Land Border Opening?

[Sue M]

We are not yet anywhere close to 2nd shots in Ontario (unless you are 70 or 80+) but really hope they accelerate this soon.
I’m 39 this year so not sure when my turn here will be, my appt is for Sep 18 right now... DH and I signed up for the Windsor /Detroit tunnel vaccine if it comes to fruition in July for us that would be fantastic.

I don’t understand why the vaccine rollout differs so much province to province.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

I don’t understand why the vaccine rollout differs so much province to province.

Don’t even get me started on Ontario’s reopening plan... step 1 doesn’t begin to around June 14 and that gets us 15% non essential retail (all our non essential retail has been closed since early April) and 4 people per table on restaurant patios. Sometime in July we might be able to get a hair cut...
With the vaccine it’s probably Ontario’s numbers but not sure.

 

[suse66]

Don’t even get me started on Ontario’s reopening plan... step 1 doesn’t begin to around June 14 and that gets us 15% non essential retail (all our non essential retail has been closed since early April) and 4 people per table on restaurant patios. Sometime in July we might be able to get a hair cut...
With the vaccine it’s probably Ontario’s numbers but not sure.

I think it depends what part of the province you are in. Here in York Region they are are opening 2nd shots to anyone who had their first shot on or before April 18th starting tomorrow! Things are moving quickly now. Peel is putting a big push on as well.

 

[ellbell]

We are not yet anywhere close to 2nd shots in Ontario (unless you are 70 or 80+) but really hope they accelerate this soon.
I’m 39 this year so not sure when my turn here will be, my appt is for Sep 18 right now... DH and I signed up for the Windsor /Detroit tunnel vaccine if it comes to fruition in July for us that would be fantastic.

Anyone who had a shot before May 9th in Ontario is eligible to book an appointment for a second shot.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

Anyone who had a shot before May 9th in Ontario is eligible to book an appointment for a second shot.

We had our first shot May 29 only a week ago. Our second one is scheduled for Sep 18 right now

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

I think it depends what part of the province you are in. Here in York Region there are opening 2nd shots to anyone who had their first shot on or before April 18th starting tomorrow! Things are moving quickly now. Peel is putting a big push on as well.

Quite honestly it makes sense that most of the shots go to Toronto/Peel right now.
We are middlesex London. It says on our health unit website starting JUNE 7 individuals turning 80 in 2021 can book 2nd doses.

 

[ellbell]

We had our first shot May 29 only a week ago.

Ok but the process has started in Ontario already for second shots so saying you aren't anywhere close isn't really accurate. I had AZ so am required to wait 12 weeks and am eligible on July 13. You will probably be around the same time or even sooner. Ontario has now moved up the timeline twice for second shots in Ontario so don't be discouraged. Mid July is only 5 weeks away.

Just be proactive in rescheduling your second shot.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

Ok but the process has started in Ontario already for second shots so saying you aren't anywhere close isn't really accurate. I had AZ so am required to wait 12 weeks and am eligible on July 13. You will probably be around the same time or even sooner. Ontario has now moved up the timeline twice for second shots in Ontario so don't be discouraged. Mid July is only 5 weeks away.

Just be proactive in rescheduling your second shot.

It must depend where in Ontario because where we live starting tomorrow those 80 and older can book second doses.
I am hoping by mid July we can book too, I know we will be able to move our sept 18 appt up and hoping it will be in July, but not sure.
https://www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility#second-dose-schedule

 

[ellbell]

It must depend where in Ontario because where we live starting tomorrow those 80 and older can book second doses.
I am hoping by mid July we can book too, I know we will be able to move our sept 18 appt up and hoping it will be in July, but not sure.
https://www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility#second-dose-schedule

I was looking on the provincial booking portal.

 

[Donald - my hero]

I was looking on the provincial booking portal.

some of us can't use the provincial site! Our health unit has their own portal and it's a pre-registration route. Some people are still waiting since signing up in March for the link to use to try and find a time and place for their first shot. We're dealing with supply issues, plenty of clinics but not enough vaccines. Even though we were included in the AZ at doctor's offices for the first round they don't all have enough for 2nd shots and none of our pharmacies have any yet.

