I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[starvenger]

Booked Costco for Thursday

 

[Sue M]

When your age group pops up, quickly register at costcopharmacy.ca. You do not need a membership to get a vaccine there. We also registered at Shoppers Drug Mart but had our vaccine through Costco before we ever heard back from Shoppers. Register wherever you can to increase your chance of getting in quickly.

Sure hope you are all able to get one soon.

Not in BC. Our pharmacies are only doing AZ. To get Pfizer or Moderna you have to register with the Province.

 

[TommyJK]

Got booked for Costco on Wednesday

 

[wdwmom3]

I got booked at a smaller independent pharmacy here for Wednesday afternoon.

 

[hdrolfe]

I'm on lists! I can't find an open appointment... boo!!! good for all of you are able to get them though. the costco site only offers one day of full appointments, i don't even see anything on other days.

 

[bababear_50]

Welcome to everyone who is signing up to get their vaccine!
You are now Honorary Members Of The



Hugs
Mel

 

[dvcdisney]

Does anyone know if they're prioritizing the essential workers?

I thought the reason for the push to lower the age limit was to get those most at risk to get their first vaccine shot. Why does it seem like everyone 40+ are eligible?

 

[hdrolfe]

Does anyone know if they're prioritizing the essential workers?

I thought the reason for the push to lower the age limit was to get those most at risk to get their first vaccine shot. Why does it seem like everyone 40+ are eligible?

My understanding is that AZ is being offered to lower age limit because the older folks are not taking it and so it's going to be wasted. I don't think essential workers are being prioritized for this.

 

[wdwmom3]

Does anyone know if they're prioritizing the essential workers?

I thought the reason for the push to lower the age limit was to get those most at risk to get their first vaccine shot. Why does it seem like everyone 40+ are eligible?

They are opening it up because of the hesitation around it by many (i blame the media for a lot of this). The doses we have aren’t being used. Since there are many younger people who aren’t hesitant at all and actually want the shot, they lowered the age.

 

[dvcdisney]

My understanding is that AZ is being offered to lower age limit because the older folks are not taking it and so it's going to be wasted. I don't think essential workers are being prioritized for this.

I've just been seeing a lot of news with ER doctors suggesting that bring down the age would allow the essential workers who are, generally, younger than 55 to have access to the AZ vaccine. It made perfect sense to me.

Oh well.

 

[TommyJK]

I'm on lists! I can't find an open appointment... boo!!! good for all of you are able to get them though. the costco site only offers one day of full appointments, i don't even see anything on other days.

I would check in the morning each day for the various Costcos as they perhaps add days each day depending on their supply.

 

[dvcdisney]

They are opening it up because of the hesitation around it by many (i blame the media for a lot of this). The doses we have aren’t being used. Since there are many younger people who aren’t hesitant at all and actually want the shot, they lowered the age.

I can imagine the hesitation. Hopefully, this gives those essential workers that are eligible an earlier chance to get the vaccine.

 

[Aladora]

My 34 yearold daughter is a contract essential worker who works and lives in Ontario hotspot. She made an appt at a mass vaccination site that was open to everyone 18 and up. On the day of her appt her boss would not let her leave work to get the shot due to staffing issues. The clinic was only 10 minutes away! She has no paid sick days.

Oooooh, that makes me so angry!

We put in a policy at our company that any staff requesting time off to get the vaccination is not only allowed to get the time off but it is PAID time off!

 

[pigletto]

I'm on lists! I can't find an open appointment... boo!!! good for all of you are able to get them though. the costco site only offers one day of full appointments, i don't even see anything on other days.

My Costco doesn’t even allow you to get to an appointment page , just wait list . Do you get to a wait list ? The news last night also said clinics would be getting it too. I’m not sure what qualifies as a clinic .. maybe call around your area to smaller pharmacies ?

