Overnight to get COVID shot

First shot in.
Pfizer.

EZPZ.
+8 and no ill effects.....as expected.

Appointment for follow-up made for......1 April.

 

Got my second Pfizer yesterday. A week overdue, probably due to the supply chain delays caused by the recent storms that hit the Eastern half of the country recently. The smaller vaccine outlets were given priority of the supply on hand, I got mine from a mass operation that was de-prioritized. But they seem to be catching up quite well this week.

The arm is fine this time, though I did feel sleepy and ready for bed awfully early yesterday.

 

Wife and I our second one last Saturday. We both had minor fever (98.9 to 99.9) and minor aches. My symptoms were gone by Sunday afternoon. Her's lasted till early Tues AM.

 

I received step 1 of the Moderna route yesterday morning. By 10 pm last night I had a very good immune response, aching arm and 100.4 F fever. Temp back to normal today but still a little sore. Step 2 next month. Went through the VA (veteran) system where the tech I spoke with said they are vaccinating around 1500 every day. Very organized operation.

 

after about 300 million willing citizens get their shots, the remaining crazies wil be free to overrun the government again

 

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I thought taxachusetts would be more organized .

Oh well, sounds like they are pivoting and going with Plan B.

You'll get there eventually.

 

blue states are just pretenders. they had no plan, and enjoyed blaming trump.

now they have to actually do something, cause biden ain't gonna help, and they ain't gonna blame him.

 

Watch the content here.

We bleed a steady stream of blue over here and it seems an organized plan has developed.

If the others can't figure it out, send the shots to the best coast and the mass vaccination sites we have out here can make short work of the supply.

 

I was about to say something like that. The blue states are generally more poorly managed, not that the red states are a whole lot better but on the whole they tend to get more done with lower taxes and more personal freedom.

For example, friends and family in some parts of the country are essentially under house arrest. Here, we pretty much go to work like always, although that isn't necessarily a pleasant experience. Traffic is about like it was before the panic. Speed limit here, btw is 50 mph.

 

we're giving out as many shots as we're receiving, it was just a poor sign up process. hopefully the new one is better

 

Our initial online signup was absolutely stupid. It's better now that pharmacies are involved. This is the kind of thing they've been doing for ages. I can't figure out why governments thought they needed to reinvent the wheel.

 

I continue to be thankful to Kroger Supermarket chain, after hearing other states processes even more so.

Krogers offered free Covid 19 testing to all residents of our state.

It is also the primary staffing and scheduling of vaccine administration in our state although this is changing.

Their scheduling is a bit quirky but adequate.

Living in an economically poor state I am not sure what we would have done without Kroger, Toyota and many other great Corporate Partners in our state.

 

The mass vaccination sites in my area had a slow start, but seemed to be reaching high gear by the time I got my first on February 10. That location did 1600 that day, limited by their vaccine allocation, but hit some 3600-dose days the next week. And they had four sites running, when supply allowed. And now a fifth site for the J&J product. Each site uses just a single vaccine brand, helping avoid confusion.

SignUpGenius.com seems to handle their signup stampede quite well, with afternoon releases of appointment batches for the next day. When I was invited to sign up for the second dose (a week late, storm-related shipping delays pinched the supply), they allocated 1700 doses in 14 minutes. The preceding day's batch was filled in under 30 minutes (I don't know exactly, that was how long it took to notice the email invite, too late), while the following day's batch did not fill up. (No first doses allowed on these days reserved for second dose patients only).

Seattle starts a new mass vaccination site today, at the downtown football palace's exhibition hall. Starting with 2000-ish doses today, with a capacity goal of 22,000 per day. Supply allowing. But I don't know how they are doing their signups.

 

Some of my staff are finding CVS to be a great way to sign up and get their shot.

Another easy way to get an appointment.

 

The last I checked, MA is doing better than FL. Yeah, TX is doing the best, but it is not clear cut red and blue for winner and loser.

Understanding Vaccination Progress - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center

 

This is a chart of number of vaccines allocated to a state and the percentage that have been distributed. Thankfully every state is well on their way.

1. New Mexico
   Doses distributed to state: 997,385
   Doses administered: 867,690
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 87
   
   
2. Wisconsin
   Doses distributed to state: 2,210,455
   Doses administered: 1,881,901
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 85.14
   
   
3. North Dakota
   Doses distributed to state: 339,590
   Doses administered: 286,495
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 84.36
   
   
4. Virginia
   Doses distributed to state: 3,190,155
   Doses administered: 2,685,399
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 84.18
   
   
5. New Jersey
   Doses distributed to state: 3,402,540
   Doses administered: 2,834,934
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 83.32
   
   
6. Massachusetts
   Doses distributed to state: 2,859,820
   Doses administered: 2,376,322
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 83.09
   
   
7. Minnesota
   Doses distributed to state: 2,210,960
   Doses administered: 1,823,592
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 82.48
   
   
8. Connecticut
   Doses distributed to state: 1,604,885
   Doses administered: 1,304,302
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 81.27
   
   
9. Iowa
   Doses distributed to state: 1,231,655
   Doses administered: 999,390
   Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 81.14
   
   
10. Rhode Island
    Doses distributed to state: 433,095
    Doses administered: 350,979
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 81.04
    
    
11. Arizona
    Doses distributed to state: 2,909,125
    Doses administered: 2,350,374
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 80.79
    
    
12. West Virginia
    Doses distributed to state: 778,825
    Doses administered: 626,149
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 80.40
    
    
13. Nebraska
    Doses distributed to state: 786,200
    Doses administered: 629,765
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 80.10
    
