Has anybody using the site sumterfl.saferestart.net received an appointment?

[billethkid]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

[Ecuadog]

A friend who signed up yesterday, got an email this afternoon with a "First Vaccine Date" of 1/20 and a "Second Vaccine Date" of 2/17.

[Count'n the days]

My husband signed up yesterday but didn't provide any SS (entered 0's) or insurance information and received a text this afternoon to go in and sign up for an appointment. First available was next Wednesday but he can work with that! Good luck.

[JohnN]

no dice when we tried

[thelegges]

Signed up 1/11,@1900, just got text first vaccine date available is 1/22. So they are moving along. But in our friend group some couples only one got the text/email. Must be a random program sending out text

[Carla B]

Signed up 1/11 at 11:00 am, was "approved," but nothing further so far.

[Sparty6971]

I signed up and got (step 1) registration approved 12:57pm on 11 Jan; I had entered 00-000-0000 and no insurance to the registration process. I got a text from GMR at 6:36pm on 12 Jan instructing me to go to the step 1/step 2 web site, select step 2 and enter the code given in the text message. After answering a few general health questions, I received the okay and received an email was then received with my two appointment dates, times, and the location. My wife who successfully registered only 6 minutes after I completed mine has yet to receive a text/email note to complete step 2. That seems to be a rather common thing. It's almost like random selection as some have suggested. We will all get selected eventually but the need for patience is certainly difficult to absorb. BTW: giving the Medicare number (or insurance number/group number) at the time of the immunization will not be an issue - that will be perfectly okay.

[Polar Bear]

Used the site. Got first shot today and appointment for second. Easy peazy. :)

[HeleneGB]

Three of my friends received appointments. One put all zeroes for social security number.

[ckbenjamin]

I couldn't even pull up the site. Might as well be trying to win the lottery.

[Down Sized]

I called the Village health number and they said it was a legitimate site to make appointments. They also said check the Sumter County sheriff’s online page and he agrees.
I went through the process I have a first appointment for this Saturday and the second one for February. EZPEZE!

[LeDia]

Yes... we got ours yesterday.

[DaleDivine]

Signed up 1/11,@1900, just got text first vaccine date available is 1/22. So they are moving along. But in our friend group some couples only one got the text/email. Must be a random program sending out text

I registered my wife and myself on 1/10. Got an email (1/12) with codes for both of us.
Went through step 2 with the code for us and answered all the questions for both of us.
Got an email with date(1/23) and time for my wife buttttt, nothing for me. And my wife's second shot is 2/20.
Tried entering my code in again and it said invalid code.
So, guess I just have to wait and see if I get it.
:pray::pray:

[Carl99]

Where does your friend have to go to get it ?

[PJOHNS2654]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

Signed up Monday 10:30 AM got email with code Tuesday 9:30 PM First. available appointment was Jan 24.

[Down Sized]

According to a news release. They have released the dosages they have been withholding for the second vaccination. This is the reason that more vaccinations are now available.

[MandoMan]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

This is certainly a much better site than the one the county was using before. I went through two of those 8 am attempts to request a vaccination and twice was turned down in 16 minutes. This one made it easy to apply, and they will let me know when my time comes (so to speak).

What I am wondering, of course, is why something like this wasn’t developed and in place nationwide ready for use whenever a vaccine was ready. If it can be done now, it could have been done six months ago and sent out to every state and county, ready to turn on. How hard was it to anticipate that this would be necessary?

[Max0431Zoe]

Signed up and got the appointment for my wife and I the next day. Going on the 15th and the 11th. Put down all the information they asked for. Probably shouldn’t have, but we were desperate.

[Miriam2940]

I used the site and got an appointment 3 days later. What happens when I show up for the appointment remains to be seen. I’ve heard the sites can be a confused mess

[tsmall22204]

Yes I have my appt. It works. You can enter 0 for your ssn

[noslices1]

Yes, going for first dose on Monday.

[Deals4me]

I signed up early, received a confirmation email complete with a barcode for my identity which they scanned when I checked in. I got my shot yesterday (Tuesday) at their location in a field behind fresh market. It was extremely organized and efficient, it worked very well.

[Annie66]

A friend who signed up yesterday, got an email this afternoon with a "First Vaccine Date" of 1/20 and a "Second Vaccine Date" of 2/17.

My wife and I signed up the other day, and received appointments here in The Villages for Jan 20th and Feb 17th.

[Itsallinthegrip]

We signed up on 1/11 with all of our information and had our first shot yesterday on 1/13.

[RaunchyRich]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....
I read after the First dose of vaccine, you are still susceptible to Covid 19 for 14 days! This vaccine program is about as organized as the " CASH for Clunkers" program!
Interesting read on how it alters The Body's RNA...

[Itsallinthegrip]

We signed up on 1/11, gave all of our correct information and received our first shot yesterday on 1/13 and have our second shot scheduled in 28 days.

[cleosmum]

Yes, I got my first and second appointments for next week. I put in all zeros for SSN.

[Susan1234]

I got an appointment for the 21st of Jan. I did not give SS# or insurance info.

[biker1]

Poor choice of words or a fundamental misunderstanding of how mRNA vaccines work. Keep reading.

I read after the First dose of vaccine, you are still susceptible to Covid 19 for 14 days! This vaccine program is about as organized as the " CASH for Clunkers" program!
Interesting read on how it alters The Body's RNA...

[joecian1]

Has anyone asked why our Social Security numbers and copy of insurance card and not our Medicare card is required?

[Ruggiero56]

Yes, my husband used this site and now has an appt for vaccine #1 on Jan 24 and vaccine #2 on Feb 21. He registered on the site on Jan 11 and got notification of appt on Jan 13. (Would have preferred sooner but at least he’s scheduled for an appt.)

[calandjp]

If your confirmation code has a zero or a letter "O" in it, look closely. It is most likely a zero.

Both my wife and I had to make that change to get the confirmation to work.

[coconutmama]

Signed up 1/11 at 11:00 am, was "approved," but nothing further so far.

Same here, but we only did it 1/12 8:30AM

[DeanFL]

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Yes - very simple to use. Enter information initially to register - they alert you that you'll receive an email to choose vaccine dates.

We completed step #1. About 3-4 days later, rcvd email with verification #. Back to the site, enter # and choose date - for 1st shot, then they assign time/date for second a month later.

mine (X'd out info>>>>>

Thank you for completing the request for a COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Please bring a US issued ID along with this email and the barcode below available for the staff to scan upon your arrival.
• Please arrive with a face mask and wear a short sleeve shirt if possible.
• Plan to arrive to the location no more than 15 minutes before the beginning of the 30-minute time slot. For example, if your appointment is 8:00-8:30am, please plan to arrive no earlier than 7:45am.
• You will be required to be monitored for 15 minutes after the vaccination is administered.
• If you arrive late, we may have to reschedule your appointment.
• As a reminder, the appointment and barcode below have been assigned to a specific individual and cannot be transferred or utilized by any other individual.


