My 3rd vaccine was due 2nd of October. Sadly that was the day I tested positive. I was going to go to a walk in centre last week, but felt crap. 2 days later they are no longer taking walk ins. Instead I managed to get a slot today.
The shopping centre vaccination unit used to have 2 entrances and a separate unit for the 15 minute observation. It was run with military precision. Today you queued to book in if you had an appointment. Some people were trying to get a walk in appointment. Eventually an unmasked security guard brought out an A board with a message saying "Walk in vaccinations available from 17:30." He then proclaimed Walk ins from 7:30.
It felt that the staff were suffering from fatigue. Twice I had to interrupt their monologues because I wasn't there for a booster, but for a 3rd vaccine (immuno-suppressed). I was reassured that the vaccine would still be the same, but it would be logged as a booster on my records because the software hasn't been modified for those who are now requiring 4 doses.
They've also told me I should make sure that my doctor follows up on the 4th vaccine in 3 months. This comes in the same week the pharmacy has told me I must ring and request my prescription renewals a week ahead of time, although they have a batch of 11 months of repeats already signed. So they are dumping a system that has worked effectively for nearly a decade. I'm looking forward to them answering the phone, especially as there was only one member of staff this last week.
I'm probably moaning because my arm aches already