Got vaccinated today. Anyone??

reh321 · 03-05-2021, 04:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reeftool

The problem around here is that we are a lower population area and NY is allocating doses based on population. After the initial outcry of only getting 100 doses, they got a shipment of 1100 doses. It's still just a drop in the bucket compared to the overall population of the area.

In theory, if your area has n% the population of NYC, your area should get n% as much vaccine, so you should have as much competition as they do, but it doesn’t seem to be working that way.

Saying any more would probably make a Moderator grumpy.
All I know is that when my Governor said I was eligible, I was able to schedule a shot in a couple of weeks - and then schedule a follow-up in 30 days.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-05-2021, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Caballo Oscuro

Why would you think you would get the flu

Because I had a flu jag...

Originally posted by Caballo Oscuro

because you had a Covid-19 vaccine shot?

Not yet I haven't... I'm still waiting for mine, I believe that mine will be mid March.

**csa** · 03-05-2021, 05:03 PM

I'll be getting my 2nd Pfizer shot this coming Wednesday! Very relieved! Yet, despite having the vaccines, I still have to take a Covid test before I go into the hospital for surgery this month.

**monochrome** · 03-05-2021, 06:15 PM - **1 Like**

My wife and I did get Pfizer #1 this morning and #2 is appointed for 3/26. The shot was administered at 1 of 10 grocery store clinics. Each location receives 170 doses a day. No fuss - just make an appointment online, walk in and show insurance card. Appointments are plentiful - we made ours yesterday.

slartibartfast01 · 03-06-2021, 02:47 AM

Booked both my jabs today using the NHS online service. All went well until I clicked the final button when I was told one of my slots was already taken

. Went through the whole process again and got 5 minutes later for both jabs

. I was worried I might have to go to the large vaccination centre about 15 miles away but actually found one about 5 minutes walk away. Should be fully vaccinated before the UK lifts most of the restrictions

reh321 · 03-06-2021, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Our younger daughter is the only non-first-born in the family; she is also very good at networking.

Yesterday she got a call from a 'friend' who works at a clinic located in a neighborhood where the people are not very good at keeping appointments.
"I have two shots left - in half an hour I need to either put them in arms or trash them. I have already called our waiting list. If you can get here in 30 minutes, one of them can go to you."
She did and she did,
So, of the three couples, only the older daughter {her husband was vaccinated in the J&J trial} and the husband of our younger daughter have not received at least one shot now.

In the two days since I got my second shot, I have felt a tad tired and felt chills a few times - nothing that prevents me from living normally.

jeallen01 · 03-06-2021, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

Booked both my jabs today using the NHS online service. All went well until I clicked the final button when I was told one of my slots was already taken

. Went through the whole process again and got 5 minutes later for both jabs

. I was worried I might have to go to the large vaccination centre about 15 miles away but actually found one about 5 minutes walk away. Should be fully vaccinated before the UK lifts most of the restrictions

We got our 1st doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the end of January with a predicted wait of 10-12 weeks for the 2nd ones - thus "mid April" ish..

However, your post prompted me to experiment to see if I/we could get them earlier as we are both classed as "extremely vulnerable" for various reasons and thus logged onto the NHS site, entered my NHS number - and was told "No", and advised to contact our local surgery which had arranged the 1st jabs.

slartibartfast01 · 03-06-2021, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by jeallen01

We got our 1st doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the end of January with a predicted wait of 10-12 weeks for the 2nd ones - thus "mid April" ish..

However, your post prompted me to experiment to see if I/we could get them earlier as we are both classed as "extremely vulnerable" for various reasons and thus logged onto the NHS site, entered my NHS number - and was told "No", and advised to contact our local surgery which had arranged the 1st jabs.

If you had your first jab through your GP I think the second one has to be through them as well. I know some people have been given an appointment for the second jab when they had the first one but that doesn't seem to be happening anymore.

reh321 · 03-06-2021, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

If you had your first jab through your GP I think the second one has to be through them as well. I know some people have been given an appointment for the second jab when they had the first one but that doesn't seem to be happening anymore.

My younger daughter was given an appointment for her second shot as soon as she received her first one, even though she received her first one only because they had unused vaccine ready-to-go and she gave them some place to put it.

slartibartfast01 · 03-06-2021, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by reh321

My younger daughter was given an appointment for her second shot as soon as she received her first one, even though she received her first one only because they had unused vaccine ready-to-go and she gave them some place to put it.

