Can we show sensitivity to those who can't get vaccines?

[karynnj]

102. I think All of us want the vaccine NOW

I think any method of distributing the vaccine - as they become available - will frustrate most people. As the oldest sibling of 9, in several states, the process has differed everywhere. I think most started with healthcare professionals, who have been risking their lives daily over the last year.

From there, the states have differed. Had I lived in several states, I would have qualified earlier in most of my siblings' states. I am 70, so I will get my first shot on Tuesday. My 68 year old spouse will be able to sign up on Monday. Each of these waves has happened after the same age was eligible elsewhere. With elderly sick parents (in their 90s) that we have not seen since the end of 2019, we have been stressed because it hurts not be able to see them as their health deteriorates. Still, I worry more about my 58 year old sister, who is an Indiana teacher who will be back with kids in April -- and teachers have no priority there.

However, with the negative of my state being slower, comes a positive, a far less stressful signup process. The good thing is the signup process did not crash even weeks ago when the over 75 were able to sign up and over half of them were registered in the first day. The website made clear that there were enough slots for all qualifying Vermonters -- and there were. The second shot is scheduled at the point you get the first.

After the 65plus, certain jobs and those with certain health conditions will be next. That might be tougher for the state to coordinate because it is likely harder to get the number of people qualifying for each. Age was considered first because almost all of the deaths were people over 65.

I hope that you soon can get a shot. However, as the percent with shots rises, the virus should spread at a slower rate - as most vaccinated people will not pass it on.