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Covid 19 vaccine

Posted By gabrielc

"Covid 19 vaccine"

About: NHS Shetland

(as a service user),

The vaccine itself I didn't feel it. The members of staff were very kind and helpful, as usual.

The only problem was the queue... I want to understand what's the point in making appointments if you have to wait in a queue anyway? I had to wait for 1 hour, I have a picture but I'm not sure if I can attach it. 

This is the only bad thing. 

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Response from NHS Shetland 2 years ago
NHS Shetland

Submitted on 07/05/2021 at 17:38
Published on Care Opinion at 17:38

Thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback about our staff - it is always appreciated.

New advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) means NHS Shetland is adjusting how it will deliver vaccines to those under 40. Now, where possible, other vaccine should be used instead of AstraZeneca for those aged 30-39.

Because of the imminent change we ensured that all those in the 30-40 year age range today were made aware of the new guidance and offered the opportunity of being rebooked into a Pfizer clinic at a later date.

This is the first time we have offered a choice at our clinics and unfortunately this did mean there were some delays for people waiting to get their jab.

We are sorry that people had to wait a little longer than they expected.

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