* ETA .. just saw that Manitoba has now opened to 40 and up for Astra Zeneca

 

[hdrolfe]

My Costco doesn’t even allow you to get to an appointment page , just wait list . Do you get to a wait list ? The news last night also said clinics would be getting it too. I’m not sure what qualifies as a clinic .. maybe call around your area to smaller pharmacies ?

* ETA .. just saw that Manitoba has now opened to 40 and up for Astra Zeneca

Thanks, yes I put my name on the waitlists, I tried to call a few pharmacies but got a "we're not accepting calls now" message and one with a message that though they are on the list they don't have any to give. My clinic is unlikely to offer it, but I will try them in a few days if I don't have better luck on one of the lists.

 

[samsteele]

Shoppers drug mart in Ontario has now updated its registration form. Once completed, you are sent a confirmation code to bring to your appoinment with headline 'you are eligible'. Still a waiting list system and waiting to be contacted. Note that you need to respond on the same day you are contacted to confirm your appointment. But progress. Don't have a direct link but went through the ontario book vaccine website, then located pharmacies near me, then chose a shoppers drug mart. Good luck everyone!

 

[mkmommy]

This makes me happy to hear that people are now getting the AZ shot.

Was at a grocery store on Saturday and they had a sign AZ Covid shots available no appointments necessary and it made so sad that people were not lined up out the door. I just thought why!

 

[bababear_50]

Thanks, yes I put my name on the waitlists, I tried to call a few pharmacies but got a "we're not accepting calls now" message and one with a message that though they are on the list they don't have any to give. My clinic is unlikely to offer it, but I will try them in a few days if I don't have better luck on one of the lists.

Hi Hon
Seriously I think I want this for you more than anything. I know you have so much on your plate with homeschooling and working from home. Fingers & Toes crossed that you get an appointment soon!
Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way!!!!
Hugs
Mel

 

[hdrolfe]

Hard to keep up with all the provinces and what ages are where allowing for the AZ.

As of April 19, here is what the rules are in provinces across Canada:

British Columbia
Up until April 19, only those age 55 and over were able to get the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine in B.C. But the province now says it will begin to offer it to people aged 40 and over in several high-risk communities. Thirteen health regions will be given top priority. All but one are in the Lower Mainland.

Alberta
People born in 1981 or earlier (turning 40 this year and older) will be able to book the vaccine starting Tuesday, April 20, Premier Jason Kenney said in a Tweet on April 18. He said that was based on advice from the province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw. Bookings will be accepted starting at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday via the province's online booking system or by calling 811. Walk-ins are also available, Kenney said in a subsequent tweet.

Saskatchewan
Currently, only those age 55 or older can get the vaccine in Saskatchewan. However, on April 19, Premier Scott Moe said on Twitter that the province is "actively reviewing" lowering the eligibility age to residents aged 40+ following Health Canada guidance and decisions by Alberta and Ontario.

Manitoba
People aged 40 and older can get the vaccine from a doctor or pharmacist, the province announced on April 19. No health preconditions are required to qualify. Previously, only those age 65 and older or those aged 55 to 64 in two priority groups based on vulnerabilities to COVID-19 could get the vaccine.

Ontario
People turning age 40 and older in 2021 with a valid Ontario (OHIP) health card will be offered the shot at pharmacies and primary care settings such as doctors' offices starting Tuesday, April 20, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott announced on April 18.

Quebec
The province will be lowering the age limit for the vaccine from 55, Public Health Director Dr. Horacio Arruda said Monday, but he did not specify what the new age limit will be.

New Brunswick
People aged 55 and up are eligible for the vaccine.

Nova Scotia
The province recommends the vaccine for those 55 to 64 years of age.

P.E.I.
Those 55 and older can get the vaccine at pharmacies.

Newfoundland and Labrador
Those 55 to 64 can get the vaccine.

Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut
None of the territories will be receiving any AstraZeneca vaccines. Northern residents will be vaccinated with Moderna's vaccine.

 

[Spotthecat]

Got my appt for wed afternoon! Half an hour before DH who has been booked for weeks!