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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDU Poll: Have you received your Covid vaccine?
109 votes, 1 pass | Time left: Unlimited | |
Yes, received the first shot | |
35 (32%) |
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Yes, received the second shot | |
17 (16%) |
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No, on a list to get it in March | |
5 (5%) |
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No, sceduled for April | |
0 (0%) |
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No, no idea when I will be able to get it | |
51 (47%) |
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No, don't want to get it | |
1 (1%) |
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1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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FSogol
(47,274 posts)Here's what it tells me:
Based on your responses, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the future when it is offered to all people your age.
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/
and
https://vdh.jebbit.com/amkwk6m1?L=Owned+Web&JC=Vaccine
Yonnie3
(18,560 posts)When I tried to use the link it was already full, no appointments open. Turns out that people shared the link and a ton of people not yet eligible made appointments.
It ended up FUBAR, with them checking IDs at the entrance and sending anyone under 65 away. Some of the ones sent away had valid appointment as first responders, teachers, etc.
What a mess.
FSogol
(47,274 posts)to stay up with the info. I'm sure I won't get them until the end of the year.
My wife works for the water company and is considered an essential worker. They were told the water company would have vaccinations for their employees soon, but weeks have gone by and no updates or scheduling has occurred.
Yonnie3
(18,560 posts)My SO who works in the medical center labs is fully vaccinated as of 15 days ago, so we are no longer worried about her (and her bringing it home to me). EDIT: We still observe precautions, but much less worried.
I've got a few N95 masks for when I have to go in somewhere about twice a month.
I am 70 and think I am fortunate that I am financially and emotionally able to isolate. In the larger scheme of things, a shot in anyone's arm will help protect me and many others so I wait (sort of ) patiently.
Jerry2144
(2,773 posts)Second one tomorrow. First gave me a sore arm for two days and I felt sleepy and slightly feverish the next day. Nothing I couldnt push myself through. Getting second Modena tomorrow. People I know who got it had either limited reaction or felt like hell for the weekend. My second shingles spot was hell, so I am expecting this one to suck.
BigmanPigman
(52,851 posts)in March when Covid first started. I got it just in case it would help in case I got Covid. The first shot made my arm sore for a week but the second shot 6 months later had no side effects. My 86 hear old mom got both and didn't even have a sore arm.
sheshe2
(91,317 posts)Was on a waiting list for that as well. Took me a year to get it. I had no issues with the shingles shot. I had a nasty reaction to the flu shot.
NRaleighLiberal
(61,093 posts)gave me a slight sore arm, but the day after I was listless and napped. Then, fine.
TexasProgresive
(12,445 posts)I was in my local CVS and saw they will be vaccinating. I am thinking about signing up with them. Now I will say our hub has been shut down during the snow, ice, sleet event.
a kennedy
(33,262 posts)received their 1st one. Im getting very nervous.
MyOwnPeace
(17,292 posts)because of a 'friend who knew a friend who knew......' What a terrible way to run this!
I'll get my second next week - and have friends in the same age group (65-75) who have yet to get their first.
Baitball Blogger
(49,795 posts)heard that sometimes, when the Covid distribution center in Malls start to go bad, they walk out and find pill to inoculate, at random. We're under 65, so it's the only way that we'll get one before April.
It was a long shot because my daughter will be driving down to N.C. mid March for another event, and the only way we would try to meet up with her was if we were both inoculated.
marlakay
(12,355 posts)I am 64 and doctor said she always gets a extra dose and will give it to me.
I will believe it if it happens, let you know next week.
Wounded Bear
(61,722 posts)with 2nd shot scheduled for Mar 20.
Gore1FL
(22,384 posts)Last edited Thu Feb 18, 2021, 11:56 AM - Edit history (1)
I received my first three weeks ago today. I get my second, tomorrow.
On Edit: I officially changed my vote to 2!
mvd
(65,614 posts)Maybe I can go to a local pharmacy instead of to my doctors office.
sheshe2
(91,317 posts)Searched every source and there is not ONE appointment available.
mrs_p
(3,149 posts)Testing and I am deemed essential (we detect animal diseases that can make humans sick or can be transmitted to humans). I was lucky to get vaccinated through work.
But my husband with multiple autoimmune diseases and who is on heavy biologics that make him immune compromised cant get an appointment anywhere.
wryter2000
(47,802 posts)No, but I have an appointment to get the first shot.
BittyJenkins
(593 posts)I am allergic to vaccines. My daughter is the head of epidemiology in our county and said I should not get it. Dang and then some.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)elleng
(139,182 posts)waiting for county to be supplied, likely further delayed due to weather.
MustLoveBeagles
(13,160 posts)marlakay
(12,355 posts)snacker
(3,640 posts)
Dave in VA
(2,208 posts)injection in 10 days.
Hekate
(97,200 posts)Got the word Monday night from the County that they had received 6,000 new doses, available for sign-up Tuesday 7:00 am. Neither of us got much sleep. I set the alarm for the crack of dawn and went to work on the County portal promptly at 7:00. After uncounted failures, bingo, half a dozen brand new vaccination sites opened up in the town next door, and I jumped on it and grabbed an appointment for me and told my husband to immediately go there and sign himself up.
Thank gods for Joe Biden. Ill even say a Catholic prayer for that man. I may cry from gratitude when the needle slides in.
Marthe48
(20,441 posts)and became eligible 2/8/21. The local hospital. Haven't heard from anyone so far.
SammyWinstonJack
(44,282 posts)Not sure which of the two vaccines I'll receive.
canetoad
(18,899 posts)Here in Oz but we are not in dire straits like other countries. I believe the gov has purchased the vaccine and the rollout will begin within a month or so.
I'm likely to be in the third or fourth group - behind health care workers, care home residents, over 70 etc.
NRaleighLiberal
(61,093 posts)RDANGELO
(3,742 posts)We are both over 65.
gademocrat7
(11,411 posts)We got our second Moderna vaccination last Friday, 2/12/21. Sore arms with first shot. Last Saturday we both ran fevers, had chills and were tired. I developed a swollen rash at the injection site. Only lasted the weekend. Rash subsided by Tuesday. Our health department started a vaccine center in a closed Sears store. It was easy and efficient. Mainly our age group 65 and over. Our appointments for the second shot were made when we got our first shot.
Mickju
(1,816 posts)But it had to be postponed until next week because of the weather here in OK. I was able yo get it because I am 76.
Kingofalldems
(39,521 posts)Something rotten in Maryland. Did Trump short us on purpose?
BlueLucy
(1,609 posts)My arm is sore but so far no other side effects but it's only been 4 hours. Kelso WA Walgreens.
Polly Hennessey
(7,799 posts)It now late afternoon and my arm is slightly sore. Who knows what the night will bring!!!!! 😃😷
BlueLucy
(1,609 posts)I waited to take tylenol until now. I heard you're not suppose to but I'm thinking that is before you get the shot and not after.
Akacia
(644 posts)dhill926
(16,953 posts)they can stick it in my eye for all I care...let's just do it...
sakabatou
(44,560 posts)triron
(22,240 posts)NM is one of the few states (3) that has no plan to vaccinate 65-75 until after
over 16 year olds with high risk medical conditions (whatever that is).
And I am not yet eligible for over 75.
NotASurfer
(2,340 posts)First vaccine
R B Garr
(17,585 posts)for my category. Edit: so I added my name to the No, dont know when Ill get it, even though Im registered for notification in California.
My husband is getting his second Pfizer early March.