Have you gotten a COVID vaccine?

[DisneyJamieCA]

Has anyone NOT in healthcare or NOT presently in talks with their doctor received communication from a health provider regarding vaccine information (like safety, bits of history and how the vaccine works, ec) and about recommending getting the vaccine as it becomes available?

I just got an e-mail from a local health care system where I have mainly sought care the last several years though I do not have a specified doctor.

One of their statements was:

• "As soon as vaccine supply becomes available for the community, we will share the information with our patients and community, in coordination with the CDC and Kansas Department of Health and Environment."

Then they go on to give a few key safety/knowledge about how the vaccine does and doesn't work.

Then they say:

• "With this safety information, we strongly recommend you get a COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes widely available. Please continue to watch for updates regarding the timing and location for receiving the vaccine."

Just didn't know if others had received this similar type communication? I'm guessing they are sending it out because the vaccines are in our metro though they are not yet at this hospital system yet.

I got a very similar message from our insurance provider (Kaiser) last week.

 

[paradesintherain]

Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I was listening to talk radio yesterday the host offered this - he had me convinced;
NOTHING against health care workers, TRULY heroes, I mean no disrespect, but we are prioritizing vaccines wrong. If you really want to improve hospitalizations, ICUs and deaths, you would vaccinate the +70 people first. HEAR ME OUT! Over 85% of the people ending up in the hospital are +70. Give them immunity and the numbers come down precipitously.

Do I think health care workers have earned the right to have early access to the vaccine? ABSOLUTELY! But if you really want to help them, you do what it takes to decrease the # of patients they are seeing right now. After all, they really need a break, and will still need to wear the full PPE once they get vaccinated anyway. Not much is going to change for them until the +70s get vaccinated.

sorry, no. You’ve got to have people to take care of those who get sick, including non-COVID patients. Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. I do agree 70+ are high priority, though.

 

[paradesintherain]

SURPRISE! I got my vaccine today! My manager called this evening to try and schedule my time since I had signed up to get the vaccine, but I missed her call and when I called back she wasn’t there. So then I called the head of hospital operations to see if I could get the link to sign up and they basically said “tough, you’ll have to wait”.

But after a little bit someone called my charge nurse and said they had room for one person to get the vaccine from my floor so I ran down there to get it! I also took my friend for moral support (she had already signed up for 7:30 am) but once she was down there they basically surprised her and said she could get it then too!

The shot was super easy, hurt less than a flu shot. They kept us down there for 15 minutes to monitor because most reactions will happen in the first 15 minutes. Both of us were fine. It’s been about 2 hours now and my arm isn’t even sore! I also signed up for the v-safe site that monitors reactions to the vaccine - highly recommend you all do that once you get your vaccine as well!

My next shot will be January 12!

 

[godisney14]

Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I was listening to talk radio yesterday the host offered this - he had me convinced;
NOTHING against health care workers, TRULY heroes, I mean no disrespect, but we are prioritizing vaccines wrong. If you really want to improve hospitalizations, ICUs and deaths, you would vaccinate the +70 people first. HEAR ME OUT! Over 85% of the people ending up in the hospital are +70. Give them immunity and the numbers come down precipitously.

Do I think health care workers have earned the right to have early access to the vaccine? ABSOLUTELY! But if you really want to help them, you do what it takes to decrease the # of patients they are seeing right now. After all, they really need a break, and will still need to wear the full PPE once they get vaccinated anyway. Not much is going to change for them until the +70s get vaccinated.

No idea where you get your stats.

Most sources, including the CDC, have hospitalizations for those under 65 years old making up 60%.

Just visit your local hospitals, not many are over 70 as you claim.

 

[pinkxray]

I just signed up to get it on Monday. Looking forward to getting it over with.

 

[tippity]

I completed vaccinator training yesterday and was provided with the same paperwork vaccine recipients will be receiving: Side effects, websites for reporting adverse events, CDC website, and vaccine FAQ's.
Operation WARP speed is happening so quickly, it's difficult to put all of information together. Isn't it awesome?

 

[disneyholic family]

i'm trying to find out when my 93 year old mom in Michigan can be vaccinated.
Anyone in Michigan who's heard anything?
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[Pyotr]

Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I was listening to talk radio yesterday the host offered this - he had me convinced;
NOTHING against health care workers, TRULY heroes, I mean no disrespect, but we are prioritizing vaccines wrong. If you really want to improve hospitalizations, ICUs and deaths, you would vaccinate the +70 people first. HEAR ME OUT! Over 85% of the people ending up in the hospital are +70. Give them immunity and the numbers come down precipitously.

Do I think health care workers have earned the right to have early access to the vaccine? ABSOLUTELY! But if you really want to help them, you do what it takes to decrease the # of patients they are seeing right now. After all, they really need a break, and will still need to wear the full PPE once they get vaccinated anyway. Not much is going to change for them until the +70s get vaccinated.

This is exactly what Florida decided to do. The governor had a press conference and announced that the old and vulnerable will be prioritized over the essential workers. He said it doesn’t make much sense having a healthy 22 year old grocery store worker get it ahead of a 69 year old. I understand his rationale even though I don’t agree with it.

 

[tippity]

i'm trying to find out when my 93 year old mom in Michigan can be vaccinated.
Anyone in Michigan who's heard anything?
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I think it's a nationwide rollout. So she would be able to get it in group I C .

 

[disneyholic family]

I think it's a nationwide rollout. So she would be able to get it in group I C .

yes, and when will that be?
from what i could find online, in michigan, 1C will only begin at the end of february/march....
that's ridiculous to make the most at risk people wait until march...
she's 93 years old...
i can't understand it at all........

