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Thanks for that, I will try and book one up
I got a booster a few weeks ago by going with my wife to have her flu jab. I was sitting there minding my own business, having decided not to try to blag one, but they wouldn't let me say no ...
- Have you had your booster?
- No, I'm not eligible yet
- You're not 50? [Cheek!] Are you 50 by March?
- No
- Would you like it?
- Well, yes, but I'm pretty sure I'm not eligible
- Go and see the nurse. She'll sort you out. She'll find a way.
Sure enough ...
- Are you sure you're not 50? [!!!]
- Um ...
- 50 by March?
- No, but, um, my mother's quite elderly
- Do you live with her?
- No, but ...
- Are you her carer?
- Er, no, um, I suppose I provide some care
- That'll do. Do you know your NHS number?
They didn't ask, and I didn't say, that any care I offer my mother is by phone, from 400 miles away. (Though I have been to stay with her twice since getting the jab, and I didn't feel remotely guilty anyway.)
- Have you had your booster?
jsabine
@eskay
@jsabine - Thanks for that, I will try and book one up
@hats - It is great to see the people protesting, but you do fear what might happen to them. Hope all of your friends are OK.