I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[Starwind]

I just received this from Rexall
BUT
I am not sure if I can go to a Rexall or if it has to be original Pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart).
No email from Shoppers yet

Quote from email

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AstraZeneca Update Notice: The Ontario Government announced today that we are proceeding with providing second doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The Ministry of Health has advised that receiving a second dose after 10 weeks is safe and effective. People who received a first dose between March 10 and March 19, 2021 are eligible to receive a second dose at select Rexall pharmacies starting May 24, 2021. More information on locations and process for receiving a 2nd dose will be provided soon.

Hugs Mel

See CBC article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/astra-zeneca-rollout-next-week-second-dose-ontario-1.6036054

Per the article, not all of the original pharmacies will be receiving vaccine for the second AZ doses, so if you are in the cohort announced as eligible for the second AZ dose:

How do I get my dose?

People eligible for the second dose should reach out to the location where they received the first one.

Some participating pharmacies may also begin sending out notifications directly, said Justin Bates with the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA).

Not all of the 325 original pharmacies will be giving out second doses, said Bates. According to the OPA, anyone whose pharmacy is not participating will be given the opportunity to reach out to another that is taking part.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Just spit balling here over the strict adherence to age 12 in some areas of the country (Ontario specifically but maybe others as well?) I'm basing this on my own experience accessing my treatments. I was getting them at one of the teaching hospitals in Toronto connected to UHN and as such my protocol was outside of the one that has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Even though I had been receiving the exact same treatment for 7 years and it has been peer-reviewed and published, is approved by the FDA it isn't one of the 2 that has been approved here and as such the hospital simply can't turn that one switch or they will lose their certification.

Based on the above example I'm wondering if the strict adherence is due to the fact that the vaccine has been approved for 12 and over? I'm aware that for all of the other age groups they have been going by year of birth not date of shot but is this the possible reasoning behind this specific hard-fast ruling? Aren't all of the vaccines still being considered as "emergency use" type of thing meaning they need to follow some type of set guidelines? Perhaps the line in the sand is due to the phrase "12 and over"?

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Are they doing born in 2009 or 12 at time of shot?

Our booking site makes you type in your current age, and if you don't qualify you cant proceed to the next step in the process. So likely age at the time of trying to book.

 

[Starwind]

Based on the above example I'm wondering if the strict adherence is due to the fact that the vaccine has been approved for 12 and over? I'm aware that for all of the other age groups they have been going by year of birth not date of shot but is this the possible reasoning behind this specific hard-fast ruling? Aren't all of the vaccines still being considered as "emergency use" type of thing meaning they need to follow some type of set guidelines? Perhaps the line in the sand is due to the phrase "12 and over"?

Yes.

12 and over means 12 and over, not turning 12 three months from now. Strict adherance.

When they were opening up the windows they could go by year of birth because all they were doing was opening access [due to demand being higher than lmited supply, so they had to prioritize access], it had nothing to with the approval of the vaccine itself -- the vaccine was e.g. approved for age 16+ or age 18+. So if they allow anyone 20+ but do it by birth year so some 19-turning-20's are eligible too, no problem, they are still 16+ or 18+ so within the approved age range.

 

[quandrea]

Yes.

12 and over means 12 and over, not turning 12 three months from now. Strict adherance.

When they were opening up the windows they could go by year of birth because all they were doing was opening access [due to demand being higher than lmited supply, so they had to prioritize access], it had nothing to with the approval of the vaccine itself -- the vaccine was e.g. approved for age 16+ or age 18+. So if they allow anyone 20+ but do it by birth year so some 19-turning-20's are eligible too, no problem, they are still 16+ or 18+ so within the approved age range.

nm

 

[hdrolfe]

Actually it was 16 as of December 31st according to the official documentation, so no, it isn't 12 means 12. Regardless, do as you please but do not presume to know what is best for others, nor what is best for their kids.

 

[bcwife76]

Yes.

12 and over means 12 and over, not turning 12 three months from now. Strict adherance.

When they were opening up the windows they could go by year of birth because all they were doing was opening access [due to demand being higher than lmited supply, so they had to prioritize access], it had nothing to with the approval of the vaccine itself -- the vaccine was e.g. approved for age 16+ or age 18+. So if they allow anyone 20+ but do it by birth year so some 19-turning-20's are eligible too, no problem, they are still 16+ or 18+ so within the approved age range.

That's not how it is here in BC. It's anyone born in 2009 and earlier, which means turning 12 this year. My oldest is 12 (13 in summer) but I've got friends who have registered their kids (and now have booked appts) who do not turn 12 until later this year. ON might be following that strict "12 means 12" but other provinces are not.

 

[gisele2]

I am proud of every person who got vaccinated. Thank you .

I am also vaccinated and can not wait to go back to Disney !!!!!

 

[pigletto]

Booking opens up for my 17 year old today (he's not 18 until 2022). The article I read said 8am but here I am, at 7 am on a Sunday, waiting to book. I couldn't sleep because I'm nervous and got up at the crack of dawn.

 

[quandrea]

I am proud of every person who got vaccinated. Thank you .

I am also vaccinated and can not wait to go back to Disney !!!!!

When my twins got vaccinated yesterday, the dr who did it thanked them for doing their part to end the pandemic. It was lovely.

 

[pigletto]

When my twins got vaccinated yesterday, the dr who did it thanked them for doing their part to end the pandemic. It was lovely.

I'm so happy to hear you got appointments!! I know it was worrying you. Yay!!

 

[Hopeful8]

I was able to book my kids in before the 8am time opening this morning! Happy to have gotten an appt June 9th!

 

[pigletto]

I was able to book my kids in before the 8am time opening this morning! Happy to have gotten an appt June 9th!

Edited...
Got his appointments booked!! He goes on May 31st for his first, and September 20th for his second!

 

[grantclaire]

My DW and our 3 adult kids now have had our first shot! I am concerned about my wifes two sisters age 59 and 62 who are hesitant about the vaccine and have not yet booked an appt.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

DH still hasn't even made an inch towards getting it. He is 46. And he is starting back to work June 1 from being off over a year from a back injury. Did I mention he is a residential installer and will be going to people's homes?! ugh

 

[ellbell]

Got on at 10am this morning to book for my 17 year old and got an appointment for this Friday the 28th at 5. Everyone eligible to have a shot in my house will now have a first shot before June.

 

[azrivest]

50% of Canadians have now received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
https://globalnews.ca/news/7869801/canada-covid-50-percent-vaccinated/

 

[ottawamom]

DH still hasn't even made an inch towards getting it. He is 46. And he is starting back to work June 1 from being off over a year from a back injury. Did I mention he is a residential installer and will be going to people's homes?! ugh

I just found out that my DIL to be isn't going to do anything about a vaccine until the fall. Her dad is a conspiracy theorist and she says she'll feel more comfortable giving it a bit more time. She is off for the summer studying at home. Her mom got the vaccine and we're all done 1st shots so hopefully that will convince her over time.

DS got his appointment today for June 26th. He also works from home and doesn't feel comfortable searching for an earlier date. (feels he would be taking the vaccine away from someone who can't work from home) Oh well at least he has the appointment. Onward and upward one step at a time.

The other two boys are already jabbed so that is a relief.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

And just to say, I am all for people making informed decisions because there is a lot of information out there now, good and not so good. So I get all of the hesitation. Heck, I would be lying if I said I wasn't a tad concerned about the potential effects down the road.

 

[TammyLynn33]

DD15 just got hers today . So thankful. All 3 eligible in the house are done ..