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Arkansas Granny

(32,264 posts)
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 10:38 AM Jan 2021

I'm on the waiting list for Covid19 vaccine!!!

Starting Monday individuals over 70 can receive vaccine in Arkansas. I called my local participating drug store and got on the list. They will call me 24 hours ahead of time to schedule the vaccination.

Color me happy!

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catbyte

(38,669 posts)
3. YAY! So am I, but I don't have a date yet. They're saying maybe a week or two.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 10:42 AM
Jan 2021

It's a relief, isn't it? One of my best friends got her first shot last week. Her tribe got several doses and have been giving them to the elders, essential workers, and people with pre-existing conditions. I wish I was a member of her tribe, but alas, mine is in Canada.

Arkansas Granny

(32,264 posts)
4. My sister lives in Oklahoma and got her first shot last week as well. Not a member of any tribe,
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 10:48 AM
Jan 2021

but her age and medical history got her in early.

LiberalArkie

(19,331 posts)
7. Perry County is a little over 10,000. In Perryville, I called the Pharmacy and there are over 2,000
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 11:37 AM
Jan 2021

ahead of me. Depending on how many doses they get, it may be March before I get jabbed.

Arkansas Granny

(32,264 posts)
8. I hope you don't have to wait too long. I've been keeping track of info at this website:
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 11:55 AM
Jan 2021
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/novel-coronavirus

It takes a few hours for the updated information on cases, hospitalizations, etc. to be posted each day.

LiberalArkie

(19,331 posts)
9. I keep all that and Perry County data in a spreadsheet every day.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 11:58 AM
Jan 2021

It's Wednesday and the state flu totals are out.. Not bad, but Perryville schools absenteism is the highest in the state.

https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/Weekly_Influenza_Report_Week_Ending_Saturday_January_9,_2021.pdf

rurallib

(64,558 posts)
11. My kids (early 40s) in different states are on lists
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 01:29 PM
Jan 2021

I live in fucking Iowa. We ain't got no lists. This state is disgusting!

Glad to hear you are on the list!

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