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From: Sophie Tanha, Linus Svensson
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The line was long to Sabbatsberg hospital on Sunday. After vaccination with the Astra Zeneca vaccine was resumed, the vaccine reception was suddenly opened for the more than 75 people, but it was only a matter of time.
– We went here for profit or loss, says Tommy Nordin, who stood in line for four hours.
What started as a rumor sent Tommy and his wife into the car for Stockholm’s Sabbatsberg Hospital at 9 a.m. Sunday. They had been told that anyone over the age of 75 could stand in line and get vaccinated with the first dose. They were far from alone.
– There was a queue across the street, so there were several hundred people here, says Tommy Nordin.
Four hours later, he is almost at the finish line.
– It’s now two o’clock and we hope to have our first syringe before three when they close here today, says Tommy Nordin.
– It was a rumor that ran through the city. People started calling each other. I have not read in any official document. The word-of-mouth method, says Tommy Nordin.
Her son told Ulla-Britt Dahl that the vaccine was available.
– I said, “I’m going straight.” I could have already left yesterday! says Ulla-Britt Dahl.
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Ulla-Britt Dahl.
Vaccine Coordinator: Impressed
The doses in question come from the Astra Zeneca vaccine stock that had been stored during the days the drug was paused for research. When those over 65 were given the green light in Sweden just in time for the weekend, a reception in Sabbatsberg’s disease that had previously been used for staff vaccinations could quickly change.
– I am impressed by the commitment that has existed to start vaccinating again. With the short notice we received, I still think we are off to a good start, says Magnus Thyberg, vaccination coordinator for the Stockholm Region.
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Vaccination was popular.
At best, a thousand people will have had time to get vaccinated over the weekend. With the help of the various channels of the care providers, mainly social networks like Facebook, it was quick to get the message across. The first place principle, on the other hand, will not become the norm when the phase 2 groups are vaccinated.
– The time reservation is the basis of this system. But you had to start quickly and you had the opportunity to do it this weekend. So the caregiver has judged that it was possible to do this, says Magnus Thyberg.
Carl Jan was late
At 1 pm, the hospital staff placed a barrier tape at the end of the line. There will be disappointed faces when stragglers are turned away, two hours before closing. One of them is the restaurateur and wine connoisseur Carl Jan Granqvist.
– You would be 75 years old and I went to bed on Monday, so now I had the opportunity! he says.
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Carl Jan Granqvist.
But it turned out that he would stumble at the finish line.
– It was no idea. Apparently it was a queue from early this morning, so most people have to turn around, says Carl Jan, who is still not very disappointed.
– At the same time, I had not intended to squeeze myself before because I had covid and I feel that I already have antibodies.
Just vaccinated and satisfied
Just before closing, Tommy and his wife leave the vaccination clinic, freshly vaccinated and satisfied.
– Now it feels great and I think in a few days you forgot that you went and waited for this syringe and stayed outside in the cold for a whole day, he says and continues:
– Now we hope that life can start again and return to its normal course.
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Queue for reception.
Around the same time, Klas Hammar arrives, also optimistic about the future after the needle stick.
– It feels great, now maybe you can meet the grandchildren at Easter, he says.
The fact that it was the Astra Zeneca vaccine, which is currently being investigated for suspected side effects by the European Medicines Agency EMA, does not scare them.
– I’d take anything, I want my vaccine. I’m not afraid of vaccines, says Tommy Nordin.
Klas Hammar is also not afraid of such unusual side effects.
– The chance is obviously one in a million of getting into trouble, and those affected are also women under the age of fifty, he says.
– I would have taken it anyway, it’s not crucial, says Ulla-Britt Dahl.
Photo: LOTTE FERNVALL
Klas Hammar.
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