I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[damo]

So the new second shot guidelines say ... "Anyone who received Astrazeneca from March 21 onward will become eligible on May 31 at a 12-week interval from their first dose."

No information for those who received Astrazeneca before March 21.

So confusing.

 

[ottawamom]

And where are we going to get those shots. According to the wording this morning it will be up to us to find a location that is giving AZ and sign up. More waitlists....

 

[quandrea]

And where are we going to get those shots. According to the wording this morning it will be up to us to find a location that is giving AZ and sign up. More waitlists....

Yes. Terribly laid out.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Or are they going to allow the AZ people to get one of the other shots for a second dose?

 

[hdrolfe]

Or are they going to allow the AZ people to get one of the other shots for a second dose?

I think they said they are still looking at that? I guess they have some time? before everyone is at 12 weeks. My 12 weeks is mid-July. Though I guess it is almost June already.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I have a feeling that the second dose for all of the vaccines is going to be a circus...especially for those of us who had the AstraZeneca as the first dose. This roll out has been nothing short of disappointment, failures on communication and not real leaders or plans for this whole circus.

 

[pigletto]

If you go on the government website it outlines that 254,500 AstraZeneca vaccines were delivered to Ontario this past week alone . I know it’s confusing and disheartening and I get frustrated too , but so far we are not only hitting all the timelines and dates we were promised , we are exceeding them . So that’s a positive . We are almost there .

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-hea...vid-19-vaccine-treatment/vaccine-rollout.html

 

[quandrea]

I read that if we end up mixing the AZ with a mRNA vaccine, that those people will get two mRNA vaccines. So basically starting over. I don’t want that. I want a second AZ.

 

[bababear_50]

JMHO (Just My Honest Opinion)
I am hoping NACI comes out with a statement soon,, do people who got the first AZ dose have a choice of getting another
Vaccine if they choose to?
Can the AZ be mixed safely with Pfizer or Moderna?

What do they say about they say about
second dose and
" rare blood clotting syndrome known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine"

I have a few weeks and I'd like to know more.

Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

If you go on the government website it outlines that 254,500 AstraZeneca vaccines were delivered to Ontario this past week alone . I know it’s confusing and disheartening and I get frustrated too , but so far we are not only hitting all the timelines and dates we were promised , we are exceeding them . So that’s a positive . We are almost there .

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-hea...vid-19-vaccine-treatment/vaccine-rollout.html

Hi Hon
Do forecast Vaccines actually mean they were delivered?
I thought India was not delivering any AZ Vaccines,,where did these ones come from?
Thanks
Hugs
Mel

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Since my Regional public health unit has its own booking site and doesn’t use the provincial site... I’m waiting for them to update our booking site with info on how to get my Mom’s (80 & up) second dose accelerated.

Like most other things in the roll out of vaccinations and re opening strategies.. it’s all as clear as, mud. smh.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

@bababear_50 I believe that the province has been procuring the AZ doses that other provinces have decided not to utilize. They are in the process of checking each dose for quality assurance before releasing them to be used. These doses expire on Monday May 31/21

 

[bababear_50]

@bababear_50 I believe that the province has been procuring the AZ doses that other provinces have decided not to utilize. They are in the process of checking each dose for quality assurance before releasing them to be used. These doses expire on Monday May 31/21

Thanks for the info.
I hope none of those doses get wasted.
Hugs
Mel

 

[ottawamom]

It would be an absolute sin if any of them do get "wasted". Technically anyone who is 28 days past their initial injection should be good with the next dose. (original dosing guidelines per manufacturer)

I would hope if there are any available at say 4:00pm on the 31st that they put the call out for the general population past 28 days (from 1st injection) to come get their shot.

But then again that would be logical so it likely won't happen.

 

[pigletto]

Thanks for the info.
I hope none of those doses get wasted.
Hugs
Mel

I think they opened up the doses of AZ that was about to expire on the 31st to the first groups that got AZ this week.
And this is just a hunch but the US is still sitting on a ton of AZ they aren’t using AND have the ability to produce it . We will have access to that most likely . Nothing official yet so we wait and see.

 

[bababear_50]

I think they opened up the doses of AZ that was about to expire on the 31st to the first groups that got AZ this week.
And this is just a hunch but the US is still sitting on a ton of AZ they aren’t using AND have the ability to produce it . We will have access to that most likely . Nothing official yet so we wait and see.

