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MineralMan

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20. The point of all those posts is hope.

Sat Feb 27, 2021, 04:01 PM

Feb 2021

Vaccine availability is just now beginning to make mass vaccination possible. In some places it's easier than in others. I was simply in a random selection group for my age group. My health insurance company, which is working through CVS also has me on their list, but I haven't heard anything from them. Apparently, no vaccine availability has made it into that system.

Still, more and more people each week are getting vaccinated, and a new vaccine is about to become available.

Every person who gets the vaccine is one more person who is no longer in line. I'm 75 years old. I had hoped to get my first shot earlier than I did. But, I just joined the random selection group set up by my state, and waited.

Hope. That's what is going on right now. Every week, more doses appear in most places.

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Can we show sensitivity to those who can't get vaccines? [View all] jumptheshadow Feb 2021 OP

I can't get a shot for various reasons. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #1

Great post. OnDoutside Feb 2021 #4

+1 nt Kahuna Feb 2021 #116

Thank you! Mickju Feb 2021 #178

I can't find a vaccination either at this point, but I sure am thrilled when my DU compadres score!! Leghorn21 Feb 2021 #2

Try this CDC VAX locator! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #11

I still can't find a vaccine appointment in my area meow2u3 Feb 2021 #35

I had to keep refreshing page for about an hour to find mine. SheltieLover Feb 2021 #38

The farther away from a major metropolitan area you get the better the chances Major Nikon Feb 2021 #59

We live just outside Houston and drove 6 hours to a CVS in Witchita Falls, TX Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2021 #67

My appointments are at the Lake Worth CVS Major Nikon Feb 2021 #74

So glad you were able to get one. Do you need help getting there? Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2021 #79

Fortunately I'm not that old yet Major Nikon Feb 2021 #81

Hard to tell age here Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2021 #144

Oh, look - you get to choose which vaccine you want. Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #41

That's all well and good, but... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #177

Some of the guidelines are ridiculous, for sure! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #185

Part of the problem.... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #187

Every person who gets a vaccination makes it more likely that those who can't or don't BComplex Feb 2021 #109

We have helped several elderly people get vaccinations. gordianot Feb 2021 #3

Thank you for expressing the frustration of so many of us virgdem Feb 2021 #5

Try CDC Vax finder link! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #7

Thanks for this! ShazzieB Feb 2021 #132

Try this CDC VAX locator! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #6

In my case, it's not a matter of wnylib Feb 2021 #30

But the CDC site shows which pharmacies have vaccine appointments available & SheltieLover Feb 2021 #33

There are 2 pharmacies in my community, wnylib Feb 2021 #44

So sorry to hear this! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #50

I don't know where you are - Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #53

Same in the Syracuse area whistler162 Feb 2021 #63

The map says these places have the vaccine FakeNoose Feb 2021 #127

I'm not eligible yet - Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #129

I hear ya. It's been my experience, too. wnylib Feb 2021 #133

FakeNoose, your experience mirrors mine! ShazzieB Feb 2021 #134

My experience as well, upstatepolyglot Feb 2021 #142

I wasn't expecting to get one till late this year and I didn't begrudge those who have gotten it. Kaleva Feb 2021 #8

I don't begrudge those who got shots jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #16

I can see your point but i also think many here who were worried sick and now got the vaccine Kaleva Feb 2021 #19

How is ANY of this being disrespectful? NurseJackie Feb 2021 #51

Thank you NJ SilasSouleII Feb 2021 #56

That's right mcar Feb 2021 #118

Thank you. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #130

I agree with you. Mickju Feb 2021 #179

Thank you, NJ. All along I've felt a sense of community, as if we're holding each others' hands... Hekate Mar 2021 #196

Amen! GusBob Mar 2021 #198

Also people who don't live in the richest country on earth who don't even have a chance at one meadowlander Feb 2021 #9

"They" don't speak for all of us. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #14

I love the idea of pinning threads! ShazzieB Feb 2021 #137

Good idea! smirkymonkey Feb 2021 #176

Thank you. I've only been able to "pre-pre-register" at 3 sites that have no idea 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2021 #10

I know exactly how you feel, 50 Shades! ShazzieB Feb 2021 #141

Hopefully things will improve for all of us! 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2021 #165

Things seem to be opening up pretty fast. Ocelot II Feb 2021 #12

Here is CDC vaccine locator - worked for me SheltieLover Feb 2021 #39

Interesting.... cannabis_flower Feb 2021 #125

The site has only been repurposed a few days ago SheltieLover Feb 2021 #156

Wow! Thanks for this MyMission Feb 2021 #154

You are most welcome! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #157

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #170

You are most welcome! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #172

I am fully vaccinated and so is many members of my family LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #174

