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Went to Queensland 3 months ago, everywhere you go....you have to sign in to QR code?
Did get annoying as you were doing it 5 or 6 times a day but under the circumstances, you got it.
Here in Vic, i reckon ive signed in 5 or 6 times in 3 months...most places where i am (Warrnambool) dont have it.
Did get annoying as you were doing it 5 or 6 times a day but under the circumstances, you got it.
Here in Vic, i reckon ive signed in 5 or 6 times in 3 months...most places where i am (Warrnambool) dont have it.
So from tomorrow those over 50 can get the AstraZeneca vaccine in Victoria which is great.
As a side note, does anyone know if complications arising from the AZ vaccine are covered by insurance?
As a side note, does anyone know if complications arising from the AZ vaccine are covered by insurance?
Good question
NIB says this:
If you have an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine that requires a hospital admission, your coverage will be in line with your level of health cover and the clinical category. For example, shortness of breath requires a cover that includes ‘Lung’ and clots or thrombosis require a cover that includes ‘Blood’. To check your cover, log in online or use our nib App. If you'd prefer to speak to someone, head to our Contact page. Please note that we’re unable to pay for outpatient services, such as GP or specialist visits, as they’re covered by Medicare.
Getting my jab on Tuesday
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im going to wait to hear from my dads doctor on the AstraZeneca vaccine weather its still worth getting the jab or wait
Of course it's worth getting the jab. Any vaccine is better than no vaccine.
I really don't understand anyone delaying or refusing unless there is a solid medical pre-existing condition that makes it more dangerous than covid.
The world is still being ravaged by COVID, it wouldn't take much wrong for another outbreak in Aus.
I really don't understand anyone delaying or refusing unless there is a solid medical pre-existing condition that makes it more dangerous than covid.
The world is still being ravaged by COVID, it wouldn't take much wrong for another outbreak in Aus.
4 in a million if you are over 50 (that doesn't mean you die, just a serious blood clot, much less when talking about death).
800 in a million is the risk of covid in an over 50.
So if you are over 50, its a no brainer to take the AV vaccine, unless you have a condition that makes you more susceptible to blood clotting.
Absolutely it is but even through mainstream media & Government channels some of the information has been a bit mixed. Never hurts to do your own research.
Vaccine Hub locations for those over 50.
www.theage.com.au
Victoria has announced more vaccination hubs. Here’s where they are
The state government has thrown open the doors at all of its vaccination centres to every Victorian aged over 50, as part of a mammoth nationwide effort to inoculate citizens against COVID-19.
In Singapore it is like a production. From the minute you walk in the door, you're ushered through various stations with the needle being the 4th. ~5mins from walking in to getting the jab.
Then sit down in the waiting area for 30mins to make sure you don't ha e an adverse reaction, then they call your name, give you your next appointment t card and away you go.
But I guess that's because we have the vaccines here.
Then sit down in the waiting area for 30mins to make sure you don't ha e an adverse reaction, then they call your name, give you your next appointment t card and away you go.
But I guess that's because we have the vaccines here.
I am booked in for the flu vaccine in a couple of weeks so just need to work out whether there should be some distance between the 2 vaccines. My partner is getting the flu vaccine so will ask and then I'll now what to do.
Definitely getting the vaccine, presumably the Astra-Zeneca given I am over 50, the risk of blood clots is so low and the risk of COVID much higher. No brainer if you ask me.
DS
Definitely getting the vaccine, presumably the Astra-Zeneca given I am over 50, the risk of blood clots is so low and the risk of COVID much higher. No brainer if you ask me.
DS
My Doctor of many years advised that it should be at least 2 weeks between ANY vaccines.
Of course if you go to a public hospital it's free and the vast majority of emergency departments are public.
As an aside you will find that public hospitals are running separate clinics for adverse vaccination reactions. You would most probably be streamed separately from a normal emergency visit., depending upon the time of day/night.
In better news I called the vaccine hotline just this morning & am booked for my jab othis Friday. No problems there.
