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Surprisingly got an appointment for next Thursday(!) for a Biontech/Pfizer shot. Second one on May 6th. Pretty hyped 
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This is completely insane
I agree. D governor in Pennsylvania but has completely botched the vaccine. The four Philadelphia ring counties had a meeting with him and then came out and absolutely blasted the state. Apparently there was an actual plan written years ago for just such an occasion. They had even done vaccine clinic drills in the past. But the health department decided to just wing it when the actual time came.
Now the question is if I can find Moderna locally by mid April will I be able to talk my way into getting the second shot.
Canāt say for sure, but in NY you def get your appointment for the second one at the time of the first, and it didnāt really seem like it was negotiable. They also asked if you were able to commit to getting the second one before they gave you the first, but obviously other states have wildly different rules/demand.
Until there is positive proof that vaccination decreases transmission, people shouldnāt change their behavior around people who may be waiting to be vaccinated. That includes avoiding large groups where you donāt know everyone, which includes travel such as airplanes.
The basic principle is that the changes to our behavior are meant to protect others as much as ourselves. Are we looking at things falling apart as people who havenāt internalized that concern for others start clamoring for the ability to do more?
My theory about the travel restrictions is they are trying to contain variants, which are not widespread in the US yet.
A lot of it is just the US hogging the vaccine. The stuff weāre making weāre hoarding rather than sharing in any remotely equitable manner.
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Has to be some advantage to being the only country in the world that pays full retail for prescription meds.
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This is pretty suprising. Itās completely ridiculous to not have somebody give you both appointments in advance. Getting the vaccinations is time-sensitive ffs.
I guess the number of shots administered isnāt the only thing that matters.
I followed the rules - they just werenāt really enforced
16 hours since 1st pfizer, very sore arm and a vague run down feeling that is kind of like how you feel when youāre comin down with something, but thatās it.
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If any SoCal folks are looking, there are appts for Moderna available in La Puente today: https://www.calvax.org/reg/2639633109
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Do people need to show documentation that they have a high-risk medical condition before getting a vaccine appointment?
No. The State is not requiring documentation from a health care provider. Instead, anyone who has a high-risk medical condition will be asked to sign a āself-attestation,ā which means they will be asked to sign a form stating their eligibility.
In an email from my health insurer.
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I have an appointment for the 27th for my first shot. I fibbed and that appointment was scheduled a week ago, but as of 3/22 Iāll be eligible. Zero regrets.
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So, basically anyone can get one if they are willing to lie. I wouldnāt do that, but I totally understand if people would. Thereās a lot of excluded conditions from this round that put you at med-high risk.
My sister just told me she is not getting a vaccine because her doctor recommended against it if she was thinking of having kids in the next few years. Wtf? Is this a thing?
You are not an asshole. Glad you will be getting shot #1 and hope you can get #2 easily. Even if you have to make the 12 hour drive again, itās worth it. And youād get to see you nieces again.
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Sitting at Walmart right now, waiting the required 15 minutes after getting my first shot. I can FEEL the nanobots coursing through me!
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Wat. Tell her to get a new doctor.
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