Have you gotten a COVID vaccine?

[DisneyJamieCA]

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.

I agree with you. After health care workers, the elderly should be the next group. Then other front line workers.

I’ve seen it equated to an octopus. If we just cut of a tentacle, there are 7 more still spreading. We have to kill the octopus, so the tentacles can’t do anything anymore (meaning spread). So we need to vaccinate the people/places it’s spreading fastest first.

 

[kristenrice]

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:
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I got my vaccine today. I am mildly offended by this chart...why are "EMS/Frontline Public Health Workers" a different classification than "Health Care Personnel"? As a paramedic, I can tell you that the environment(s) that I work in to provide healthcare (yes, I am more than just a boo-boo bus driver) are a lot dirtier, unventilated and infection-prone than any hospital or facility that other "health care personnel" work in. I deal with coughing patients, deliver aerosolizing treatments and perform patient care in the back of an 8' x 4' space with no open windows for transports lasting 30 minutes or more. Naturally, PPE is paramount and I am blessed to work for a company that has an adequate supply (for now), but seeing this chart is a little disheartening. I am SO glad that I had the opportunity to get vaccinated today. I need every weapon in my arsenal to defend myself against COVID. So far, I have managed to fend it off. I got vaccinated and I did not throw away my shot.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I got my vaccine today. I am mildly offended by this chart...why are "EMS/Frontline Public Health Workers" a different classification than "Health Care Personnel"? As a paramedic, I can tell you that the environment(s) that I work in to provide healthcare (yes, I am more than just a boo-boo bus driver) are a lot dirtier, unventilated and infection-prone than any hospital or facility that other "health care personnel" work in. I deal with coughing patients, deliver aerosolizing treatments and perform patient care in the back of an 8' x 4' space with no open windows for transports lasting 30 minutes or more. Naturally, PPE is paramount and I am blessed to work for a company that has an adequate supply (for now), but seeing this chart is a little disheartening. I am SO glad that I had the opportunity to get vaccinated today. I need every weapon in my arsenal to defend myself against COVID. So far, I have managed to fend it off. I got vaccinated and I did not throw away my shot.

Well I didn't make the chart for my state just figured it's an example of different places doing things differently and that some people who had questions about their own state may be able to look at information possibly available.

I don't doubt you on EMS. One of my friends is an EMT worker who has/had (not sure if he's recovered completely it's been about a month now) COVID. He doesn't live in my area though.

Our governor has put meatpacking workers in with phase 2 I'm sure that angers some people but it's responsible for a lot of cases by cluster in our state..and well people do want their beef and pork and poultry of which we are responsible for one of the highest amount for the nation.

I'm happy to hear you were able to get your vaccine!

 

[DisneyOma]

I agree with you. After health care workers, the elderly should be the next group. Then other front line workers.

I’ve seen it equated to an octopus. If we just cut of a tentacle, there are 7 more still spreading. We have to kill the octopus, so the tentacles can’t do anything anymore (meaning spread). So we need to vaccinate the people/places it’s spreading fastest first.

I thought the demographics were shifting from the elderly to those in their 20's and 30's as the fastest growing group? That's what the Lancet reported here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30461-6/fulltext

The people it's spreading through fastest right now are are younger people, so your post doesn't really make sense to me.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I thought the demographics were shifting from the elderly to those in their 20's and 30's as the fastest growing group? That's what the Lancet reported here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30461-6/fulltext

The people it's spreading through fastest right now are are younger people, so your post doesn't really make sense to me.

Maybe where you are, but not everywhere. We continue to have outbreaks at long term care facilities and the elderly account for the majority of our hospitalizations and deaths.

It would be lovely if we could get ALL groups who are spreading it vaccinated at the same time, but there has to be an order. Getting those who are spreading it and being hospitalized/dying is more important.

ETA: that article is from October, where I agree it was young people. At least in my neck of the woods, it’s shifted back to the outbreaks being among the elderly, especially after Thanksgiving. I image Christmas will bring similar stats.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

https://www.kctv5.com/coronavirus/1...f-55eb-8af0-fae66ad3ca6b.html?block_id=991162
"The oldest person in the country to get the vaccine"..presently that is. I know we can all talk about order of the vaccine but darn it if that didn't bring joy to my heart to see this veteran get it, to know what his military service entailed

 

[indimom]

I had Covid early in December; and, based on medical advice, I did get the vaccine yesterday morning. I was one of the 'lucky' ones who had a very strong immune response. Temp was 102 last night, chills, body aches. I took the day off work today to recover/rest, and am feeling better tonight. I'm hoping my reaction to the second injection isn't quite so strong, but I'm going to follow through on it.

 

[Kae]

I agree with Heath care workers , People living in Asst Living and the Elderly. But in my area the people working in factories are cause of large spread so that needs to be considered just like the states that want the food, meat packer workers to be among the early groups. I think the states need to pinpoint and chose the eligibility for the vaccine. And in areas like NY & chicago the transit employees should brought to a higher place on the list.

