Vaccination Plan

[Eileenrush]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.

[JGVillages]

It most likely will be done at the numerous Walgreens and CVS pharmacies in the area. Probably an appointment process. The Pfizer vaccine needs refrigeration which I don’t believe the recreation centers would be able to do. All is speculation at this point.

[asianthree]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.

Unless you work for state or local facilities, there is no input. Masses may not see vaccine until spring, plenty of time for facilities to draft a plan. Worrying about something you have no control over, is waste of time

[Bonnevie]

I don't expect any real organization until the end of January beginning of February.

[billethkid]

When was the last time anybody had to wait in line or camp out to get a flu shot?

Long before Walgreens, CVS, et al gave them the rec centers did a very good job of dispensing by "area" by alphabet by day....did not have to wait in line then either.

Pretty difficult to announce how to distribute until what they get and when becomes known.

This time next year (hopefully) the pandemic panic will be just a bad memory!!

[vintageogauge]

No reason to be the first, wait until the initial rush is over and then get it.

[rustyp]

I have Villages Health Care. I also have all the confidence they will handle scheduling without me having to inquire and administration with minimal wait in a safe environment that they have provide to me for years including this abnormal year. They are very efficient and great communicators. I am a snowbird. My Doc picks up the phone every once in a while when I'm away and says I was thinking of you just checking to see if everything is OK. Does your Doc do that ?

[biker1]

You might want to be among the first if you are elderly with significant health issues and contracting the coronavirus has a good possibility of landing you in the hospital.

No reason to be the first, wait until the initial rush is over and then get it.

[blueash]

I received an automated phone call 2 days ago from the Medical Reserve Corps asking if I'd be available for a mass vaccination program. Push 1 for yes 2 for no. So something is being planned. I know nothing beyond that tidbit.

[yabbadu]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.

Patience Grasshopper...........:bigbow:

[vintageogauge]

You might want to be among the first if you are elderly with significant health issues and contracting the coronavirus has a good possibility of landing you in the hospital.

You would not be part of the masses and would already have had the vaccine if you are in that situation.

[Bill14564]

You would not be part of the masses and would already have had the vaccine if you are in that situation.

Not true.

Not many people have already had the vaccine, it has only been available for five days. How can you believe that all the elderly with significant health issues have already had the vaccine?

I personally know someone in that situation who has NOT had the vaccine.

[retiredguy123]

It most likely will be done at the numerous Walgreens and CVS pharmacies in the area. Probably an appointment process. The Pfizer vaccine needs refrigeration which I don’t believe the recreation centers would be able to do. All is speculation at this point.
I don't think Walgreens or CVS can refrigerate anything at 100 degrees below zero. The vaccine comes packed in dry ice.

[vintageogauge]

Not true.

Not many people have already had the vaccine, it has only been available for five days. How can you believe that all the elderly with significant health issues have already had the vaccine?

I personally know someone in that situation who has NOT had the vaccine.

Can you read? I stated that they "would" already have had it before they start with the masses which is what this post is about. Where did I state that I believe all the elderly with significant health issues have already had the vaccine?

[Stu from NYC]

We had our annual Medicare wellness exam today.

She cam e in wearing mask and face shield.

After we finished we asked the DR when she is getting the vaccine. Turns out she got it today at the hospital she is affiliated with and expects that medical folks will be getting it there. No side effects so far other than a bit of soreness in her arm.

She has no idea when we would be getting it and how we would be contacted but thinks it is very possible she will be notifying her patients about the when and where.

[Bill14564]

Can you read? I stated that they "would" already have had it before they start with the masses which is what this post is about. Where did I state that I believe all the elderly with significant health issues have already had the vaccine?

Someone else might be offended at the insult and consider this post not worthy of a response. However, since I cannot read I completely missed the objectionable comment.

[patfla06]

You might want to be among the first if you are elderly with significant health issues and contracting the coronavirus has a good possibility of landing you in the hospital.

I am in that category and I still want to wait a little bit to see how it goes.

