Covid Support Thread
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I’m not shocked that plenty of people are opting out. I saw yesterday that in the south, vaccine appointments are pretty wide open in many areas. Same seems to be true in areas of rural/southern IL. I’m hoping that speeds things up for those of us who DO want the vaccine.
In Chicago, they’ve opened up vaccinations to anyone 18+ if they reside in a handful of zip codes. They’re all low income/predominantly minority neighborhoods on the south and west sides.
Damn. I knew I should have moved to Chicago. Here in LA you still have to be 65 (unless meeting other requirements) to get the vaccine.
@BGM – it never ceases to amaze me how stupid people are.
I am still of the mindset that if you are offered the vaccine, are able to take the vaccine (no disabilities, etc.) and you choose not to… you’re on your own. No hospital, no ventilator, no nothing.
I’m sick and tired of people who think believing in science is optional.
I’m not sure about Illinois, being blue, but I know areas that voted for Trump have the most vaccine doses going unused. Whereas in MA where we obviously lean democratic it’s very difficult to get an appointment. The demand in MA and CA etc has to be much higher than in redder areas that might have similar supply. Send it here then!
In Chicago, it still seems difficult to get an appointment. (Haven’t tried myself yet.) Though we’ve been able to move into a new phase for adults 18+ with underlying conditions and, as of today, anyone 18+ from about five Chicago zip codes. My sister and cousin both have some health issues and neither has been able to get in yet. Both said registration sites keep crashing. My cousin decided to call, he was scheduled over the phone but never received the confirmation email they said would be coming. A pregnant friend nabbed an appointment at Walgreens then got turned away, even though the guidance for pregnant women is that they can choose for themselves. (They later called to apologize but I feel like they should’ve set her up with a new appointment.) Seems like it’s a bit easier in Chicago than places like MA or CA, but it’s still a bit of a mess. Outside of Chicago seems a bit easier, particularly in the rural areas and as you go farther south toward MO. I’m waiting to see how things shake out, I should be eligible here relatively soon, but if the right-leaning areas of IL don’t want their vaccines, I’m willing to drive to get mine.
I signed up for the city waitlist a few weeks ago. I am not sure how I qualified but I got an invitation over the weekend for the federal FEMA mass vaccination site (my wife thinks that they may be doing zip codes that have high covid rates). I went in and got my first shot. It was a huge operation. They have been vaccinating about 5000 people a day. It was wonderfully hopeful and optimistic seeing everyone get vaccinated and potentially go back to their lives.
Here in GA it took me a week to get my parents vaccinated. I’m patiently waiting my turn. I’ve read that GA is doing poorly about vaccine rollout, but everyone I know is eager to get it. I’ve thought about going to a pharmacy at closing time to see if I can get one of the doses that’s about to expire. My son’s school is virtual this week because they’re having a mass vaccination of all the school employees. Large country south of me is also vaccinating all school employees
I got my first shot 2 weeks ago, my husband gets his on Saturday. A huge vaccination center will be opening in the area by the end of the month, with capacity to administer 6k-12k doses per day. Teachers and school staff were being vaccinated starting in January. Case numbers and percentages are way down, and my kiddo will be starting a hybrid school schedule next week. 5 kids at a time in her classroom. Her teacher will still be virtual initially because of child care concerns, but kiddo is out of her mind excited about going back to school and seeing her classmates in person. I stocked up on kid-size KF94 masks and we’ll see how it goes. The district has been preparing for months and taking lessons from systems across the country so I am hopeful that with the nice weather they’ll be able to keep it all ventilated and the risks will be fairly low.
My mom lives in New Mexico, which is doing a fabulous job vaccinating people, but I guess they are vaccinating everyone but her! The state health department has everyone registered and you can’t sign up for an appointment until you get your notification. So we wait. She has high blood pressure and kidney disease, but of course she’s 64.5 – her 65th birthday isn’t until this September. Way to be born 1 year too late, mom!! Many other family members HAVE been vaccinated, including my MIL, 2 SILs who are teachers, 1 SIL who is a nurse, 2 BILs with diabetes, and 2 nieces in their 20s (one is in residency to become a pediatric dentist, the other has lupus) so that is a huge relief. We are hoping to be able to hug my MIL when she road-trips here next month. She’s 81 years young and still driving across the country in her Civic hybrid…
A friend and her boyfriend were able to get their first vaccine shots last night, supply that otherwise would’ve gone to waste at a nearby pharmacy. She’s been calling different local pharmacies trying her luck and yesterday it paid off. She tipped me off which one so I think I’ll try them later. I’m happy for them and also jealous. I’ve made similar calls here and there, though not as diligently, with no luck.
Michigan announced at the beginning of April it’s opening vaccination to all adults. According to a UMass professor Massachusetts is planning to do the same about a week later.
Well then I hope my parents get a freaking appointment by the end of the month. We all signed up today for the pre-registration site that launched today. So they should be contacted soon for an appointment.
I took my neighbor to get his second shot today at the nearby vaccine clinic. Exciting to see someone get fully vaccinated. It’s a health system that I’m in, so they were able to find me in the computer and put me on the waiting list for extra doses. They call people at the end of the day when doses are available. It’s a long list but ya nevah know.
I got the J&J vaccine (one and done!) earlier this week and didn’t notice any side effects other than I slept longer that night. My primary health care provider is part of a network that is one of the vaccine providers. They have been sending updates on their vaccine progress, and last Friday they emailed a link to schedule an appointment.
My network seems to limit the number of invitations so you have time to react. Several friends have been frustrated with other vaccine providers because the available appointments seem to disappear within minutes.