 

[focusondisney]

My hospital is doing it by appointment only. I made my appointment today.. getting my first dose Tuesday morning. My sister is also an RN & got her first dose today. Will be such a relief when more family members can get it.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

All the doctors in our clinic got their first vaccination last week. I am signed up to get mine on Wednesday afternoon. I work for one of the two hospital systems in Boise Idaho.

I believe I am getting the Pfizer one but I won’t know for sure until I show up.

update: I got the vaccine 5 hours ago. It was the Pfizer one, didn’t really hurt at first but my arm is a little sore now. No fever, body aches or chills so far. I did get a headache about 30 minutes afterward but they are normal for me so probably just coincidence.

The doctor I work for, says she had mild GI symptoms a few days after she got it but nothing horrible.

The second dose is the one I am more worried about. We had a patient who was in the Pfizer study and she said the second dose was a lot worse than the first. After the first she was convinced she got the placebo since she had no symptoms but after getting the second one she knew she got the real thing. She felt like she had the flu for close to a week.

 

[paradesintherain]

I'm about 24 hours post-vaccine and all I've had is a fairly sore arm!

 

[disneyholic family]

https://www.tampabay.com/news/flori...ccine-before-essential-workers-desantis-says/
this is the only thing that makes sense.
the highest risk group is the elderly.
They should be vaccinated before anyone else, except for medical care workers.
Maybe i should fly my mom to Florida LOL. Only slightly kidding about that.
Any other states taking the logical approach that Florida is?
.

 

[disneyholic family]

I'm about 24 hours post-vaccine and all I've had is a fairly sore arm!

mine too. I wouldn't call it painful, but definitely sore. Sort of like i lifted 100 pound weights for a few hours
I'm also 24 hours post-vaccine.
i guess we can expect a really nice response for the second dose
.

 

[indimom]

Hmmm, now that people are mentioning the stronger response to the second dose, which I've also heard about....I'm wondering. Maybe since I already had covid (mild, by the way), the first dose was my "second" inoculation... and that's why I had such a strong response. I'm going to hope for that because I was pretty miserable for about 12-16 hours. One can hope.

 

[disneyholic family]

Hmmm, now that people are mentioning the stronger response to the second dose, which I've also heard about....I'm wondering. Maybe since I already had covid (mild, by the way), the first dose was my "second" inoculation... and that's why I had such a strong response. I'm going to hope for that because I was pretty miserable for about 12-16 hours. One can hope.

they're vaccinating people who've had covid?
I'd heard that they weren't....
or maybe that's where i live (israel).
.

 

[Birdie dog]

Hmmm, now that people are mentioning the stronger response to the second dose, which I've also heard about....I'm wondering. Maybe since I already had covid (mild, by the way), the first dose was my "second" inoculation... and that's why I had such a strong response. I'm going to hope for that because I was pretty miserable for about 12-16 hours. One can hope.

I had covid (positive antibodies in August with a mild case) and my first shot was miserable for a few hours too. I got the vaccine at 0700 and woke up at 0100 the next morning with chills and body aches..Yuck. I felt better by the afternoon and was totally fine the next day. A coworker who had also had covid had similar symptoms. Most of the staff who have not have reported sore arms.

 

[Birdie dog]

they're vaccinating people who've had covid?
I'd heard that they weren't....
or maybe that's where i live (israel).
.

Dr Fauci is recommending those who have had covid to still get the vaccine. I'm and ER nurse who's currently giving the vaccine to other hospital staff members... We ask those checking in:
Are you feeling well today? (No URI symptoms)
Have you had the covid vaccine already?
Have you had any serious reactions to any medications or vaccines in the past?
Have you been treated using passive antibody therapy for covid in the past?
Do you have any bleeding disorders or do you take an anticoagulant?

I think that's it..... We definitely don't ask if they've had covid.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

they're vaccinating people who've had covid?
I'd heard that they weren't....
or maybe that's where i live (israel).
.

my hospital is having anyone who had covid wait 90 days to get the vaccine.

 

[disneyholic family]

well i'm glad to see that my alma mater, Johns Hopkins, advised that the elderly should be vaccinated before essential workers.
By the way, essential workers comprise over 40% of the workforce in america.
That pushes the elderly several months into 2021.
Ridiculous.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/flori...ccine-before-essential-workers-desantis-says/.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Dr Fauci is recommending those who have had covid to still get the vaccine. I'm and ER nurse who's currently giving the vaccine to other hospital staff members... We ask those checking in:
Are you feeling well today? (No URI symptoms)
Have you had the covid vaccine already?
Have you had any serious reactions to any medications or vaccines in the past?
Have you been treated using passive antibody therapy for covid in the past?
Do you have any bleeding disorders or do you take an anticoagulant?

I think that's it..... We definitely don't ask if they've had covid.

Why do you ask about bleeding disorders or if someone is taking an anticoagulant?