Will you get the covid vaccine!

Got my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Jan 20. Got the shot at 6:30 at night and had to work next day. Arm was very sore and definitely felt off and a little fluish for about 24 hours. Then as quick as symptoms came they were gone. Get second dose Feb 10. I’m working at a state run vaccination site which made me eligible for the vaccine. I check people in and confirm appts and eligibility. It’s very rewarding to be helping but yet heartbreaking as there’s not enough vaccines for everyone. Everyone deserves and should be able to get the shot. I’ve had to turn away elderly without appts and people with pre existing conditions (as not defined yet in NY) and people who fake paperwork to try and get elderly parents in. And then also turn away young healthy people who fake paperwork as well. The vaccine roll out has been an absolute mess.

exbrnxgrl,

unfortunately, my county is slow as a turtle. We are way behind surrounding counties and are still vaccinating phase 1a and mostly > 75. There is only one hospital in the county vaccinating people > 65. People are driving over an hour to other counties to get vaccinated. There is no centralized booking system like other counties do. You have to be on hold for hours or keep refreshing websites for appointments. I finally managed to get appointment for my elderly parents yesterday. Like I said, it feels like winning a lottery. My sector is also not considered essential. I guess I have to wait. It’s just frustrating.

Thanks for the link, Shetland. Maybe people should share this with their oncologists in an attempt to obtain the vaccine. Hopefully this will help, but who knows with the availability so limited.

Tomorrow will mark 1 week post 2nd Pfizer vaccine. Other than a sore arm, I felt just fine. Well, I take that back. Physically, I only had a sore arm. Mentally, I’m breathing a huge sigh of relief. I will still mask and practice all protocols, but I am definitely breathing a little easier now that I’ve had both. My body doesn’t need anything additional to deal with. I’m confident and happy with my decision to become vaccinated.

Hi Mavericksmom, I live in PA too and I am on my county's list, but who knows when I will get an appointment. The county put out an email saying, while waiting, check out your local pharmacies. I googled Where can I get the covid-19 vaccine near me and after putting in my zip code at goodrx.com CVS popped up. A few neighbors went in to Delaware and were able to be vaccinated at Walgreens. I read where Walmart, and Rite Aid will be receiving the vaccine. Cancer is on the prevaccination checklist questionnaire. Maybe there is hope if the government gets its act together.

oh, bummer on the vaccine but just get healthy! My county is low on vaccines and are still working on the 1A folks. I will be returning to in person teaching on 2/22 and wish we were on the 1B’s but I’m so excited to have actual students in the classroom that I can live with the delay. I will be 65 in about 7 months. Take care

yeslama,

That sounds like the type of reaction my dd got after her second vaccine. My county finally opened appointments up for teachers, after 2/28. With three devices in front of me and texting with two of my colleagues, we all managed to get appointments. It was crazy and when I got a confirmed appointment I felt like I’d won the lottery. I’ll have my first jab on 3/2. Who thought that I’d be looking forward to a shot! Glad you’re feeling better!

I am SO jealous of all of that have been able to get the vaccine. Congratulations to you!!!

I received my 2nd pfizer dose today before my evening shift (health care worker). So far so good but have the next 3 days off (my regular schedule) in case I need to rest.

Update: Dose 2 was easier for me, bit of arm soreness and a red firm area for 2 days. (Pfizer doses 39 days apart due to pfizer reducing promised amounts).

Thankful and happy to have received both doses already.

Until end of February, there was an option for scheduling Covid vaccine appointment via mychart based on eligibility. well that disappeared, I noticed it today, just great, another disappointment from this lame cancer center!!! So my only option would be through our county program.

Has anyone received j&j? I was thinking it is only one shot, less hassle. any idea would be appreciated.

