NormanH Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have just had my second dose exactly 4 weeks after the first one.My ex-wife in the UK who had her first injection the same day as me still does not know when she will have her second.That is purely anecdotal but has as much value as the other 'people I know' stories.I prefer data to gossip.Any real blame in this matter is down the manufacturers who took orders and then didn't deliver.There is a shortage as a result which the authorities are having to cope with and have published their strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Are there companies that signed contracts to deliver an amount on, or by a certain date, but failed to deliver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Congrats Norman on your second dose ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Very good news thot you’ve had your second jab, Norman! Our second jabs are due in just over 5 weeks, which we are perfectly happy about, in our mid-70s. The NHS will be starting to vaccinate over-40s soon, which is good news for our sons and DIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherbanana Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Norman, well done, but was it because you are at risk or a risk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Is Norman at risk ?Bit controversial but the 'lack of vaccines' and no clear strategy with lockdown....are we not vaccinating the wrong people ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 The wrong people, non, just few people[:(]From what I have read on here, it depends on several things in the UK. If the first vaccination is done via the GP, then that is down to the GP to sort out the second dose, some let the patient know at the time, and others do not and will be in touch. Not as if anyone is going anywhere, is it!When we book online we book both, with a 10 to 12 week gap between the two.As I said in another post, soon, all those second doses will be starting soon, that were booked on line and the fully vaccinated numbers will start going up in leaps and bounds. I also said, that you cannot have the second before the first......... so France, start vaccinating the population, I have friends and there is also my son too, all are very very unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith-aka-Judith Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Since it is becoming obvious that having a first dose dose protect much more than thought, whilst I am, I think, happy that someone like NormanH has had his second dose, it does mean that fewer than ever will get any protection at all .. Yes, there has obviously been some error in order, suppy and delivery of hte vaccines from the manufacturers, but what is more appalling to me is that once they get them, the distribution of them is highly suspect, as is the appointment system .. but no doubt I'll got shot down again for daring to go contra the wonderful French government advice .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I am in the age group (just: it counts if you were born in 1946) and I am at risk.I suppose one could argue that British residents in France should have their vaccine from the UK stock in which case they could have the AZ one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 And there lies the problem. That someone receives two doses and others receive none isn't the fault of the individual but the poor organising of the vaccine program by the government.I read this morning that France and Germany are now desperately trying to convince people that the AZ vaccine is good for all age groups. Germany is still sitting on over a million unused doses because of this fiasco.Macron and Merkel have a lot to answer for: playing politics with peoples lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 [quote user="Ken"]I read this morning that France and Germany are now desperately trying to convince people that the AZ vaccine is good for all age groups. Germany is still sitting on over a million unused doses because of this fiasco. [/quote]Yes, I read that too. Shameful isn't it. I'd happily take the AZ vaccine if I could. I'm sure I'm not the only one. So, why are they sitting on more than a million doses? If I don't fall into the age requirement or comorbidity category (and I don't), I'm not eligible for a vaccine. So, does that mean they'll just leave those million doses to rot/expire? Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Macron has dug himself into a hole that he can't get out of without looking more stupid than he is. He really is a danger to people in France/entire planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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