Re: Getting the vaccination

lovethgedress · ‎07-12-2012

I received my shot last Thursday. After getting the injection you have to be observed for 15 minutes before you are allowed to leave the area.

Another lab person here. So glad that our health system placed our department on the phase 1A list. Lots of risk for exposure as we've handled hundreds of thousands of Covid specimens since the beginning of the pandemic in early March.

lrmuffin · ‎09-06-2011

I received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine last week. Just a sore arm and achy overnight. Having witnessed the Death toll in March and April, I had no hesitation.

AnjalenaQVC · ‎07-21-2018

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wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

It will be interesting to see how the mass vaccinations will work...they are talking about drive through...how do you get watched then.

I have not had any immediate issue with vaccines but felt crummy after Shingrix for a day or two...but that shows it works. Will be well worth it and looking forward to my turn.

happycat · ‎09-18-2010

@hick wrote:
I'm a front line health care worker. My team is scheduled to receive the vaccination this week.
Dr. Fauci says it's safe so sign me up!
I'll keep you posted if you have any interest in what it's like.

I'm glad you will be getting it soon, @hick.

My mom got a call from one of the larger hospitals in the state, and they said that they think my parents will be able to get their vaccines in 2 to 3 weeks. I know they will still need to be careful, mom says they'll still wear their masks and social distance, but I already feel like a weight has been lifted.

LuvmyLab · ‎06-07-2010

I work at a hospital also. From what we've been told the reaction supposedly comes after the 2nd shot. They are staggering the shots between doctors and nurses so everyone does'nt get sick at the same time.

Porcelain · ‎02-19-2014

DH is getting his shot around the 28th. Initially we were told it would be this week, but they've pushed it out a little. I'm just so grateful he's in an early group.

Congrats to all the pioneers!

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lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

The governors of Texas and Florida have changed the vaccine schedule from the CDC recommendations....now people age 65 and older will get the vaccine even if not in a nursing home or other facility, as well as those 16 and older who have underlying health conditions and essential workers.
We will be in the Phase1-B group. Phase 1-A is nursing home residents and staff, other healthcare workers and first responders. 1-A is about to begin, then 1-B.

Am so grateful these governors recognize the need for the 1-B group instead of putting us months down the list. They recognize that seniors who die from COVID are not all nursing home residents.

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

Even when you get flu shots at a drugstore or at the dr office, they have you stay a few minutes to make sure you are okay. The two times I have had what I thought was a bad reaction, it wasn’t until several hours later, so being careful with a vaccine that is brand new is the safest thing to do. They are recommending someone drive you to get the vaccine, and arrange for a day off afterwards if you can. I am happy to see the V.A. err on the side of caution.

agb80 · ‎10-16-2020

@lovesrecess wrote:
The governors of Texas and Florida have changed the vaccine schedule from the CDC recommendations....now people age 65 and older will get the vaccine even if not in a nursing home or other facility, as well as those 16 and older who have underlying health conditions and essential workers.
We will be in the Phase1-B group. Phase 1-A is nursing home residents and staff, other healthcare workers and first responders. 1-A is about to begin, then 1-B.
Am so grateful these governors recognize the need for the 1-B group instead of putting us months down the list. They recognize that seniors who die from COVID are not all nursing home residents.

Essential workers go first here regardless of age and regardless of current health status. Not all will want it and for those that do at least the fear of transmitting it to their parents or grandparents will lessen. Trying to be positive over the fact that the over 65 age group, even the ones with comorbidities have to wait. But there's a silver lining to this and truthfully we are not out of the house as much as an essential worker.