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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 13281189)
Sorry, Lynn. I don't know the details. I had Shingles three years ago, so they said I didn't need it. My wife had it privately before it became available via Salud. It is expensive—nearly €200. I would advise people to have it at all costs. I had Shingles for a month, and it was the worst experience of my life!
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by bobd22
(Post 13281193)
I was at the hospital the other day and reading the electronic screen re inoculations etc i saw the Shingles come up on the screen. I read it as you have described Lynn and was confused as to who is entitled to vaccine. Mind the electronic screen scrolls quite quick when you are trying to read and mentally interpret it. I have my flu and covid injection this Tuesday so if I am entitled to shingles Im sure they will mention it. Funny enough on the App I can book covid flu jab but when my wife tries it doesn't show on the app for her I am 70 she is 66 so must be age categories. No doubt she will be able to book her covid flu jab in a couple of weeks
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13281210)
Bob, the flu and covid jabs will be available for over 60s from 23 October so it won't show on the app for your wife just yet, the option appeared for my husband a day or two before the first appointment date for over 70s so if she tries next Monday or Tuesday it might be there.
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Re: Mask time again?
I have COPD and have not stopped having a mask with me when out and about. If I'm anywhere surrounded by people (usually supermarkets) I put the mask on.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by bob_bob
(Post 13281363)
I have COPD and have not stopped having a mask with me when out and about. If I'm anywhere surrounded by people (usually supermarkets) I put the mask on.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by bobd22
(Post 13281211)
Thanks Lynn yes we thought that would be the case.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13281420)
Bob, the facility to make appointments for the vaccinations for those aged 60 and over was available for me on the Clicsalud website this morning, I have made my appointment for tomorrow morning.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13281209)
A friend of mine in the UK had it just over a year ago and said it was horrible, and has had lasting effects for her (she was under 70 and they weren't starting vaccinating until 70 in the UK at that time) so I am keen to get it. If the programme is likely to be extended further to cover over 65s then I might wait a while but if not I would buy it privately. Next time I have to go to the health centre I will ask, but I suppose the receptionists might not know either.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13281571)
I asked the nurse who did my flu and Covid jabs this morning whether the shingles vaccine programme was likely to be extended to those over 65 in future, but he had absolutely no idea (I didn't really think people working in local health centres would be any better informed than we are). I will wait to see what is announced about eligibility next year, and if it's just going to be for those who actually turn 65 next year again then I'll buy the vaccine privately. If ever there's a cut off point for being entitled to something, I am guaranteed to be on the wrong side of it!
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 13281572)
I haven’t had shingles but I know people who have and they are quite a bit younger than 65. It is not a pleasant experience. IMO it is well worth paying to have the vaccine.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Rosemary
(Post 13281365)
Were you advised to do this by your medics or do you do this because it makes you feel safer and how do people react to you?
Rosemary I'm based in the UK (Wales) but spend at least three months a year away from home per year and I always wear a mask during flights. I hydrate before boarding and don't take it off until I've landed. |
Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by bob_bob
(Post 13281647)
Respiratory Consultant said "it may stop that one instance when you are exposed, at worse it will do you no harm". No reactions from people, maybe a quick glance but to be honest I don't care. I've had pneumonia in the past, I've had TB but when I had covid it was the first time I thought I may die so I'll wear a mask.
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Re: Mask time again?
Originally Posted by Rosemary
(Post 13281656)
I like the consultants idea of it doing no harm. You have to do what feels right to you and makes you feel comfortable no matter what anyone else thinks or says.
Rosemary The NHS were confronted with something never seen before, a global pandemic and they met the challenge head on so when I see people spouting off conspiracy theory nonsense about covid/vaccine/masks it makes my blood boil to be honest. Rant over. |
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