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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2021 12:05:36 GMT -5
DH and I got scheduled for first dose of Moderna next week. It's exactly what I didn't want - location requires freeway driving and we get the shots on the same day - but it's all we had even a remote chance at so it is what it is. Maybe you can get separate days for the 2nd shot. Side effects are supposed to be worse after the 2nd one anyway. I'm glad you got an appointment! We are excited. Our provider only got 1,400 doses for their whole system which serves 160,000 patients.
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Post by minnesotapaintlady on Mar 19, 2021 12:29:33 GMT -5
So, my county just got it's allotment of vaccines cut by 2/3 as punishment for being so effective at distributing them. How's that for a kick in the teeth?
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Post by susana1954 on Mar 19, 2021 12:49:28 GMT -5
Apparently, my local Walmart is declaring the pandemic practically over.
They had medium bottles of hand sanitizer (the size of most people's soap dispenser) for 25 cents. They had Libman's anti-bacterial cleaner for $1 a bottle and the gallon refill for $2. Washable masks came in packages marked $1 and usually contained 3-5.
I bought a bottle of Libman's cleaner and the refill. I also bought 2 masks with the high school's logo on it (those were $1 each). One is for my BFF.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2021 15:27:31 GMT -5
A local seamstress does custom masks with embroidered statements on them. After watching Rand Paul harass Dr. Fauci, I'm going get one with a statement about where Mr. Paul can put it and it ain't on his face.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Mar 19, 2021 15:34:04 GMT -5
How about taking an uber? If it was local, I would try that but it's in another city about an 50 miles away. Everyone I know that had symptoms didn’t get them for about 10-12 hours, sometimes longer. It’s the next day that really kicks your ass (if you are going to get side effects). Good luck!
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Post by Miss Tequila on Mar 19, 2021 15:34:52 GMT -5
So, my county just got it's allotment of vaccines cut by 2/3 as punishment for being so effective at distributing them. How's that for a kick in the teeth? What? That is absolutely ridiculous. What happened to people that had their vaccinations scheduled?
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Post by minnesotapaintlady on Mar 19, 2021 16:03:30 GMT -5
So, my county just got it's allotment of vaccines cut by 2/3 as punishment for being so effective at distributing them. How's that for a kick in the teeth? What? That is absolutely ridiculous. What happened to people that had their vaccinations scheduled? I don't know. I hope it doesn't effect my second dose, but I'm assuming everyone that has started gets priority.
Our county officials are pissed because allocation is based on population and we were originally told that if we didn't meet the turnaround on allocations (percentage of shots in arms within 72 hours of allocation) we'd get our supply cut. Now we're getting them cut because we're too efficient. We've reached 80% of 65 and over being vaccinated in our county, 32% of overall population, and they want to allocate our doses to other counties now that are behind. It makes sense but still frustrating. If the other counties are getting doses in line with their population numbers then wouldn't the reason they're behind be the efficiency in utilizing them, not the number of doses? For example, some counties are just having trouble getting the over 65 crowd to get the shot.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Mar 19, 2021 16:33:45 GMT -5
What? That is absolutely ridiculous. What happened to people that had their vaccinations scheduled? I don't know. I hope it doesn't effect my second dose, but I'm assuming everyone that has started gets priority.
Our county officials are pissed because allocation is based on population and we were originally told that if we didn't meet the turnaround on allocations (percentage of shots in arms within 72 hours of allocation) we'd get our supply cut. Now we're getting them cut because we're too efficient. We've reached 80% of 65 and over being vaccinated in our county, 32% of overall population, and they want to allocate our doses to other counties now that are behind. It makes sense but still frustrating. If the other counties are getting doses in line with their population numbers then wouldn't the reason they're behind be the efficiency in utilizing them, not the number of doses? For example, some counties are just having trouble getting the over 65 crowd to get the shot.
That is crazy. If the allocation is based on population, the other areas are going to be sitting on extra doses. Sounds like a logistics problem and not a supply problem.
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Post by ners on Mar 20, 2021 10:39:08 GMT -5
Received first Pfizer vaccine. Second scheduled for April 10.
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Post by oped on Mar 20, 2021 11:47:32 GMT -5
I'm scheduled for first shot Tuesday. Haven't heard confirmation but hoping its still a go.