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[tippity]

yes, and when will that be?
from what i could find online, in michigan, 1C will only begin at the end of february/march....
that's ridiculous to make the most at risk people wait until march...
she's 93 years old...
i can't understand it at all........

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These are all guestimates. Here in AZ, it's rolling out faster than expected. Maybe because of vaccine hesitancy

The only thing to do is keep checking the website.

 

[mom2rtk]

yes, and when will that be?
from what i could find online, in michigan, 1C will only begin at the end of february/march....
that's ridiculous to make the most at risk people wait until march...
she's 93 years old...
i can't understand it at all........

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Well, first you have to wait for all the well connected to cut in line. Then things can get rolling.

 

[punkin]

Well, first you have to wait for all the well connected to cut in line. Then things can get rolling.

And the young fast food workers.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Maybe we should temper our vaccine angst here..not every place is doing it the same anyways. Some are strictly adhering to CDC's guidelines others are adjusting that.

As for age if someone is in a long-term care facility regardless of their age they are in a vulnerable position because of how quickly it can spread. With nearly 9,500 cases (easily the highest) in my state for clusters responsible for 963 deaths....I get it. I also get at-risk feelings. My husband's grandmother still lives at her home, she's isolating and she has blood cancer. But if she was in a long-term care facility holy moly that would change the situation.

Healthcare workers I can def. see because the more you have out due to covid, exposure reasons, etc the less you have to take care of people..that's the last thing you need.

This was something my state listed for us maybe see if each individual state has something similar. This chart was from their weekly vaccine update from 12/16/20:

 

[tcufrog]

I'll also add that heart attacks, strokes, and other emergencies haven't stopped due to covid. We're short staffed due to sick employees, we're overrun with patients. We can't lose anymore staff and keep people safe. We needed these vaccines.

My mom was sent to the hospital (not COVID) last week by her infectious disease doctor because she couldn't successfully treat my mom's infection using outpatient methods. My mom spent the first night on a bed in the hallway. The rest of the time she was in two different makeshift rooms in the COVID free ward.

The front-line workers deserve and need the vaccine first.

A friend of mine got the vaccine last week. Apparently, 60 members of the US House of Representatives chose not to get the vaccine. Instead of sending their doses to an overrun DC hospital, they gave them to Capitol staff in order of seniority. My friend chose to get it mainly because his live-in fiance has a compromised immune system and has had a major allergic reaction to every vaccine she's had during the last several years. He's hoping that getting it will help protect her.

 

[Kitty 34]

My mom was sent to the hospital (not COVID) last week by her infectious disease doctor because she couldn't successfully treat my mom's infection using outpatient methods. My mom spent the first night on a bed in the hallway. The rest of the time she was in two different makeshift rooms in the COVID free ward.

The front-line workers deserve and need the vaccine first.

A friend of mine got the vaccine last week. Apparently, 60 members of the US House of Representatives chose not to get the vaccine. Instead of sending their doses to an overrun DC hospital, they gave them to Capitol staff in order of seniority. My friend chose to get it mainly because his live-in fiance has a compromised immune system and has had a major allergic reaction to every vaccine she's had during the last several years. He's hoping that getting it will help protect her.

I sure hope your Mom feels better real soon.

 

[tcufrog]

I sure hope your Mom feels better real soon.

Thanks. I posted the message as evidence that the hospitals are being overloaded and the staff needs to be vaccinated first.

 

[Mango7100]

This is exactly what Florida decided to do. The governor had a press conference and announced that the old and vulnerable will be prioritized over the essential workers. He said it doesn’t make much sense having a healthy 22 year old grocery store worker get it ahead of a 69 year old. I understand his rationale even though I don’t agree with it.

I actually kind of agree with the Florida governor on this one...there’s always a first time for everything. After healthcare/EMS/fire, I think the older and those with high risk pre-existing conditions should be vaccinated ahead of essential workers since they are the ones most likely to have severe complications, need hospitalization (and further strain the system), or die. I think a 50 year with a high risk pre-existing condition should get the vaccine before the 19 year old grocery store worker.

i also think that there are levels to healthcare workers that should be addressed with vaccinations. A psychologist or dermatologist who sees telemedicine appointments or screens all their appointments has a lot different risk than a ER nurse. i don’t think someone who works in administration at medical offices and has zero patient contact or patient care responsibilities should necessarily receive a vaccine before more high risk individuals just because they work in healthcare. The story out of Stanford Medical highlighted this problem, they only vaccinated 7 out of 1300 residents/Dr/staff that were actively on the floor with patient care. The rest of their first allotment was given to administration and other Drs who were performing telemedicine...makes no sense

 

[disneychick0412]

I work in healthcare and am scheduled to get my vaccine tomorrow. I'm excited and nervous!

 

[Lumpy1106]

This is exactly what Florida decided to do. The governor had a press conference and announced that the old and vulnerable will be prioritized over the essential workers. He said it doesn’t make much sense having a healthy 22 year old grocery store worker get it ahead of a 69 year old. I understand his rationale even though I don’t agree with it.

I appreciate everyone's responses and I get it - yes, you need to vaccinate first responders first because they are getting sick and need to quarantine even if they are asymptomatic, reducing the # of health care workers just when we need "all hands on deck". Point WELL taken!
That said, I think Gov. DeSantis has nailed this one. The reason CA has gone into total lockdown mode is because the hospitals are full. You can debate just what percentage are over 70 (could be the 85% figure I read was DEATHS, not hospitalizations) but you can't debate that it is a HUGE percentage! No knock on the 22 year-old grocery store worker, but he's not going to die, probably won't end up in ICU, and may not end up in the hospital at all. The same can't be said for the 70 year old.
And before you get too critical, I am a FIRM believer that we need to get teachers vaccinated ASAP so we can get the schools open again. I'll give up my spot in line all day long to see that happen.