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Originally Posted by Silver Streak
My husband and I were both able to sign up for appointment through Publix for next week. (We're both between 60-64) Hubby asked when he was at Publix the day after the announcement and was told we could try this morning starting at 7am for an appt next week, so that's what we did. Both of us had to hang out online for 2+ hours before the "Book Now" button showed up, but we now have appointments for Tuesday! Two different locations, because I got in about a minute before he did, but neither is very far away. The process was a little nerve-wracking, but we're very happy to have those appointments! We were given appts for the 2nd shot at the same time (same location & time slot).
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As to the "nerve-wracking part - that is the problem with opening up the shops to lower age groups too soon. 60% of CV hospitalization is due to the over 65 group. Only 61% of all US seniors over 65 have gotten any shots. Of the remaining 39%, probably 20% more would want their CV shot. That puts excess CV cases and burnout problems on hospital staff. Florida and other states appear to be lowering the age requirements TOO SOON! This will probably be a continuing problem. Governments, like Fl. , are supposed to SOLVE problems, not CREATE them. Problems like "nerve-wracking" and 2 hours spent wasting good time for 2 people and then driving to different locations. All Fl. had to do was wait about 2 weeks until all over 65 people that wanted shots could get THEIRS. I don't blame any individuals. I just find Fl. to be VERY disappointing in their handling of the CV crisis (and other states also). No one in Fl should be taking a victory lap for their "wonderful" handling of this Pandemic. I hope there are lessons learned because there could be another Pandemic around the corner. Or even another BIG problem that requires a "GOOD" government to intervene. Will Fl. be prepared ???????