clutterbox1830
clutterbox1830's JournalShould I get the COVID vaccine now even though I technical qualify for it?
Before we begin, I'm not saying afraid or the vaccine or anything like that, but I think the rollout phases are so broad in my state (PA). In addition to health care professionals and 65+ older, PA phase 1a include:
Persons ages 16-64 with high-risk conditions:
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
COPD
Down Syndrome
Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2)
Severe Obesity (BMI ? 40 kg/m2)
Pregnancy
Sickle cell disease
Smoking
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mass vaccination sites started to open up in my area and open to all Phase 1a applicants. I do technically qualify for phase 1a according to the state's eligible checker. I am classified as obese even though most will not considered me fat. It's mostly due high muscle mass and also I'm short. 5'2" ~195 lbs. I hear stories of a lot of people in my area having a hard time finding a vaccine. I know since I've helped a number of friends/family signed up for a vaccine for the past few week but I've run out of people from "my pool." I am willing to assists others, but some are wary given out information to a total stranger and some people want to do it themselves. If slots are available should I sign up or wait and hope that someone more worthy gets it instead?
Another day of trying to schedule for an COVID vaccine appointment without any luck.
Note, I'm just venting, so let me rant.
I've been trying to schedule a vaccine for my parent's since they qualify for phase 1A status in the state of PA a month ago.
Both of my parents are over 75 with health issues (although i know most ppl above 60 are as well).
Each morning and throughout the day, I login to the state's covid website and sign up / call to every pharmacy/hospital that is marked to distribute the vaccine in my area. I usually don't get any response back besides an occasional email that we will contact you if available to schedule for an appointment. I was to find a vaccine scheduling available if I'm willing to drive to another state (approximately 4-5 hours away). My parents are not down with that since long road trip really takes a toll on them. So all I can do is try again and wait. Am I doing something wrong?
To add insult to injure, couple of my "friends" were able to secure vaccine by lying on their applications. They are healthy and in their 20s and work for a major health care provider. They do not work in a medical profession though. They are IT professionals and wfh too. They mark themselves as medical staff anyways and no one really checks on their employment status. Honestly, I could do that too, but I don't think it right for me to cheat the system. I will hate myself if I get the vaccine before my parents.
This is a frustrating process and my state needs to do a better job. Their website is not helpful at all. Honestly, fb signup are more reliable in finding one. However, PA residents shouldn't need to scour social media to find an appointment.
I am happy (albeit a bit jealous) for everyone who was able to get the vaccine, but not there are plenty of ppl like me who are struggling to find an appointment's available. It is even more frustrating to hear some ppl are able to get multiple vaccine for "just in case" purposes. All I'm saying if you do get the vaccine, please just don't brag about it.
rant off.
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