First Vaccine Date and Time: 01/xx/21 (x:x0 PM – x:00 PM)
First Vaccine Location:
SafeRestart Covid-19 Vaccination Center
3705 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162


Second Vaccine Date and Time 02/xx/2021 (x:x0 PM – x:00 PM)
Second Vaccine Location:
SafeRestart Covid-19 Vaccination Center
3705 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162


Thank you again for completing the vaccine request.

[Carlsondm]

The site is legitimate. We had the same concerns and even contacted the sheriff’s office, the county, and Global. The we filled out forms and searched id theft coverages ..just in case. Got email. Shots at 1:30 Yesterday. Location is near Fresh Market and extremely well run. Have auto and golf cart lanes, traffic assistance, tablet computers, and very good medical staff. We arrived, stayed in our car, rolled down the window, answered a few questions, relaxed the arm, poke, and then drove to the observation lot. In and out in less than an hour. We have a reservation for the second shot in 4 weeks.

This could have been announced a better way, but let’s give Sumter County and others credit for doing an amazing job. I believe DeSantis opened the site the morning of our shot.
The address is picky. It must be exact. Don’t forget https://

[Leesburg]

My husband and I signed up Monday and both of us now have our vaccines scheduled.

[mepoole]

Yes and yes!!

[jsrid]

Applied on the site yesterday afternoon and last night my husband and I got two appointments for the shot and followup shot. Easy

[drscott13]

Signed up for ours on the first night and my wife and I are getting our shots today.

[Eileenrush]

Signed up Monday, was accepted and approved but have not yet received a date.

[UseYourBrain]

Yes, vaccination is Saturday. There were supposed to be 4000 vaccines using this site

[Girlcopper]

Signed up 1/11,@1900, just got text first vaccine date available is 1/22. So they are moving along. But in our friend group some couples only one got the text/email. Must be a random program sending out text
Its in the order received.

[retiredguy123]

Its in the order received.
That doesn't seem to track with other posters' experience.

[kimgarwel12@gmail.com]

I've tried twice now to "register," and within minutes each time received a verification code (5 digits) which apparently isn't the same as a personal vaccine code (6 digits--letters/numbers combined) which you need to complete the registration process. It's been 48 hours since I received the first verification code and nothing more. I have a friend who breezed through the process with no problems and has both her first and second vaccine appts scheduled. Go figure!! VERY frustrating. Many people are hailing this method and website as the latest and greatest, but so far no deal for me.

[Singerlady]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

Yes, made an appointment on Monday, received appointment dates for both vaccines the very next day. Did not put in Social Security number. I did put in insurance information. Not Medicare number of course. ������

I have now heard from a friend who made the appointment yesterday, Tuesday, and their appointment is not until the 24th. Sounds like the distance between registering and actually getting your appointment is getting longer with people getting on the bandwagon.

[jrieker68]

I've tried twice now to "register," and within minutes each time received a verification code (5 digits) which apparently isn't the same as a personal vaccine code (6 digits--letters/numbers combined) which you need to complete the registration process. It's been 48 hours since I received the first verification code and nothing more. I have a friend who breezed through the process with no problems and has both her first and second vaccine appts scheduled. Go figure!! VERY frustrating. Many people are hailing this method and website as the latest and greatest, but so far no deal for me.

You didn't say - Did you put in the verification code and give the information requested; put zeros in for SS# and check "No" when asked if you have insurance. May take a day or more to get the Step 2 vaccine code back via email.

[Singerlady]

I registered my wife and myself on 1/10. Got an email (1/12) with codes for both of us.
Went through step 2 with the code for us and answered all the questions for both of us.
Got an email with date(1/23) and time for my wife buttttt, nothing for me. And my wife's second shot is 2/20.
Tried entering my code in again and it said invalid code.
So, guess I just have to wait and see if I get it.
:pray::pray:

The same thing happened to me. I registered first and then I registered my husband. His confirmation email came in one day later than mine. I should’ve signed us up using two different devices at the same time. Not a huge deal though… We are getting the vaccine.

[retiredguy123]

I've tried twice now to "register," and within minutes each time received a verification code (5 digits) which apparently isn't the same as a personal vaccine code (6 digits--letters/numbers combined) which you need to complete the registration process. It's been 48 hours since I received the first verification code and nothing more. I have a friend who breezed through the process with no problems and has both her first and second vaccine appts scheduled. Go figure!! VERY frustrating. Many people are hailing this method and website as the latest and greatest, but so far no deal for me.
The 5 digit code is just to register and go onto the waiting list. You may need to wait 3 or 4 days or longer to receive the 6 digit code.

[Singerlady]

This is certainly a much better site than the one the county was using before. I went through two of those 8 am attempts to request a vaccination and twice was turned down in 16 minutes. This one made it easy to apply, and they will let me know when my time comes (so to speak).

What I am wondering, of course, is why something like this wasn’t developed and in place nationwide ready for use whenever a vaccine was ready. If it can be done now, it could have been done six months ago and sent out to every state and county, ready to turn on. How hard was it to anticipate that this would be necessary?

I think we all know why there was no nationwide plan for all this. It would’ve made it much less stressful for us and those that have the power could have worked on the details for a couple months before the vaccines were actually available. But alas… That did not happen.

[Singerlady]

I read after the First dose of vaccine, you are still susceptible to Covid 19 for 14 days! This vaccine program is about as organized as the " CASH for Clunkers" program!
Interesting read on how it alters The Body's RNA...

Even after receiving both vaccines, the CDC still recommends that you wear a mask and social distance. We have to do this until we get herd immunity which is now at least 70% if not more. It is not over yet when you get the vaccines yet.

[M2inOR]

For those having issues with signing up, find your computer savvy friend to help out.

I've helped several neighbors in our Marsh Bend neighborhood get registered. Many have received codes for vaccine appts.

Several factors can impede your registration: some use smartphones, some use tablets, some use computers. Some may have security issues preventing access. Some may have devices that need app or browser updates.

Yesterday when I helped a neighbor using their laptop, the webpage was wider than the screen, so had to scroll far to the right to enter the code; and the "next" button was cropped so it was hard to click on it.

Be careful when typing info, double check your work. Remember, haste makes waste. Also "0" is not the same as "O". "1" is not the same as "l" or "I" <-- first is a lower case "L", second is a capital "i" . People may have different fonts as their default font. The codes sent out are all capital letters, no numbers.

As others have noted, the Safe Restart (https://sumterfl.saferestart.net) website is legit. Registration will be accepted if you state you have no insurance, and you enter 111-11-1111 or 000-00-0000 for your SSN.

If wanting a text, type your cell phone number carefully. If email, type your email address carefully.

Always check your work.

Good luck, and help a friend who may not be computer savvy.

[M2inOR]

The website is Safe Restart (https://sumterfl.saferestart.net)

That's "https : // sumterfl.saferestart.net" without the spaces or quotes.

[LeftyMike]

This vendor is State of FL sponsored. I got my 1st shot yesterday, and saw Gov. DeSantis doing a televised Press Conference. This seems to be an extremely legitimate operation.

[newlife1]

Do we have any choice of vaccine dates?

[Singerlady]

Do we have any choice of vaccine dates?

