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I didn't have to sign anything for me or my children. I'm glad I had the jab now - we found out last week that one of my Father in Law's colleagues who is otherwise young, fit and healthy is in hospital with the swine flu - scary.  My husband is having his jab today and the children and I go back for our top ups next week.
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Hi Jean, we didn't have to sign anything. Me and Mike had ours and both felt a bit off colour, for a couple of days, but are ok now. Sorry about your cat.
Bevxx
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Hi Jean
I did not have to sign anything either.
Sorry to hear about your cat.
Best wishes
Lisa
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3
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Hi Jean, I had both seasonal & swine flu jabs last week - same day, one on each arm. Didn't have to sign any forms. Have to go back for booster coz of the mtx. No side effects, apart from I felt like someone had punched me all night on my arms!  Hope it goes OK for you. Alisa.
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Hello all. I'm going for my swine flu jab on the 16th. Nothing has been said about doing it in 2 stages even though I am on Sulfasalazine and MTX. Should I be having it in 2 stages? Thanks. Jenniet. 
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,006 Location: Timperley
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Yes, Jenniet - it's something to do with building up antibodies and mtx!! I have to go back on the 4th January for my second jab.
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Have you had the jab today Jean?
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Location: Reading
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I rang the surgery yesterday but was told that, although a priority group, I am too old - over 65! I come lower down the list!! Lets hope I don't catch it in the interim RichardL
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Hi Richard if you or someone close has RA or similar that means you are prioirity now. I had similar experience despite having RA, taking DMARDs, in healthcare employment and main carer for someone with chronic heart, kidney disease and renal failure i was told i had to wait, few phone calls, emails later received big apology from surgery re: misinformation.... and i was booked straight in, so if you qualify now you shouldnt have to wait...
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I chased the same thing last week, and was told by the receptionist that I wasn't on the list. I told her that I WAS a priority, and please would she re-check with the Doctors. I had to get very firm with her, as she tried to tell me the list wouldn't be changed.
I am getting the intection next tuesday!
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Richard - I'm sorry but you ARE a priority - you have a compromised immune system. I was offered the jab and am 66. Don't be put off.
Love Jeanxx
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Joined: 12/6/2009 Posts: 74 Location: North Lincolnshire
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Hi Jean :)
I didn't have to sign anything for mine. I was at the doctors anyway and they gave me an appointment.
If you're immunosuppressed you have to have two, with a two week gap in between.
I've had my first one and the next is on monday. I'm afraid to say my side affects weren't too nice:/
I woke up the following day feeling ill, with a lump the size of a golf-ball on my arm, soreness and swelling which lasted atleast 5 days before it started to go down. Apparently it's normal, but i only found that out because my dad is a GP. the nurse only told me that it may be a bit sore for a day or two!
don't want to scare you at all, just so your aware and don't panic! not really looking forward to the next:(
Love Hannah
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Hi Lovely Hannah!
It's so nice to hear from you again - if you've posted elsewhere I'm sure I'll catch up with all your news.
I had my first injection last night and haven't had a problem - although my other half hasn't been able to move his arm today (sad!) Sorry you had such a horrid reaction.
Are you still in the middle of exams or are they over now? And, more importantly, how are you? If you have told us on another thread, don't bother to post another reply - I'll have a look through the forums.
If you are not on again before Christmas, hope you have a painfree and very happy Christmas.
Take care
Much love
Jeanxx
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Hi well i was going have mine tomorrow but my beloved is refusing let me as worried i may ahve reaction whilst away and that i should wait till we come back. so guess have wait while longer.  inky07 cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Dear Jean
sorry to hear the news about your cat. It's so difficult having to say goodbye to a dear friend. I still remember when we had to have our first ever rabbit put to sleep. he was suchna special little guy.
Much love
Mariaxx
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Thanks so much Maria. These animals get into your heart don't they? The other two are wandering round looking for him
Much love
Jeanxxxxx
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I went for mine today and didn't have to sign anything. Nor have I got to go back in two weeks for a booster - and I did ask!
Jean, did you get my email?
Anthea x
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I got your private message and replied. Hasn't it arrived?
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No Jean, nothing in my inbox. In fact, even my "sent items" is empty now Anthea x
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Hi oh jean sorry hear re your cat. u take care i having my swine flu jab next friday. so expect 2nd one be after new year! i actaully booked in for mine dont wnat to sit wait at clinic risk picking up another bug,inky07 cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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