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Bludot300 01-16-2021 07:54 AM

You are very lucky to get your vaccination. My wife and I have been waiting a week to get scheduled.

johnsi911 01-16-2021 08:04 AM

I wonder why it is that some folks who registered on Tuesday got their shots before those of us that registered on Monday. It's been so long since I filled out the form. Did it ask for pre-existing conditions? I did get the email saying I was approved.

newlife1 01-16-2021 08:08 AM

We registered Wednesday and have not received our code? By the way, do they give us options on time and day of first and second shot?

Jamcderm 01-16-2021 08:16 AM

I registered me and my husband on Monday but have not heard anything.

katiemike46 01-16-2021 08:20 AM

Is this the Moderna vaccine or Pfizer?

Redwood8300 01-16-2021 08:33 AM

Registration
 
Lots of talk about this on the Nextdoor app also. It seems that if you give them ALL the information they ask for - SS and insurance you get a reply the same day or the next day. I filled in everything and got my first and second appointment schedule the next day. Don't know why - it just is!

Jerrysherry 01-16-2021 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by trueorange (Post 1887889)
I signed up my husband and myself Tuesday morning. We both got emails saying our registrations were successful and to wait for another email to schedule. Neither one of us has heard anything else . I keep checking email inboxes and also spam folders, but nothing yet.

We are willing to wait our turn, but I am curious if anyone who registered later than Tuesday morning got scheduled through the Safe Restart program which seems like a very good option at this point.

Husband & I both signed up Tues. Nothing yet

Singerlady 01-16-2021 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansasr (Post 1887857)
Got my first shot today at the SafeRestart Center over off Woodridge Dr.

Let me say I was very impressed with the whole operation. Plenty of people to direct you at every step of the way. Just have your email printout and ID with you and you will breeze right through. You stay in your car the entire time. The longest wait was the mandatory 15 minutes wait after you receive the vaccine, just to make sure there are no complications.

I entered off Woodridge Dr, but it's actually easier (and more direct) to just turn onto Tatonka Dr off CR 466 (at the Red Lobster).

All in all, I've been very impressed with Global Medical Response who they brought in to manage this operation. Yes, there were some communication issues (remember the Daily Sun printing the WRONG web address or discovering they wanted way too much personal data that really wasn't required). And it would be nice if there was some way to follow up after you get your initial acknowledgement (after helping several people who are tech-challenged, they all got their appointments and I still had not heard anything, but suddenly there it was yesterday and there were slots available for today) rather than just "waiting to be contacted". None of us like the unknown!

And yes, the sophistication of their system does require that you have internet access. So, if you hear of a neighbor who doesn't know about the procedure or finds it too daunting, lend a hand and help them.

What a nice posting...WITH a map! Going Monday! Thx!

paulajr 01-16-2021 08:44 AM

Vaccine
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by katiemike46 (Post 1888172)
Is this the Moderna vaccine or Pfizer?

Moderna

Mhollowaygleasom 01-16-2021 09:02 AM

We signed up early Sunday morning and we’re notified around 4 pm Tuesday. First available choice was January 20th. There doesn’t seem to be a standard scheduling equation. Patience is a necessity.

jerseyshoreguy 01-16-2021 09:09 AM

If you registered on Monday afternoon or earlier and are still waiting with concern if you are on the list, you can email sumtercovid19@gmr.com and request they check the list for your names. They will reply instantly letting you know someone will email you back in 4-6 hours with a verification you are on the list. For those who registered Monday night or later have some patience and just wait for more vaccines to arrive.

Bonnevie 01-16-2021 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwood8300 (Post 1888187)
Lots of talk about this on the Nextdoor app also. It seems that if you give them ALL the information they ask for - SS and insurance you get a reply the same day or the next day. I filled in everything and got my first and second appointment schedule the next day. Don't know why - it just is!

I did the same....I gave all information on one day. next day got code to schedule appt. I wondered if that made a difference.

Rodneysblue 01-16-2021 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansasr (Post 1887857)
Got my first shot today at the SafeRestart Center over off Woodridge Dr.

Let me say I was very impressed with the whole operation. Plenty of people to direct you at every step of the way. Just have your email printout and ID with you and you will breeze right through. You stay in your car the entire time. The longest wait was the mandatory 15 minutes wait after you receive the vaccine, just to make sure there are no complications.

I entered off Woodridge Dr, but it's actually easier (and more direct) to just turn onto Tatonka Dr off CR 466 (at the Red Lobster).

All in all, I've been very impressed with Global Medical Response who they brought in to manage this operation. Yes, there were some communication issues (remember the Daily Sun printing the WRONG web address or discovering they wanted way too much personal data that really wasn't required). And it would be nice if there was some way to follow up after you get your initial acknowledgement (after helping several people who are tech-challenged, they all got their appointments and I still had not heard anything, but suddenly there it was yesterday and there were slots available for today) rather than just "waiting to be contacted". None of us like the unknown!

And yes, the sophistication of their system does require that you have internet access. So, if you hear of a neighbor who doesn't know about the procedure or finds it too daunting, lend a hand and help them.

Great information, thank you!

dsettl 01-16-2021 09:16 AM

How do you apply?
 
How do you apply ? dsettl@comcast.net

Edjkoz 01-16-2021 09:18 AM

We got our first dose yesterday at the Saferestart site. The whole process was smooth and ease. They are fantastic. The sign up process was easy. We filled out the forms on the internet and got our appointments 2 days later. If they can secure more vaccine, they’ll be able to handle many more people per day


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