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

Its in the order received.

That doesn't seem to track with other posters' experience.

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.

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.

Verification Code
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The website is Safe Restart

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

Saferestart.net works well!
 

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.

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.

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

Appointment
 

Yes. Signed up on Tuesday, got appointment on Wednesday. Will be going on Saturday

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.

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

Please stop.

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

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.

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.

Read Post No. 56. Many people who signed up on Monday have not heard anything yet.

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.

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.

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.

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

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."

Saferestart
 

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.