[EdFNJ]

However,
Today the media shows all the important “Lawmakers” are being given the vaccine now!!
Could the rationing priority system be rigged?

I am so glad to know that our politicians are safe, while our hospital staff and long term care folks keep waiting and hoping.

Good luck all. Stay healthy Had you actually LISTENED when they were showing all the "important lawmakers" getting shots you might have heard the reason for it was to convince people who were afraid that it was safe and didn't include Microsoft Microchips and dead baby parts in the needle as is going around on some of the wacko websites. The purpose was if famous people like the VP and former presidents etc etc got it then we can trust it to be safe and then all the wacko "Q" folks and anti-vaxers MIGHT MAYBE consider taking it so TRUE herd immunity could eventually be reached when hopefully 70% (or whatever the number is) of the population got it.

[HeleneGB]

CVS and Walgreens said they will give vaccinations by appointment for 1st and 2nd shot.

[Miguel 1952]

You might want to be among the first if you are elderly with significant health issues and contracting the coronavirus has a good possibility of landing you in the hospital.

I too want to be among the first to get the vaccine. I love my life and want to be around for a long time.

[Love2Swim]

Walgreens has said they expect to have the vaccine in their stores, similiar to the flu vaccines, by early spring. I'm guessing the at risk population can get it sooner, perhaps by going to hospital outpatient clinics where it will be stored and administered.

[Eg_cruz]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.
Mind blown that people would line up for an over the night vaccine.

[nick demis]

If they have a dedicated person giving the shot and give one every 5 minutes, they do the flue every 2-3 minutes, each location can do over 1000 per day that means that they should have everyone done in 2-3 weeks per shot. Does anyone know how long e time between first and second shot?

[sjd7767]

I meant Effects

Experts Explain COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects (https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/coronavirus-vaccine-side-effects.html?cmp=EMC-DSO-NLC-WBLTR---MCTRL-121820-F1-5088897&ET_CID=5088897&ET_RID=65443915&encparam=ZK5l%2bDMFtaEPRo6gbF2ChebEFADL%2fkHwy9PCJ cxHIgI%3d)

[Girlcopper]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.
Why should the villages get involved?? Its a flu shot. Villages should stay out of the dispensing. Its being given out at cvs, walgreens etc. Just like flu shots each year! Plus, dont expect to have it available to anyone besides front line people until June or so.

[Marvivo]

What’s your Doc’s name?

[westernrider75]

Just so you know the rMNA technology has been used since 2007 for chemo treatments

[Joanne D]

If someone texts you or calls asking you for your private information like your social security # to set you up for the COVID vaccine be warned not to give it out!!! CVS or Walgreens would not do this on line or call nor would your doctor so please be aware.

[biker1]

Do you have a source for that estimate? DeSantis indicated availability regardless of health status, age, or circumstance as early as February.

Why should the villages get involved?? Its a flu shot. Villages should stay out of the dispensing. Its being given out at cvs, walgreens etc. Just like flu shots each year! Plus, dont expect to have it available to anyone besides front line people until June or so.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.

You mean here in The Villages we live in?!?!

The Villages where a lot of people think it’s a hoax and it will all go away around January 21st?!?!

The Villages where a lot of people still won’t mask up and go out to the restaurants like nothing is going on?!?!

Right............

With the attitude that people here in This Villages has about the pandemic, there should be plenty of vaccine to go around several times.

[JanetMM]

If they have a dedicated person giving the shot and give one every 5 minutes, they do the flue every 2-3 minutes, each location can do over 1000 per day that means that they should have everyone done in 2-3 weeks per shot. Does anyone know how long e time between first and second shot?

Depends on which you get. Pfizer is about 21 days or 3 weeks. Moderna is 28 days or 4 weeks. These are what was reported. Actual final guidelines might vary.

[Coffee Lover]

CVS and Walgreens said they will give vaccinations by appointment for 1st and 2nd shot.

And CVS will have extra pharmacists on duty when the immunizations roll out to the public. I’m thinking Walgreens will do the same.

