[Lovey2]

Good Morning....I am at my wits end...again! Are there absolutely no vaccines available for the "compromised" out there? I won't be 65 until May but am currently on Oral Chemotherapy. Any site I try to sign in to kicks me out for age...no area or questions for any medical conditions, yet it advises you to bring a "prescription" from a Doctor if you have a medical condition. The CDC guidelines for vaccinations includes compromised individuals along with the 65 and older group. Am I to understand Florida is not following this? Neither Florida Cancer Specialists or The Villages Health have any vaccines and cannot answer for this. Any ideas?? If not, I will just have to console myself with the fact that almost everyone around me will have been vaccinated so I'm still safer than before, I guess.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Good Morning....I am at my wits end...again! Are there absolutely no vaccines available for the "compromised" out there? I won't be 65 until May but am currently on Oral Chemotherapy. Any site I try to sign in to kicks me out for age...no area or questions for any medical conditions, yet it advises you to bring a "prescription" from a Doctor if you have a medical condition. The CDC guidelines for vaccinations includes compromised individuals along with the 65 and older group. Am I to understand Florida is not following this? Neither Florida Cancer Specialists or The Villages Health have any vaccines and cannot answer for this. Any ideas?? If not, I will just have to console myself with the fact that almost everyone around me will have been vaccinated so I'm still safer than before, I guess.

I'm guessing that there are so many over the age of 65 that have compromising conditions that you would be pushed far down the list anyway. I'm 69 and have coronary artery disease and just finished radiation for prostate cancer. There are tens of thousands like me in The Villages and probably millions in Florida. That's probably why the state decided to go with age only.

[PugMom]

yesterday i heard Publix workers telling customers that more vax will be in, & the number of Publix locations providing the vax will increase. they described it in the same scenerio just posted in another thread here: outdoor setting, drive up, limited contact. they did not know EXACT dates, but sit tight--it looks like things will get moving fairly soon.

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by PugMom

yesterday i heard Publix workers telling customers that more vax will be in, & the number of Publix locations providing the vax will increase. they described it in the same scenerio just posted in another thread here: outdoor setting, drive up, limited contact. they did not know EXACT dates, but sit tight--it looks like things will get moving fairly soon.

Yes

When I got my vaccine yesterday at a Publix in Marion County, the employee said the same thing, and that Villages locations will be added. He said to check the Publix web site every morning to watch for the announcement.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Good Morning....I am at my wits end...again! Are there absolutely no vaccines available for the "compromised" out there? I won't be 65 until May but am currently on Oral Chemotherapy. Any site I try to sign in to kicks me out for age...no area or questions for any medical conditions, yet it advises you to bring a "prescription" from a Doctor if you have a medical condition. The CDC guidelines for vaccinations includes compromised individuals along with the 65 and older group. Am I to understand Florida is not following this? Neither Florida Cancer Specialists or The Villages Health have any vaccines and cannot answer for this. Any ideas?? If not, I will just have to console myself with the fact that almost everyone around me will have been vaccinated so I'm still safer than before, I guess.

Unfortunately you are correct. Gov. DeSantis has decided not to follow CDC guidelines for compromised individuals and ONLY allow the 65 and older group at this time. Not much we can do, since these decisions are being made at the state level.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I'm guessing that there are so many over the age of 65 that have compromising conditions that you would be pushed far down the list anyway. I'm 69 and have coronary artery disease and just finished radiation for prostate cancer. There are tens of thousands like me in The Villages and probably millions in Florida. That's probably why the state decided to go with age only.

Unfortunately, I'm sure you are correct! I wish you good luck with your treatments and overall health. As I said, I'll just have to consider that most people around me are vaccinated, so that's still a good thing. God bless!

[Garywt]

Have you spoken with your doctor? Mine has told me I cannot get it because my immune system is compromised by my chemo so I am waiting. Guessing when it is ok I will get the shot in the infusion center.

[msilagy]

Even if you are vaccinated a person can still be a carrier. I am guessing that under 65 will open in the next few months. Pre existing conditions do not guarantee death from covid. Several people I know have gotten covid with the conditions mentioned and were fine.

[Bizdoc]

You should talk with your doctor. They can and will (if warranted) give you a letter stating the medical reasons why you need to jump the queue.

I regularly discuss getting shots (and really all types of medical care) with my oncologist.

