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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2021 16:53:56 GMT -5
Methodist Hospital in Houston-one of the really big hospitals in the Texas Medical Center-announced that they are mandating vaccines for all employees. Local liberty-or-death folks are freaking out. Lawyers are trolling for class action clients and social media is super hot, but I think this issue has already been litigated in the courts for months so I suspect anti-vax employees are sol.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 1, 2021 17:16:14 GMT -5
One of the unpaid people keeping track of the ever changing data on her own (rather than rely on the Iowa website) and has been hired by the Iowa Education Association to keep track of schools turned an employee of a small town health clinic in to her clinic after she got all anti-vax on the data analyst site and then posted on her own page, which she doesn't know how to protect, that she tested positive for covid and was going to work anyway. I hope she got fired.
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Post by haapai on Apr 1, 2021 18:03:22 GMT -5
Gassed up this afternoon in Michigan. Made the mistake of going inside. Two thirds of the folks inside were improperly masked. That is, I could see their nostrils.
The employees and vendors seemed to be the worst offenders. The blonde fireplug that seemed to think that she was in charge was wearing a face shield and no mask at all. It was also disconcerting to see a coworker (or former coworker, from another retail environment) standing in line completely unmasked.
I'm trying to understand this, and I'm drawing hard on how difficult it has been to keep working during this pandemic, but I still don't get it. I thank G-- that I have been jabbed once and the odds of me passing their idiocy onto other folks are dropping by the day. Meanwhile, I'll be paying at the pump and carrying my own coffee and soft drinks and snacks.
It's getting just as ugly and stupid out there as it was last April or November.
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Post by billisonboard on Apr 1, 2021 18:40:24 GMT -5
Was notified this morning I was eligible. Called the local clinic. They said they were booked for what they had and were waiting to schedule until they knew for sure when they would get more but they would put me on a waiting list. I said, "Great!". Was on the list 2 1/2 hours before they called and said they had an extra dose. I said, "See you in five minutes." Moderna. Second shot scheduled for April 29th. Been a couple of hours and no noticeable side effects so far.
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Post by Mardi Gras Audrey on Apr 1, 2021 23:17:54 GMT -5
Was notified this morning I was eligible. Called the local clinic. They said they were booked for what they had and were waiting to schedule until they knew for sure when they would get more but they would put me on a waiting list. I said, "Great!". Was on the list 2 1/2 hours before they called and said they had an extra dose. I said, "See you in five minutes." Moderna. Second shot scheduled for April 29th. Been a couple of hours and no noticeable side effects so far. Has your 5G kicked in yet? My shots seemed to make me slower... certainly not 5G quality. More like tin can and a string.
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Post by billisonboard on Apr 2, 2021 0:19:23 GMT -5
Was notified this morning I was eligible. Called the local clinic. They said they were booked for what they had and were waiting to schedule until they knew for sure when they would get more but they would put me on a waiting list. I said, "Great!". Was on the list 2 1/2 hours before they called and said they had an extra dose. I said, "See you in five minutes." Moderna. Second shot scheduled for April 29th. Been a couple of hours and no noticeable side effects so far. Has your 5G kicked in yet? My shots seemed to make me slower... certainly not 5G quality. More like tin can and a string. not feeling any effect like that.
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Post by tractor on Apr 2, 2021 7:19:40 GMT -5
Gassed up this afternoon in Michigan. Made the mistake of going inside. Two thirds of the folks inside were improperly masked. That is, I could see their nostrils.
The employees and vendors seemed to be the worst offenders. The blonde fireplug that seemed to think that she was in charge was wearing a face shield and no mask at all. It was also disconcerting to see a coworker (or former coworker, from another retail environment) standing in line completely unmasked.
I'm trying to understand this, and I'm drawing hard on how difficult it has been to keep working during this pandemic, but I still don't get it. I thank G-- that I have been jabbed once and the odds of me passing their idiocy onto other folks are dropping by the day. Meanwhile, I'll be paying at the pump and carrying my own coffee and soft drinks and snacks.
It's getting just as ugly and stupid out there as it was last April or November.