[sallyg]

Been wondering the same thing. I have been checking with the county health depts and cannot find out anything. Seems if there was a plan the population should be informed. I am happy to wait my turn, just like to know when that turn might be.

[biker1]

It depends on your age, health status, and circumstances.


Been wondering the same thing. I have been checking with the county health depts and cannot find out anything. Seems if there was a plan the population should be informed. I am happy to wait my turn, just like to know when that turn might be.

[Bonnevie]

Well, yes, I do believe his estimate. Besides your apparent disdain for the Government, do you have any real reason to believe that an estimate of February is not doable ? The Moderna vaccine will begin shipping shortly and two other vaccines will likely be approved soon (AstraZeneca and JandJ).

I don't think it will be available in Feb. Maybe early spring (spring starts March 20).

I don't have a lot of confidence that we have always been getting the whole truth from DeSantis.

got this off the web: Floridians are also encouraged to opt-in to receive updates about the COVID-19 vaccine via text. Floridians can receive these text updates by texting FLCOVID19 to 888777.

[Mike Shebel]

My family doc said, they would notify us when to come in for vaccine.

[bjd0105]

I work for CVS pharmacy and we will be giving the vaccine by appointment when it becomes available. There are many different types of the vaccine. Some have to be stored in dry ice which we will not have. Some are a 2 dose or 3 dose vaccine. We have no details on when we will be receiving it. I suggest calling your pharmacy to see if they have any information on availability.

[Eg_cruz]

I received an automated phone call 2 days ago from the Medical Reserve Corps asking if I'd be available for a mass vaccination program. Push 1 for yes 2 for no. So something is being planned. I know nothing beyond that tidbit.
Sounds like a scam

[Eg_cruz]

acronym challenged here, please help me.

SMDH does that equal sex might definitely help?

I'll see myself out.... lol
I guess 😂🤣😂🤣

[biker1]

Do you have some specific data you would like to share or is that just a guess on your part (aka “an opinion”) ? The one piece of data I have is from DeSantis, who is obviously being briefed by people close to the plans. Whether you have confidence in DeSantis is irrelevant.

I don't think it will be available in Feb. Maybe early spring (spring starts March 20).

I don't have a lot of confidence that we have always been getting the whole truth from DeSantis.

got this off the web: Floridians are also encouraged to opt-in to receive updates about the COVID-19 vaccine via text. Floridians can receive these text updates by texting FLCOVID19 to 888777.

[graciegirl]

Well I’m very proud of our President for all of his achievements in getting the Vaccine ready by the end of year as he promised! But have at it, I’m not a vaccination fan...No flu shots for me either...one less person in line..

You are arrogantly ignorant about your own health and mine and those of your small grandchildren if you have them. I too am very glad that Operation Warp Speed allowed enormous amounts of money to speed up the research to stop this killer of older people but I have always kept up on all vaccinations to protect myself, and my family and people like you who do not "believe in vaccinations".

[Bill14564]

Do you have some specific data you would like to share or is that just a guess on your part (aka “an opinion”) ? The one piece of data I have is from DeSantis, who is obviously being briefed by people close to the plans. Whether you have confidence in DeSantis is irrelevant.

Did the Governor give the February estimate before or after he found out the initial delivery of the vaccine to Florida was going to be both less than originally planned and delayed?

Enough doses do not yet exist to make the vaccine available to everyone. Anything you heard yesterday and most of what you will hear today and in the near future are guess based on assumed production and shipping capabilities. Heck, they don't even have a plan yet for who will be in the Phase 1b distribution.

My guess is no one will know until January or February what the timeframe will be for manufacturing and shipping the number of doses required. Actually getting it into the arms of the masses will come some time after that.

[stanley]

You are arrogantly ignorant about your own health and mine and those of your small grandchildren if you have them. I too am very glad that Operation Warp Speed allowed enormous amounts of money to speed up the research to stop this killer of older people but I have always kept up on all vaccinations to protect myself, and my family and people like you who do not "believe in vaccinations".

