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At The Mall

bcherry01 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:39:35 GMT

They actually have a kiosk set up if you want to get the vaccine. I have to wonder if they are qualified to administer meds. The person I saw looked like he was hired off the street. No badge stating if they were a nurse.

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ChillyTulip — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:48:10 GMT

You should haved inquired. I'm sure they would be happy to give you their credentials.

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Calgal2too — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:49:09 GMT

Did you ask to see a badge/credentials? Maybe they were tucked into a pocket or something. I'd be surprised if non-qualified people were administering vaccines.

There is a big push to remove all obstacles to getting vaccinated, by going door-to-door in some areas, providing product to PCPs, allowing drop-ins at phamacies, etc., so I'm not surprised you'd see something at the mall, given the fact that more and more people are shopping in brick & mortar stores again.

A far cry from just a few months ago, when you had to scour a dozen websites to find an appointment 50 miles from home.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:52:18 GMT

You need not be an RN to give an injection.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:04:35 GMT

That's the latest idea - to put vaccine clinics where people work so they can stop by anytime and not have to miss a part of their day. I suppose shoppers can also stop by the kiosk, but they are not the primary target. (And there aren't many mall shoppers anyway.)

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Mz iMac — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:09:41 GMT

@bcherry01 In states that are under vaccinated, you can now get vaccinated just about anywhere, including your own hone! In my state/county, the vaccine po-po & vaccine mobile units are going door to door.

Should have been like this from the very get go.

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millieshops — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:13:55 GMT

@Mz iMac would have been convenient, but it wouldn't have been nearly as efficient as bothering hundreds or thousands of people at one site for one day

would be good for all of us if this more random process tamps down the virus. Glad I have mine, but just having it doesn't make me happy to return to lots of the indoor activities that were once the major part of my out of the house life. So far, I just spend more time walking where I feel safe.

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:18:23 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
That's the latest idea - to put vaccine clinics where people work so they can stop by anytime and not have to miss a part of their day. I suppose shoppers can also stop by the kiosk, but they are not the primary target. (And there aren't many mall shoppers anyway.)

Don't know where you live but our malls are packed. I went to Scottsdale Fashion Square a couple of weeks ago and by noon it was wall to wall people. The one near my house is also packed any day, any time. They look like the day after Thanksgiving.

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bcherry01 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:55:30 GMT

@ChillyTulip wrote:
You should haved inquired. I'm sure they would be happy to give you their credentials.

Was not interested in the "service."

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bcherry01 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:56:26 GMT

@Calgal2too wrote:
Did you ask to see a badge/credentials? Maybe they were tucked into a pocket or something. I'd be surprised if non-qualified people were administering vaccines.

There is a big push to remove all obstacles to getting vaccinated, by going door-to-door in some areas, providing product to PCPs, allowing drop-ins at phamacies, etc., so I'm not surprised you'd see something at the mall, given the fact that more and more people are shopping in brick & mortar stores again.

A far cry from just a few months ago, when you had to scour a dozen websites to find an appointment 50 miles from home.

Nope. Wasn't interested in being injected.

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drizzellla — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:56:46 GMT

You can walk into any Walgreen's, CVS or Rite Aid and receive the vaccine. Probably would have to pass a drug store or two to get to the mall.

Oh well, guess they are making sure that the vaccine is accessable.

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Sushismom — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:33:17 GMT

@bcherry01 wrote:
Was not interested in the "service."

Then why start a thread wondering if they are qualified? You don't have to be interested in the "service" nor interested in being injected to just ASK.

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occasionalrain — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:11:44 GMT

I'd be concerned about proper handling, keeping the vaccine at the proper temperature. I wonder if those who, despite being fully vaccinated, are contracting Covid received improperly handled vaccine.

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Sushismom — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:23:02 GMT

Vaccines aren't 100% effective. Even if you've been vaccinated, you can still get the disease. Usually nowhere near as deadly, though.

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songbird — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:16:09 GMT

Oh I remember that! As soon as the general population was opened up, I pounced on the computer, desperate to get a vaccination. Took me over 3 weeks of hunting (I was trying avoid the mass vaccination) to get a pharmacy reasonably close to me. Finally got it at the Rite Aid a block and a half away. Now it's very easy to get it online. But they don't advertise that fact very much. Now when I'm at that same store, the chairs in the vaccine waiting area are empty!

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Nataliesgramma — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:10:45 GMT

My SIL along with the Health Dept were the ones who set up vaccinations in a large facility here eary in the Spring.

After a couple of people had severe reactions immediately after...

They had an ambulance and Medics at the facility until they stopped giving them there...

NO WAY would I let someone in a mall inject me...

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:12:17 GMT

I have heard some announcements in Walmart that vaccines are available and free of charge. Reminds me of the "Blue Light Special" days back shopping at Kmart when they announced what had just been marked down and the location.

At least the vaccines are more convenient for anyone who cares to get one.

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jlkz — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:34:41 GMT

This past Saturday while I was in Walmart, they had an ongoing announcement that vaccines were available now in the store.

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Gorgf — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:44:59 GMT

On our morning news a Craft Brewery offered Covid shots and a complimentary beer or root beer with the shot. What ever and where ever works? They did not say who was sponsoring the Covid shots.

My mall trip

wagirl — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:42:48 GMT

DD and I went to our local mall today---this is the 2nd time I have been there since this covid thing started----so many people there so I wore my mask--but there were so many empty stores and not many that were open were in the best of conditions---just plain messy and disorganized with long lines waiting to check out----plus it being the 4th of July weekend with sales, I kind of expected alot of people. The shortage of staff was truly amazing---no wonder it was a hot mess. Had a short list but ended up leaving with nothing, after maybe an hour. I remember going and spending a few hours ----very sad to me. Probably be the last time I go there. Yes I know the state of the life these days---but still makes me sad.