That might be because the US are still abiding by the recommended three week gap between doses. In the UK now it is eleven or twelve weeks. I know people who got jabs before the gap was changed and they were given a date for the second jab when they received the first one. Lots of people had their second jabs cancelled when the policy changed but some areas decided to give them anyway presumably to avoid the hassle of contacting hundreds of people.

dstar · 03-06-2021, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by reh321

My younger daughter was given an appointment for her second shot as soon as she received her first one, even though she received her first one only because they had unused vaccine ready-to-go and she gave them some place to put it.

Very typical to the end day they have not use vaccine
At least in my state they call to waiting list
Or ask people call to the end day to check if available

reh321 · 03-06-2021, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

That might be because the US are still abiding by the recommended three week gap between doses. In the UK now it is eleven or twelve weeks. I know people who got jabs before the gap was changed and they were given a date for the second jab when they received the first one. Lots of people had their second jabs cancelled when the policy changed but some areas decided to give them anyway presumably to avoid the hassle of contacting hundreds of people.

Indiana, the official in charge of vaccines has said rescheduling should be avoided at all costs, so they are very conservative in how scheduling is done.
For example, my second Moderna shot was scheduled for 30 days - instead of 28 days - after the first, because their current scheduling is based on their past experience of vaccine deliveries.

reh321 · 03-06-2021, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by dstar

Very typical to the end day they have not use vaccine
At least in my state they call to waiting list
Or ask people call to the end day to check if available

Yes, they did call their waiting list first.

Jonathan Mac · 03-08-2021, 06:14 AM

It's good to hear stories of people finally being able to get these vaccines, even if things are poorly organised - we're getting there slowly. The other day I read that around a third of the population of the UK has now had at least the first shot.

timb64 · 03-08-2021, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

It's good to hear stories of people finally being able to get these vaccines, even if things are poorly organised - we're getting there slowly. The other day I read that around a third of the population of the UK has now had at least the first shot.

Without getting too political,our Government got something right (for a change!) although a lot of the credit should go to the NHS who have overseen the roll-out.

03-06-2021, 02:47 AM	#455
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Booked both my jabs today using the NHS online service. All went well until I clicked the final button when I was told one of my slots was already taken . Went through the whole process again and got 5 minutes later for both jabs . I was worried I might have to go to the large vaccination centre about 15 miles away but actually found one about 5 minutes walk away. Should be fully vaccinated before the UK lifts most of the restrictions Last edited by slartibartfast01; 03-06-2021 at 04:22 AM.

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03-05-2021, 04:05 PM - 1 Like	#451
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by reeftool The problem around here is that we are a lower population area and NY is allocating doses based on population. After the initial outcry of only getting 100 doses, they got a shipment of 1100 doses. It's still just a drop in the bucket compared to the overall population of the area. In theory, if your area has n% the population of NYC, your area should get n% as much vaccine, so you should have as much competition as they do, but it doesn’t seem to be working that way. Saying any more would probably make a Moderator grumpy. All I know is that when my Governor said I was eligible, I was able to schedule a shot in a couple of weeks - and then schedule a follow-up in 30 days.

03-05-2021, 04:23 PM	#452
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by Caballo Oscuro Why would you think you would get the flu Because I had a flu jag... Originally posted by Caballo Oscuro because you had a Covid-19 vaccine shot? Not yet I haven't... I'm still waiting for mine, I believe that mine will be mid March.

03-05-2021, 05:03 PM	#453
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I'll be getting my 2nd Pfizer shot this coming Wednesday! Very relieved! Yet, despite having the vaccines, I still have to take a Covid test before I go into the hospital for surgery this month.

03-05-2021, 06:15 PM - 1 Like	#454
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	My wife and I did get Pfizer #1 this morning and #2 is appointed for 3/26. The shot was administered at 1 of 10 grocery store clinics. Each location receives 170 doses a day. No fuss - just make an appointment online, walk in and show insurance card. Appointments are plentiful - we made ours yesterday.

