Vaccination wait has me getting so discouraged

I’m sorry. I hope you get yours soon and that stinks you’re having to wait longer than others who have fewer risk factors.

Are they local to you? I know some friends of mine in Texas (30s, no risk factors, etc) were able to get vaccinated last week because some counties have opened appointments to everyone, apparently because they have more doses than qualified people who want it.

Another friend in Philadelphia, also in 30s and no risk factors, was able to get vaccinated because their zip code was somehow a priority group.

I’m in my 40s, no risk factors, and probably will be waiting until June or July, based on current stats in my area.

idk where you live, so your situation may be different. there is a county near mine that isn't using all their vaccines, so they opened it up to anyone.

if you have co-morbidities, you should sign up to get a vaccine. from what i hear they aren't checking anyway.

vaccines are not necessarily only being offered to wealthier areas.  in my city they are targeting the disadvantaged areas ... and the people there aren't willing to participate!

some people have gotten them just for being in the right place at the right time (looking for a parking place near a hospital).

have you gone online to try to sign up for a vaccine?

I agree. My dad is 71 and has diabetes. He hasn’t been able to get one this whole time and they opened to 55 and up today. It is all bullshit

I am sorry it is taking so long. Have you registered in every place possible in your area? You can be on more than one list. I got my vaccine early by going on a cancellation list for our local health department. I made it clear when I registered that I was in the last group but they added my name to what they said was a long list. Last week I got a surprise call. The only criteria was being able to get there in 15 minutes or less. Not everyone can do that but it worked for me and a vaccine wasn't wasted. I think this is one of those times we benefited being in a small community.

Pharmacy chains have vaccine now. One of our independent pharmacies just held a clinic. The hospital system that DH goes to has the vaccine though it is a challenge to get through calling them. (DH got his through our health department in the over 65 group.) More and more options are opening up as more vaccine becomes available and the federal government adds sites to what states are offering.

It is difficult to be patient.

At this point, I cannot worry about where others are with the vaccine. I find it better for me to focus on the fact that (barring something unforeseen) I’ll be fully vaccinated and heading back to “real life” in 3 more months!!! That is a huge thing to be grateful for IMHO. It also helps if I focus on the fact that most people are following their localities rules for eligibility. If I don’t do these two things, I’m afraid I will get jealous and bitter, KWIM?

Spoken by a 59YO w 3 co-morbitities, the earliest I will be eligible to sign up to receive my first vaccine is April 12, so I do *get* your frustration.

She is not yet eligible.

ETA: the above was quoted before she changed her post.

Lol actually I was changing it already and we crossed posts. But thank you!  

I get you! We are in the same state I think. I can’t qualify yet, we don’t even have wait lists. Yet my younger cousins in another state got theirs because the state was allowing the elderly to bring one person with them to also get a shot! WTH! So, they all took their parents and were also able to get a shot. Sigh!

I am sorry.  I have not gotten mine either.  I have a comorbidity and I am on three different lists and have not been called.  I think its just a lot of people needing it.  I think the J and J vaccines are going to help a lot.  

I’m sorry. There are so many struggles and unfair comparisons in this whole shitty pandemic (not to mention life). I made a vow to myself early on that no matter what I wouldn’t judge my circle on social media/real life no matter their choices/actions/lack there of during this time. It’s served me pretty well as my family struggled through two rounds of Covid/long haul symptoms. But I know out there others have lost so much more. So I continue to put on blinders and be happy for the vacationing/non mask wearing large gathering celebrations/getting the vaccines/asymptomatic/it was less then the flu etc etc

It’s the only way I can figure out how to navigate utter unfairness of it all and still have any humanity left.

Sigh
This isn’t helpful I imagine but you aren’t alone and hang in there.

My husband took 2hours off work twice to get his shots- it was that important to us. Luckily in my state you bank 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked. He would have taken the time off without pay rather than risk getting ill.

I want to add one more thing that I’ve noticed and may help beachgurl ❤️ feel a little better? I dunno, I hope so.

Anyhow, if you want to compare where you are, please refer to your county’s stats and as to vaccine distribution and talk with your real life friends as to their status. IMHO the pea population as a whole skews older, contains a high percentage of educators as well as medical professionals, and lastly yes, some have more privilege than you or I .

I was looking at a thread yesterday and was surprised by the percentage of peas who are partially or fully vaccinated. It is more than double my state’s stats....and I don’t believe my state is “behind.”

My state is SLOW rolling this out. DD1 is an EMT and got hers a while back. DH has a lot of health issues and the VA is giving him his first shot on Wednesday. I'm trying to be patient, but it's hard. I don't think I will be eligible until summer.

So what has me discouraged is my age group has been moved to Group 2, General Population age 18+. One month ago, age 50-64 was in group 1C. That group will get vaccines starting March 15th. Who knows when Group 2 will get their shots.