I did not have a choice of my first or second vaccine date. I did have a choice of what timeslot I wanted for the first vaccine date. When the final confirmation email was sent it automatically had the second vaccine date and time slot on it. Don’t even know how you would attempt to change anything there.

[Cloud Nine]

I registered on Monday 1/11 at 9:13am and received a date to be vaccinated on Saturday 1/16 for the first shot..... second shot will be in February.

My husband registered on Monday 1/11 shortly after 12:30pm. He was notified last evening to come for his first vaccination on Saturday 1/23.... 2nd shot in February.

It just shows how many people registered in those 3-4 hours. Yes, they are giving them in order of being requested. Be patient .... they will eventually get to you

[wiltma]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....
Yes. Signed up on Tuesday, got appointment on Wednesday. Will be going on Saturday

[graciegirl]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

Our appointments are for this morning; Wednesday at ten and eleven. It is in the developer's empty field behind Red Lobster, Fresh Market etc....down near the Charter Schools and Walmart.

The first allotment was for 4000 doses. This site has 90,000 doses on order. I am as excited as I can be and so happy to see the first shot be given to me and my dear husband this morning. I thank whoever organized this here in The Villages. AND the scientists and the health workers and anyone who was part of getting us this highly effective vaccine. YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

[retiredguy123]

I registered on Monday 1/11 at 9:13am and received a date to be vaccinated on Saturday 1/16 for the first shot..... second shot will be in February.

My husband registered on Monday 1/11 shortly after 12:30pm. He was notified last evening to come for his first vaccination on Saturday 1/23.... 2nd shot in February.

It just shows how many people registered in those 3-4 hours. Yes, they are giving them in order of being requested. Be patient .... they will eventually get to you
If you can believe other posters, they are not giving out appointments in the order they were requested.

[graciegirl]

I think we all know why there was no nationwide plan for all this. It would’ve made it much less stressful for us and those that have the power could have worked on the details for a couple months before the vaccines were actually available. But alas… That did not happen.

Please stop.

[billethkid]

Sure sounds like a first come first served system based on postings on this thread (and others).

[dahrens1]

Got the first dose yesterday morning. It took about twenty minutes from start to finish and that includes the mandatory 15 minute observation period after the shot to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction to the the shot itself. Very well organized with lots of news media present. Other than slight soreness around injection site no other symptoms as of yet. Very good experience, we just need to scale this up so that everyone that wants a vaccination can get one as soon as possible.

[graciegirl]

If you can believe other posters, they are not giving out appointments in the order they were requested.

They are giving out appointments. They appear to be on the right track and it appears they are on OUR SIDE. Please try to see how good this is. I do not see any vile conspiracy here.

[retiredguy123]

Sure sounds like a first come first served system based on postings on this thread (and others).
Read Post No. 56. Many people who signed up on Monday have not heard anything yet.

[graciegirl]

Sure sounds like a first come first served system based on postings on this thread (and others).

You must be age eligible. You must be a citizen of the U.S. It may not be completely computerized. It is HERE. It is available. It is coming to you soon. I wish you both many years of good health. You already are so important to many who have read your sage advice for years. God Bless.

[retiredguy123]

They are giving out appointments. They appear to be on the right track and it appears they are on OUR SIDE. Please try to see how good this is. I do not see any vile conspiracy here.
I'm not saying there is a conspiracy. Just correcting those who say that it is a first come, first served system. Apparently, it is not.

[billethkid]

Sounds like a first come first served system based on posting on this thread (and others).

Now just a matter of matching known supply availability against the demand list....as the list grows the time to get a response will surely lengthen.

[PugMom]

Our appointments are for this morning; Wednesday at ten and eleven. It is in the developer's empty field behind Red Lobster, Fresh Market etc....down near the Charter Schools and Walmart.

The first allotment was for 4000 doses. This site has 90,000 doses on order. I am as excited as I can be and so happy to see the first shot be given to me and my dear husband this morning. I thank whoever organized this here in The Villages. AND the scientists and the health workers and anyone who was part of getting us this highly effective vaccine. YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

:bigbow::MOJE_whot::coolsmiley: 'sigh of relief'

[Carla B]

Signed up 1/11 at 11:00 am, was "approved," but nothing further so far.

Update: We each got our scheduling email around 9:30 pm last evening at our respective email address, so about 35 hours after applying. The first appointments available were Jan. 23 late in the afternoon. I chose morning of Jan. 24. Second dose is on Feb. 21at same time of day. I signed up using zeroes and "no insurance."

[linny392]

I got the push notice Sunday evening and got my first shot yesterday at 1:30pm. My second shot is scheduled for Feb 9. (I did not give actual ssn or insurance info). Several friends have applied, and some have received codes to schedule appointments. Not certain what order they are going in as some signed up earlier than others that are getting appointments. The site was very well run only look less than 40 minutes, including the 15 minute observation wait time.

[esteelenov]

We received our appointment dates and we both are scheduled to go to 3705 Woodridge Drive which is the large field right behind Fresh Market off of 466. There are large white tents there.

[Rosie53]

My husband and I have an appointment today between 3:30 and 4:00

[harrysue]

How were you able to get pass Front of insurance card step- choose images??

[Tonyszwec]

Still can't get on the sight, anybody else have the same problem

[asiebel]

Yes recieved an appointment for next week. They will email or txt you a code. Then you go back on the web site and click I have a code etc. Other friends recieved them too. Signed up the first day

[asiebel]

Click on the web sight shown in the first post. It takes you straight to the sight!

[FromDC]

My husband and I have an appointment today between 3:30 and 4:00 It is great you were able to get the same time slot as your husband! How were you able to get that? We want to sign up today and we also would like the same scheduled time slot.

[EviesGP]

I am happy for all of you that are receiving this wonderful gift!

I am very sad for those of you who look at this in a negative light!
I'm not sure if your glass is half empty, or you just have too big of a glass?!

Hopefully, there are better times ahead, and we can get beyond this.

[Stu from NYC]

We both signed up this morning and waiting on appt.

Said yes to insurance and they wanted picture of card so had to do via cell phone but no big deal.

[Carla B]

It is great you were able to get the same time slot as your husband! How were you able to get that? We want to sign up today and we also would like the same scheduled time slot.

When you get the notice to schedule, there will be a time slots in 1/2 hour increments throughout the day. Just choose the same slot for both parties.

[Rzepecki]

A friend who signed up yesterday, got an email this afternoon with a "First Vaccine Date" of 1/20 and a "Second Vaccine Date" of 2/17.

Ditto for 3 of us. Easy peasy.

[cbmerl]

Yes. I registered on Sunday night and I have an appointment for my first shot tomorrow with an appointment for the second shot on Feb. 11th. I guess I was lucky. I am very pleased that they are taking the responsibility for booking the second shot. I wad wondering how we would ever be able to do that.

[JAN-L]

We went to our appointed time and found this to be the most efficient and expedient process possible. Hang in there... we must have been one of the first responders to the website. More people, more waiting time for appointments. This is totally legitimate. And on our email for our first appointment, there is a second appointment scheduled for our second vaccination. Beautifully done.

