Vaccine Megathread No 2 - Read OP before posting

seamus · 02-07-2021 12:20PM

techdiver wrote: »

What is the thoughts on mixing AZ and J&J. My mother is still waiting on her second AZ dose bit could easily get a J&J shot at her pharmacy instead. From my reading their is no concern about mixing of vaccines, but I'm assuming the since both vaccines are quite similar that a J&J dose could substitute as a second AZ dose?

For the purposes of being fully vaccinated it will make no odds really. As J&J is a single-shot, mix & match doesn't need to be verified or approved. She basically just pretends that she never got the AZ shot.

She'll most likely get her second AZ dose before an appointment at the pharmacy though.

keno-daytrader · 02-07-2021 12:21PM

JNJ posted this this morning, seems good news vs the Delta variant.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 1, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) today announced data that demonstrated its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine generated strong, persistent activity against the rapidly spreading Delta variant and other highly prevalent SARS-CoV-2 viral variants. In addition, the data showed that the durability of the immune response lasted through at least eight months, the length of time evaluated to date. The two preprint study summaries have been submitted today to bioRxiv.

These data showed that the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine elicited neutralizing antibody activity against the Delta variant at an even higher level than what was recently observed for the Beta (B.1.351) variant in South Africa where high efficacy against severe/critical disease was demonstrated.

In the ENSEMBLE trial, Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was 85 percent effective against severe/critical disease and demonstrated protection against hospitalization and death.

https://www.jnj.com/positive-new-dat...ty-of-response

browne_rob5 · 02-07-2021 12:22PM

xboxdad wrote: »

My wife got her appointment for her 2nd dose of Pfizer.
I'm wondering if I can advise her to ignore the questionnaire and just show up/play dumb at Aviva? I know she'll be asked at the MVC again - anyways, but we really don't want her appointment cancelled and I'm not sure which is more risky - exposing ourselves to the portal bug or not complying with the requirements.
Does anyone here have 1st hand experience on this please?

My appointment got cancelled today and when I got through to hse to reschedule the operator advised not to fill out the questionnaire when appointment is rescheduled and answer questions in person.

Frustrating they are still sending out that link when they know there is an issue.

Tij da feen · 02-07-2021 12:23PM

I'm 28 and got my J+J booked in McCauley's in Fermoy in under 2 weeks time (40 min drive for me but happy to make the trip). All going well I'll be fully vaxxed for my wedding at the end of the month!

ShooterSF · 02-07-2021 12:23PM

Just got my Pfizer jab number 1!

Looking at this thread and seeing the vaccine hesitancy in other countries whereas here we're almost ready to fight each other for the last vial it kinda warms my heart (or else I'm having a side effect) to see everyone trying to do their part.

xboxdad · 02-07-2021 12:25PM

browne_rob5 wrote: »

My appointment got cancelled today and when I got through to hse to reschedule the operator advised not to fill out the questionnaire when appointment is rescheduled and answer questions in person.

Frustrating they are still sending out that link when they know there is an issue.

I'm very sorry you got hit by this issue and thank you for helping me out anyways! I'll ask her to ignore the follow up text so.

Mr.CoolGuy · 02-07-2021 12:25PM

I wonder will the choice come back to bite the government/NPHET in the ass? Very cynical view but I can see a lot of callers into radio stations giving out because they took longer in the pharmacies than they would in the vaccination centre or vice versa.

Sort of like how the 60+ group are currently giving out that they're on Astra Zeneca now and younger people have the absolute cheek to be fully vaxxed with Pfizer.

stevek93 · 02-07-2021 12:29PM

So, I need to know if you get the jassen can you still get the mrna?

02-07-2021 12:29PM

xboxdad wrote: »

My wife got her appointment for her 2nd dose of Pfizer.
I'm wondering if I can advise her to ignore the questionnaire and just show up/play dumb at Aviva? I know she'll be asked at the MVC again - anyways, but we really don't want her appointment cancelled and I'm not sure which is more risky - exposing ourselves to the portal bug or not complying with the requirements.
Does anyone here have 1st hand experience on this please?

