‘I feel SO grateful’: Ruth Langsford receives Covid-19 vaccine

‘I feel SO grateful’: Ruth Langsford, 60, receives the Covid-19 Oxford/ AstraZeneca vaccine and says the jab ‘took seconds’ and ‘was painless’

Ruth Langsford revealed she received the Covid-19 vaccine in Surrey on Saturday. 

The TV presenter, 60, admitted she felt ‘so grateful’ to have the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab as she shared a photo of the experience on social media. 

She confirmed the injection only ‘took seconds’ and ‘was painless’ as she thanked the NHS for doing an ‘amazing job’.

Sigh of relief: Ruth Langsford revealed she received the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab on Saturday and confirmed the injection only ‘took seconds’ and ‘was painless’

Ruth was seen rocking a face mask and a black T-shirt with the word, ‘love’ emblazoned on the front as a nurse planted a needle into her arm. 

The Loose Women presenter penned on Instagram post: ‘JUST HAD MY VACCINE!! Feel SO grateful. Thought it was a scam message at first as I wasn’t expecting to be called until March! 

‘Thank you everybody, staff & volunteers, at the vaccination centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey…a quick, well organised and very friendly experience. The jab took seconds and was painless.

‘Thank you @stephanieshervington for being so lovely….you & your colleagues are doing an amazing job. Another step forward to being able to see my Mum again I hope.’ 

Thankful: The TV presenter, 60, admitted she felt 'so grateful' to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as she thanked the NHS for doing an 'amazing job'

Thankful: The TV presenter, 60, admitted she felt ‘so grateful’ to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as she thanked the NHS for doing an ‘amazing job’

She added the following tags and hashtags: ‘Thank you @nhsengland @astrazeneca @oxford_uni #covid #vaccine.’ 

The Covid vaccine is injected into the upper arm and requires two doses. The second vaccine takes place between three to 12 weeks after the first dose. 

Legendary rocker Ozzy Osborne, 72, said he was ‘relieved’ after receiving his first dose earlier in February. 

Renowned broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, 94, received the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, in January according to the Sun.  

Staying safe: Legendary rocker Ozzy Osborne, 72, said he was 'relieved' after he received his first dose earlier in February

Staying safe: Legendary rocker Ozzy Osborne, 72, said he was ‘relieved’ after he received his first dose earlier in February

A source said to the newspaper: ‘Sir David was always keen to get vaccinated, and support both the current programme and the NHS.

‘Of course, as well as his family and loved ones, millions of animal fans across the globe will be delighted – this is brilliant news.’

The national treasure, who recently returned to our television screens with a new five-part BBC series of A Perfect Planet, earlier told the Telegraph he was keen to get the jab, saying: ‘At 94, I think I’m entitled!’

However, the veteran natural historian previously admitted that the prospect of having a jab made him a little squeamish.

Got the jab: Renowned broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, 94, received the Oxford/ AstraZeneca jab, in January according to the Sun

Got the jab: Renowned broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, 94, received the Oxford/ AstraZeneca jab, in January according to the Sun

Meanwhile British actor, Brian Blessed OBE, 84, and his wife Hildegarde, were both pictured receiving the vaccine at the start of January.  

NHS Surrey Heath CCG posted a picture of the Flash Gordon star with his thumbs up after receiving the Covid jab. It is not clear which make of vaccine he received.

The clinical commissioning group said in their tweet: ‘Tonight Brian and Hildegarde Blessed joined the fight against Covid-19.

‘After receiving his Covid vaccination, Brian Blessed OBE thanked the NHS for saving his and his wife’s life.’  

Protected: British actor, Brian Blessed OBE, 84, and his wife Hildegarde, were both pictured receiving the vaccine earlier in January

Protected: British actor, Brian Blessed OBE, 84, and his wife Hildegarde, were both pictured receiving the vaccine earlier in January