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Post by thyme4change on Mar 31, 2021 12:59:20 GMT -5
My DH ended up going to that big clinic at Devos Place today. He said everyone was really nice, and it went really smoothly as they ushered him around to different stations. I think they did 12,000 there on Monday. Maybe more, I don't remember. They're busting them out here in Michigan where the numbers have been absolutely skyrocketing lately. Eta: The clinic I went to was in and out in less than 1/2 hr. Hours long waiting is really bad organization. You should call them and tell them how to improve their operations. Maybe there are challenges you are unaware of.
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Post by pooks on Mar 31, 2021 13:02:38 GMT -5
Just got my first dose this morning, next dose in 3 weeks. My county opened eligibility to everyone yesterday, so I snagged the first appointment I could get. Even though I got an e mail from the state registration, I never got any contact to make an appointment in over a week.
I went to the vaccine site for the local hospital, lots of open appointments. It was set up pretty well. Check for covid symptoms at entry, next check ID and set up second dose, next station get shot, and finally a well spaced waiting area to wait 15 minutes after shot. All in a half loop that takes you from the entrance to the exit. In and out in less than 25 minutes.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Mar 31, 2021 14:28:47 GMT -5
My DH ended up going to that big clinic at Devos Place today. He said everyone was really nice, and it went really smoothly as they ushered him around to different stations. I think they did 12,000 there on Monday. Maybe more, I don't remember. They're busting them out here in Michigan where the numbers have been absolutely skyrocketing lately. Eta: The clinic I went to was in and out in less than 1/2 hr. Hours long waiting is really bad organization. You should call them and tell them how to improve their operations. Maybe there are challenges you are unaware of. I'm not running it. Maybe they can call these people and see what they're doing. www.woodtv.com/covid-19-vaccine/devos-place-vaccination-clinic-sets-single-day-record/
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Post by chiver78 on Mar 31, 2021 17:00:54 GMT -5
I managed to score an appointment tomorrow, woo! it is almost 2h away at the NH border, but IDGAF, it's a shot. curious if I'll be able to book #2 closer to home. either way, whatever. I'm on track for fully vaxxed.
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Post by Opti on Mar 31, 2021 17:21:35 GMT -5
Its cute, but I wish the hadn't labeled it Boomers. Boomers with these birth years aren't 65 yet. 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962. 1963 and 1964. Eight years out of the 18 year range.
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Post by steph08 on Mar 31, 2021 19:00:52 GMT -5
Just heard that PA is going to phase 1b on April 5 and 1c on April 12. Finally!
I'm considered 1c, and I'll happily take the vaccine. I was just looking at all the open slots at locations near me for the vaccine and pissed that I couldn't sign up unless I lied about a high-risk condition or said I was a smoker.
Even if I get in right after April 12, my second dose + two weeks won't let me see a vacation in May, but I'm hopeful that we will be able to go to Colorado in June to see my 1.5yo nephew that I haven't met because of stupid COVID.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 1, 2021 7:29:27 GMT -5
Toronto and Ontario are having big time covid numbers and not enough vaccine. Unless nephew and family come here for vaccine, I don't know when I will see the 1 year old again. Now it isn't going to be Canada keeping us out, it's going to be the US not wanting cross border traffic.
Iowa opens vaccines up to anyone over 16 starting April 5. The J and J vaccines are mostly going to workplaces (like packing plants) and colleges and universities. I am seeing some J & J at Walmart and at a drug store called Osco that we don't have here.
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Post by lurkyloo on Apr 1, 2021 7:47:41 GMT -5
Toronto and Ontario are having big time covid numbers and not enough vaccine. Unless nephew and family come here for vaccine, I don't know when I will see the 1 year old again. Now it isn't going to be Canada keeping us out, it's going to be the US not wanting cross border traffic. Iowa opens vaccines up to anyone over 16 starting April 5. The J and J vaccines are mostly going to workplaces (like packing plants) and colleges and universities. I am seeing some J & J at Walmart and at a drug store called Osco that we don't have here. Aw, Osco. It figured prominently in my college and grad school days. I wonder if the Canada spike is related to the Michigan spike? It looked like the thumb area was really having a bad time. I preregistered DH yesterday. I’m honestly surprised neither the company he works for nor the company that owns them which provides him office space have arranged anything for their employees. MD seems like it’s pretty slow and I’m not sure whether it’s poor organization, low supply or simply high demand-very blue plus highly educated, I could see our share of anti vaxxers being relatively low. 4.5 weeks till I can schedule a haircut! And an eye appointment.
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Post by finnime on Apr 1, 2021 7:59:56 GMT -5
DH, 71, got his first shot at a very close by hospital a couple of weeks ago, with his second shot April 13. When I was finally eligible this week as an over-60, I signed up with the county and a few hospitals. Two hours later I heard from the county which was great, but unfortunately both slots they offered me were at the end of this week. I can't afford to be off my game on Friday, Saturday or Sunday due to baking orders, so I'll wait. Hope I can get in next week or soon after.
