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Dream Girl

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11. I'm surprised it's so high.I guess because DU has a lot old timers..not being agist. I'm older too.

Reply to LizBeth (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 24, 2021, 06:16 PM

Feb 2021

The average age for DU is lates 50s early 60s and I’m right in there.

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It seems many DUers have either received their 1st vaccine or have been scheduled. Curious [View all] seaglass Feb 2021 OP

Good poll. I am curious too. LizBeth Feb 2021 #1

I'm surprised it's so high.I guess because DU has a lot old timers..not being agist. I'm older too. Dream Girl Feb 2021 #11

Frankly... yuiyoshida Feb 2021 #2

I am 64 and just talked to my local clinic...diabetic and other...still said not until "next year".. wcmagumba Feb 2021 #3

Oh I don't think that is right. There should be enough for anyone who wants one this summer. seaglass Feb 2021 #5

Oregon has a plan leftieNanner Feb 2021 #22

Oregon is near the bottom of the chart in numbers vaccinated. Grasswire2 Feb 2021 #59

i agree. barbtries Feb 2021 #46

I think you will be able to get it before summer jcgoldie Feb 2021 #4

I'm in MA which has a failed rollout. They are pushing teachers to go back in person ft and they seaglass Feb 2021 #8

I understand jcgoldie Feb 2021 #9

I am in MA as well. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #15

Thanks sheshe and congrats to you for getting scheduled! n/t seaglass Feb 2021 #21

I could get it now but am waiting FreeState Feb 2021 #6

Thank you! Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #56

My wife and I will get our first shots tomorrow (I hope). rsdsharp Feb 2021 #7

Got mine today Srkdqltr Feb 2021 #10

It all depends on availability and effectiveness of process in giving vaccines JI7 Feb 2021 #12

Yes, it was to help people 75+. I haven't heard that companions can get vaccines if they seaglass Feb 2021 #16

Here is one link. I didn't read the whole thing so not sure JI7 Feb 2021 #27

I don't think so and it is appointment only. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #23

I'm in NC russiamommy Feb 2021 #13

Same here, but in Ohio rather than NC. n/t Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #57

We both have had both Pfizer vaccines. MuseRider Feb 2021 #14

Is summer going to be general population? sakabatou Feb 2021 #17

I'm 65 crud Feb 2021 #18

MA lowered the requirement age last Thursday... sheshe2 Feb 2021 #28

Tennessee did the same thing last Friday peggysue2 Feb 2021 #74

First shot scheduled this Saturday, noon left-of-center2012 Feb 2021 #19

My husband and I just got our first Pfizer vaccinations yesterday csziggy Feb 2021 #20

Thanks csziggy. And congrats on getting ready for your 2nd shot. My son, his SO and her family seaglass Feb 2021 #29

Glad to hear you all came through it OK csziggy Feb 2021 #41

Got my second shot Monday Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #24

🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 a kennedy Feb 2021 #25

I've been eligle for weeks but nothing available here. honest.abe Feb 2021 #26

I'm in WV WVGal1963 Feb 2021 #30

I picked the summer option, but I'm guessing it will be in the Fall. FSogol Feb 2021 #31

I'm in SE Michigan. My sister is 78 and I'm 74 with chronic heart condition. Biophilic Feb 2021 #32

I received both Pfizer doses by mid-January because I work in healthcare Tanuki Feb 2021 #33

I am eligible as of the 22nd localroger Feb 2021 #34

Please don't depend on a waiting list. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #60

Good advice, I'll keep on top of it localroger Feb 2021 #63

I don't know where you live. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #66

Louisiana. Yeah. nt localroger Feb 2021 #69

oh. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #71

I am a first responder working on COVID infrastructure DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #35

Moderna shot 2 tomorrow. in NC, age 65 NewHendoLib Feb 2021 #36

Received the 2nd Moderna shot today at 1:15 PM PST PufPuf23 Feb 2021 #37

Got a message from the VA today. Called back and scheduled my 1st shot for this Sat. Kaleva Feb 2021 #38

No idea when I'm eligible. I registered on the state website and will wait to hear from the state or WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2021 #39

eligible (1B) rampartc Feb 2021 #40

I live in Florida. I'm 77 and have three comorbidities. lpbk2713 Feb 2021 #42

really sorry to hear this. barbtries Feb 2021 #44

Thanks. I stay pretty much isolated. lpbk2713 Feb 2021 #50

Be persistent bdamomma Feb 2021 #51

Sunday marked the day barbtries Feb 2021 #43

Not even possible in my part of TX JCMach1 Feb 2021 #45

I've been eligible for more than a month, but still no vaccine for me Dave says Feb 2021 #47

I have my first shot scheduled, on March 7. Trailrider1951 Feb 2021 #48

Need this option: "Have no clue when I'll be scheduled" Auggie Feb 2021 #49

Well, I'm mid-40s with no health issues and don't work in the medical field... krispos42 Feb 2021 #52

I'm 65+, in SoCal, & got my 2nd Moderna today - very streamlined. AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2021 #53

I'm 67 with no existing health issues musette_sf Feb 2021 #54

66 in Michigan. First shot tomorrow. bif Feb 2021 #55

Being eligible and being able to schedule it when you are eligible are two different things!! Grasswire2 Feb 2021 #58

My husband and I will get our 2nd Moderna shots at our VA clinic on March 6th. marie999 Feb 2021 #61

I have no idea what's going on yet. ecstatic Feb 2021 #62

Both are done and I'm a month out xmas74 Feb 2021 #64

I have no idea how I was able to get mine Victor_c3 Feb 2021 #65

How about eligible in February and not allowed to get one Tink41 Feb 2021 #67

I am eligible, but no appointments are available in my area. tblue37 Feb 2021 #68

I finally got through and got my MIL's shot scheduled. Ilsa Feb 2021 #70

I qualified by age but getting an appointment was quite a process. kairos12 Feb 2021 #72

My husband and I just got our first appointments tonight peggysue2 Feb 2021 #73

I am turning 61 in March. Here in Oregon I belive that means April. CentralMass Feb 2021 #75

I'm attributing this to nobody on DU, but keep in mind there's lots of gaming the system going on. SuprstitionAintthWay Feb 2021 #76

Regarding this poll, keep in mind Wednesdays Feb 2021 #77