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MyMission

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27. I had only one complaint when I went for my first shot
Sun Apr 4, 2021, 12:05 PM
Apr 2021

And it was about scheduling the second shot. I'm curious about your experience and the date for your 2nd dose.

Everything was streamlined at the UNC run clinic at the local community college, and the process took about a half hour. 1:30 appointment, 1:46 shot, 2:01 free to leave.

Upon arrival on Friday there was a table to check in. I was asked if I could return on 4/25 to get my 2nd dose, and if not I was told I'd need to reschedule this first appointment. There was no option to get it on a different day as they give 2nd doses only on Tuesday for this group. I work part-time, and if I get a reaction and need to stay home I will miss work and inconvenience my bosses. I was not happy I was forced to take this appointment date. My bosses are supportive and will understand, because it's important to get vaccinated.
Most people will make adjustments and change schedules (drop everything) in order to get the vaccine, including me.

Now that more doses are available scheduling the first dose seems to be much easier, less frustrating. They need to be more flexible with the 2nd dose, especially as everyone is now eligible and working younger people with or without families may need more options.

I understand why they want to do everyone in groups, but I think they should schedule 3 weeks or 4 weeks later on the same day of the week, but they are doing 25 days. Or when scheduling the first appointment let people know the second date. Would have done Monday and Friday which are my days off.

I did agree to coming back on 4/25 so I could get the first shot, but wasn't pleased that I would have had to leave and reschedule if I hadn't agreed. They should have made that clear when I called to schedule the initial dose. I feel like I've got to jump through hoops to get the second dose.

Otherwise the experience of getting the first vaccine was very easy and efficient.

Yes there are very good ones among us in the USA. magicarpet Apr 2021 #1
Prepare for shot 2 Best_man23 Apr 2021 #2
Pfizer #2 was limited to local symptoms for me - Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #8
A friend of mine got her second shot last week. She had no problems with either shot. Treefrog Apr 2021 #24
I got Rebl2 Apr 2021 #30
I had the same sense of history when I got my first shot. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #3
Mine was in December xmas74 Apr 2021 #18
I think we each had a responsibility to get the vaccine asap. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #22
I'd believe it. xmas74 Apr 2021 #23
What a precocious nephew! Most his age don't care to know what's happening! Karadeniz Apr 2021 #4
Glad to hear it, very positive report. Stay well B. appalachiablue Apr 2021 #5
My shot hurt like hell and I know a good stick. I've donated blood and platelets over 200 brewens Apr 2021 #6
I didn't even feel my first Pfizer dose, but the nurse who gave me the 2nd dose wasn't skillful liberal_mama Apr 2021 #17
My experience with both shots was so much like the OP, Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #7
Felt the same. Got mine in a mountain town. A 50 mile enjoyable rural drive. Hoyt Apr 2021 #9
you likely will need a 3rd one (and 4th perhaps) when the new variant tweaked boosters come out so.. Celerity Apr 2021 #10
I'm almost hoping. I enjoyed it that much, plus the feeling of contributing to fighting plague. Hoyt Apr 2021 #14
I wonder if we'll need to stick to the same vaccine in 2022 or 2023? More_Cowbell Apr 2021 #15
Another uplifting story! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #11
We got our 2nd shot today, in Seattle. SeattleVet Apr 2021 #12
Mine was nightmarish (the organization of it), and so was my husband's. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #13
Ours were well organized and took very little time yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 #16
I got my first injection Jan 16 LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #19
I experienced the same thing. Very smooth and professional. Kablooie Apr 2021 #20
The same setup is used in other states dalton99a Apr 2021 #21
"the whole thing was professional from end to end. Seamless." Same here in west Central Fla mitch96 Apr 2021 #25
My hat is off to the Emory Healthcare System for providing the same organized diehardblue Apr 2021 #26
I had only one complaint when I went for my first shot MyMission Apr 2021 #27
I cannot say enough about my experience with the Pfizer two shot process. CTyankee Apr 2021 #28
That was our experience with vaccination, too. myccrider Apr 2021 #29
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