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johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
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Just had one come through to my phone inviting me to book as I have an underlying condition. The only underlying condition I think i have is that I’m 52. Anyone else get this message? Makes me wonder what the dr isn’t telling me!
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  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,292
    Unless it's your local GP,s number it's a scam. Some GP,s are in front age wise depending on age demographic of their practice. I'm a bit older at 55 and have just booked my first jab after getting a official letter through the post.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Hmmm. The link took me to what looks like the official NHS website. I’ll wait for a letter
  • david37david37 Posts: 1,313
    johngti said:

    Hmmm. The link took me to what looks like the official NHS website. I’ll wait for a letter

    they're using a combination of text call and letter to contact people.
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,390
    if the site it points you at is...

    accurx.thirdparty.nhs.uk

    ...it is legitimate


    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    I got this text in the last week of Feb which I thought was a scam as it came so early, but it was bona fide:

    "Dear Mr 666,
    You have been invited for your first dose of the vaccine, if you have had the vaccine already please ignore this invite. If you have had any vaccine in the last 7 days, we will advise you to wait a week. If you have had a positive COVID test, please wait for the next available appointment 4 weeks from the test result. If you are on warfarin please make sure you bring your INR result with you. Please come at your allotted time, not early.
    Please click on the link to book: accurx.thirdparty.nhs.uk/r/t3rnbtmtdz
    Elm House Surgery    "

    It wasn't my own surgery as they'd nominated one that worked out of a smallish local hospital to cover several surgeries as they had better facilities.

    If you're not sure, give them a call.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    It’s not the text message part that’s concerning. It’s the underlying condition bit.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    I think the underlying bit is quite wide and can go back a long way. Someone told me they once went to hospital when they were young for an asthma related problem but hadn't had any problems for years and rarely even used their inhaler. But that was enough to make them 'vulnerable'.

    Like I said, give them a call if you're not sure.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • kingstongrahamkingstongraham Posts: 23,404
    Bit of lockdown timber?
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    kingstongraham said:

    Bit of lockdown timber?

    Lol far from it!
  • capt_slogcapt_slog Posts: 3,850
    Just try the website and see if it will let you book, you have nothing to lose.

    I'd heard i might be able to book, so I tried on the website and got an appointment. I felt a bit wrong doing it, but I didn't lie about anything, just followed the prompts. The next day my letter arrived telling me to book an appointment!

    Mrs Slog is a bit younger, we booked hers a few days later, and the same thing happened on that one too, the letter was here the morning after.


    The older I get, the better I was.

  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Seems legit, booked in and confirmed. Just need to find out what I’ve got now...
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    kingstongraham said:

    Bit of lockdown timber?

    You can't make pretty much the entire the population officially vulnerable, it wouldn't work.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • kingstongrahamkingstongraham Posts: 23,404
    Stevo_666 said:

    kingstongraham said:

    Bit of lockdown timber?

    You can't make pretty much the entire the population officially vulnerable, it wouldn't work.
    OK - a LOT of lockdown timber then?
  • wilberforcewilberforce Posts: 279
    My OH got a text yesterday for her vaccination although she is not within any of the age categories being called forward. We think it is because she had a PE over 20 years ago, but I have asked to see a copy of her birth certificate :) .
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    kingstongraham said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    kingstongraham said:

    Bit of lockdown timber?

    You can't make pretty much the entire the population officially vulnerable, it wouldn't work.
    OK - a LOT of lockdown timber then?
    OK, but you will have to prioritise some people you may not think deserve it...


    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • DeVlaeminckDeVlaeminck Posts: 8,348
    I had the same text today - I'm 52 - I just phoned up the number and booked an appointment so it's not a scam.

    Like you I have no idea what my underlying condition is - I am on antibiotics for what my Dr has said is a non serious infection - I've no history of asthma, obesity etc.
    [Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    I once got given an inhaler (a couple of years after starting cycling) because I tended to get congestion when riding but it made no difference. Probably that even though it was at least 6 years ago
  • kingstongrahamkingstongraham Posts: 23,404
    Stevo_666 said:

    kingstongraham said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    kingstongraham said:

    Bit of lockdown timber?

    You can't make pretty much the entire the population officially vulnerable, it wouldn't work.
    OK - a LOT of lockdown timber then?
    OK, but you will have to prioritise some people you may not think deserve it...


    That's the beauty of universal care.

    Although to be fair, as an ancient cancer survivor, I don't think he needs any more help up the list.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,207
    Is it because your teeth are knackered? 😂
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Does that count then?
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,292
    Oi, he deserves the jab, politicians don't. At least chubby used to make me laugh a long time ago.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    kingstongraham said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    kingstongraham said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    kingstongraham said:

    Bit of lockdown timber?

    You can't make pretty much the entire the population officially vulnerable, it wouldn't work.
    OK - a LOT of lockdown timber then?
    OK, but you will have to prioritise some people you may not think deserve it...


    That's the beauty of universal care.

    Although to be fair, as an ancient cancer survivor, I don't think he needs any more help up the list.
    Hope he does get it, I want to and see him perform live :smile:
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • hopkinbhopkinb Posts: 7,129
    My newest minion had his a couple of days ago. He's 27. He has asthma, and if you have ever been hospitalised because of it, you're front of queue. He was hospitalised aged 2.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    hopkinb said:

    My newest minion had his a couple of days ago. He's 27. He has asthma, and if you have ever been hospitalised because of it, you're front of queue. He was hospitalised aged 2.

    Yep, almost exactly the same as what I heard from someone else.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • DeVlaeminckDeVlaeminck Posts: 8,348
    It seems to differ depending on area - my daughter has well controlled asthma - never been hospitalised - she's had the jab - I was reading somewhere about a woman who has been hospitalised several times but no jab because it was something like more than 5 years ago.
    [Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]
  • darkhairedlorddarkhairedlord Posts: 7,178
    I'm 54 and going for my second jab next week. I'll have my first one 12 weeks later, that way it helps with the stats.
  • ballysmateballysmate Posts: 15,903
    johngti said:

    Seems legit, booked in and confirmed. Just need to find out what I’ve got now...

    If it's terminal, can I have your bike? Had first dibs on another forumite's bike but he let me down and got better.
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    ballysmate said:

    johngti said:

    Seems legit, booked in and confirmed. Just need to find out what I’ve got now...

    If it's terminal, can I have your bike? Had first dibs on another forumite's bike but he let me down and got better.
    Too late dude - dibs has already been taken. You’re second in line 👍
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,673
    ballysmate said:

    johngti said:

    Seems legit, booked in and confirmed. Just need to find out what I’ve got now...

    If it's terminal, can I have your bike? Had first dibs on another forumite's bike but he let me down and got better.
    There are some anti-vaxxers over in Cake Stop, you might have a better chance with them.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,118 Lives Here
    Stevo_666 said:

    ballysmate said:

    johngti said:

    Seems legit, booked in and confirmed. Just need to find out what I’ve got now...

    If it's terminal, can I have your bike? Had first dibs on another forumite's bike but he let me down and got better.
    There are some anti-vaxxers over in Cake Stop, you might have a better chance with them.
    I just posted a question on that one, he seems rather conflicted. Vaccination is the only way out of this but won't have it himself. Maybe he works for Amazon and is profiting from lockdown.
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