I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[hdrolfe]

I believe people who live in Ontario cannot be denied from getting vaccinated in any Ontario region. My parents have friends who travelled to Kingston to get theirs as I believe they are further along than where they are.

 

[vegs1]

When I made inquiries last week I was told the only requirement was age.
60=64 yrs.
Hope that helps
Mel

This was actually released regarding region hopping....

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontarian...to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-quicker-1.5345213
In the statement I watched, the health minister asked for everyone to wait until it was in their own region not only to help allocate vaccines, but because you may be entering a hot spot and picking up virus then shedding it into your own region. That being said, I know someone who travelled an hour and a half to Windsor to get one. The pharmacist did mention to them that they had a lot of vaccine but that really they should have had it in their own area.

 

[Griffin11]

I’d read no region jumping. This is good news.

I believe the vaccines delivered through public health units (ie. at hospitals and other mass vaccination clinics) are all restricted to residents of that area (since the number of vaccines are allocated that way), but the pharmacy vaccines are not limited by where you live (just whether or not you can get to a participating pharmacy). There will be more participating pharmacies soon too.

 

[bababear_50]

I believe the vaccines delivered through public health units (ie. at hospitals and other mass vaccination clinics) are all restricted to residents of that area (since the number of vaccines are allocated that way), but the pharmacy vaccines are not limited by where you live (just whether or not you can get to a participating pharmacy). There will be more participating pharmacies soon too.

True and I believe they are doubling the available pharmacies in the next 2 weeks.

Loblaws
Shoppers
Rexall
Independent Pharmacies
Costco
etc

Last updated: March 22, 2021

COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations
Find your closest pharmacy to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine if you are age 60 or older.


https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locationsHugs
Mel

 

[grantclaire]

Hi, I got my first Astrazeneca shot yesterday at a Pharmacy in Toronto. I work as a caretaker at a small school and I am 61 this year. I have great coworkers who very excited for me!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Ok, I just wanted to make a quick post (honest I've edited my words a LOT!) to perhaps help keep this thread open. I think Mel wanted to share her joy at having received her first vaccination shot, she admitted that she was nervous due to the information she had access to but ended up being glad she went ahead and wanted to share some details for others who might be wondering about her experience. It's been wonderful to see more people share their experiences with all 3 of the vaccines we have available and the sense of nearing a finish line has been wonderful to share.

I am purposely NOT quoting anyone's posts here because i don't want to have anyone feel they're being unheard, belittled or attacked. Everyone is coming with their own unique set of circumstances, our current levels of existing stress, individual family dynamics, different political positions, distrust in the government, media or both (whether that existed pre:COVID-19 or is a new development) and an ever rising exhaustion as we have past the horrid mile marker of 1 year down this rabbit hole.

I am only one person and I'm fully aware that my views are occasionally seen as naïve or that I'm wearing rose-coloured glasses and that's fine. I just wanted to suggest that we abide by what Mel has asked in the title of her thread "no talking about politics" and allow this thread to continue to exist as a place for us to share our experiences with getting the shot in the arm. It's great to see people discussing how easy or hard it is to get vaccinated and understand how the difference between regions, even within the same provinces, is just serving to increase people's anxiety. Wish there was an easy answer to that one!

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I’d read no region jumping. This is good news.

My Sister & BIL live in Durham Region and both received the AZ vaccine in Scarborough last Friday.. just a 10 minute drive from home. I’m waiting to hear what pharmacies in Durham will be added to the Ontario regions currently served, if it isn’t to be by next week I’ll probably do the same as they did. One phone call, multiple appointments offered and they were done the same day & were the only two people there at the time for vaccinations.

 

[starvenger]

York is registering 70 and up for shots starting tomorrow.

 

[Aladora]

My mother, who was born in 1946, just texted me that she is booked for her first vaccination next Tuesday! So VERY happy!!!

 

[Spotthecat]

I don't care which one I get...DH is 50, I'm 49...come on York region!!!

 

[OnceUponATime15]

My mother, who was born in 1946, just texted me that she is booked for her first vaccination next Tuesday! So VERY happy!!!

