Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Covid-19 vaccinations working well in Haringey
I am happy to say that the arrangements for vaccination against Covid-19 appear to be well organised and efficient. My GP practice telephoned me on Thursday 14th at 3pm to ask whether I would like to be vaccinated. I agreed at once and agreed that Sunday 17th would be OK for me. Two minutes later a text arrived saying an appointment had been made for 13.45 on Sunday 17th at Lordship Lane Primary Care Centre.
I went there today and found a very well organised set up. I was given a numbered ticket on entry. At least three receptionists were signing people in to a well spaced out waiting area. By 13.45 I was sitting, waiting for my number to be called. Within ten minutes I was in one of the four vaccination rooms. The deed was done and I was asked to wait 15 minutes before leaving (to be sure of no adverse reaction). There were none although my arm is now slightly sore. I was given a card with details of the vaccine and date and I was told that in about six weeks, I would be called by telephone for a second jab.
All the patients arriving were at least 75 (like me) and many were a lot older. Some walked only with difficulty, some came as couples, some needed a carer, some had poor eyesight, some spoke poor English, some were flustered. The great thing about the set up was that it had the space and people to ensure that none of the delays and hesitations that come with this territory, caused the pace of vaccinations to run slow. It had clearly been designed by people who knew exactly how to handle such a diverse bunch of people and the whole thing ran like sensitive clockwork.
In my case, it also relied on a GP practice with up to date records and which made the effort to telephone. The government website talks about receiving a letter and making your own booking online.Perhaps that would work too, but it is good to know that GPs don’t have to rely on snail mail. Knowing that priority was being given to over 80s and then to 75s, I would probably have nudged my GP next week if I had heard nothing. Happy to say that no nudge was needed. I left home at 13.15 and would have been back home by 14.30 if I hadn’t popped into a shop on the way. This a case for congratulations to all those involved.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on
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The vaccinations rates in London and the South East are really bad... concerns me as I am priority 6 and I'm sure it will mean longer before the rest of us are vaccinated too! Most of the over 75s I know have been either vaccinated or offered the vaccine though. Those in group 4 not so much yet.
All anecdotal of course but I work in Housing and know a lot of older and vulnerable people.
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Permalink Reply by vaneska on
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My nearly 94-year old father got vaccinated at home last week (AstraZeneca). They said 10-12 weeks until the 2nd. I have no real understanding of the benefit he gets from this vaccine and they didn't seem interested in informing.
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https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-...
This was on the 13/01/2021 so I would google for more info if you need.
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Permalink Reply by Duncan on
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I had my first injection on 2 January at the Lordship Lane. I was given a card which showed I had the Pfizer vaccine, batch number EJ1688. Also on the card was the seond appointment date, 27 March 2021, 14:55. All well and good, providing the three-month separation of the two doses does not prove to be another bumbled government decision.
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Permalink Reply by KP on
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I think the UK is following a very risky strategy leaving so long between doses. The Pfizer jab was trialled with the second dose being given 21 days after the first. I understand the government wants as many people vaccinated as possible but what's the point if it is less effective because people have had to wait months for the second dose
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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on
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I too am in a quandary about it. While I understand the maths (200 people with a single dose at 50% effectiveness protects 100 people, whereas 100 people with a double dose at 90% effectiveness protects 90 people) no reliable information is available on how long the first injection gives protection.
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Also the UK is once again going it alone on this. The WHO says 6 weeks max - only in exceptional circumstances. I find the whole thing very worrying
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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My understanding is that 'booster' vaccines are usually given much further apart, but due to the need to get the vaccine approved and into use quickly, this gap was shortened in the trials. The first ten days after vaccination there is little to no immune response, apparently, so the overal effectiveness for the 21 days will be skewed by this factor. However, no vaccine is 100% effective, so until we get the overall infection rate down in the community, we still need to be careful and socially distance.
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Permalink Reply by Bob Ruggles on
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Attended Lordship Lane - Corvid Centre. Yesterday afternoon for my first Vaccine dose.
Really efficient and quick
Was advised Not to drive for 20 minutes after jab. So sat in my car and made phone calls
Did notice many rushing and out and Driving off. Advised there was a safe area in reception area
Had Oxford vaccine. Advised Second dose will be in 6 weeks
Thankfully No issues with vaccine
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Had a text today inviting me to make an appointment for my vaccination, went on line and booked it in 1 minute flat. Having it done this Saturday at my GP surgery. Shows how well something can work.
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Permalink Reply by Peter on
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I got a text from my GP on Monday, slots went in no time, like tickets for a Bruce Springsteen gig. Having my jab in Lordship Lane on Saturday. Excellent organisation.
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Just back from having mine at the John Scott medical centre. Brilliant organisation. 20 minutes from walking in the door to leaving.
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