[Reeds]

I was able to get my husband and me on the list yesterday.
We are 63 and 60.

[jferron]

I’m 62 and my husband 64. I was able to make an appointment at CVS in Ocala for tomorrow. There still many appointments available yesterday. I did a search for CVS COVId vaccine. Clicked on Florida and put in zip code. Ocala has two locations. They update everyday so if it says none available try again tomorrow. That is what I did.

[Pballer]

Originally Posted by jferron

I’m 62 and my husband 64. I was able to make an appointment at CVS in Ocala for tomorrow. There still many appointments available yesterday. I did a search for CVS COVId vaccine. Clicked on Florida and put in zip code. Ocala has two locations. They update everyday so if it says none available try again tomorrow. That is what I did.

The CVS web site will not let me schedule if I enter my age as less than 65.

[Debbraham]

If you want the Johnson and Johnson vaccine call 352-815-2216. Easy to make appt, now under 65 is good I believe. Over in Coleman at Sumter college. Very well organized.

[fmeans]

A friend put my wife and I (both age 63) onto this and now I'll share it with you. Heart of Florida Health Center in Ocala (search it up on the web) is making appointments for the 60 and up crowd right now, on line with instant confirmation. Yesterday I booked us both for this Friday, the 19th. I got confirmation and printed out the forms (very important) to fill out and take with us.

[Curtisbwp]

Yes, last tuesday i got my first shot along with anout 4 000 other vill people. 2 1/2 hours in line. Google safestart.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Silver Streak

My husband and I were both able to sign up for appointment through Publix for next week. (We're both between 60-64) Hubby asked when he was at Publix the day after the announcement and was told we could try this morning starting at 7am for an appt next week, so that's what we did. Both of us had to hang out online for 2+ hours before the "Book Now" button showed up, but we now have appointments for Tuesday! Two different locations, because I got in about a minute before he did, but neither is very far away. The process was a little nerve-wracking, but we're very happy to have those appointments! We were given appts for the 2nd shot at the same time (same location & time slot).

As to the "nerve-wracking part - that is the problem with opening up the shops to lower age groups too soon. 60% of CV hospitalization is due to the over 65 group. Only 61% of all US seniors over 65 have gotten any shots. Of the remaining 39%, probably 20% more would want their CV shot. That puts excess CV cases and burnout problems on hospital staff. Florida and other states appear to be lowering the age requirements TOO SOON! This will probably be a continuing problem. Governments, like Fl. , are supposed to SOLVE problems, not CREATE them. Problems like "nerve-wracking" and 2 hours spent wasting good time for 2 people and then driving to different locations. All Fl. had to do was wait about 2 weeks until all over 65 people that wanted shots could get THEIRS. I don't blame any individuals. I just find Fl. to be VERY disappointing in their handling of the CV crisis (and other states also). No one in Fl should be taking a victory lap for their "wonderful" handling of this Pandemic. I hope there are lessons learned because there could be another Pandemic around the corner. Or even another BIG problem that requires a "GOOD" government to intervene. Will Fl. be prepared ???????

[lserdy@gmail.com]

I registered with CDRM Health on Friday and got my vaccine in Orlando on Saturday. SInce then 3 other areas contacted me for an appointment.

[TSO/ISPF]

CDRM health ??

[Nucky]

We have been through the mill with trying to schedule shots. Fortunately, we both had success helping others get their appointments at various spots.

Unfortunately, we had little success scheduling our own. I must admit that after success at Publix that I was going according to the CDC guidelines instead of the guidelines of the Governor. We are all squared away now and it feels good to be on the path that we wanted to be on.

Our main concern was helping a gentleman who is 91 years old and has no idea about a computer so he couldn't get an appointment himself. He wanted the Moderna shot and that's the way it worked out at Publix. He just had the second shot yesterday and had no rough side effects other than a sore arm.

We had three different offers lately and selected Publix. All our ships came in back to back. We feel fortunate. Wish I could give the other appointments to others who need them but I understand it can't happen that way. Unfortunately, those who are waiting don't really understand and I look like the bad guy for not giving them our unused spots. Oh well, no good deed goes unpunished. I tried to help em out.

[hamsterfay]

Monday morning I went to CVS.com with no problem & no long waiting (like for Publix). There were tons of open appt times for the entire week for the Pfizer one ... if you don't mind driving to Ocala, because that's the only one that came up for 32162. It's the CVS by the Paddock mall. I don't have the patience for the Publix site anymore, spent too much time trying for my friends & family over the last few months. I went the easy route for me

[hamsterfay]

Originally Posted by Pballer

The CVS web site will not let me schedule if I enter my age as less than 65.

Ignore the 1st screen, later in the sign up it will say 60 & over. I thought the same thing...