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Post by azucena on Apr 1, 2021 8:22:04 GMT -5
Vaccine stock is difficult to come by, so I'm not as surprised that more employers haven't been able to offer them. Mine would if they could and have been sending out links and tips for finding appts. We get a full day of PTO to use for appts/recovery.
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Vaccine stock is difficult to come by, so I'm not as surprised that more employers haven't been able to offer them. Mine would if they could and have been sending out links and tips for finding appts. We get a full day of PTO to use for appts/recovery. I agree on worksite vaccinations, especially with the ones that need to be stored at -50 degrees F. It's just not that efficient to send batches of 50-100, plus a doctor or nurse "shooter" plus people to stand by in case of an adverse reaction. The state fairgrounds site where I went last week was probably getting that many people through in half an hour. Nice that your employer is helping you find appointments and allowing time off to recover. I noticed that the school district where I used to live in Ohio just closed schools for something like 3 days so the teachers could be vaccinated and "they might need to recover". Haven't our kids been shortchanged enough? I know some people DO have fatigue, chills, muscle aches, etc. especially after the second dose, and they do need time off but that's not everyone.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Apr 1, 2021 9:09:19 GMT -5
Its cute, but I wish the hadn't labeled it Boomers. Boomers with these birth years aren't 65 yet. 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962. 1963 and 1964. Eight years out of the 18 year range. Always a killjoy.
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Post by justme on Apr 1, 2021 9:09:44 GMT -5
Second dose of Moderna. Sore arm and it's definitely a bit swollen at injection site. 8ish hours after shot I was stuffed up so bad I couldn't breath through my nose and my head hurt/felt off. Some tylenol and my usual stuff for stuffed nose helped. Woke up today and my head is still feeling off, arm sore and still a little swollen.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 1, 2021 10:03:17 GMT -5
Since the Iowa governor said the J & J will be going to work places and specifically mentioned packing plants, I am hoping she follows through with that. What she put packing plant employees through at the beginning of this was unspeakable.
If she follows through, I will agree with her for probably the first time.
In today's paper, the very local drug store chain around here will be offering all 3 vaccines to residents of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin (where they have stores). I had signed up on their wait list a long time ago.
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Post by lurkyloo on Apr 1, 2021 10:37:37 GMT -5
Vaccine stock is difficult to come by, so I'm not as surprised that more employers haven't been able to offer them. Mine would if they could and have been sending out links and tips for finding appts. We get a full day of PTO to use for appts/recovery. DH’s company is owned by two fortune 100 companies, one of which provides his office space. I’m surprised he didn’t qualify under continuity of government, based on the work he does. In contrast my entire group has been offered vaccine appointments...we are under the umbrella of a large entity that does essential medical research, true, but don’t perform it ourselves and are pretty low on the priority list within work. I think we are just benefiting from work having been able to set up an on site vaccination clinic. Oh well. I wouldn’t have been able to transfer my appointment and I’m sure as hell not giving the vaccine back
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Post by Opti on Apr 1, 2021 11:04:10 GMT -5
Its cute, but I wish the hadn't labeled it Boomers. Boomers with these birth years aren't 65 yet. 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962. 1963 and 1964. Eight years out of the 18 year range. Always a killjoy. Really? Is your joy based on the title or the skit?
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Apr 1, 2021 11:21:36 GMT -5
Still annoyed. Last night before I went to bed at 2, I hit all the sites looking for an appointment again. Nothing. Did the same again this morning. Same nothing.
I have checked every Costco, Walgreens Rite Aid, Walmart, Albertsons, FM/Kroger’s and a few others from the Canadian border to the OR border this side of the Cascades and there is nothing. I figure we have 2 weeks before it becomes even more impossible.
An interesting thing I have noted......west if the Cascades is predominantly blue, east red. If we want to take a 5 hour road trip, then that might be our most likely place as there are lots of appointments available.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 1, 2021 12:12:20 GMT -5
People in Denver have been driving to Grand Junction and to Wyoming. Seems Wyoming doesn't check to see if you are a resident or work there.
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Post by daisylu on Apr 1, 2021 12:47:11 GMT -5
Got my first dose of the Pfizer vac 3/30. I was there a little early, but the actual process took about 20 minutes - 15 of which was waiting for reaction. Arm was a little sore to touch yesterday, but no other issues. Second shot scheduled for 4/20.
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Post by chiver78 on Apr 1, 2021 13:16:28 GMT -5
shot #1 is done, and I am back home. 2nd appointment is set for 4/29 at the same time and place. the drive wasn't all that bad, once I got through the heart of downtown Boston, so maybe I'll just keep this slot. the way back was smooth sailing all the way.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 1, 2021 13:24:13 GMT -5
People in Denver have been driving to Grand Junction and to Wyoming. Seems Wyoming doesn't check to see if you are a resident or work there. I offered to drive dsis to pueblo but she wants to wait for something closer. I won't go to Wyoming, but day/overnight trip anywhere in the state and I'm signing up.
