Kroger stores to start offering Covid19 vaccinations

[Clipper]

I am going to the VA today for my first vaccine injection. They say that their clinic is inside the building and that people are usually waiting about 15 minutes and then have to stay for an additional 15 minutes to see if there will be any adverse reaction to the shot.

I don't understand why it is so hard to get vaccinated in the CNY area. People here are often waiting in long lines for our health department clinics but the vaccine seems to be available to hold clinics 3-4 days a week. One day a week is usually dedicated to those getting a second injection. Our VA is wide open to any veteran over 65 or with health issues. I am just happy that I am able to use the VA and not have to wait in line for 4 or 5 hours at the Speedway drive-thru clinic.

Is all the vaccine going downstate? I would think that NY would be one of the first to get adequate vaccine with it being one of the hotspots.

[BHU]

I don't see why they don't open the Utica Aud & use it to administer the vaccine. Clear the ice rink & there's plenty of room. If parking is the problem then run shuttle busses from the parking garages. Beats me how much vaccine is available, it's a guessing game & our local politicians are for the most part all M.I.A. on this issue.

[artsyone]

I would reminisce about my younger and or childhood days but it might scare the crap bejezzus out of you...never the less...

[Ralph]

   I've been waiting patiently on the sidelines for the vaccine.  That's about all I can do.
They had a pop up vaccine pod a few blocks from my house yesterday, but even though I am eligible I couldn't go as I am not a minority.
Go figure.

[Clipper]

Wow! That was quick and easy. You have to stop at the gate where you enter the campus, then at a tent down the road a short way for a temperature check and to answer the standard questions and get your little yellow sticker that says you have been checked. When I got into the hospital there is a desk where you show your VA ID, and give them your DOB and last 4 so they can verify who you are and determine eligibility and get an info packet telling you what vaccine they are using, Moderna in my case, and they give you a little card with the date of the first shot and an appointment for the second dose. I got the shot, waited the required 15 minutes and I was out of there in 35 minutes.

I haven't started growing a tail or a 3rd eye as of yet. I will let you know if I do. Quick and painless. The needle is so fine that I didn't hardly notice when she stuck it in my arm.

I stopped at the cemetery and put an artificial floral piece and a fresh flag on my buddy John's grave. It is a nice day but cool. Kathy and I are going to take a ride and shop at the Amish Store.

[Clipper]

No negative reaction to the Moderna vaccine other than a feeling like a bruise if I press in the injection site. The remedy? I DON'T PRESS IN THE INJECTION SITE. HAHA.

My friend who is a manager at a local Walgreens has been trained and has worked clinics giving vaccine to nursing home patients. They vaccinated those workers who were going to be going into the nursing homes. He also had the Moderna vaccine. No adverse effects after the first shot, but after the second one he had flu like symptoms, absent any fever, but had achy muscles, a headache, intermittent chills, and just felt like crap for a day and a half. The nurse who vaccinated me at the VA said it is not unusual for people to feel lousy for a day or so after the second shot with flu like symptoms but it is not reason for concern unless it becomes serious. Some people breeze through both shots with no issues other than a sore arm. I hope I am in the latter group. I go back on the thirtieth for the second injection. I have a set appointment time for the second shot so there won't be any extended wait.