We got the first shot of vaccine today.

[CTyankee]

thank god we're in CT where people over the age of 75 are getting vaccinated. The phone number we called answered within 3 or 4 rings. We were able to set our appts and get directions. Hubby was nervous and screwed up on the directions (I've learned not to correct him while he's driving) and had to spend extra time unscrewing up but I kept my mouth shut.

Since we had left early, we were right on time. They did let us in until 10 minutes before our scheduled time. We were directed to the short line at the door of the large room with LOTS of stations ready to give you a vaccination. I had my ID and health insurance card handy.

We go for our second shot at the same place (different time). I was told to expect a bit of soreness in the arm. It's been over an hour and I have no pain.

Thank you, Democratic Governor Lamont for being a DECENT, CARING human being.

P.S. Yesterday, at our supermarket check out, I was TOLD by the lady checking out my groceries that she wasn't getting the shot and I SHOULDn"T either! I was surprised at her tone, but I don't argue with people about it. I forget how it happened to come up in conversation...

[Corgigal]

1. Congrats

I’m getting my 1st dose tomorrow. My VA doctor saw my name on the list and they called me a few days ago. I’m thankful.

Let us know how it goes. I just heard on my weekly doctor show, 1 in 100,000 people can get a reaction, so I’m getting some benedryl today. Just in case.

[c-rational]

2. Thanks for the info, especially the snippet about keeping quiet while hubby got unlost - I have

shared with my Mrs. Let's see if she develops your wisdom.

[CTyankee]

10. he was being gallant! He knows I have a lousy sense of direction and it's not improving with age!

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

3. Yay!

I got my first dose yesterday. The whole process was well organized, simple and easy. No side effects yet except for slight soreness at injection site, and the soreness is almost gone now.

[CTyankee]

7. It's a huge undertaking but very well orchestrated.

Because of Drump we have been accustomed to hearing the drumbeat of "government can't do anything." Well, it sure can! As my mother used to say "This is a country that won World War Two and put a man on the moon! Don't tell me we can't (fill in the blank)!"

[dem4decades]

4. I'm in CT too but from what I can see they are still in the over 75 phase, are you sure about the

over 65 vaccine availability? And congrats on getting it, it would be like hitting the lottery to me.

[CTyankee]

5. Oops. I changed it. Should be over 75, not 65.

Sorry about that. My excuse is that I'm old (81) and in good shape otherwise.

[dem4decades]

6. No problem, I just check on a daily basis, I don't want to miss out. My son's in-laws managed

to sign up and get a shot due to one of the providers making a mistake. They're 68 but at the time they signed up there wasn't a problem, much like some of the teachers managed to get vaccinated by error. Though I think teachers should be higher on the scale anyway.

[Gothmog]

8. Congratulations

I got my first Moderna shot on Jan 16. I am a little worried about getting second shot. I have a slightly sore arm

[CTyankee]

9. We got the Pfizer shot. I was told to expect it but am not worried. Or I am more worried about NOT

having its protection against the Covid virus. I was feeling helpless and now I feel much better. I kinda felt like I was a sitting duck for the virus. Now I feel better. A sore arm is nothing compared to this ruthless virus.

[Gothmog]

11. My son is in the Pfzier trial

They unmasked him about two or three weeks ago and he got the vaccine. His arm hurt after each shot and he ran a slight fever. He goes in mid Feb for blood work and they will give him his vaccination card.

It feels good to get at least one shot. My next shot is Feb.13