My husband and I will be eligible in 3 weeks. I am hoping for the Miderna or Pfizer vaccine but will take whatever I can get. The J&J vaccines arrive in my state this week and I am guessing that once that happens they will be the predominate ones given due to sheer volume arriving. It does seem the J&J one is going to be just fine and provide good protection so I need to back off my preference of one of the other two. I have NO clue how to register for it. It looks like we can't do it through mychart, but that would be so much easier. This whole thing is just stressful. It seems confusing, not well thought out, and I don't even know what documentation I need to "prove" I have cancer to get the vaccine when I do manage to figure the rest of it out and show up for it. I am SO anxious for my little family (includes my 16 year old) to get vaccinated.

Congratulations exbrnxgrl, I think it was great that the governor expedited educators turn to open schools.

One more news, blue shield Ca is taking vaccine distribution, our county is hopeful that things will get better with BS as the state provider. By now, in our county, the plan is to save the remaining vaccines for second shots, so no more appointments and nobody knows for how long.

Walgreens by my house is doing walk ins tomorrow evening for the J&J vaccine. I am praying I am able to get it. It isn't my first choice for vaccine but I am desperate and will happily take it. Please, if you think of it, sending some good wishes and/or prayers that I am able to get it. I plan to be there 45 min before they start. I hope it is early enough. If any of you have done walk ins or know anyone who has and have advice on how early to get there, please let me know.

Update: Update: So I called to see what time people usually start lining up. Turns out it really isn't a walk in, I was given wrong info....they have 5 vaccines and reserved them. That option wasn't given to me earlier. I started crying and I guess the lady felt bad for me and she took my name and number and said she would call me if they had any left over vaccines (of any kind). I can't believe how stressful this is!

Thank you to all who have gotten the Covid19 vaccine. It’s upsetting to see how different states/counties have handled it. I have had my first dose and have an appointment for the second. We are lucky to have vaccines and even more fortunate that most people take vaccines not only to protect themselves but to protect those who can’t be vaccinated. Every single medical professional I have heard urges everyone to take whichever brand they can get, so I hope folks heed that advice.

Most of us have never seen the damage that vaccine preventable diseases can inflict.I was a Peace Corps volunteer in a country with very low vaccination rates. Polio, smallpox*to name a few are not pretty diseases.

* I received a smallpox vaccine just as the WHO declared smallpox to be eradicated. Clearly, this was not true in my host country!

I had my annual MO appt last week, which was simultaneous with Florida opening up eligibility for those considered “extremely vulnerable” to COVID. I am 64, won’t be 65 until Oct, so have not been eligible up to this point based on age. Due to chronic depressed WBC counts, asthma in the spring from seasonal allergies, and a pending cardiac workup my MO wanted me vaccinated ASAP. I have been of two minds because I also have extensive and severe allergies to many drugs - wasn’t sure whether to be more scared of the vaccine response or COVID. I have been home for almost exactly a year, I can count on two hands the number of times I have left my house, mostly for medical or dental appts. My MO gave me the certification that allows me to vaccinate so I decided to do it, he is fully aware of my drug sensitivities and felt it would be ok. I registered with the state of FL, but could not get an appt, they have been quite difficult to get locally, and now with this new category open it is even more competitive. Additionally within the last 72 hours or so, 60-65 has opened. I was resigned to waiting longer, but received an invitation to a vaccination event through one of our local med centers just for those deemed “extremely vulnerable” - yay! Had my first Pfizer yesterday, the process was totally handled by nurses and docs because of the particular population being vaccinated, super organized and easy. There were a LOT of people there, so I am glad not just for myself but for them as well! I have my appt for my second visit. I was a little unsteady last night but otherwise fine. My arm was a bit sore this morning upon waking up, but took a warm shower and no more discomfort. I actually had a skin cancer removed in surgery this morning about six inches away from the vaccination site (no choice of arm due to lymphedema) so I’m glad it’s not sore! My husband was vaccinated in early Feb for his job (military) so we are a vaccinated household - feeling lucky about that as so many are trying so hard to get it done. My adult daughter who is local has had symptomatic COVID, my adult son in another state has been vaccinated for work (paramedic) as well. I am hopeful that my DH and I can visit him this summer - I haven’t seen him since Oct 2019. Wishing good luck to all trying to get this done, hang in there!