I received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Monday. St. Louis County Health was a timely, smooth, efficient machine. I was in and out in 25 minutes. Five minutes or so were spent getting the paperwork squared away and waiting to head back the the treatment room. Three minutes to fill out the vaccine card and receive the shot. And fifteen minutes waiting to make certain there were no adverse effects.
As a healthcare workout I was in one of the top tiers. I know people are jumping the line while other people are hesitant to receive it. My suggestion is to get on every list for an appointment you can find. It would be great if there was a centralized clearinghouse but there isn’t. Register at every hospital. Ask friends if they know a place. If you can travel for the vaccine, take a road trip. Friends have driven three hours each way to obtain it. Vaccine availability will increase. Your phone will buzz with a text or an email will hit the inbox. Hang in there and keep signing up.
In three weeks I will have the second dose and have a little more piece of mind.
I had a mild headache and went to bed early. My arm is mildly sore. It was been recommended to me too late to hydrate heavily before the vaccine. I did not drink enough.
I hope you get vaccinated soon and we get back to a better way of life this summer.