It's fine. I ignored the text and got my vaccine yesterday, they don't even ask if you did it online. They ask the questions anyway and it takes no more than a minute. There's nothing to worry about.

xboxdad · 02-07-2021 12:32PM

Flying Fox wrote: »

It's fine. I ignored the text and got my vaccine yesterday, they don't even ask if you did it online. They ask the questions anyway and it takes no more than a minute. There's nothing to worry about.

Thank you. It's nice to hear it went well at the MVC. Let's just ignore those texts so.

ninebeanrows · 02-07-2021 12:37PM

They cancelling boots Jannsen appointments?

Why?

ACitizenErased · 02-07-2021 12:38PM

ninebeanrows wrote: »

They cancelling boots Jannsen appointments?

Why?

Because how can they commit if they don’t know how many doses they’re getting?
The government publication says make appointments from monday, not today.

ninebeanrows · 02-07-2021 12:39PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Because how can they commit if they don’t know how many doses they’re getting?
The government publication says make appointments from monday, not today.

There were slots there so assuming doses in stock already

Bsharp · 02-07-2021 12:42PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Because how can they commit if they don’t know how many doses they’re getting?
The government publication says make appointments from monday, not today.

A lot of pharmacies are registering interest before assigning appointments. Makes sense to have an idea of demand beforehand to effectively plan for supplies available.

random_banter · 02-07-2021 12:43PM

Flying Fox wrote: »

It's fine. I ignored the text and got my vaccine yesterday, they don't even ask if you did it online. They ask the questions anyway and it takes no more than a minute. There's nothing to worry about.

On a related (pedantic) question, I can see that there are separate stages in the portal for "consent" and "medical questions". I know that it's best to avoid the medical questions due to the glitch and you'll get to answer them in the centre anyway, but is it the same for "consent", i.e. can you ignore this part too and just show up at the centre with your text?

Still no appointment for me anyway, haven't seen any 35's in Dublin getting their appointments yet. Getting eager now, attending a wedding at the end of the month and I figure literally even a bare one dose of protection is better than no protection!

harr · 02-07-2021 12:44PM

SusanC10 wrote: »

In light of the concern on the Delta variant and the acceleration of the Vaccine Programme, has NIAC made any decision yet on extending the programme in due course to children aged 12-15 to receive Pfizer as approved by EMA ?

I know that it will take some time to reach this Group but even just to know the decision would be helpful.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0702/1232591-virus-covid-19/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-records-over-300-new-daily-covid-cases-for-first-time-since-april/

Eagerly awaiting this to happen, have a 13 year old who’s immune system is poor due to various medical issues.. it would take us back to some normality to have him vaccinated.

JPup · 02-07-2021 12:45PM

stevek93 wrote: »

So, I need to know if you get the jassen can you still get the mrna?

Not immediately, but there will likely be booster doses offered eventually. Maybe over the winter.

02-07-2021 12:46PM

random_banter wrote: »

On a related (pedantic) question, I can see that there are separate stages in the portal for "consent" and "medical questions". I know that it's best to avoid the medical questions due to the glitch and you'll get to answer them in the centre anyway, but is it the same for "consent", i.e. can you ignore this part too and just show up at the centre with your text?

Still no appointment for me anyway, haven't seen any 35's in Dublin getting their appointments yet. Getting eager now, attending a wedding at the end of the month and I figure literally even a bare one dose of protection is better than no protection!

Yeah, I didn't go anywhere near the portal after I got the text.

random_banter · 02-07-2021 12:49PM

Flying Fox wrote: »

Yeah, I didn't go anywhere near the portal after I got the text.

Brilliant to get this clarity, thanks!

Now just need to stop refreshing the portal 5 times a day. Think I could be waiting awhile.

baldbear · 02-07-2021 12:58PM

I know some people who won't be getting vaccinated and won't be telling their bosses citing privacy reasons.
A mates sister also won't be as Facebook has some information an their that vaccines are too dangerous. Absolute no talking to her.

is_that_so · 02-07-2021 01:06PM

SusanC10 wrote: »

In light of the concern on the Delta variant and the acceleration of the Vaccine Programme, has NIAC made any decision yet on extending the programme in due course to children aged 12-15 to receive Pfizer as approved by EMA ?