I have confidence that we'll get there soonish but it's frustrating for people to comprehend the discrepancy between areas in the province, what we're being told to do and what actually happens.

 

[Jrb1979]

I understand the frustration in trying to book an appointment. Not enough people know about the Vaccine Hunters on social media. I used them to get my first appointment. They post constantly of places with availability.

 

[ellbell]

some of us can't use the provincial site! Our health unit has their own portal and it's a pre-registration route. Some people are still waiting since signing up in March for the link to use to try and find a time and place for their first shot. We're dealing with supply issues, plenty of clinics but not enough vaccines. Even though we were included in the AZ at doctor's offices for the first round they don't all have enough for 2nd shots and none of our pharmacies have any yet.

I have confidence that we'll get there soonish but it's frustrating for people to comprehend the discrepancy between areas in the province, what we're being told to do and what actually happens.

If I were in that situation I'd be using the provincial booking site and going to the closest place that I could.

 

[damo]

some of us can't use the provincial site! Our health unit has their own portal and it's a pre-registration route. Some people are still waiting since signing up in March for the link to use to try and find a time and place for their first shot. We're dealing with supply issues, plenty of clinics but not enough vaccines. Even though we were included in the AZ at doctor's offices for the first round they don't all have enough for 2nd shots and none of our pharmacies have any yet.

I have confidence that we'll get there soonish but it's frustrating for people to comprehend the discrepancy between areas in the province, what we're being told to do and what actually happens.

Yes. For example, in Wellington County, my 90+ parents could not get an appointment until the end of June for second shot through their public health unit. We even called and were told that if we cancelled them, it would be even later before we got them on.

We put them on some pharmacy waiting lists on Wednesday and they were vaccinated by Friday. You really need to be proactive in some PHUs

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

If I were in that situation I'd be using the provincial booking site and going to the closest place that I could.

I didn’t realize we could use anything else but our health unit - can you link by chance where to go?

 

[newdeal]

The province of Ontario made a really big mistake by opening vaccinations to the under 30 age group before starting second doses to the over 30 age group. The risk for under 30 is approaching zero. I am sure some people want their 12 year olds getting a dose in spite of their being no risk but common sense would dictate otherwise. At this point I feel like they should go the Florida route for second shots and just get people or wait in line (or drive thru) rather than booking appointments as our delivery is starting to fall behind supply.

 

[wdwmom3]

some of us can't use the provincial site! Our health unit has their own portal and it's a pre-registration route. Some people are still waiting since signing up in March for the link to use to try and find a time and place for their first shot. We're dealing with supply issues, plenty of clinics but not enough vaccines. Even though we were included in the AZ at doctor's offices for the first round they don't all have enough for 2nd shots and none of our pharmacies have any yet.

I have confidence that we'll get there soonish but it's frustrating for people to comprehend the discrepancy between areas in the province, what we're being told to do and what actually happens.

There is so much pfyser and moderna offered at pharmacies now that people who still need first shots shouldn’t be waiting. If they haven’t gotten an appointment they should just go to a pharmacy.

 

[wdwmom3]

The province of Ontario made a really big mistake by opening vaccinations to the under 30 age group before starting second doses to the over 30 age group. The risk for under 30 is approaching zero. I am sure some people want their 12 year olds getting a dose in spite of their being no risk but common sense would dictate otherwise. At this point I feel like they should go the Florida route for second shots and just get people or wait in line (or drive thru) rather than booking appointments as our delivery is starting to fall behind supply.

They opened up to those groups because they want them vaccinated for the fall. I’m seeing so much availability at pharmacies for both pfyser and moderna, many doing walk ins. It won’t be long before everyone can get their second shot.

 

[ellbell]

I didn’t realize we could use anything else but our health unit - can you link by chance where to go?

I don't see why you couldn't. You are allowed to book even without a health card.
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/

 

[wdwmom3]

I didn’t realize we could use anything else but our health unit - can you link by chance where to go?

You can go to any area. Also check out pharmacies. Sobeys shows you what type of vaccine and you can actually book through their site.

 

[wdwmom3]

I don't see why you couldn't. You are allowed to book even without a health card.
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/

You are allowed to. I know many people who have gone to different PHU then their own for various reasons.