think Boots get theirs from a different supplier to Lloyds and the issue is with their supplier.
I think Boots get theirs from a different supplier to Lloyds and the issue is with their supplier.