Calling someone "arrogantly ignorant" for not having the same views as you is just plain arrogant itself

[biker1]

Well, yes, it was an estimate. He could have said June but he said February and I don’t believe he pulled the number out of thin air. It is obviously based on projections of production of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and assuming the Moderna vaccine will be approved before the end of the year. Production of the vaccines started before the FDA approvals and, yes, they haven’t produced all the vaccines yet. If you have a real source providing a better estimate then share it. Opinions are pretty much worthless.


Did the Governor give the February estimate before or after he found out the initial delivery of the vaccine to Florida was going to be both less than originally planned and delayed?

Enough doses do not yet exist to make the vaccine available to everyone. Anything you heard yesterday and most of what you will hear today and in the near future are guess based on assumed production and shipping capabilities. Heck, they don't even have a plan yet for who will be in the Phase 1b distribution.

My guess is no one will know until January or February what the timeframe will be for manufacturing and shipping the number of doses required. Actually getting it into the arms of the masses will come some time after that.

[DAVES]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.

I am thankful that I do not need to make these decisions. Whatever is decided, some will not agree. Most of what we know or think we know is spun information.

Right now it is only the Pfizer vaccine that has been approved. That is the one that needs to be stored at sub zero temps. Behind that is is one from Moderna that does not require as low a temperature. Interesting to me, I've read that Pfizer is partly Chinese owned. Moderna is an American owned company. Not sure what that means.
There is nothing that says that Chinese people cannot buy stock in Moderna.
In any case both vaccines require two shots. We will all need to be sure we get two shots of the same product. How long does immunity last? No one seems to know or to be willing to state. Will we need boosters? What will that cost?
Oh, and the spun facts say Johnson and Johnson have yet another vaccine in late testing that is only one injection.

I heard that once you receive the vaccine you will need to continue with masks and social distancing.

Like most things there are no simple yes, no answers.

[Pat2015]

What exactly is the basis for your comment that it won’t be till June or so???

[biker1]

With the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, there might be some uncertainty about the whether the vaccine prevents infection or disease. You can have the infection without developing the actual COVID disease (essentially the symptoms that may put you in the hospital). The implication is that if it doesn't prevent infection then you may still be contagious even if you have taken the vaccine and it is working (you haven't developed the disease). Presumably, this would argue for continued mask usage and social distancing. The Phase 3 testing of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine focused on whether people developed disease. The Moderna Phase 3 trial actually tested for indications of infection. We shall see.


I heard that once you receive the vaccine you will need to continue with masks and social distancing.

Like most things there are no simple yes, no answers.

[EviesGP]

This may be "Florida's Friendliest Hometown", but this sure ain't the friendliest forum?!

[Marty94]

My husband is a doctor and received his first vaccine yesterday. It was mandatory for all healthcare workers at his hospital. After getting the shot, he said he felt “a little funny”, not really light headed, but somewhat disoriented (brain fog). Other than that, his arm didn’t hurt, etc. By dinner time, he said he was feeling run down. He went to lie down around 8, highly unusual for him. He said he was just feeling tired. I offered him a nice massage and he gladly accepted. He fell asleep in a few minutes.

This morning he was up at 0600 and is heading out for his power walk. He says he feels fine. In 21 days he will get his second shot.

While we are both aware that getting this vaccine won’t guarantee immunity, it does give us hope. It’s been a rough year. A nurse on his staff was recently taken off his ventilator. He leaves 2 small children behind. Thus, I do pray that this vaccine works and I understand the priority given to the most vulnerable first. I’ll patiently wait my turn.

[Jokomo]

Is anyone going to organize the vaccination of the masses here in the Villages. Can you imagine what will happen when it’s announced that the vaccine is available for those over the age of 65. We might have to bring a tent to overnight while we line up. Maybe it should be done in the recreational centers, by alphabet or by age but I do believe we definitely need a plan and some serious organization.
Any plan that puts those who have refused to wear masks and socially distance at the end of the line will have my wholehearted support.

[Moderator]

Another one closes because people can't keep their political views to themselves.

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