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CameronD
·First dose three weeks ago. Received a call, out of the blue at 11:30 am asking if I could make a 2:45 pm (14:45) appointment that day. I did. I am now on the list for second dose this week. Fingers crossed.
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FREDMAYCOIN
·I don’t want my at all, so someone else could have it.
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pnwyankee
·I don’t want my at all, so someone else could have it.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Very frustrating ...not quite 65/Type 2 ... I fall right into the grey zone with my health system. Fortunately the county considers me eligible. Tomorrow I drive an hour South after redialing a hotline number every day. This morning it took me 60 tries to get through. My wife got her first shot last Wed in the City.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentMy dad got his first one this past week, and my mom gets her 2nd this Friday. So at least by early March I don't need to worry as much about me parents, especially my dad as he eats out almost daily because he does not cook.
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kcgunner
·I've had both does of Pfizer. The first made really tired for a day after. The second I had nothing. So I'm good to go. I'd recommend it.
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jsducote
·The past 2 weeks or so have been quite a tease, frozen Houston notwithstanding:
- The federal government announced they'd bought enough doses for everyone in the country,
- Walmart & Sam's Club set up their websites to take appointments (none available, however),
- The state announced they were setting up 3 massive vax locations,
- The city announced that our city vax site would get half the allocation of the entire state (sorry Dallas!).
But then the announcement today was that the city vax site is only for 65+ or 60+ with underlying conditions AND priority given to specific ZIP codes. I wish I were higher up the list but I don't begrudge anyone getting theirs. Unfortunately for me, that means continuing my daily scroll through the websites looking for changes. The corner druggists (CVS, Walgreens) have had websites set up for a while now to schedule appointments, but there haven't been any available. I take that to mean that, apart from the odd lot, doses still really haven't been allocated to retailers on a regular basis yet. The local grocery store chain (fyi - many in US have an embedded pharmacy) had some appointments way out in west Texas (8+ hour drive!) a few weeks back, which was encouraging, but it was just a few and there haven't been any more since.
Fiancée should get #2 this Friday.
- The federal government announced they'd bought enough doses for everyone in the country,
- Walmart & Sam's Club set up their websites to take appointments (none available, however),
- The state announced they were setting up 3 massive vax locations,
- The city announced that our city vax site would get half the allocation of the entire state (sorry Dallas!).
But then the announcement today was that the city vax site is only for 65+ or 60+ with underlying conditions AND priority given to specific ZIP codes. I wish I were higher up the list but I don't begrudge anyone getting theirs. Unfortunately for me, that means continuing my daily scroll through the websites looking for changes. The corner druggists (CVS, Walgreens) have had websites set up for a while now to schedule appointments, but there haven't been any available. I take that to mean that, apart from the odd lot, doses still really haven't been allocated to retailers on a regular basis yet. The local grocery store chain (fyi - many in US have an embedded pharmacy) had some appointments way out in west Texas (8+ hour drive!) a few weeks back, which was encouraging, but it was just a few and there haven't been any more since.
Fiancée should get #2 this Friday.
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sxl2004
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sxl2004
·BUTTON?!! You gotta button? I didn't get no button.
(Love the watch choice. Reliable, rough and ready.)
Yes I choose the Arnie very deliberately, you never know the shoving and pushing in the waiting area. Was totally unnecessary as everything was very well organized with no real waiting times.
I had a choice of button vs rubber wrist band. Went with the classic.
Just to prove we’re it was.
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Walrus
·Glad to see people getting it and many reporting a smooth experience. Hope the issues in Canada are resolved quickly this isn’t a contest in my eyes this is a world wide event the sooner everyone gets it the better. The second dose really kicked my behind. Plenty of my coworkers had very little reaction to either dose a handful had some bad ones. I’m glad it’s behind me but I’m still gloved up and masked at work which seems odd even though I knew this was the plan. Bottom line, at least we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel and we know it’s not a train.
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sxl2004
·I’m glad it’s behind me but I’m still gloved up and masked at work which seems odd even though I knew this was the plan. Bottom line, at least we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel and we know it’s not a train.
It is important to understand that even after vaccination, one can still get infected and can transmit the virus. Vaccination prevents severe disease as measured during the trials.
Best and stay safe.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.I got me a sticker and a card. Next stick is 3/17 and closer to home. The drive was hellish to get the first.