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Post by Opti on Mar 20, 2021 11:53:20 GMT -5
Apparently, my local Walmart is declaring the pandemic practically over. They had medium bottles of hand sanitizer (the size of most people's soap dispenser) for 25 cents. They had Libman's anti-bacterial cleaner for $1 a bottle and the gallon refill for $2. Washable masks came in packages marked $1 and usually contained 3-5. I bought a bottle of Libman's cleaner and the refill. I also bought 2 masks with the high school's logo on it (those were $1 each). One is for my BFF. Wow. Its also the season that most grocery stores drop products and add future products. Hope to hit one grocery store soon and check out the discounts on things not coming back.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Mar 20, 2021 16:24:22 GMT -5
Got my first shot Wednesday (Moderna) with second one scheduled for April 14. Felt a little cranky and very sore arm for two days, similar to what happened with the Shingrix vaccine. But feel good now. No health issues (my last physical was my best one yet). DH got his second Moderna shot this week, and felt flu-like symptoms for a day.
I am in the 60-64 range (the age requirement was just dropped to 60 in Florida this past week). Most vaccines still reserved for those over 65 and teachers, LEO and front line workers over age 50, but once slots fill up on the online portals, they open up for anyone over 60. I got online Monday and after 45 minutes, a slot opened and I registered.
Getting vaccinated here is still a messy proposition, with vaccinations offered by county health departments, grocery stores and drug stores. Some mobile clinics going out to homebound folks and the far western communities to set up in churches and rec centers where there are no nearby retail stores or people don't have personal transportation. Our governor thinks he's done a wonderful job. Fact is, it's an unholy disaster, and now Spring Break crowds are here and out of control. What few mask mandates there are can't be enforced anymore.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Mar 20, 2021 20:23:40 GMT -5
It looks like 3/31 we can start the hunt for an appointment, it finally opens up for us.
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Post by teen persuasion on Mar 20, 2021 21:18:34 GMT -5
Ugh, it's so frustrating that we can't use the pharmacies, just state or county run sites, and there are none currently nearby.
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Post by Ava on Mar 21, 2021 10:59:02 GMT -5
I waited until 11.30 pm last night and went to vaccinespotter.org. I got an appointment for March 24th at a pharmacy a few blocks from home. Second dose already scheduled for April 21st. I can't believe it. I'm going to cancel my June 3rd appointment.
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Post by Spellbound454 on Mar 21, 2021 11:59:16 GMT -5
I had mine done at a Stadium..... very efficient. Loads of volunteers moving us (within distancing rules).. to our cubicles. Quick jab and we went home. I had some panadol when I got back.... and wasn't working the next day but felt fine anyway.
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Post by sesfw on Mar 21, 2021 17:01:41 GMT -5
Received our second dose of Pfizer today at a community college about 30 miles away. Stopped for a visit with DD and DSIL for a couple of hours and now at home doing laundry.
So far both of us are feeling ok
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Post by andi9899 on Mar 22, 2021 12:34:01 GMT -5
Got my first Pfizer dose today. Yay!
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Post by crazycat on Mar 22, 2021 12:50:48 GMT -5
I received my 2nd Pfizer shot yesterday . Other than a sore arm ,I’m feeling okay . DH got his on Saturday. My DS2 will get his second beginning in April . Both DH and DS work in the grocery industry, so they were eligible at the beginning of March .
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Post by raeoflyte on Mar 22, 2021 13:29:13 GMT -5
I'm eligible 4/5 it looks like when they open it up to general public. I don't know how realistic it is, but I'm imagining mid-May as back to reality.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Mar 22, 2021 13:40:14 GMT -5
I don't see us getting anything until June or later. My county is still in 1B and we are in Phase 3. There's a whole bunch of other groups prior to phase 3. The state says they are going to Phase 2 next week but several counties haven't even made it to 1C. It's a total cluster.
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Post by Tennesseer on Mar 22, 2021 14:13:49 GMT -5
Second Pfizer shot received last Thursday. Slightly tender around the shot area for 24 hours. No side affects.