[Mac81]

Yes...within 24 hours of signing up.

[popbaby2]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

Yes we got appointments for sunday and second one 4 weeks later. You are registered so hang in there till more available.

[Cookieman]

You must be age eligible. You must be a citizen of the U.S. It may not be completely computerized. It is HERE. It is available. It is coming to you soon. I wish you both many years of good health. You already are so important to many who have read your sage advice for years. God Bless.
Green card holders are eligible also.

[vermonster]

I must have tried 100 times over the past 3 days. I am able to request and receive a code, but the site does not provide a box for me to enter the code and get on the waiting list or get an actual appointment. I am happy for those who have succeeded in breaking through the site's "firewall" and received an appointment, but I am becoming very frustrated. I am at high risk because of age and medical conditions, so I really want to get the vaccine. Has anyone else had these problems and become frustrated and stresses? What times of day have those who have succeeded been successful? Any idea what I might be doing wrong. And yes, I have tried both text and email without success. Sumter County Health Department have been unable to help.

[Barefoot]

You must be a citizen of the U.S. That's not true, because Canadians can be vaccinated against COVID.

[graciegirl]

We went to our appointed time and found this to be the most efficient and expedient process possible. Hang in there... we must have been one of the first responders to the website. More people, more waiting time for appointments. This is totally legitimate. And on our email for our first appointment, there is a second appointment scheduled for our second vaccination. Beautifully done.

Just had ours. So agree. Went like clockwork. Everyone friendly and right on point. Excellent process. (and it didn't hurt at all) They also make you wait...timed. ...for fifteen minutes to see if you have an allergic reaction. Plenty of trained personnel.

[pmken2]

I did the same thing, no SSN and no on insurance. I got the same email that said we would get appointment in order of registration. They are saying they will do 1500 a day and have the first 4000 scheduled. We will see how long, but at least they are doing something.

[nodie]

You do a disservice to everyone involved by not entering your social security and insurance information. The SSN is used to track the vaccine administration (brand, dates of injections, etc) and the insurance info is used to pay for it. Otherwise the county absorbs the cost and the information will not be provided to your insurance company - another way to track the vaccination. I work with FEMA and it eliminates a ton of work for the staff if you provide the information. You will not get an earlier date by eliminating it. They are scheduling it by age priority.

[MrsJMo]

My husband and I registered on Monday, got the emails on Tuesday to make appointments......Friday, we both get our 1st shot.

[HIgolfers]

Signed up Monday, was accepted and approved but have not yet received a date.

Same here.

[coffeebean]

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[kathyspear]

Just had ours. So agree. Went like clockwork. Everyone friendly and right on point. Excellent process. (and it didn't hurt at all) They also make you wait...timed. ...for fifteen minutes to see if you have an allergic reaction. Plenty of trained personnel.

Congrats, Gracie! And thanks for the update. I'm going to Leesburg on Friday. Can't wait.

So thankful to DJT who believed that it could be done!

kathy

[coffeebean]

A friend who signed up yesterday, got an email this afternoon with a "First Vaccine Date" of 1/20 and a "Second Vaccine Date" of 2/17.

I applied to this website Monday, Jan. 11th and still have not heard. Wondering what type of order they are going in. My sister applied a few hours earlier than me on Jan. 11th and was notified to make appointments. She has appointments for the first and second dose. I guess those few hours lapse is what makes the difference between having an appointment already and still having to wait to be notified to make an appointment.

[graciegirl]

That's not true, because Canadians can be vaccinated against COVID.

U.S. widens vaccination eligibility as COVID-19 deaths mount (https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/wellbeing/u-s-widens-vaccination-eligibility-as-covid-19-deaths-mount/ar-BB1cHh60)

Not trying to be discriminatory. This, Reuters, I have always thought to be a valid source. Says "All Americans". I wish you vaccination Barefoot. You know I do.

[coffeebean]

I called the Village health number and they said it was a legitimate site to make appointments. They also said check the Sumter County sheriff’s online page and he agrees.
I went through the process I have a first appointment for this Saturday and the second one for February. EZPEZE!

Did you sign up today (Jan 13th) and got your appointments in the same day?

[coffeebean]

I registered my wife and myself on 1/10. Got an email (1/12) with codes for both of us.
Went through step 2 with the code for us and answered all the questions for both of us.
Got an email with date(1/23) and time for my wife buttttt, nothing for me. And my wife's second shot is 2/20.
Tried entering my code in again and it said invalid code.
So, guess I just have to wait and see if I get it.
:pray::pray:

Why don't you just go with your wife and see if they will vaccinate you at the same time as her? Show them a copy of your email that you already completed step 2 in the registration process. They may vaccinate you at the same time as your wife. All they can say is "no" but I certainly would give it a try.

[coffeebean]

According to a news release. They have released the dosages they have been withholding for the second vaccination. This is the reason that more vaccinations are now available.

I surely hope that those who have appointments for their second shot will have vaccines available at the time they are to have their second shots.

[coffeebean]

This is certainly a much better site than the one the county was using before. I went through two of those 8 am attempts to request a vaccination and twice was turned down in 16 minutes. This one made it easy to apply, and they will let me know when my time comes (so to speak).

What I am wondering, of course, is why something like this wasn’t developed and in place nationwide ready for use whenever a vaccine was ready. If it can be done now, it could have been done six months ago and sent out to every state and county, ready to turn on. How hard was it to anticipate that this would be necessary?

I hear ya! I have already said that the vaccination process should have been in the works back in March of 2019. "They" had to know there would be a massive vaccination effort for all Americans. Why not be prepared?

[coffeebean]

I used the site and got an appointment 3 days later. What happens when I show up for the appointment remains to be seen. I’ve heard the sites can be a confused mess

I've read just the opposite about the site on 466. I've heard they are very organized and the process went very smoothly.

[Giolinh]

Check your typing-easy to make an error---strange address

[coffeebean]

Applied on the site yesterday afternoon and last night my husband and I got two appointments for the shot and followup shot. Easy

I don't understand why I applied BEFORE you and am still waiting to hear from them to make the appointment. I'm beginning to worry that my application is LOST.

[sally123]

Signed up on the 12th. As yet to receive notice with dates. The request for a copy of my insurance card was impossible - no images appeared!! I entered an image that was new to my photos page. How many people have an image of their insurance card - or do the images actually appear???

[davem4616]

signed up, approved, waiting for follow-up email. a couple of cousins that live in TV also have signed up, still waiting
friends of theirs have received an email with dates...apparently you choose the two dates (this is a two stage shot)

unfortunately it appears that you have to individually apply

take a picture of your insurance card before you fill out the information, as you'll have to up load that

[asianthree]

I don't understand why I applied BEFORE you and am still waiting to hear from them to make the appointment. I'm beginning to worry that my application is LOST.