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jsducote
·Maybe the trick is to whinge about it online? City health offered another 1000 doses today which were all snapped up in 4 minutes. As I made my morning rounds checking the sites of the various providers, I noticed that a large 3-letter drug-store chain had some appointments available. At first, the only locations were an hour's drive away but digging deeper I found one only 15-minutes away and managed to schedule both a first (this Sunday) and second dose. Later in the afternoon, one of the larger hospital's contacted me to offer a first-dose appointment later next week. On the off-chance that something goes wrong with that first appointment, I've got a backup - yes, I will cancel it as soon as I'm certain it isn't needed.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.I've had both does of Pfizer. The first made really tired for a day after. The second I had nothing. So I'm good to go. I'd recommend it.
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jsducote
·OK, so the roll call includes 2 Seamaster POs, a Pogue, an 1861 Speedy Pro, a Mk2 auto, and an Arnie. I imagine there's quite a bit of bias for me to wear my FOIS for dose one, but I'm tempted to add diversity with one of my Heuers...
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cicindela
··Steve @ ΩFSticking to the original topic.
Location: Hays county Texas
Provider: Hays county public health
Group classification: 1b
Vaccine: Pfizer
Date: 02/24
Watch: Omega PO ti
Location: Hays county Texas
Provider: Hays county public health
Group classification: 1b
Vaccine: Pfizer
Date: 02/24
Watch: Omega PO ti
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philh
·Sticking as cicindela to topic and against all my long held beliefs I went to the John Smiths stadium the home of Huddersfield Town notwithstanding I am an ardent Leeds United fan ( Jets going to Giants/ Milan to Juve ) but despite this immense sacrifice I wore my Heuer 6365 W 20 known as Heuer Diver 1000. It is a quartz and not a great watch but it was an aspirational watch to me in the 1980s and holds a lot of memories when I was in my 20s and invincible. Now I am clearly not and dependent on science to make me more resilient.
My jab was Astra Zeneca,2nd dose booked and no side effects other than lethargy which is no issue and as a 60 year old with no issues I do feel I am privileged to be in such a position.
My jab was Astra Zeneca,2nd dose booked and no side effects other than lethargy which is no issue and as a 60 year old with no issues I do feel I am privileged to be in such a position.
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pnwyankee
·Scored Dose #1 a few hours ago
Here's a wrist shot taken at the clinic minutes after the jab ( 10:57 ) - damn!, should have hit the flyback pusher
( not a great wrist shot - but a great moment )
Here's a wrist shot taken at the clinic minutes after the jab ( 10:57 ) - damn!, should have hit the flyback pusher
( not a great wrist shot - but a great moment )
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Marsimaxam
·As a healthcare provider I have been fortunate to have had both doses. Unfortunately, no one else in my family has received the vaccine.
Thoughts...
1. First dose, had minimal side effects; sore arm and very slightly lethargic. Second dose the side effects were the same but a bit more intense. I have found after talking to a number of friends and colleagues that this is very typical. Expect more intense side effects for the second dose.
2. Everyone please get vaccinated. I understand that if you have had Covid the recommendation is that you wait 90 days after symptoms subside to get the vaccine.
3. After you receive your vaccine dose continue practicing all precautionary behavior. Wear masks, keep at least 6 feet apart and wash your hands frequently. Cloth masks do not stop viral matter, and if you are standing too close to someone who is infected you can become infected, regardless if both parties are wearing cloth masks...
4. Remember the vaccine does not make you immune to Covid, but, rather it is designed to prevent serious illness. You can still get Covid and you can still infect others. I did read a study from Israel that did state that the vaccine does reduce transmission.
4. It's been a very frustrating experience; the pandemic and the foolish behavior of far too many people. It's too soon to let our guard down. Stay safe, get vaccinated, protect yourself and others, and a better tomorrow awaits.
Thoughts...
1. First dose, had minimal side effects; sore arm and very slightly lethargic. Second dose the side effects were the same but a bit more intense. I have found after talking to a number of friends and colleagues that this is very typical. Expect more intense side effects for the second dose.
2. Everyone please get vaccinated. I understand that if you have had Covid the recommendation is that you wait 90 days after symptoms subside to get the vaccine.
3. After you receive your vaccine dose continue practicing all precautionary behavior. Wear masks, keep at least 6 feet apart and wash your hands frequently. Cloth masks do not stop viral matter, and if you are standing too close to someone who is infected you can become infected, regardless if both parties are wearing cloth masks...
4. Remember the vaccine does not make you immune to Covid, but, rather it is designed to prevent serious illness. You can still get Covid and you can still infect others. I did read a study from Israel that did state that the vaccine does reduce transmission.
4. It's been a very frustrating experience; the pandemic and the foolish behavior of far too many people. It's too soon to let our guard down. Stay safe, get vaccinated, protect yourself and others, and a better tomorrow awaits.
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