I know that it will take some time to reach this Group but even just to know the decision would be helpful.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0702/1232591-virus-covid-19/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-records-over-300-new-daily-covid-cases-for-first-time-since-april/

Doubt there will be time this summer in the scramble to do all the adults.

SusanC10 · 02-07-2021 01:08PM

is_that_so wrote: »

Doubt there will be time this summer in the scramble to do all the adults.

No, I don't expect it over the Summer. But I would like confirmation that Pfizer will be offered to Age 12-15 in Ireland. Whenever they have sufficient stocks to do so.

is_that_so · 02-07-2021 01:09PM

baldbear wrote: »

I know some people who won't be getting vaccinated and won't be telling their bosses citing privacy reasons.
A mates sister also won't be as Facebook has some information an their that vaccines are too dangerous. Absolute no talking to her.

Best not to talk to her about it if all it does is start arguments; it is a personal choice. It's only an issue for the population at large if too many people take that approach By the looks of things it's not a problem.

xboxdad · 02-07-2021 01:09PM

baldbear wrote: »

I know some people who won't be getting vaccinated and won't be telling their bosses citing privacy reasons.
A mates sister also won't be as Facebook has some information an their that vaccines are too dangerous. Absolute no talking to her.

For me, it's my boss who won't get it...

is_that_so · 02-07-2021 01:11PM

techdiver wrote: »

What is the thoughts on mixing AZ and J&J. My mother is still waiting on her second AZ dose bit could easily get a J&J shot at her pharmacy instead. From my reading their is no concern about mixing of vaccines, but I'm assuming the since both vaccines are quite similar that a J&J dose could substitute as a second AZ dose?

I doubt they'd give it to her and AZ second doses are underway.

rob316 · 02-07-2021 01:13PM

baldbear wrote: »

I know some people who won't be getting vaccinated and won't be telling their bosses citing privacy reasons.
A mates sister also won't be as Facebook has some information an their that vaccines are too dangerous. Absolute no talking to her.

Honestly I wouldn't be bothered either, but Im happy to take it to avoid the hassle and testing costs of travelling.

AMKC · 02-07-2021 01:14PM

random_banter wrote: »

Brilliant to get this clarity, thanks!

Now just need to stop refreshing the portal 5 times a day. Think I could be waiting awhile.

I think the portal is just there as a way for them and you to have a record so they know you got the vaccine and as to when you got the vaccine.

I got a call the day before I went over for my first one and then a text on the morning. I think the text was meant to be on the day before I got mine however I went over on the day I got the text and still got my vaccine a day early

I am still raging that I was not giving the Janssen vaccine do as that's what was promised for 40 years and above but yet now they are going to give them to the 18 to 35 age group which is not fair and was never even mentioned before.
I just want to get my second dose now hopefully whitin a couple of weeks time and not have to worry about getting the Delta strain of Covid.

baldbear wrote: »

I know some people who won't be getting vaccinated and won't be telling their bosses citing privacy reasons.
A mates sister also won't be as Facebook has some information an their that vaccines are too dangerous. Absolute no talking to her.

Ye I know a few as well however I am hoping they will see sense and change there minds.

Tony H · 02-07-2021 01:14PM

Tony H wrote: »

Thanks , she is a very determined kind of person so she might give it a lash anyway ,
It's irritating that they are not sticking to sorting it out by age
but I can't talk I registered early and she didn't want the Az vaccine under any circumstances ,how things change .

had my second a couple of hours ago and the missus came with me , queried why she hadn't gotten an appointment yet and asked if they could help ,

two minutes later a very friendly guy said all sorted , go in and get your vaccine so a very successful day all around ,
at least some people are not sticking to a script and using a little bit of cop on .

Brian201888 · 02-07-2021 01:16PM

Had registered on the portal a week ago but then the local GP had a slot today so I've had my first jab there, is there anything I need to do regarding my original registration?

is_that_so · 02-07-2021 01:27PM

Brian201888 wrote: »

Had registered on the portal a week ago but then the local GP had a slot today so I've had my first jab there, is there anything I need to do regarding my original registration?

Maybe call the helpline and cancel the portal process?

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