My Sister In Law Got her First COVID Vaccine Today
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
January 13, 2021 7:47pm CST
My brother called me this afternoon to let me know his wife Diane had gotten her first dose of the Moderna Vaccine. He should get his next Wednesday if his application went through. They live in Georgia where these 65 and over can get their vaccines.
Here in CT, we are going this week into the phase where 75-year-olds can get their vaccine. We will be eligible in the following phase. The good news is that our state has gotten to all the nursing homes and done the vaccines. That should cut the death rate shortly.
My brother is excited. As soon as they both get their second vaccines he wants to go eat in one of his favorite restaurants. They have not eaten indoors since last year. Of course, he will still have to wear his mask and social distance but I agree going out without the fear will be a wonderful thing.
Alain was surprised that Diane was the first person I knew who has gotten the vaccine. He was shocked but my nursing friend are mostly retired and my granddaughter had the virus and is just getting ready to go back to work. My son the nurse works from home so doesn't get exposed.
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@kaylachan (69824)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Jan 21
I have no plans of getting it, myself. Now or ever. However, I am happy that your family is able to get it.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
That is your choice but I want a vaccine and so does my husband. We have an appointment to get our first shot.
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
14 Jan 21
That’s cool. I have to check with my doctors and immunologist to see about getting it, given that I’m positive for the antibodies right now. I know I can get it at the VA hospital because I have a respiratory disability (chronic asthma), but from what I’ve read the experts don’t know about the vaccine while testing positive for the antibodies.
At any rate, I pray the vaccine works for them, and for all of us!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Jan 21
Thank you. Yes it seems so far so good
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
It is different but they are both the same type of vaccines. She has had no side effects.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
18 Jan 21
@BelleStarr That's good that she has no side effects. My sister in NY had Pfizer vaccine and she has sore arms and fever for one day as side effect.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Jan 21
@rsa101 which is reasonable for a vaccine
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
14 Jan 21
The Moderna Vaccine has been approved here too and it should be available soon. It seems to grant a longer time protection, I am waiting for it. All our stores, restaurants, bars... everything will stay closed until the end of March. I knew that I would not be able to eat out for my birthday in February.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I have an appointment to get y first shot and so does my husband. It isn't until Feb 16 but at least I have a date.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
@LadyDuck Yikes I am glad we are not in Lockdown I had quite enough of that last year. But I am glad you at least know when the Moderna vaccine will be available. There are two more coming quite soon as well so pretty soon there will be enough vaccine for everyone.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
17 Jan 21
@BelleStarr We are in lockdown here from tomorrow (January 18th) until mid March. The Moderna vaccine will be available in March and we are waiting for that one.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Jan 21
She goes back in a month. I don’t know about the side affects. She seems to have tolerated it well
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@rakski (123296)
• Philippines
14 Jan 21
@teresatrotter oh okay. I heard like it will just take days for the second dose. it is better if it will be weeks apart
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
14 Jan 21
From what I have read it is between 2 to 3 weeks after the first dose.
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CT is giving the vaccine to those 65 and up next.@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Jan 21
My friend Geri got her's on TV this morning, she was the first vaccine at Hartford Healthcare.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
14 Jan 21
My parents were just at the doctor. I don't know why they aren't gettingt theres.They are certainly eligible.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Jan 21
@snowy22315 The CDC site for vaccination registration.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
Most of them have to be booked through the state and doctors don't seem to know how their state is working at least not here. Or you could book them through VAMS.
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@marguicha (223097)
• Chile
14 Jan 21
In my country, the first doses have been going to the health workers. After that, the vaccine will go to seniors in homes. I suppose that after that I could have access to it. I´m 75 years old.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
We have already done those here in Ct and I was able to boo my appointment for February.
@allknowing (136540)
• India
15 Jan 21
That thought of eating out is such a lovely feeling.
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@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
17 Jan 21
@BelleStarr Congratulations. Tell me how it goes soon.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I got an appointment for my husband and me so we are all set for February 16th.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Jan 21
CT is one of the 5 tops stats for getting the vaccine out and GA where they are almost last and yet they are getting their's before I get mine, go figure lol
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
14 Jan 21
I am getting mine this Friday at 2 pm. Hope all goes well.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Jan 21
That is very good news. A sore arm is a small price for the peace of mind.
@popciclecold (38767)
• United States
17 Jan 21
My husband missed his vaccine, he was in the hospital. So I have to call Monday, to see when he can get it. The others will get their second one on the 26th. Maybe he can get his first one then.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I hope so we all need to get our vaccines so we can start to live again.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Jan 21
Oh no, they won't go until after they have both had their second vaccination and they will still wear a mask etc.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
14 Jan 21
That's great. My husband is eligible January 25; and I am eligible after February 1. We will probably go together after the 1st.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Jan 21
Yes I made appoinments together, it is just easier.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I hope it helps the elderly and everyone who takes it.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Jan 21
I certainly hope so. We are counting on it.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
15 Jan 21
That's good. Hope it goes well and good.
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