For those that have had a COVID vaccine - Page 2

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

@Cats3000 wrote:
Say what????? What are you talking about??? You got "left-over" vaccines? What the heck is that about?

Everyone in our state knows the age/work "groupings" to get the vaccine. If someone asks if we had reactions/side effect, we'll tell them.

@Cats3000 - leftover doses are also known as end of day doses. Doses that were unused at pharmacies because of no shows. People either make appts. At multiple places or just don't show up for a scheduled appt.

My sister was able to get an end of day dose at her pharmacy. She called 3 weeks ago one evening and asked the pharmacist if they ever have any unused vaccines and he told her that they never throw any away and he asked her how quickly she could get there.

She got to her pharmacy less than 5 minutes later and got one of those doses. At that time, she was not in the age group they were giving vaccines to.

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?

Yahooey · ‎07-09-2010

Vaccines are now more readily available and age requirements are lowered with each passing week (in my area). No need to feel guility - rejoice

I got my 2nd dose this Monday - Pfizer - sore arm and no other side effects

I have friends who can get it but are waffling and family who are still too young to recieve it and want it.

I just feel bad for those that want it and cannot get an appt bc it is easier to do it online and they are not tech savy.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

My friends were thrilled for me when I got my 2 doses. I'm over 65 and have friends who are younger and haven't been able to get their vaccines yet.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

This week our state of GA opened the vaccines to everyone over 16 years of age, YAY!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Nancy Drew · ‎03-11-2010

Did you push a 90 year old down to get it? Did you sneaky under the cloak of darkness get it? Did you meet someone in a back alley and pay cash? No. You got it fair and square. Anyone with a brain would want to see the vaccine go to good use. There are times in life to feel guilty, this isn't one of them.

Wrong is still wrong just because you benefited from it.

Alter Ego · ‎03-12-2010

I agree with everyone who says to just tell your friends - why not just say what you told us? That you were fortunate to get left over doses? It may not matter anymore as eligibility is opening up, but your friends may be interested in how you did it so they could try that route too.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

We have a lady running around our office asking people if they have gotten their vaccine yet, and finally someone said to her why? Are you the Covid Police? That shut her up....

Kalli · ‎03-11-2010

@Linmo wrote:
If you are not over 65 or have major health issues and have received the vaccine for whatever reason, work category or leftover shots or whatever, do you feel reluctant to share with others that you received it?
DH and I are close to 65 (within 2-3 years) and had the good fortune to get leftover vaccines this week. Our family is aware, but I'm not sure I feel comfortable sharing it with friends who aren't as fortunate.

@Linmo I understand how you feel. I'm a few years older than you. The day vaccines were opened up here for my age group, I was able to schedule for myself and DH. After first dose, there was a discussion on here where someone mentioned how her 90+ yr old mother wasn't able to get an appt yet for the vaccine. At that point, I felt guilty.

The topic of vaccines is certainly timely. Tell whomever you feel comfortable telling. It's true that more vaccines are available every day but that also seems to differ from state to state and even between certain areas of each state. I'm glad you didn't let those vaccines go to waste.

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
We have a lady running around our office asking people if they have gotten their vaccine yet, and finally someone said to her why? Are you the Covid Police? That shut her up....

My nosy neighbor has attempted to get that info from me a number of times. I finally told her, quite bluntly, that it's protected medical information and none of her business. She pulled the passive/aggressive "look at the ground while speaking" response of "well, if you won't tell me, I won't be able to spend any time with you". Darn. Life is full of disappointments. I've done everything I can to avoid her for years. I'll manage.

~The more someone needs to brag about how wonderful, special, successful, wealthy or important they are, the greater the likelihood that it isn't true. ~

CAcableGirl2 · ‎06-03-2010

If asked, I would certainly tell. Perhaps they too, can get on the list for unused vaccines. If someone doesn't want to get it, that's their choice, but I would let others know that they may be able to get one like I did.

Now, if someone is lying about a health condition to get moved closer to the front of the line, that's another thing...shame, shame....

But by getting yours now and by using doses that may go unused and thrown away, you are helping your family, friends, and community by getting vaccinated is the way I look at it.

......You look like I need a drink.....