This message was self-deleted by its author Ocelot II Feb 2021 #13

kaiser hawaii still restricting to over 75 (and have for 2 months) nt msongs Feb 2021 #15

Many people are not getting vaccinated due to fear of negative reactions. I think AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2021 #17

You are correct jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #26

I HOPE you will get yours soon; that those who were fearful will now AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2021 #93

Right after I stop. (n/t) Iggo Feb 2021 #18

The point of all those posts is hope. MineralMan Feb 2021 #20

+1 Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #94

Vaccines are becoming more available LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #171

I am more into informing people, all people how to get a shot because a lot is perseverance and LizBeth Feb 2021 #21

I'm mid fifties, work with the public almost every day obamanut2012 Feb 2021 #22

Everyone who gets a vaccine helps those that cannot be vaccinated grantcart Feb 2021 #23

THANK YOU!!! For a lot of us, it's still, GoCubsGo Feb 2021 #24

+1 wnylib Feb 2021 #36

Try this CDC vaccine locator - worked for me! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #42

I am not eligible. The locator is useless to me. GoCubsGo Feb 2021 #65

Oh. Sorry to hear. SheltieLover Feb 2021 #68

A worthwhile rant. It's getting better though. A new vaccine is now availabe. brush Feb 2021 #25

12,882 Lilaclady Feb 2021 #27

At least in Ohio - Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #55

My mother got her second one on Friday and my friends husband gets his second tomorrow. Ka-Dinh Oy Feb 2021 #28

I keep trying, but no JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #29

perhaps also consider 'building a fire' stopdiggin Feb 2021 #31

I am having difficulty scheduling the vaccine; SilverDawg Feb 2021 #32

For a minute I thought I had read this on a site other than du. msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #34

So what exactly is it that you want people to do? NurseJackie Feb 2021 #37

Agree with your post 100% beaglelover Feb 2021 #45

Rather than berating me jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #57

Ridiculous! Sharing our successes and motivational stories is NOT being "insensitive" to anyone. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #66

You are taking this far too personally jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #75

Lulz. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #83

I had a poster in December go off on me over receiving it xmas74 Feb 2021 #119

That's awful. Silver1 Feb 2021 #138

I've lurked since 2002 xmas74 Feb 2021 #147

You sure as heck aren't speaking for me Random Boomer Feb 2021 #96

I think that's because your OP berates those who have shared good news muriel_volestrangler Feb 2021 #97

It is personal. Pacifist Patriot Feb 2021 #162

Thank you for your posts here, Jackie. Silver Gaia Feb 2021 #100

Amen. Wednesdays Feb 2021 #155

I agree with you LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #173

For those who are waiting.... nvme Feb 2021 #40

We (food service) were in the 1B group in my state happybird Feb 2021 #43

I can't get vaccinated eithter. LisaL Feb 2021 #46

Things are MFM008 Feb 2021 #47

Absolutely nothing available for me right now. ananda Feb 2021 #48

Same here. West FL. ancianita Feb 2021 #52

Ugh. Most of my family are in Austin. momta Feb 2021 #64

Thank you ananda Feb 2021 #91

So my posts trying to alleviate fears about effects are insensitive? nolabear Feb 2021 #49

You're right. It's petty resentment at the good fortune (or luck or perseverance) of others. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #54

Thank you, Jackie. murielm99 Feb 2021 #58

More thoughtfulness and consideration, please jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #73

You may think that's what you're doing... but that's not what you're doing. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #90

Sharing Keepthesoulalive Feb 2021 #111

"Hey, I won the lottery!" Wednesdays Feb 2021 #158

Indeed! NurseJackie Feb 2021 #160

The situation out there is currently DESPERATE. Mariana Feb 2021 #168

Thanks Jackie. nolabear Feb 2021 #122

Your posts are wonderful Random Boomer Feb 2021 #103

I read one of your posts sheshe2 Feb 2021 #148

Congratulations and amen! Keep wearing those masks! nolabear Feb 2021 #149

That is the whole point, isn't it. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #150

I feel no resentment but rather happiness Akacia Feb 2021 #60

I'm 64 and 7 months with two confirmed and one suspected cancer, Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #61

Me and you should go to PA to get vaccinated. LisaL Feb 2021 #69

I've explored it a bit. Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #115

Misinterpretation jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #77

I just don't see it as tone deaf. n/t Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #114

What tone deafness? mcar Feb 2021 #121

I had a hard time getting my 93 yr old mom Tree Lady Feb 2021 #62

I can't get a vaccine until phase 2 of the roll out begins. MontanaMama Feb 2021 #70