I think this is part of the reason we are spiking again. I guess we Michigan types are so independent (or stupid?) that the lack of mask wearing is causing rapid spread in the population. Glad I got my shots, wife gets her second today.
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Post by chiver78 on Apr 2, 2021 9:14:08 GMT -5
last night, I had a minor headache and was exhausted and climbed into bed around 930. somehow, I managed to rally to finish a book I'd been reading. great book, but I would have been better served to just asleep.
this morning, the headache is gone. my arm is a little sore at the injection site, but that's about it. I'm surprised that arm isn't dead weight like I expected after how strongly I reacted over yesterday afternoon. that works, I'll take it! it does make me wonder about the 2nd shot, though, and how my system will react. I will definitely be taking the day after off work.
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Post by dannylion on Apr 2, 2021 9:14:27 GMT -5
Was notified this morning I was eligible. Called the local clinic. They said they were booked for what they had and were waiting to schedule until they knew for sure when they would get more but they would put me on a waiting list. I said, "Great!". Was on the list 2 1/2 hours before they called and said they had an extra dose. I said, "See you in five minutes." Moderna. Second shot scheduled for April 29th. Been a couple of hours and no noticeable side effects so far. Has your 5G kicked in yet? My shots seemed to make me slower... certainly not 5G quality. More like tin can and a string. Apparently the 5G effect doesn't kick in until after the second shot. I'm still waiting (second shot was 29 March). Not sure what the full effect will include, but I'm hoping to become my own wifi hotspot.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Apr 2, 2021 9:33:01 GMT -5
I had my hair cut yesterday. The stylist mentioned that she will not be seeing her 88yo mother for Easter because the stylist has contact with too many people (all masked) and doesn't want to risk exposing her mother. The mother won't get vaccinated, and the stylist says she probably will not either.
I am eligible now, but can't find an appointment. Every place is fully booked. As of Monday, more people will be eligible, so more competition looking for appointments.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 2, 2021 9:45:22 GMT -5
I've started the fight of finding an appointment.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Apr 2, 2021 10:15:30 GMT -5
I've started the fight of finding an appointment. I had no problem getting one scheduled at Walgreens. I just got my first, doing the obligatory 15 min wait before leaving the store.
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Post by dannylion on Apr 2, 2021 10:32:22 GMT -5
I've started the fight of finding an appointment. I had no problem getting one scheduled at Walgreens. I just got my first, doing the obligatory 15 min wait before leaving the store. Walgreen's worked out well for me, too. The friend-of-a-friend who kindly navigated the vaccine appointment maze for me last month (when it was even more baffling) was able to find appointments for me with no difficulty at 2 different Walgreen's. I had not been a Walgreen's fan before this, but I'm going to be frequenting them more in the future after this.
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Post by Tennesseer on Apr 2, 2021 10:50:15 GMT -5
I had my hair cut yesterday. The stylist mentioned that she will not be seeing her 88yo mother for Easter because the stylist has contact with too many people (all masked) and doesn't want to risk exposing her mother. The mother won't get vaccinated, and the stylist says she probably will not either. I am eligible now, but can't find an appointment. Every place is fully booked. As of Monday, more people will be eligible, so more competition looking for appointments. Mollyanna - Is your state doing anything to open up more large sites where each site could handle administering several thousand shots a day?
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 2, 2021 12:32:54 GMT -5
I think I got an appointment, but its 7 hours away on a day dh works. I don't think thats going to work on short notice. If it was a Friday, sure we'd figure it out but middle of the week, no. Waiting for the confirmation email so I can verify location and likely cancel. So far nothing within 4 hours has had any availability.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Apr 2, 2021 13:05:59 GMT -5
I had my hair cut yesterday. The stylist mentioned that she will not be seeing her 88yo mother for Easter because the stylist has contact with too many people (all masked) and doesn't want to risk exposing her mother. The mother won't get vaccinated, and the stylist says she probably will not either. I am eligible now, but can't find an appointment. Every place is fully booked. As of Monday, more people will be eligible, so more competition looking for appointments. Mollyanna - Is your state doing anything to open up more large sites where each site could handle administering several thousand shots a day? They have several large sites, including one about 15 miles away. No appointments.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Apr 2, 2021 13:07:57 GMT -5
I checked Walgreens site at lunchtime, and no appointments were available. But it said to keep checking, since it was updated hourly. I left the page open so I wouldn't forget. When I checked a little while ago, I was able to schedule both appointments about 10 miles away. First one on Tuesday.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Apr 2, 2021 13:43:17 GMT -5
Both TD and I got vaccinated with Pfizer this morning. I was scheduled, I asked if there was anything open fo him and was told no. So texted him that. Then the pharmacist came up to me and told me he preferred doing couples together, so did him too.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 2, 2021 15:16:31 GMT -5
First shot done. Sitting for 15.