Entered the site 1/12, @ 0924, got text from sign up today @1416. Offering multiple dates in 2 weeks, then gives you date and time for 2 vaccine

[billethkid]

Entered the site 1/12, @ 0924, got text from sign up today @1416. Offering multiple dates in 2 weeks, then gives you date and time for 2 vaccine

I did ours 1/11/2021 @ 7:23 PM....confirming email for being registered....but nothing since.
And we are prepared to wait for our turn to come up....then I see info as above and begin to wonder how does the system really work?!?

[BeverlyP]

Yes, I got my appointment this morning for 1/24 between 12 and 12:30 on Woodbridge Dr. in The Villages.
I did answer all of the questions.

[coffeebean]

Its in the order received.

I don't think so, unless folks who have posted on this thread incorrect days that they made their application. According to some, they applied AFTER me and already have appointments for both shots. I'm still waiting to hear.

[billethkid]

I don't think so, unless folks who have posted on this thread incorrect days that they made their application. According to some, they applied AFTER me and already have appointments for both shots. I'm still waiting to hear.

ditto here!

[JayK!]

Had first vaccine yesterday. SS# is needed so Medicare will pay.

[asianthree]

Unsure the percentage that gave info requested, or typed in all zeros. So far everyone I know that got approval gave info requested, given scheduled date within 24 to 36 hours, vaccine scheduled anywhere from 10 days to 15 days

[JoMar]

Unsure the percentage that gave info requested, or typed in all zeros. So far everyone I know that got approval gave info requested, given scheduled date within 24 to 36 hours, vaccine scheduled anywhere from 10 days to 15 days

Several here have gotten appointments and did not provide the info.

[retiredguy123]

I don't think so, unless folks who have posted on this thread incorrect days that they made their application. According to some, they applied AFTER me and already have appointments for both shots. I'm still waiting to hear.
I agree. Maybe I'm too logical, but if I were operating the website, the people who registered first would be the first ones to receive a validation number to make an appointment. But, it seems as though a lot of things are not as logical as they used to be.

[delima2000]

How do you cancel. Husband and I got our shots this morning in clermont.

[duhbear]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

Signed up late Sunday evening and as I write this I just returned from getting the first shot this afternoon.As long as they have doses they will make appointments.

Good luck.

[pcacace]

We registered on Monday and received a response the next day for next week and another in Feb. my neighbor is going tomorrow.

[rogerk]

Yes!

[laurietopolski]

Signed up yesterday. Waiting for response.

[Careyjan]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....
Why is it that people that responded after me have already gotten appointments and I have not?

[mistervin]

Yes, registered and approved Sunday night, authorized to schedule Monday morning, made appointment for shot on Tuesday morning.
Well organized and professional.

[HapEvillager]

DaleDivine: The same thing happened to me. I got an appointment but hubs said “invalid code.” I registered Sunday evening and got an appointment today. I explained the situation to the very kind paramedic and hubs received his vaccination. It’s worth a try. That invalid code is never going to work, believe me.

[Songbird]

I used the saferestart website and was approved. I then got a phone call giving me a 6 digit code to make an appointment but I could not understand the URL of the website to submit the the code for getting an appointment. It's not the same website as the saferestart. Can anyone tell me the URL of the website to make the appointment? Thanks.

[coffeebean]

Had first vaccine yesterday. SS# is needed so Medicare will pay.

I had my first shot yesterday at the location behind Fresh Market on 466. When I registered, I did NOT give my SS# (entered all zeros) or any insurance information (said NO insurance).

[coffeebean]

I used the saferestart website and was approved. I then got a phone call giving me a 6 digit code to make an appointment but I could not understand the URL of the website to submit the the code for getting an appointment. It's not the same website as the saferestart. Can anyone tell me the URL of the website to make the appointment? Thanks.

The SafeRestart website is the site you need to use. Click on Step 2 and enter the code. My code was a combination of six numbers and letters and I was given this code via a text message.

Safe Restart (https://sumterfl.saferestart.net/)

[paulat585]

Signed up on Monday morning but haven't heard back from them yet.

[yankygrl]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....
I applied earlier this week and have appt for later today, Thursday. I suggest anyone who hasn’t sign up do so but use the “send email” rather then phone call or txt. I got confirmation email immediately with code and link to sign up for date and time. Also use all zeros or 1’s for ssn and no insurance.

[Mario M]

Yes! We signed up several days ago and received dates for 1st & 2nd vaccination for next week. However we did put SS# and also that we had health insurance.

[davem4616]

How do you cancel. Husband and I got our shots this morning in clermont.

just don't follow-up when you receive a notice to choose a date....they're not going to chase you like the extended auto warrantee folks do

[davem4616]

Signed up on Monday morning but haven't heard back from them yet.


word seemed to have spread pretty quickly on this online registration vehicle...I'm sure that they're overwhelmed at this point

the front end data collection part of the process may have been automated, but I'll guarantee you that there's a lot of manual intervention going on before any of us get a response back

building a totally automated system like this doesn't happen overnight...especially when there is extreme pressure to get something out there quickly

rode that horse to the finish line a number of times

just saying

[Stu from NYC]

Strange that people are getting appointments in some manner other than first come first served.

Wondering how this is actually working.

People who applied yesterday getting appts others that applied this past Monday still waiting.

[Rosie53]

Went yesterday and it was very well run. Each person we dealt with was kind and upbeat. It can’t be easy for them dealing with so many elders

[scaccace01]

Which Vaccine are they giving and what location did you get it?

[retiredguy123]

Strange that people are getting appointments in some manner other than first come first served.

Wondering how this is actually working.

People who applied yesterday getting appts others that applied this past Monday still waiting.
I agree. I can't think of any justifiable reason why they are not making appointments on a first come first served basis. The Governor established a priority system for the state, and I could understand them rejecting people who don't qualify under the Governor's process. But, the county should not be using any other priority system. It is very suspicious.

[Carla B]

Here's a question for those who didn't enter SS# or Insurance info and have received the vaccine this week? Can you provide your insurance info at the time you get the vaccine?

[billethkid]

I agree. I can't think of any justifiable reason why they are not making appointments on a first come first served basis. The Governor established a priority system for the state, and I could understand them rejecting people who don't qualify under the Governor's process. But, the county should not be using any other priority system. It is very suspicious.

Based on my sample of two (wife and I, 3 minutes apart in applying) and a few others in this thread they are not applying first come, first served.

Ours was acknowledged 1/11/2021 7 pm-ish....stated approved in response from application....confirmed by email from the site stating the same info.

Nothing since while others applications and appointments have been made since our acknowledged date and time!.

Time will tell.....I guess....I hope!!

[bohica35]

I put in all the info requested and I received my first vaccination date in one or two days. After I responded to the 1st vaccination date they gave me my second shot date immediately. I go this Sunday for my first shot!
Yesterday, I played golf with a friend who got his first shot using that site. So Looks legit!

[Mleeja]

Yes, I was checking the site out Monday morning for a friend to help make sure it wasn’t a scam. I did not give any information but my email address, but I was registered anyway. I received my appointment number today. We had our first round of shots from the other Sumter County event in Wildwood. I was hoping to use this slot for our elderly neighbor but I guess it is non-transferable. BTW, my friend received his first shot this past Tuesday.

