"Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible—although rare—that you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again. Learn more about why getting vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected. If you were treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what treatments you received or if you have more questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Experts are still learning more about how long vaccines protect against COVID-19 in real-world conditions. CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html
My mother is still searching for a site in Houston or near SE Houston to give her the 2nd dose that was cancelled on their end yesterday. No luck. She had her first shot Feb 27th. You would think they would save and schedule 2nd doses when they get the first one, especially for someone 83. Ugh.
I had my first Pfizer shot scheduled at Memorial Southeast Hospital for 7:32 AM. Shout out to this place for efficient and quick service. I got here early, and waited maybe 8 minutes before getting the shot. Was done by 7:21, and they have me scheduled for my second dose at the same time April 15th. Meanwhile, my poor Mom didn't get this type service at the City sites. Her 2nd appt was cancelled yesterday for Bayou City Event Center and she can't find a place anywhere in Houston, Webster, Clear Lake, Pasadena, or Pearland to get the 2nd dose of Moderna and is overdue.
If she’s willing to drive to the Beaumont area she should be able to get a Moderna shot this week. I got one in Orange, TX last week. http://vaccine.beaumonttexas.gov/
I finally got scheduled after 7 weeks waiting...with another 2 weeks until I get the first vaccination. At least the place is near me and it should be quick.
Yes!! I posted my story on twitter in response to Mayor Turner and Houston Health Dept. reached out to me. They scheduled my mom for tomorrow. Nothing else worked, but social media saved the day.
Glad to hear your mom is able to get the 2nd dosage! Shame that the first place couldn't properly figure out the logistics....
Well actually, she is going to Bayou City Event Center again, but the Houston Health Dept made it happen I guess. The number to reschedule after she was cancelled could only offer her Humble on Sat afternoon at some airport parking lot. All the resources for the city and county told her they had no Moderna available anywhere in the city or any other city in the SE part of Houston. CVS Health told her the same thing. I had even tried several hospitals and medical facilities in surrounding communities that showed Moderna vaccine on the DSHS vaccine map, and they said no vaccines available. She tried CVS and Walgreens as well. Anyway, it is happening finally, so that's a good thing.
I got my first one today. Pfizer. Kinda bleak conversation with the nurse about variants and booster shots. Sounds like we need to get used to getting stuck routinely.
My mother went to Bayou City Event Center for her second shot yesterday. There was no line driving in, and once we drove through the initial check in area we parked, went inside, and she got was vaccinated within 10 minutes max. She went there for her first dose as well, and both times the experience was top notch. There were friendly people ensuring you were directed to a seat and taken care of. That place is HUGE inside, and groups of 2 chairs side by side are well spread out from others. There were tons of empty chairs both times we went. I went to Memorial Hermann Southeast, which is close to my house. As for convenience and quick service I liked it better. The main difference was that we waited in a hallway before they opened the room. There were a few chairs, all occupied, and less than 3 feet apart, so I just stood for 5 minutes. No big deal, but the small room we entered to get vaccinated and wait was very small. The chairs were much closer together, maybe 3 feet apart, unlike Bayou City Event Center, which had more space than people by far. Both had great service, but if Bayou City Event Center wasn't so much farther away I would have preferred it.
Dr. Faucci had stated that it could be a possibility to have a flu and "covid" shot every season moving forward.
Yeah, I think so. The good news is that the technology can totally keep up with the virus mutations, but we'll need boosters. With the virus still getting so much time in human hosts (like in Europe and the probable upswing of new strains in the US), we'll get all sorts of weird mutations. Soldier on though.
I registered at https://publichealth.harriscountytx...vel-Coronavirus/Register-for-COVID-19-Vaccine back in Feb. I got a text to schedule my first shot which was on 3/10, then they called me to schedule my 2nd this past Thursday. I got the Pfizer. No side effects for me, my arm was a little sore the next day after the 2nd shot.
Just got a text from the city. 5000 1st doses of Moderna available at Delmar Stadium April 1-3 if anybody is looking. First come-first serve. After March 29, the city is vaccinating anybody over 18yo so you shouldn't have to be in a population "group" to get the shot. https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-vaccine
I was finally able to get an appointment for a shot as MN is opening up qualifications for anyone over 16 starting March 30th. It took awhile with several false steps (my appointment getting filled as I was entering my info). Was able to get an appointment April 1 but have to go to a site about an hour north of Minneapolis. They also didn't specify which vaccine I would be getting. Most likely Pfizer.
Got the 2nd shot (Pfizer) Friday. Other than the same type of arm soreness as the first for about a day, I didn't have any other reactions or symptoms
This has probably been said already, but I would advice anyone on the fence about getting a vaccine to at least schedule an appointment. I know that's probably a d******d way of going about things, but I waited a little longer than I should have to schedule my first shot and will be waiting weeks to get one now as a result. I checked a couple days after making my appointment and it looks like the facilities in my area aren't even accepting appointments now. Something to think about...