Feel fine physically but emotionally I'm shaking this so much stress that has been building since March 2020 is being released.
I come back the 23rd for shot two. This was really easy and well organized.
DH should potentially be getting his in two weeks from his work.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 2, 2021 17:02:14 GMT -5
First shot done. Sitting for 15. Feel fine physically but emotionally I'm shaking this so much stress that has been building since March 2020 is being released. I come back the 23rd for shot two. This was really easy and well organized. DH should potentially be getting his in two weeks from his work. I cried happy tears after the 2nd dose.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Apr 2, 2021 18:27:45 GMT -5
I had my hair cut yesterday. The stylist mentioned that she will not be seeing her 88yo mother for Easter because the stylist has contact with too many people (all masked) and doesn't want to risk exposing her mother. The mother won't get vaccinated, and the stylist says she probably will not either. I am eligible now, but can't find an appointment. Every place is fully booked. As of Monday, more people will be eligible, so more competition looking for appointments. All I can tell you is that both TD and I checked websites regularly all day long. Once appointments drop, move fast!
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 2, 2021 18:34:54 GMT -5
I got an appointment for Monday evening... crazy.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Apr 2, 2021 19:01:47 GMT -5
They do disappear fast. I decided to go back to the Facebook page set up to help people get appointments in my state. Not run by the state but helpful people that I'm very grateful for.
I saw a tip for J&J about a hour away. My in laws wanted this one. They didn't want to get two vaccines. We called them to see if they'd go. They said yes and I booked my MIL. The second slot disappeared before I could get my FIL booked. I called and they said for him to come with her, they always have cancelations.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Apr 2, 2021 19:26:32 GMT -5
Had the second Moderna shot Wednesday and I feel like I have the flu. Fever, aches, etc.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 2, 2021 19:45:57 GMT -5
I got an appointment for dsis too. I'm feeling pretty awesome.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 2, 2021 19:46:32 GMT -5
Had the second Moderna shot Wednesday and I feel like I have the flu. Fever, aches, etc. Hope you feel better soon!
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Post by movingforward on Apr 2, 2021 20:35:12 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. 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. I was kind of stupid after my 2nd dose...I was feeling great and decided to do my usual 3-4 mile walk around the neighborhood. I didn't have any major side effects but I became absolutely exhausted later that evening. Exercising may or may not have had anything to do with it but the next day I thought about how dumb it was for me to walk for an hour afterwards. Recently I read an article about things not do right after being vaccinated and exercising was one of them.
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Apr 2, 2021 20:40:10 GMT -5
So if I'm reading the website correctly, God only knows, starting Monday I can schedule an appt. for the shot because I'm fat. I have none of the other "conditions."
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 3, 2021 10:12:44 GMT -5
I have the muscle aches and I am a little swollen in the throat area. Still better than having actual COVID. I had to work today which probably is not helping. At least with shot #2 I don't work that Saturday I have a hunch that based on how I am feeling now #2 will knock me on my ass.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Apr 3, 2021 11:07:22 GMT -5
So if I'm reading the website correctly, God only knows, starting Monday I can schedule an appt. for the shot because I'm fat. I have none of the other "conditions." Based on where I got my shot, being fat is the only thing that got me in there a week ago. That was the only site I could click anything besides "essential worker" which hasn't gotten me in anywhere. (I'm not obese, which would have gotten me in line everywhere.) I'm just glad that Michigan is busting ass trying to get everyone vaccinated, now, because our cases are just blowing up lately.
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