[Medtrans]

Here's a question for those who didn't enter SS# or Insurance info and have received the vaccine this week? Can you provide your insurance info at the time you get the vaccine?

They never asked for it.

[HIgolfers]

Based on my sample of two (wife and I, 3 minutes apart in applying) and a few others in this thread they are not applying first come, first served.

Ours was acknowledged 1/11/2021 7 pm-ish....stated approved in response from application....confirmed by email from the site stating the same info.

Nothing since while others applications and appointments have been made since our acknowledged date and time!.

Time will tell.....I guess....I hope!!

Glad I am not the only one! Same thing happened to me. Registered and acknowledged 5 pm ish on Jan 11. Nothing received since then.

[coffeebean]

Which Vaccine are they giving and what location did you get it?

The location on 466 behind Fresh Market is using the Moderna vaccine.

[coffeebean]

Here's a question for those who didn't enter SS# or Insurance info and have received the vaccine this week? Can you provide your insurance info at the time you get the vaccine?

I was not asked about insurance information when I was vaccinated. I had filled out the online application with "NO" insurance.

[Carla B]

I was not asked about insurance information when I was vaccinated. I had filled out the online application with "NO" insurance.

Thank you. I think that's odd. The "Daily Sun" said today to bypass the SS# and the info would be collected on site. I am uncomfortable with denying them the opportunity to collect from Medicare for administering the vaccine if they are entitled to it, but I was more uncomfortable with filling in the info so I didn't. Of course, "The Daily Sun" often gets things wrong.

[Byte1]

We registered on Wed morning and still(Friday afternoon) haven't received a code for an appointment date. We originally filled the form out with social and insurance info and then again later without that info to see if there would be any difference. Both times, received confirmation notices that our info was received and verified. Still waiting for a code for the appointment. I don't care about my getting it, as I will eventually via the VA. But, my spouse needs to get it due to her medical condition. Oh well, I guess it will get around to us eventually. We just have to have patience.

[NoMoSno]

Wonder if they are asked for insurance info?
Canadian snowbirds chartering private jets to fly south for faster COVID-19 vaccine access | CTV News (https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadian-snowbirds-chartering-private-jets-to-fly-south-for-faster-covid-19-vaccine-access-1.5257752)

[Vi & Bob]

The advice has been to not put in your SS number and click no insurance.

We put is all ones for the SS spaces and clicked no on the insurance question.

We did get a screen stating our information was accepted and approved with the date and time of confirmation.
The same page stated we would be called when the next available appointments were applied.

We also received a confirming email with the same information.

Has anybody used this site and actually got an appointment?

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....
I have been trying for days on this site to get two appointments for my husband and I. I've gotten my codes and then proceed to #2 and put my code and it won't register. I tried again to have them send me the code on my phone and didn't receive on so I put in one of the original codes I received and they would not accept it. I just can't get to the Ins. info, etc so I guess we will be waiting forever. We are wayyy over 65 and would like to know where else we can get them. I went on Publix Mulberry site and they were all out of vaccines. Very frustrating...

[billethkid]

It is unfortunate GMR worded their confirmation of registration email....in the "What is Next" second paragraph, quoted here:

"As additional appointments become available, emails will be sent to people on the waiting list in the order these registrations were received. This process will continue for the foreseeable future, so please be patient if you are not contacted immediately. You will be notified when it is your turn."

The underscored sentence turns out to not be true for some.....hence begging the questions:

Are they not on the list if others with later registration dates are being given scheduled dates ahead of them?

If not scheduled in the order received, what does that mean/imply?

While remaining patient it is concerning when the steps outlined as the process do not go forward as notified.

Patience (and blind faith).
:pray:

[B-flat]

My wife and I signed up on the 12th and have not heard a single word back from them.

[retiredguy123]

My wife and I signed up on the 12th and have not heard a single word back from them.
Did you at least get a message confirming your registration? If not, I would register again.

[B-flat]

Did you at least get a message confirming your registration? If not, I would register again.


No confirmation. Thanks for the suggestion.

[paulat585]

We registered on Wed morning and still(Friday afternoon) haven't received a code for an appointment date. We originally filled the form out with social and insurance info and then again later without that info to see if there would be any difference. Both times, received confirmation notices that our info was received and verified. Still waiting for a code for the appointment. I don't care about my getting it, as I will eventually via the VA. But, my spouse needs to get it due to her medical condition. Oh well, I guess it will get around to us eventually. We just have to have patience. Lots here registered on Monday and have not received appts yet.

[PJOHNS2654]

Had a similar problem trying to register neighbor. I was entering birth. date year as 38. they require it to be four digits (1938)

[Katieburr]

My husband and I signed up on the 11th and got a confirmation that our request for an appointment has been received. We have not received an appointment date. Yet I check every day and I see that some people get an appointment right away or within a day or two. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to this whole procedure.

[billethkid]

GMR does have a "contact" page. It operates just like their confirmation page.....acknowledges receipt and professes the message has been forwarded to the appropriate area for handling and will respond shortly.

Sent contact information twice in a 10 day period....no response.

There is no excuse for lack of response to questions about why they are not performing as stated in their confirming correspondence.

Very disappointing.

If I get no response next week I will reluctantly begin to look at availability outside Sumter County.

[retiredguy123]

GMR does have a "contact" page. It operates just like their confirmation page.....acknowledges receipt and professes the message has been forwarded to the appropriate area for handling and will respond shortly.

Sent contact information twice in a 10 day period....no response.

There is no excuse for lack of response to questions about why they are not performing as stated in their confirming correspondence.

Very disappointing.

If I get no response next week I will reluctantly begin to look at availability outside Sumter County.
According to someone who talked to the County, there was a computer error that caused some people who registered on Tuesday to get appointments before people who registered on Monday. That could explain why it has not been a first come first served system.

[Katieburr]

I am sick to death of trying to figure out who’s in charge when it comes to the COVID vaccine. Does ANYONE know? We’ve signed up on line and check our emails first thing every morning, but all we get is the same old “wait your turn” response. Yet every day we see that other people are getting appointments and receiving bar codes, in order to proceed. Someone has got to know the answer to who, what, when, where and how we can get our vaccine.

[retiredguy123]

I am sick to death of trying to figure out who’s in charge when it comes to the COVID vaccine. Does ANYONE know? We’ve signed up on line and check our emails first thing every morning, but all we get is the same old “wait your turn” response. Yet every day we see that other people are getting appointments and receiving bar codes, in order to proceed. Someone has got to know the answer to who, what, when, where and how we can get our vaccine.
The best answer to your question in Florida is the Governor. The state has sent vaccines to the individual counties to vaccinate people. The counties have their own websites where people can sign up to get an appointment. You don't need to be a county resident to use any website. There are also several locations where you can just show up and get the vaccine on a first come first served basis. In addition, the state has contracted with Publix and sent vaccines to some of the Publix stores. You can go to the Publix website and sign up for an appointment. The problem is that there are a lot of people who want the vaccine, but not enough vaccine to go around.

[gatorbill1]

Web site was redone Tuesday and all that signed up Monday were left in limbo as it was not integrated into new website. Definitely was an IT problem. Site where shots are given is well organized, website is not.

