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This is great news and with the supply increases on the horizon, should really open up the floodgates. Maybe I should temper my enthusiasm, but I actually believe I may get a chance at vaccine in April.
When we first saw the haphazard rollout and learned about the illusory 'stockpile,' I was expecting mine in June or July. Now that the DPA has been invoked and we are seeing more federal-state coordination, I am hoping my vax date might move up a couple of months. I would be happy with May, and elated with anything earlier.I have also been checking websites of the local public health department and other providers, to see if they start a signup for 'on call' backups in case people with appointments don't show up. Nothing here yet, but as they get past the frontline workers and very elderly, that might change. And I would drop most anything if I got a call saying I could get a shot that would otherwise be discarded.
My only concern would be the second shot. Would I be guaranteed that I'd get it within 3-4 weeks as is mandated if I got my first one as an on-call recipient?
I'm with yooooooo, Gooooooo.I'm waiting hopefully for the day that NC or our county or whomever is in charge starts doing this. I'd be happy to be on an on-call list, and would hot-foot it to the vaccination site if called.My only concern would be the second shot. Would I be guaranteed that I'd get it within 3-4 weeks as is mandated if I got my first one as an on-call recipient?
When we first saw the haphazard rollout and learned about the illusory 'stockpile,' I was expecting mine in June or July. Now that the DPA has been invoked and we are seeing more federal-state coordination, I am hoping my vax date might move up a couple of months. I would be happy with May, and elated with anything earlier.
I’ve seen some tweets talking about a demand shortage sometime in April. Since there are a lot of skeptical people, those of us that want it maybe getting it sooner than expected. Selfishly, that gets my hopes up to get the vaccine sooner, but that’s probably not the best for us as a cou try.
...eventually we need to get the doubters on board as well...
I haven't heard much relative to the "HOW" for that issue. I'd personally hope that some form of incentive can address part of the issue (like what Kroger is doing: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kroger-covid-vaccine-workers-100-dollars/) but suspect there may need to be some level of penalty. Can health insurance providers bump up rates not dissimilar to discounts for non-smokers? Any plans already being made for when supply overtakes demand?
Yeah, maybe incentives, or maybe requiring proof of vaccination to get into places like sporting events and festivals. And eventually when we get vaccines approved for kids, proof of vaccination to go to school.
Oh course, this is all up to the provider/state. But most providers that give a 1st shot will put you on a list to schedule for a second shot. You *shouldn't* have to chase down the 2nd shot yourself - you'd likely receive a call about when it can be/has been scheduled for you. If they're really organized, they might even schedule the 2nd when you get the first.
Yeah but in some states you can opt out of the vaccinations for your kids for religious or personal reasons so I'm not sure how effective that would be for schools.
True, but statistics show that almost 99% of children get vaccinated for most common illnesses, despite the ability to object. If we can get anywhere near that number for Covid, we will be fine.
This has been the case with everyone I know who has gotten the first shot - in three different states/health systems. They walked out after their first shot with an appointment for their second shot.
Got my second Pfizer dose today at Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Three weeks ago I waited for about an hour before driving into the building where they give the shot. Today I drove right in with no wait. The woman that gave me the shot said it was definitely related to the number of doses available this week. Hopefully that turns around quickly.
Certainly your employer can require you to get the vaccination in order to remain in their employment. Anti-vaxxers are not a protected class.And I would not be surprised if major gatherings (such as concerts and sports events) required proof of vaccination to get it.
this is a real slippery slope chick. so where do we draw the line? what if someone has a nasty cough? what if they look a little pale? and i mean for anyone trying to enter an event, a flight.
That’s the whole point of requiring proof of vaccination; if someone can show they were vaccinated, it’s reasonable to assume the nasty cough is something other than Covid. Simple.
yes, BUT employers providing an "incentive' is the big question. the ADA is asking the EEOC for a quick clarification. also, proof of vaccination is also somewhat Orwellian. as i said, this could get slippery. don't remember people having to prove if they were HIV positive/negative back in the day. because it didn't happen. why not? as a healthcare provider, our lives were at risk. we were a blood spatter away from getting very very ill. we have run into this issue with fluoride for chriminey's sake. personally, i could care less if someone wants fluoride or not. i think it decreases decay, but wtf do i know. that doesn't mean i'm going to be putting it into everyone's drinking water-gasp https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2021-archive/february/coalition-asks-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-to-issue-guidance-on-covid-19-vaccination