There have been many things in life that I've looked forward to. A shot in the arm has never been one of them.
Until now.
Last Wednesday, I learn that I am now qualified to get the COVID vaccine. I immediately go online, and without any problem at all, I get an appointment.
This morning I wake up to exactly 27 emails, reminding me of today's 12:20 appointment.
It's a cold day, but I dress light, as I always do when I walk. That turns out to be an unfortunate decision.
When I arrive at the vaccination site (a school at 215 West 114th Street), the line is long. — down one block, and around the corner of another.
Everyone except me has dressed appropriately for a January day. Walking in cold weather is fine; standing in cold weather is not.
Still. 90 minutes waiting in frigid weather, and no one is complaining. We all feel grateful just to be in this coveted line.
Inside the school gym, tables have been set up and people with orange jackets are administering shots.
The man who gives me a shot identifies himself as a doctor. He's a bit strange looking and acting, but the shot he gives me is totally painless.
I walk home with a feeling of liberation. It won't change the way I live in the short term, but I do feel safer.
Congrats! Can't wait for the same here. Massachusetts is lagging behind in the rollout.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Living in MA, as Karen Richards has expressed, leaves something to be desired regarding the vaccines.
ReplyDeleteHey, Pennsylvania is lagging too. I registered, got e-mail confirmation that I was successful then nothing!!!
ReplyDeleteWell it is a joke here in Fl. 1 hour and 37 min in the Q for
ReplyDeletea reservation, the site says it updates every 60 seconds. Then
I get updated it reads "all vaccines are taken". Who ever thought the army could run this is stupid. Only 600 vaccines for
our county, twice a week for those over 65. What a joke.
I tried to get an appt at that site because it’s so close to my home. But I got one at Harlem Hospital and it was wonderful. No waiting on line. I immediately got ushered into a nice, clean cubbyhole with a comfortable chair. A nurse gave me the shot and checked in with me. They made my 2nd appt and I left. I was there in total less than 30 minutes.
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