[cb1972]

I've tried twice now to "register," and within minutes each time received a verification code (5 digits) which apparently isn't the same as a personal vaccine code (6 digits--letters/numbers combined) which you need to complete the registration process. It's been 48 hours since I received the first verification code and nothing more. I have a friend who breezed through the process with no problems and has both her first and second vaccine appts scheduled. Go figure!! VERY frustrating. Many people are hailing this method and website as the latest and greatest, but so far no deal for me.

completed step 1 on Wednesday 1/13 , received the code via text. Have not received anything further as of today , do I just wait ? or do I try again .

[retiredguy123]

completed step 1 on Wednesday 1/13 , received the code via text. Have not received anything further as of today , do I just wait ? or do I try again .
You should have received a message confirming that you are registered. If so, you should just wait because you are already registered. Here is the message you should get after completing Step 1.

"Thank you for completing the screening and request for a COVID-19 vaccination. Your submission has been received and is approved. The date and time of your submission has been recorded, and you will be contacted as additional appointment times are released. Please submit the form only once."

[cb1972]

You should have received a message confirming that you are registered. If so, you should just wait because you are already registered. Here is the message you should get after completing Step 1.

"Thank you for completing the screening and request for a COVID-19 vaccination. Your submission has been received and is approved. The date and time of your submission has been recorded, and you will be contacted as additional appointment times are released. Please submit the form only once."
thanks for the reply, we went to the web site , clicked on "step 1" we were asked to provide a contact method , chose text and entered a phone #, immediately received a text with a five digit code. clicked step 2 and nothing no forms to complete , no message. maybe need to try again. thanks

[retiredguy123]

thanks for the reply, we went to the web site , clicked on "step 1" we were asked to provide a contact method , chose text and entered a phone #, immediately received a text with a five digit code. clicked step 2 and nothing no forms to complete , no message. maybe need to try again. thanks
You don't use Step 2 until they send you a 6 digit code to schedule an appointment. Step 1 is to register. You use the 5 digit code in Step 1 to register. Then, they send you a message confirming your registration. If you already have the confirmation message, you are registered and you just need to wait for them to send you the 6 digit code, but that may take several days or longer.

[cb1972]

ok thanks ,waiting patiently

[gatherer47]

registered Monday-got follow up email Thursday-got vaccine Friday

[Edgewater2]

My husband and I signed up on the 11th and got a confirmation that our request for an appointment has been received. We have not received an appointment date. Yet I check every day and I see that some people get an appointment right away or within a day or two. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to this whole procedure.

I also signed up on the 11th and hadn't received the appointment email. Finally on the 14th I sent an email to the contact on their website. Within hours I received the code for an appointment. Could be a coincidence, but I think not. I'm hearing that the people who signed up on Monday, the 11th, got caught up in a computer glitch.

[nodie]

My friend and I both signed up a week ago. She got a testing date within 48 hours for today 1/15 and I am still waiting. Drove over early for scheduled 4:30 testing appt today and were told they "RAN OUT OF VACCINE"!!!! HOW IN THE HELL do you run out when you have x number of doses and x number of people scheduled!

[coffeebean]

Wonder if they are asked for insurance info?
Canadian snowbirds chartering private jets to fly south for faster COVID-19 vaccine access | CTV News (https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadian-snowbirds-chartering-private-jets-to-fly-south-for-faster-covid-19-vaccine-access-1.5257752)

Why is the US vaccinating non citizens when our own citizens can not get appointments for the vaccine?

[coffeebean]

My friend and I both signed up a week ago. She got a testing date within 48 hours for today 1/15 and I am still waiting. Drove over early for scheduled 4:30 testing appt today and were told they "RAN OUT OF VACCINE"!!!! HOW IN THE HELL do you run out when you have x number of doses and x number of people scheduled!

Not to confuse the issue but you referred to "testing" a couple of times in your post.

[Byte1]

Received an email today telling us that they are out of vaccine and will contact us if or when they receive more.

[Village_daughter]

The SafeRestart website is the site you need to use. Click on Step 2 and enter the code. My code was a combination of six numbers and letters and I was given this code via a text message.

Safe Restart (https://sumterfl.saferestart.net/)

Do you know what the 5 digit (no letters) code is that arrived via phone? It does not work in the STEP 2. I'm not sure what to do with it.

[Carla B]

Do you know what the 5 digit (no letters) code is that arrived via phone? It does not work in the STEP 2. I'm not sure what to do with it.

My memory may be faulty on this but have you done Step 1 where you fill out form with person's name, address, D.O.B., insurance, etc.?
You can put in zeroes for social security number and check "no" for insurance if you wish. After you submit that you should receive a code with six digits, a combo of numbers and letters inviting you to schedule the appt. You need that code to schedule the appt. by clicking on Step 2. Keep that code, either print it out or keep it on your phone, that is your ticket to be admitted at the site.

[Village_daughter]

My memory may be faulty on this but have you done Step 1 where you fill out form with person's name, address, D.O.B., insurance, etc.?
You can put in zeroes for social security number and check "no" for insurance if you wish. After you submit that you should receive a code with six digits, a combo of numbers and letters inviting you to schedule the appt. You need that code to schedule the appt. by clicking on Step 2. Keep that code, either print it out or keep it on your phone, that is your ticket to be admitted at the site.

Thank you! I am actually trying to help my dad who lives in The Villages. He tells me that a lady at the library registered him with GMR. I will have to assume that she did this step.

One more question if you don't mind....my dad tells me that shortly after the lady registered him he received an email from GMR but he accidentally deleted it. I am hoping that it was just a confirmation of registration and not an actual appt. Do you (or anyone reading this) remember if the first email from GMR was just a registration confirmation? I've tried to help him navigate to his deleted mail with no luck. I am across the country, unfortunately. Thank you in advance!

[Village_daughter]

My dad registered with GMR but accidentally deleted an email he received from them soon after registration. I am hoping that it was a registration confirmation and not an appointment. Does anyone remember receiving a registration email? I tried to help him retrieve it but no luck (I am across the country so of limited tech support to him). Thanks much!

[Average Guy]

My dad registered with GMR but accidentally deleted an email he received from them soon after registration. I am hoping that it was a registration confirmation and not an appointment. Does anyone remember receiving a registration email? I tried to help him retrieve it but no luck (I am across the country so of limited tech support to him). Thanks much!
After registering, I got an email with a 6 character code that needed to be used to get an appointment. I went back to their website and completed Step 2 by entering the code and getting an appointment. They then sent me a second email with the date and time of my appointment.

Hope this helps you.

[Carla B]

My dad registered with GMR but accidentally deleted an email he received from them soon after registration. I am hoping that it was a registration confirmation and not an appointment. Does anyone remember receiving a registration email? I tried to help him retrieve it but no luck (I am across the country so of limited tech support to him). Thanks much!

Go to Post by Retired Guy (#161 above). Your dad probably got the first email and is waiting for the one with the 6-digit code to arrive.