03-06-2021, 07:59 AM - 1 Like	#456
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Our younger daughter is the only non-first-born in the family; she is also very good at networking. Yesterday she got a call from a 'friend' who works at a clinic located in a neighborhood where the people are not very good at keeping appointments. "I have two shots left - in half an hour I need to either put them in arms or trash them. I have already called our waiting list. If you can get here in 30 minutes, one of them can go to you." She did and she did, So, of the three couples, only the older daughter {her husband was vaccinated in the J&J trial} and the husband of our younger daughter have not received at least one shot now. In the two days since I got my second shot, I have felt a tad tired and felt chills a few times - nothing that prevents me from living normally.

03-06-2021, 08:45 AM	#457
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 Booked both my jabs today using the NHS online service. All went well until I clicked the final button when I was told one of my slots was already taken . Went through the whole process again and got 5 minutes later for both jabs . I was worried I might have to go to the large vaccination centre about 15 miles away but actually found one about 5 minutes walk away. Should be fully vaccinated before the UK lifts most of the restrictions We got our 1st doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the end of January with a predicted wait of 10-12 weeks for the 2nd ones - thus "mid April" ish.. However, your post prompted me to experiment to see if I/we could get them earlier as we are both classed as "extremely vulnerable" for various reasons and thus logged onto the NHS site, entered my NHS number - and was told "No", and advised to contact our local surgery which had arranged the 1st jabs.

03-06-2021, 10:38 AM	#458
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by jeallen01 We got our 1st doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the end of January with a predicted wait of 10-12 weeks for the 2nd ones - thus "mid April" ish.. However, your post prompted me to experiment to see if I/we could get them earlier as we are both classed as "extremely vulnerable" for various reasons and thus logged onto the NHS site, entered my NHS number - and was told "No", and advised to contact our local surgery which had arranged the 1st jabs. If you had your first jab through your GP I think the second one has to be through them as well. I know some people have been given an appointment for the second jab when they had the first one but that doesn't seem to be happening anymore.

03-06-2021, 11:20 AM	#459
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 If you had your first jab through your GP I think the second one has to be through them as well. I know some people have been given an appointment for the second jab when they had the first one but that doesn't seem to be happening anymore. My younger daughter was given an appointment for her second shot as soon as she received her first one, even though she received her first one only because they had unused vaccine ready-to-go and she gave them some place to put it.

03-06-2021, 01:08 PM	#460
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by reh321 My younger daughter was given an appointment for her second shot as soon as she received her first one, even though she received her first one only because they had unused vaccine ready-to-go and she gave them some place to put it. That might be because the US are still abiding by the recommended three week gap between doses. In the UK now it is eleven or twelve weeks. I know people who got jabs before the gap was changed and they were given a date for the second jab when they received the first one. Lots of people had their second jabs cancelled when the policy changed but some areas decided to give them anyway presumably to avoid the hassle of contacting hundreds of people.

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dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475	Originally posted by reh321 My younger daughter was given an appointment for her second shot as soon as she received her first one, even though she received her first one only because they had unused vaccine ready-to-go and she gave them some place to put it. Very typical to the end day they have not use vaccine At least in my state they call to waiting list Or ask people call to the end day to check if available

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03-06-2021, 01:25 PM	#462
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 That might be because the US are still abiding by the recommended three week gap between doses. In the UK now it is eleven or twelve weeks. I know people who got jabs before the gap was changed and they were given a date for the second jab when they received the first one. Lots of people had their second jabs cancelled when the policy changed but some areas decided to give them anyway presumably to avoid the hassle of contacting hundreds of people. Indiana, the official in charge of vaccines has said rescheduling should be avoided at all costs, so they are very conservative in how scheduling is done. For example, my second Moderna shot was scheduled for 30 days - instead of 28 days - after the first, because their current scheduling is based on their past experience of vaccine deliveries.

03-06-2021, 01:52 PM	#463
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by dstar Very typical to the end day they have not use vaccine At least in my state they call to waiting list Or ask people call to the end day to check if available Yes, they did call their waiting list first.

03-08-2021, 06:14 AM	#464
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,879	It's good to hear stories of people finally being able to get these vaccines, even if things are poorly organised - we're getting there slowly. The other day I read that around a third of the population of the UK has now had at least the first shot.

03-08-2021, 06:40 AM	#465
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac It's good to hear stories of people finally being able to get these vaccines, even if things are poorly organised - we're getting there slowly. The other day I read that around a third of the population of the UK has now had at least the first shot. Without getting too political,our Government got something right (for a change!) although a lot of the credit should go to the NHS who have overseen the roll-out.