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Post by anciana on Apr 1, 2021 14:02:25 GMT -5
People in Denver have been driving to Grand Junction and to Wyoming. Seems Wyoming doesn't check to see if you are a resident or work there. I offered to drive dsis to pueblo but she wants to wait for something closer. I won't go to Wyoming, but day/overnight trip anywhere in the state and I'm signing up. Rae, have you tried using that www.vaccinespotter.org website? Apparently, some appointments open after midnight or early in the morning. Or the mass vaccination sites? Costco has also started offering vaccinations but I think their website crashed for a bit. Good luck!
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Post by NastyWoman on Apr 1, 2021 14:38:55 GMT -5
And I sit here with the news on where they just said that my county does not have any appointments available for at least 3 weeks due to lack of vaccines. Allocations in the state are really very spotty/variable. In part because they are allocating to areas most in need. As we are considered "rich" and have a low positivity rate (1%) we get far less than other areas.
I got lucky that I got my shots when I did but I hear a lot of frustrations from others around me.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 1, 2021 14:43:46 GMT -5
I offered to drive dsis to pueblo but she wants to wait for something closer. I won't go to Wyoming, but day/overnight trip anywhere in the state and I'm signing up. Rae, have you tried using that www.vaccinespotter.org website? Apparently, some appointments open after midnight or early in the morning. Or the mass vaccination sites? Costco has also started offering vaccinations but I think their website crashed for a bit. Good luck! I'm not eligible till its open to everyone, but I just checked and they've moved the date up from Monday to tomorrow!!! So Ill start trying then. I could pick a different phase, but its so close and I have so much flexibility I'll feel better waiting if even just a day.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 1, 2021 14:58:21 GMT -5
People in Denver have been driving to Grand Junction and to Wyoming. Seems Wyoming doesn't check to see if you are a resident or work there. I offered to drive dsis to pueblo but she wants to wait for something closer. I won't go to Wyoming, but day/overnight trip anywhere in the state and I'm signing up. The friend who went to Grand Junction scheduled his appointment early in the morning so he and his family could spend the day hiking. He learned he should not have done that. Before they were ready to head back to the camp site, he was having the kind of side effects I had. His advice was do not go hiking after your vaccine.
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Post by justme on Apr 1, 2021 15:21:09 GMT -5
I admire his positive thinking though!
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Apr 1, 2021 16:03:16 GMT -5
I managed to score an appointment tomorrow morning in Everett, which is about 50 miles down the road. TD managed to get one next week at Rite Aid, while I'm getting my second eye done. The Rite Aid appointments disappeared in the amount of time it took for me to move from my iPad to the computer and sign in there. I'm wondering if he should try to get an appointment tomorrow at Walmart with me.
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Post by dannylion on Apr 1, 2021 16:09:05 GMT -5
Toronto and Ontario are having big time covid numbers and not enough vaccine. Unless nephew and family come here for vaccine, I don't know when I will see the 1 year old again. Now it isn't going to be Canada keeping us out, it's going to be the US not wanting cross border traffic. Iowa opens vaccines up to anyone over 16 starting April 5. The J and J vaccines are mostly going to workplaces (like packing plants) and colleges and universities. I am seeing some J & J at Walmart and at a drug store called Osco that we don't have here. Aw, Osco. It figured prominently in my college and grad school days. I wonder if the Canada spike is related to the Michigan spike? It looked like the thumb area was really having a bad time. I preregistered DH yesterday. I’m honestly surprised neither the company he works for nor the company that owns them which provides him office space have arranged anything for their employees. MD seems like it’s pretty slow and I’m not sure whether it’s poor organization, low supply or simply high demand-very blue plus highly educated, I could see our share of anti vaxxers being relatively low. 4.5 weeks till I can schedule a haircut! And an eye appointment. I think the low supply/high demand issue is the main problem in Maryland. The sign-up issue was poorly organized in that as more providers became available, people who wanted a vaccine had to check all of them individually rather than there being one central location showing all available options, but even that would not have been such an issue if the supply had been more robust earlier on since each option would have had more available appointments, so it probably would not have been necessary to check one after another only to discover that all appointments were already taken. That should be getting better now that the supply is supposedly increasing. I hope you and DH are able to get your shots soon.
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Post by anciana on Apr 1, 2021 16:17:26 GMT -5
I managed to score an appointment tomorrow morning in Everett, which is about 50 miles down the road. TD managed to get one next week at Rite Aid, while I'm getting my second eye done. The Rite Aid appointments disappeared in the amount of time it took for me to move from my iPad to the computer and sign in there. I'm wondering if he should try to get an appointment tomorrow at Walmart with me. You can always assess the situation once you're there and see if it seems appropriate to ask. Some people got their family members vaccinated that way as the pharmacy had extra doses/cancellations. Good luck tomorrow!
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