Yeah the only problem is they forgot to check with the Pharmacies first ,,,and put a plan into place to deliver the vaccines to the pharmacies. I have called 15 places and they do not have any Vaccine doses. They haven't even been given a timeline of when and how many they will be getting.
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locationsI am part of that 1st group.

Hugs
Mel

This is what Rexall is posting
If you received the first dose of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD at a Rexall location in the Toronto, Windsor, or Kingston Public Health Unit, prior to March 20, 2021, you are already on our waitlist and will be contacted by e-mail or text to book an appointment based on when you received your first dose. Vaccine supply is limited and allocated by the Ministry. If you did not receive your first dose of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD from Rexall prior to March 20, 2021, you may join our waitlist at Rexall.ca/COVID-19/vaccines. Vaccine supply is limited; you will only be contacted if vaccine is available.

As of May 26, 2021, second dose vaccines may not be substituted. This may change in the coming weeks as new data becomes available.

This is what Shoppers is posting
A very limited supply of AstraZeneca has been released by the government of Ontario to be used as second doses only. Given the small amount, these vaccines will be available in select stores (in Kingston, Toronto and Windsor) starting May 25.

Eligible patients are ONLY those who received a first dose of AstraZeneca between March 10-19.

Stores with vaccines will be reaching out to eligible patients to book appointments for next week. We will continue to contact patients if more doses are made available.

This is an IND Pharmacy
AstraZeneca vaccine update
Important message from Islington Medical Pharmacy
We are aware of the recent announcement that individuals who received their first dose of AstraZeneca between March 10-19 may be eligible for a second dose during the week of May 24, at an interval of 10 weeks. At this time we have not yet received supply of AstraZeneca vaccines, however we will reach out to eligible individuals once doses are received with regards to rescheduling second dose appointments.
Please do not call the pharmacy regarding this matter – emails will be sent out based on the number of doses received.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate these changes and work towards getting Ontarians vaccinated as soon as possible.

 

[TommyJK]

I read that if we end up mixing the AZ with a mRNA vaccine, that those people will get two mRNA vaccines. So basically starting over. I don’t want that. I want a second AZ.

Where did you read this? This isn't what I have been seeing in any of the studies they are waiting on to decide if mixing will be allowed. The studies out of the UK and Spain where this has been going on is with a single AZ followed by a single mRNA. And the results of those studies have been really good so far and likely to be adopted (with early results showing the mixing is even more effecacious than 2 AZ's)

Recent article:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coron...ccine-doses-may-increase-antibodies-1.5435789
Some key quotes:

"In the study, shots of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine were delivered to around 440 people under the age of 60 who had already received AstraZeneca as their first shot. The early results were similar to those from a U.K. study two weeks ago, finding that the combination was ultimately safe....... And they found that the mixed schedule of doses seemed to jolt the immune system into producing many more antibodies. "

 

[quandrea]

Where did you read this? This isn't what I have been seeing in any of the studies they are waiting on to decide if mixing will be allowed. The studies out of the UK and Spain where this has been going on is with a single AZ followed by a single mRNA. And the results of those studies have been really good so far and likely to be adopted (with early results showing the mixing is even more effecacious than 2 AZ's)

Recent article:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coron...ccine-doses-may-increase-antibodies-1.5435789
Some key quotes:

"In the study, shots of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine were delivered to around 440 people under the age of 60 who had already received AstraZeneca as their first shot. The early results were similar to those from a U.K. study two weeks ago, finding that the combination was ultimately safe....... And they found that the mixed schedule of doses seemed to jolt the immune system into producing many more antibodies. "

I wish I could remember. It was earlier this week. Probably cbc website as I check there a few times a day. Sorry I can’t cite my source.

Just checked around a bit. I texted a friend about it on Tuesday. NACI released the information.

 

[bababear_50]

Still no email from Shoppers or direction as to where to get a shot.
Oh well sooner or later I'll get a shot of some sort.

Hugs
Mel

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Breaking news just now on CP24.. Health Canada has extended the expiration date of the AZ shots on hand to July 1st 2021.
No word on how that decision was arrived at.

Not sure how I feel about this. I need to know that this was done in conjunction with the manufacturer who set the initial expiration date... and why it is suddenly not expiring on Monday. Colour me concerned.