I work in a vaccination distribution location 3 to 5 days a week.

[IrishEyes]

I have been working there for two months. I work from 7:00am to 7:00pm with only a few short breaks. We vaccinate thousands of people a day. Today I helped to vaccinate 78 people and yesterday 131 people. Every person I have dealt has been so happy to get the first or second dose of the vaccine. I have seen people break down in tears and other people cheer when they get vaccinated. A lot of people talk about how much they want to see their family members soon. Even though it is tiring work, it is rewarding to know that each person who gets vaccinated brings us a little closer to the world getting back to something more normal.

[elleng]

1. Thank you!

[soothsayer]

2. That's awesome

[sheshe2]

3. You are a good person.

Thank you.

[rwheeler31]

4. Thank you

[Akacia]

5. Bless you!

[BradAllison]

6. Thank you!

[MLAA]

7. You go, girl! You are a heroine! 💖💖💕💕💞💞

[crickets]

8. Thank you!

Thanks to you and all of the people who are working so hard to get people vaccinated. 💖

[mcar]

9. Thank you for what you are doing!

[niyad]

10. Thank you.

[BobTheSubgenius]

11. Good for you!

My Irish eyes are smiling, for sure. (really - forebears left Ireland in 1534) "Normal" has sounded like a faraway dream.

[WA-03 Democrat]

12. Thank you!

I am sure it’s hard but satisfying.

[Withywindle]

13. Thank you!!!

Hope is in short supply these days (though not as much as two months ago) and a lot of what we have comes from people like you.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

14. Thank you for your service

[Golden Raisin]

15. Thank you!

[nolabear]

16. Thank you so much. I wiped away tears when I got mine.

You are doing the most important job there is. I am grateful.

[Ananda62]

17. Thank you

I got the 1st vaccine last week at the VA. The nurse vaccinating me said she had been there since 5:30 am and hadn’t been able to take a lunch break. It was 1:45 pm. I thanked her for her dedication and we chatted. I then discovered that she was the person who had called me at 1 pm to ask if I wanted the vaccine. I’m 59 and am not in the eligible category (65 and older). I was able to get the shot because she said not enough eligible vets showed up for the VA vaccine walk-in clinic and the VA didn’t want to throw vaccines out. So, rather than take a lunch break when it slowed down, she made phone calls and stayed to vaccine the vets who took up the offer of an early vaccine.

I really appreciate the work that you and the other healthcare workers are doing.

[GeoWilliam750]

18. Good on you!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

19. Where are you?

I'm 72 years old, have signed up for the vaccine, and I am feeling more and more irritated when I read of younger people getting the vaccine. I realize each state is doing it differently, but I know way too many younger people in my own state getting the vaccine.

I am tired of the free-for-all this is turning into.

[IrishEyes]

37. I'm in NYC.

I don't have anything to do with the reservations. I just see people when they get their first and second dose. I know that each person is in a priority group like age, occupation or medical issue. I hope you are able to get your vaccination soon.

[Rhiannon12866]

20. Kudos. Thank you so much for all you do.

Services don't come more essential these days than this.

[NBachers]

21. As some have finally been getting vaccinated at work, even the skeptics have been coming around

and making their appointments as the vaccinations become a bit more available. It's heartening to see, because it protects not only themselves, but me and the rest of us all. I'm glad to see them climbing aboard.

Thanks for doing your part, IrishEyes, and more.

[Wild blueberry]

22. Thank you!

[sarge43]

23. IrishEyes, you are helping to save lives. No higher duty.

A blessing on your house and all who abide there and for all your co-workers.

[DENVERPOPS]

24. A truly

great and extremely touching commentary. Thank You IE

[Karadeniz]

25. Thank you so very much for saving lives!!!

[PufPuf23]

26. Thank you for your work and for sharing a positive message !!! kr

[MustLoveBeagles]

27. Thank you for what you're doing

[DesertRat]

28. Thank you!

[Fla Dem]

29. As I was going through the process of getting my 2nd shot yesterday, I marveled at the dedication

of all the workers there. The vaccine was given in a large community auditorium and aside from being filled with people, workers and recipients combined, the noise was deafening. Each person I interacted with was gracious and helpful. I thought how do they do it, concentrate on their assignment, whether taking information or giving shots, I 'm not sure I would be able to do it.

So THANK YOU to all the workers, AND that includes you IrishEyes!!!!

[True Blue American]

30. I received my second last week.

They work so hard but are always kind and considerate.

Now, if the rest of my family can get theirs.

for you!

[ThoughtCriminal]

31. Dose #1 yesterday

From the time I arrived until I left: 30 minutes - including the 15-minute wait after the injection to make sure I did not have a negative reaction. I let everyone that I came in contact with how much I appreciated them and how impressed I was with the operation.

BTW - for those like me who may have a touch of needle phobia: The injection was completely painless. Later a had some mild soreness that I only notice when I raise my arm.

[Tribetime]

32. God bless you 👍

[BigmanPigman]

33. I am so jealous of those who got it or have an appoint. soon.

[Dan]

34. The wife and I just recently received our first shot.

There were so many young people working at the drive-in location. We were wondering and hoping that the people were paid, seems very tiring work and long days?

Thank you for your service - it’s truly a life saver.

[IrishEyes]

35. We get paid plus free breakfast, lunch and dinner in the cafeteria.

Breakfast is served before work starts. We get half an hour for lunch. Dinner is served after work ends. I usually eat it there before going home but sometime I take it home. The job pays pretty well.

[roamer65]

36. I told the nurse on the first shot this is a historic moment.

We are getting vaccinated against a SARS virus via a mRNA vaccine.

This is going to open up many new disease fighting breakthroughs.