The peace of mind it will give your Mother (and You) can’t be overstated. My 93 yr old Mom was vaccinated last Tuesday at a mass vaccination clinic (Moderna) operated by public health here in Durham Region, she has regained a “spark” that has been missing for months & months. I knew she had been concerned and struggling with the endless barrage of media coverage, most pretty grim. I didn’t realize just how much she was worried and fearful of catching covid. She was booked on the spot for her second dose - July 6th.

Credit where it is due... the process for Mom was seamless and compassionate! Kudos to DRPH for their role in making it work.

** Edited 6:30pm - additional info

 

[Donald - my hero]

the medical director of our health unit is a brute, fully committed to do whatever is needed to keep us healthy so we've been ahead of the curve from the beginning of everything - first area in the entire country to put a mask mandate in place, and it's a public health order so there's no getting around it, established dedicated COVID-19 testing sites in early April last year in various areas throughout the massive area we cover, had us purchase 2 freezers to properly store the Pfizer vaccine in December, set up mass vaccination clinics before the vaccine arrived, had our own online portal to book vaccines up and running in early February and we're already into phase 2. I've been pre-registered since March 9th because I'm considered at risk (one of the only times I've been excited to have an official mental health diagnosis) but haven't heard yet to book my shot. Hubby was born in 61 so is eligible for the AZ vaccine but didn't call our doctor's office to get one (the first few days that was allowed then they got overrun and are randomly calling patients who are being picked by some sort of bizarre lottery system!) He didn't want to get his shot before I get mine because I'm not eligible for the AZ even if I was old enough our health unit wants at risk people getting one of the mNRA shots. Until I get my first shot I can't go for the treatments I need for my bipolar disorder and my gem of a hubby said he'd feel too guilty.

 

[ottawamom]

Except if he gets it then the two of you could go grocery shopping together again. That may help to boost your mood too.

 

[starvenger]

I don't care which one I get...DH is 50, I'm 49...come on York region!!!

I'm in the same cohort as you . It'll probably be AZ for us but I think there's a good chance that by the time they get down to 50-55 we'll be getting any of the 3 (maybe 4) available.

I'm actually curious about the plant-based (possibly vegan?) option they're developing in Canada, seeing as that will likely be our vaccine of record when boosters are required.

 

[LPnerd]

Yay!!! So happy for you.

A friend of mine got her shot last week (health care). She didn’t get the same vaccine as you, I think she got Pfizer? She said she didn’t even feel the needle. My dad (over 80) got his yesterday and said the same thing.

I had moderna, same. and I'm a big shot baby. I had a sore arm the next day and was tired so climbed in bed and binged on TV. the end. get the second one mar. 23rd.

 

[wdwmom3]

Anyone in Ontario know if retail workers that work in general retail, say like a clothing store are included in phase 2? My daughter and her coworkers are trying to figure that out. The information isn’t very clear.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Anyone in Ontario know if retail workers that work in general retail, say like a clothing store are included in phase 2? My daughter and her coworkers are trying to figure that out. The information isn’t very clear.

Not sure about retail. It may be in this article. My DD is a manager at a restaurant so I copied this link for her.

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-...ne-in-phase-2-officials-now-confirm-1.5357510

 

[bababear_50]

wdwmom3

My son sent me these links

https://www.uhn.ca/Covid19#
https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-1...get-vaccinated/?accordion=vaccine-eligibility
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan#phase-2
https://www.ontario.ca/page/vaccines
I think she might be phase 2 if she can not work from home.
My oldest son is in retail also ,,but my other two sons fortunately can work from home.
(I worry about him all the time).


Hugs
Mel

 

[lizzyb]

Good for you! Can't wait for us to get ours!

 

[MoreTravels]

I am glad to see Canada is pushing the vaccines out as soon as possible after the January delay. However, they are doing this through the unconventional way of delaying the second dose to 4 months. What if this delay strategy fails? I don't think there is any country to show the immunity still works well after such a long delay. Does that mean we have to start from scratch and get re-vaccinated the third time, if a delayed booster fails to provide adequate immunity? I am somewhat worried about the outcome. I guess we will not find out until this summer when most Canadians get their second doses at a delay compared to other countries. I truly hope this delay strategy works out at the end.