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A care home in Buxton had good reason to celebrate as it became one of the first in the region to vaccinate all its staff and residents against COVID-19.
Portland Nursing Home was visited by two general practitioners on January 16th
vaccine to 16 residents and 35 staff.
Kaye Fogarty, Home Manager at Portland, said: “The coronavirus pandemic has brought incredibly challenging times for all of our staff and residents, but being provided with this protection and a glimmer of hope is a landmark moment for us all.
“It’s a huge relief for our staff, who have given so much during this pandemic, prioritising the health and care of our residents.
“We are not out of the woods yet, everyone must still remain vigilant and I would urge people to follow the guidance in full, stay at home unless essential and help stop the spread of the virus.”
, who administered the COVID-19 OVERCOMING FEARS
Whilst the news of the vaccine is undeniably a positive step forward in the fight against COVID-19, it is understandable that many have been apprehensive.
One nurse is set to receive her second dose of the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine soon, but she admits she had concerns at first.
Aylona Dael is a nurse at Royal Star & Garter’s Surbiton home.
Commenting on her experience, Alyona said: “When Home Manager Helena sent an email explaining how we could get the Covid vaccine, I booked an appointment, despite having some fears, and went to the hospital for my first jab.
“It wasn’t really that busy when I arrived. There was someone there checking your details and asking if you had any allergies, if you were pregnant, if you were on medication. I was then sent to the vaccination point area, where a nurse explained to me what the vaccines are for. Then a doctor came and again asked if I had any allergies, and went over other information I’d already provided.
"I had been scared before going for the vaccine but I found it
really reassuring having doctors and nurses there."
"I had been scared before going for the vaccine because I had seen in the news that a few NHS staff had suffered side effects, but I found it really reassuring having doctors and nurses there. I spoke to the doctor about my concerns and she explained to me if you don’t have allergic reactions, if you’re a healthy person, you won’t be having these side effects. I was OK then- I was put at ease and confident everything would be alright. And it was!"
I had the injection in my upper arm. It wasn’t painful at all. Then you wait for 15 minutes to check if you have any reactions. I had none so I went home. There was some tenderness in my arm that day, it felt a bit achy. But it was no different from any other vaccination I’ve had, and the next day everything was normal again.
“I live with my 87-year-old mother-in-law. She was scared about having the vaccine too but, when I told her there were no side effects, she said she would have it as well. It’s such a relief, because she has not been out in such a long time. We avoid spending time together at home because of my job. I really want her to have the vaccination so I don’t have to worry about spreading the virus to her.”
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