The biggest and most important things which you can do are wearing your mask and staying out of crowds. If you need groceries either order them or go first thing in the day with a goal of being in and out as fast as possible. Avoid out of town guests, especially children.

[asianthree]

OP have you spoken with your physician about the vaccine? Our physician is having us wait. May not be the same answer for you, but your physician can give you the answers you need

[scottiesrgreat@gmail.com]

So many feel they are more entitled and they want to jump ahead in the line..... such a typical human reaction. I bet if they reflect on their past, in general - they demonstrated the same behaviors in much of what they have done in life.

So for those who feel they are entitled to jump the line - please just try to be a good, pleasant human ...... **it really, really, really isn’t that bad**. It isn’t all about just you. Apply the same logic you are always pushing re: wearing masks and distancing - “we are in this together” (until, of course, it comes down to something you want and feel entitled to - then, it isn’t- your attitude is - we’re all in it for ourselves). Sad.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Good Morning....I am at my wits end...again! Are there absolutely no vaccines available for the "compromised" out there? I won't be 65 until May but am currently on Oral Chemotherapy. Any site I try to sign in to kicks me out for age...no area or questions for any medical conditions, yet it advises you to bring a "prescription" from a Doctor if you have a medical condition. The CDC guidelines for vaccinations includes compromised individuals along with the 65 and older group. Am I to understand Florida is not following this? Neither Florida Cancer Specialists or The Villages Health have any vaccines and cannot answer for this. Any ideas?? If not, I will just have to console myself with the fact that almost everyone around me will have been vaccinated so I'm still safer than before, I guess.

I was eligible because I'm older than 65 so I had my first shot yesterday. Hubby was with me in the car and asked the person at the vaccination site if he could be vaccinated even though he was not 65 but has medical issues which put him more at risk. He was told, "NO". Hubby is going to have to wait until they drop the age requirement. Seems, here in Florida, commorbidities are not part of the eligibility for the vaccine.

One more very important thing you need to know.......The CDC has continued to say that they do not know if a person who does have immunity from Covid virus by getting both doses of the vaccine can or cannot still transmit the virus to someone else. The CDC is telling us that we must continue to wear masks and social distance from others and continue with these precautions so we will PROTECT OTHERS from the virus. The CDC says they will inform Americans when it is safe to stop wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands frequently. Bummer, isn't it?

Bottom line: After I receive my second vaccine shot and wait the proper amount of time for immunity, I will continue to follow all precautions to protect those who WANT the vaccine and have yet to be vaccinated. I will continue to wear my mask in public indoors, social distance from others and keep my hands washed or sanitized frequently. It is up to everyone to make sure we slow the spread of this virus.

[Marylee139]

I was told I need clearance from my allergist before I can get it. Then I’lol have to figure out will give me the vaccine?

[ctmurray]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Good Morning....I am at my wits end...again! Are there absolutely no vaccines available for the "compromised" out there? I won't be 65 until May but am currently on Oral Chemotherapy. Any site I try to sign in to kicks me out for age...no area or questions for any medical conditions, yet it advises you to bring a "prescription" from a Doctor if you have a medical condition. The CDC guidelines for vaccinations includes compromised individuals along with the 65 and older group. Am I to understand Florida is not following this? Neither Florida Cancer Specialists or The Villages Health have any vaccines and cannot answer for this. Any ideas?? If not, I will just have to console myself with the fact that almost everyone around me will have been vaccinated so I'm still safer than before, I guess.

You don't have to be a resident of a state to get the vaccine there. Drive to Georgia? These are federal vaccines, and this is why you don't have to be a resident.

[davephan]

I’ve heard many times on the local TV news that people can get the COVID-19 vaccination that have compromised immune systems through the hospital system. Since you didn’t say you talked to your doctors about getting the vaccination, I assume that you haven’t tried that route.

It’s possible to get the vaccination in a different county where you live. Perhaps it is easier to get the vaccination in another county. I’ve heard of people in Lee County found it was easier to make an appointment in the Orlando area, and do the drive to the Orlando area to get the vaccination.

Manatee County set up a lottery system where there are over 90,000 seniors registered. Today, they are giving out 1,000 vaccinations from the seniors selected in the lottery. So, at that rate, it could take over a year, just to vaccinate the seniors, if the rate isn’t ramped up. But I have heard in Manatee County that people under age 65 with health problems can get the vaccination, but they have to go through the hospital system, which will determine if those people can get the vaccination without the 65 and older age requirement.