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Post by saveinla on Mar 22, 2021 14:35:48 GMT -5
Scheduled my first vaccine shot for this coming Thursday evening - local pharmacy did not have one, this is around 15 miles away. Thanks for whoever mentioned vaccinespotter.org
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Post by oped on Mar 22, 2021 15:13:36 GMT -5
Confirmed my appointment for tomorrow. So excited.
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Post by gs11rmb on Mar 22, 2021 16:55:21 GMT -5
I don't see us getting anything until June or later. My county is still in 1B and we are in Phase 3. There's a whole bunch of other groups prior to phase 3. The state says they are going to Phase 2 next week but several counties haven't even made it to 1C. It's a total cluster. I thought West Virginia was one of the states that was doing great with its vaccine rollout
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Post by wvugurl26 on Mar 22, 2021 17:12:51 GMT -5
Several of my friends my age in WV have gotten their first vaccine. I have family there. I'm in Maryland. Not the worst state but a lot of room for improvement. My brother is eligible in MD now based on his occupation but he needed a friend to get him a leftover dose to get one.
They claim they will have plenty of vaccines for 16 and up very soon. If it's true then they are skipping over many of their priority groups and I'll be competing with them for an appointment.
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Post by teen persuasion on Mar 22, 2021 19:21:50 GMT -5
I've got an appointment for Thursday! My boss had made an appointment 50 miles away for late May, but was still looking for one closer, sooner. When I saw the appointments open up for Thursday, I told her, and she booked one, too and passed word along to her parents. Once she actually has the shot she'll cancel the other. Then the governor announced those age 50+ will become eligible tomorrow, and that pharmacies can do people with comorbidities, and houses of worship can apply to be distribution centers. But doctors still can't get vaccines to distribute.
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Post by thyme4change on Mar 22, 2021 19:23:17 GMT -5
My county will be wide open for getting a vaccine starting Wednesday. I don’t expect it will be easy to get an appointment, as everyone between 16 and 54 will be clamoring for a shot.
My son is 16, so I think Pfizer will be his only option? I would be willing to get the J&J at the pharmacy on the corner if that is how it goes. I will try for Pfizer for all of us for 3 or 4 weeks, and if I still can't get us in - I will look for J&J.
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Post by mary2029 on Mar 22, 2021 21:44:58 GMT -5
My county will be wide open for getting a vaccine starting Wednesday. I don’t expect it will be easy to get an appointment, as everyone between 16 and 54 will be clamoring for a shot. My son is 16, so I think Pfizer will be his only option? I would be willing to get the J&J at the pharmacy on the corner if that is how it goes. I will try for Pfizer for all of us for 3 or 4 weeks, and if I still can't get us in - I will look for J&J. I got my first Pfizer at the fairgrounds on Friday... super, super easy and quick (less than 30 min.). I would look earlier than 3-4 weeks, especially if you can take a lunch hour. They allow you to come up to 1 hour earlier than the appointment... and you can probably come even earlier than that. Good luck! E.T.A., I signed up on Thursday for the Friday appointment. I also filled out the questions/survey online.
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Post by thyme4change on Mar 23, 2021 10:56:16 GMT -5
My county will be wide open for getting a vaccine starting Wednesday. I don’t expect it will be easy to get an appointment, as everyone between 16 and 54 will be clamoring for a shot. My son is 16, so I think Pfizer will be his only option? I would be willing to get the J&J at the pharmacy on the corner if that is how it goes. I will try for Pfizer for all of us for 3 or 4 weeks, and if I still can't get us in - I will look for J&J. I got my first Pfizer at the fairgrounds on Friday... super, super easy and quick (less than 30 min.). I would look earlier than 3-4 weeks, especially if you can take a lunch hour. They allow you to come up to 1 hour earlier than the appointment... and you can probably come even earlier than that. Good luck! E.T.A., I signed up on Thursday for the Friday appointment. I also filled out the questions/survey online. Nice!! I actually meant that I would try to get an appointment for 3 or 4 weeks. If I can't get a Pfizer appointment within a month until I will get the J&J. I'm glad you got in when you did, because there will be a mad rush for at least the next week. 50% of the population has been ineligible via regular appointment. So tomorrow, anyone who has wanted one, but been ineligible will be trying to sign up. I don't expect it to be wide open. But, they also have worked out a lot of kinks in the sign-up and distribution process. So, I am hoping it will still be relatively smooth.
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