[HIgolfers]

My dad registered with GMR but accidentally deleted an email he received from them soon after registration. I am hoping that it was a registration confirmation and not an appointment. Does anyone remember receiving a registration email? I tried to help him retrieve it but no luck (I am across the country so of limited tech support to him). Thanks much!

Received confirmation email shortly after registering on Jan 11. Received both text and email with code to get an appt yesterday. SO your dad should be good and just needs to wait for the code.

[billethkid]

My post below from the GMR thread.....

FYI

Just got emails for wife and I (separate) from GMR.....dates and bar codes for tomorrow afternoon in hand.

The dates offered were 2/13, 2/16, 2/17 and 2/18.

We originally registered 1/11/2021 at 7:30 PM.

[coffeebean]

Do you know what the 5 digit (no letters) code is that arrived via phone? It does not work in the STEP 2. I'm not sure what to do with it.

Not sure at this point. It's been a pretty long time since I went through the process. Sorry, I can't help.

[coffeebean]

My dad registered with GMR but accidentally deleted an email he received from them soon after registration. I am hoping that it was a registration confirmation and not an appointment. Does anyone remember receiving a registration email? I tried to help him retrieve it but no luck (I am across the country so of limited tech support to him). Thanks much!

The only way for an appointment to be made is for the person to pick a date and time. GMR doesn't just designate and day and time for the first appointment. The second shot appointment is different however. That appointment is made for 28 days after the first shot unless that day falls on one of the site's CLOSED days. From what I understand, the GMR site is closed Sunday and Monday.

[DAVES]

My friend and I both signed up a week ago. She got a testing date within 48 hours for today 1/15 and I am still waiting. Drove over early for scheduled 4:30 testing appt today and were told they "RAN OUT OF VACCINE"!!!! HOW IN THE HELL do you run out when you have x number of doses and x number of people scheduled!

I am thankful that I am not running this. People, us, are listing on multiple sites. The Physer vaccine needs to be injected quickly or it is wasted. Ran out of vaccine, none of us would be pleased yet, like say an airline, they likely over book based on experience of how many will book and not show up. After 5 or 6 tries we finally got an appointment.
We, typical of my wife got there too early. Not counting waiting for our proper time we were out in 45 minutes. I was told they are doing 6,000 shots a day. Perhaps, we lucked out but it could not have been better. Fourteen is my lucky number. We lost 6 times. When we won we got station number 14.

[Merlot526]

I received an email yesterday confirming my appointment at Woodbridge Dr. Today I get another email confirming my appointment at Lke Sumpter College. No phone number to confirm where I shoul do. Does anyone else have this problem?

[billethkid]

I received an email yesterday confirming my appointment at Woodbridge Dr. Today I get another email confirming my appointment at Lke Sumpter College. No phone number to confirm where I shoul do. Does anyone else have this problem?

Of course the last communication is the one to follow.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

With such low numbers of dose availability I suspect the wait will be longer than we think!!

So now we wait.....

This is exactly it!!!! So many seem to think that somehow 2 million people are going to get appointments for 500,000 doses at the same time. They can only they can only make appointments and give out what they have.

Some will be lucky and get appointments right away and for others it may be a month or so before they get their first shot.

It's all basically first come first served. With all of the complaining, I haven't heard any suggestions on how it might be handled better.

[Pkrjim]

signed up 1/12/21 8:00pm received appointment e-mal 2/16/21 9:00pm appointment for 2/18/21 1:30

[coffeebean]

I have received two voicemails on my iPhone stating they would like to schedule an appointment. For some reason, my phone is silencing/blocking these calls so I haven't been able to speak to anyone to let them know I have already received both shots from GMR. I called the number a few times to have them take me off their list, but I keep getting a message that there are no appointments available at this time and then the message says Good Bye. I don't even have the opportunity to leave them a message.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I also received a text from safe start for appointment but I just received my second at Gainesville VA ( no side effects I’m 82) I thought of trying to contact them, but I just assume they’ll cut you from list if you don’t respond to text

[twoplanekid]

My wife, brother and I received the following last night by both phone text and email.
“At this time you are now approved for scheduling your vaccine, please return to Safe Restart (https://sumterfl.saferestart.net/) and select “Step 2: I have a Code for COVID-19 Vaccination”.”

It took my brother some time to get through the appointment process but I completed both of ours in about 10 minutes. We will take our first shot this coming Tuesday at Lake Sumter College in Sumterville.

Our second shot is scheduled automatically for one month from the first. We are now relieved to have these dates for shots know to us. Hope everyone else can also obtain their appointments for shots as soon as possible.

[eremite06]

When you show up for your appointment, what paperwork must be filled out and do they want your Medicare and/or social security number?

[twoplanekid]

When you show up for your appointment, what paperwork must be filled out and do they want your Medicare and/or social security number?

In our case using Safe Restart, the printed notice states that:
Thank you for completing the request for a COVID-19 Vaccination.
Please bring a US issued ID along with this email and the barcode below available for the staff to scan upon your arrival.
Please arrive with a face mask and wear a short sleeve shirt if possible.
Plan to arrive ……….

[brfree1411@aol.com]

Yes, I am getting my first shot this afternoon. I did not put my social I put zeroes.

[eremite06]

When you show up for your appointment, what paperwork must be filled out and do they want your Medicare and/or social security number?
Got it done yesterday. Only showed drivers license and barcode. They didn't care about appointment times as long as you showed up on the appointed day.:coolsmiley:

[bobdeb]

I've seen a couple of posts requesting how GMR could handle this better. Let me count the ways.

1. A user friendly web site would be welcomed.

2. Perhaps a weekly or twice weekly email blast out to everyone as to status and availability.

3. Some method to determine where you may be listed within their system.

4. Perhaps some queued number.

5. Some easy way to cancel out for others to move up in the list.

6. Some way to communicate clearly with someone. e.g. I'm waiting for notification, however I can't get the vaccine right now due surgery. So, if my lucky number comes up can I delay and not lose some priority standing?

7. Some method of feeding back and making suggestions. (I might have covered that already...)

Oh well.

[coffeebean]

When you show up for your appointment, what paperwork must be filled out and do they want your Medicare and/or social security number?

I didn't fill out any paper work for GMR. They asked to see a driver's license so they can fill out your vaccination card with your name and city you live in. They also enter the name of the vaccine manufacturer and the lot# of the vaccine on the card. They did not ask for Medicare number or SS #.

[coffeebean]

I've seen a couple of posts requesting how GMR could handle this better. Let me count the ways.

1. A user friendly web site would be welcomed.

2. Perhaps a weekly or twice weekly email blast out to everyone as to status and availability.

3. Some method to determine where you may be listed within their system.

4. Perhaps some queued number.

5. Some easy way to cancel out for others to move up in the list.

6. Some way to communicate clearly with someone. e.g. I'm waiting for notification, however I can't get the vaccine right now due surgery. So, if my lucky number comes up can I delay and not lose some priority standing?

7. Some method of feeding back and making suggestions. (I might have covered that already...)

Oh well.

Those are great suggestions. Any way you would consider contacting GMR to let them know? This is a contact page. I got results by using this page.........

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