Colorado has a pretty good system, just not enough vaccine. momta Feb 2021 #71

I fully expect to qualify for my vaccine when the variants have taken over & the vaccine is rendered Native Feb 2021 #72

My oldest son (34) and I had this discussion this morning mnhtnbb Feb 2021 #108

my kid's a software engineer too & on maternity leave she created a vac finding site for her state.. Native Feb 2021 #167

My brother in Mass will be 75 in August, his wife a couple of years younger. They can't get an appt Fla Dem Feb 2021 #76

You have hit on a very real issue jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #78

I live in Florida, and DeSantis is doing a shit job. Go to macovidvaccines.com... Native Feb 2021 #82

Thank you, I am working all the sites jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #85

It's strictly a MA site. Native Feb 2021 #89

There are several sites in my state, as well jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #104

Backatcha! Native Feb 2021 #163

Thank you I shared that site with my brother today. Fla Dem Feb 2021 #183

Not here in CT. Governor Lamont's plan, while not perfect, has gotten us vaccinated. We are in CTyankee Feb 2021 #84

Here are the numbers for Massachusetts, Florida, and the US as a whole: Mariana Feb 2021 #169

I enjoy hearing about more and more people getting it. It makes me hopeful, not resentful. GulfCoast66 Feb 2021 #80

It breaks my heart to think of the millions who are spending LuckyLib Feb 2021 #86

I refuse to publicly discuss my covid vaccine experiences Rocknation Feb 2021 #87

+1 Native Feb 2021 #92

lol Random Boomer Feb 2021 #105

I'm in New Mexico, where you register through the state dept of health. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #88

I'm from NM too. Elessar Zappa Feb 2021 #124

We aren't? Hekate Feb 2021 #95

My wife and I are both in our sixties. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #98

Maybe move the discussion to a DU Health Forum leftstreet Feb 2021 #99

At what percentage point can we say, "OK, you can now celebrate?" Croney Feb 2021 #101

I think All of us want the vaccine NOW karynnj Feb 2021 #102

This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Feb 2021 #106

Thank you! upstatepolyglot Feb 2021 #135

Thank you jumptheshadow! OddMom20 Feb 2021 #107

Here in the Caribbean, we will get AstraZeneca....... They will be distributing province by province secondwind Feb 2021 #110

The Indian Reservation on which I live and work GusBob Feb 2021 #112

+1 sheshe2 Feb 2021 #123

Coming right out and saying it, jealousy. For me, it's jealousy. oregonjen Feb 2021 #113

Amen to this. ShazzieB Feb 2021 #143

How is reporting that one got the vaccine mcar Feb 2021 #117

So what would you do? jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #131

I think you are mistaking announcing that one has gotten the vaccine mcar Feb 2021 #145

Asking one to be more sensitive does not equate to not being happy they got a shot jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #151

People on a "medical fast" don't go to restaurants and berate the people eating big meals. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #161

Wait, wait, wait jumptheshadow Feb 2021 #191

Absolutely ridiculous. You know perfectly well that I've done no such thing. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #192

Wow mcar Feb 2021 #175

I am 39,687th in line upstatepolyglot Feb 2021 #120

I was pretty much in the same position Rhiannon12866 Feb 2021 #153

CVS is where I got mine Sat. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #189

And where I got mine Friday! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2021 #193

Totally disagree Blues Heron Feb 2021 #126

I will be one of the last ones to get the vaccine but I LOVE reading about others JI7 Feb 2021 #128

Oh, for **** sake! GaYellowDawg Feb 2021 #136

Nailed it in ONE sentence... (the first one) NurseJackie Feb 2021 #140

Agreed! beaglelover Mar 2021 #199

This +1000! mcar Feb 2021 #146

Well said. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #190

Well... GaYellowDawg Mar 2021 #195

Are you serious? piddyprints Feb 2021 #139

I don't know if I can handle the craziness I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2021 #152

These ARE appointments at pharmacies SheltieLover Feb 2021 #159

Some areas have zero vacancies within hundreds of miles obamanut2012 Feb 2021 #186

Every vaccine given benefits EVERYONE! DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #164

Sorry but no edhopper Feb 2021 #166

Here in the U.S. this is NOT a zero-sum game. Every person Hortensis Feb 2021 #180

I've chosen not to make a big deal out of mine BannonsLiver Feb 2021 #181

I'm nowhere near eligible, so those posts don't bother me. Pongo Feb 2021 #182

Philadelphia suburbs have hardly received any vaccines iamateacher Feb 2021 #184

I see your point Kali Feb 2021 #188

This reads like something from McSweeny's. Politicub Feb 2021 #194

I live in a very red area in a blue state cherish44 Mar 2021 #197