    
14. Montana
    Doses distributed to state: 450,635
    Doses administered: 359,446
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 79.76
    
    
15. Utah
    Doses distributed to state: 1,134,110
    Doses administered: 903,758
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 79.69
    
    
16. Indiana
    Doses distributed to state: 2,516,910
    Doses administered: 1,979,075
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 78.63
    
    
17. Washington
    Doses distributed to state: 3,034,110
    Doses administered: 2,381,471
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 78.49
    
    
18. Idaho
    Doses distributed to state: 649,425
    Doses administered: 507,965
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 78.22
    
    
19. Nevada
    Doses distributed to state: 1,161,380
    Doses administered: 904,504
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 77.88
    
    
20. South Carolina
    Doses distributed to state: 1,890,025
    Doses administered: 1,461,672
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 77.34
    
    
21. South Dakota
    Doses distributed to state: 440,745
    Doses administered: 339,564
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 77.04
    
    
22. Kentucky
    Doses distributed to state: 1,765,905
    Doses administered: 1,357,068
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 76.85
    
    
23. Colorado
    Doses distributed to state: 2,298,570
    Doses administered: 1,764,066
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 76.75
    
    
24. Missouri
    Doses distributed to state: 2,249,725
    Doses administered: 1,724,580
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 76.66
    
    
25. New Hampshire
    Doses distributed to state: 547,455
    Doses administered: 418,658
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 76.47
    
    
26. Oregon
    Doses distributed to state: 1,629,635
    Doses administered: 1,239,800
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 76.08
    
    
27. Maine
    Doses distributed to state: 581,920
    Doses administered: 442,593
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 76.06
    
    
28. Maryland
    Doses distributed to state: 2,390,890
    Doses administered: 1,812,309
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 75.80
    
    
29. Michigan
    Doses distributed to state: 3,826,540
    Doses administered: 2,899,309
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 75.77
    
    
30. Illinois
    Doses distributed to state: 5,031,335
    Doses administered: 3,777,731
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 75.08
    
    
31. New York
    Doses distributed to state: 7,894,985
    Doses administered: 5,840,907
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.98
    
    
32. North Carolina
    Doses distributed to state: 4,121,260
    Doses administered: 3,048,105
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.96
    
    
33. Ohio
    Doses distributed to state: 4,589,515
    Doses administered: 3,391,091
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.89
    
    
34. Florida
    Doses distributed to state: 8,595,895
    Doses administered: 6,332,072
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.66
    
    
35. Louisiana
    Doses distributed to state: 1,824,270
    Doses administered: 1,340,630
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.49
    
    
36. Hawaii
    Doses distributed to state: 667,030
    Doses administered: 489,283
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.35
    
    
37. Vermont
    Doses distributed to state: 289,750
    Doses administered: 212,062
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 73.19
    
    
38. Texas
    Doses distributed to state: 10,660,615
    Doses administered: 7,730,664
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 72.52
    
    
39. Pennsylvania
    Doses distributed to state: 5,157,695
    Doses administered: 3,737,143
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 72.46
    
    
40. Wyoming
    Doses distributed to state: 262,995
    Doses administered: 190,570
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 72.46
    
    
41. Delaware
    Doses distributed to state: 419,015
    Doses administered: 299,695
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 71.52
    
    
42. California
    Doses distributed to state: 15,725,740
    Doses administered: 11,220,508
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 71.35
    
    
43. Oklahoma
    Doses distributed to state: 1,915,285
    Doses administered: 1,364,914
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 71.26
    
    
44. Mississippi
    Doses distributed to state: 1,195,775
    Doses administered: 823,604
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 68.88
    
    
45. Tennessee
    Doses distributed to state: 2,568,860
    Doses administered: 1,757,433
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 68.41
    
    
46. Alaska
    Doses distributed to state: 462,875
    Doses administered: 313,365
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 67.70
    
    
47. Alabama
    Doses distributed to state: 1,816,230
    Doses administered: 1,209,802
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 66.61
    
    
48. Arkansas
    Doses distributed to state: 1,209,300
    Doses administered: 800,091
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 66.16
    
    
49. Kansas
    Doses distributed to state: 1,206,795
    Doses administered: 796,242
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 65.98
    
    
50. District of Columbia
    Doses distributed to state: 373,225
    Doses administered: 244,060
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 65.39
    
    
51. Georgia
    Doses distributed to state: 3,923,755
    Doses administered: 2,483,900
    Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 63.30

 

nice stats^^^

it is not clear to me how doses are being allocated by the feds. it doesn't appear to be population based?

 

I don't know exactly how the number of does is being allocated, but the data does support the population-based allocation. The delivered dose number is roughly in the order of population by state.

The population of the state:
Rank State July 2019 Estimate Percent of Total
1 California 39,512,223 11.91%
2 Texas 28,995,881 8.74%
3 Florida 21,477,737 6.47%
4 New York 19,453,561 5.86%
5 Illinois 12,671,821 3.86%
6 Pennsylvania 12,801,989 3.82%
7 Ohio 11,689,100 3.52%
8 Georgia 10,617,423 3.20%
9 North Carolina 10,488,084 3.16%
10 Michigan 9,986,857 3.01%

Vaccine doses delivered to date by state: https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/covid-19-vaccines-delivered-and-administered/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel={"colId":"Total COVID-19 Vaccines Delivered","sort":"desc"}

 

Similar here. I thought I was going to freeze to death that night. But by mid morning I was all better. Wife had similar reaction but much much milder.