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In reply to the discussion: Older Americans cope with shock and stress as vaccine effort overlooks them [View all]MoonlitKnight
(1,584 posts)34. Reverse 911 system should be used for this
This should be national. Lots of local emergency services have this. It can be targeted to seniors and other at risk groups who get signed up in case of disasters and other emergencies. It automatically calls people. It could call and give the option to stay on the line to schedule an evacuation, for example. In this case to schedule a vaccine appointment.
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Older Americans cope with shock and stress as vaccine effort overlooks them [View all]
turbinetree
Mar 2021
OP
I feel like it's part of the Hunger Games or playing Mega Millions or Powerball
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#15
This is not about how seniors were in one of the first classes to be allowed to get the vaccine.
llmart
Mar 2021
#14
If she lived in the ritzy Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, where wealthy contributors
sop
Mar 2021
#11
They decided about three weeks ago to open up M&T Stadium for mass vaccination but you basically
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#17
There are no "noifications" here. You hvae to go online and try to sign up for an appointment, but
tblue37
Mar 2021
#58
Interesting.. How do you think low-population #s affect vaccine rollout?
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2021
#76
I have an update on my quest for a shot, I will be getting my shot tomorrow at 9:30 AM
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#57