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In reply to the discussion: I noticed something when I went for my first shot. [View all]MyMission
(1,845 posts)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.