I got vaccinated pretty early in NJ. Got Pfizer, no real side effects, eligible because I was obese (now I'm not!). NJ keeps opening somewhat weird eligibility, but we know a ton of people that clearly lied. It's so easy to do considering that smokers are eligible. What does that even mean? Smoke one cigarette and you are eligible.
To me, the inherent flaws in an honor system, combined with the additional administrative step of doing whatever it is that they do to "confirm" your eligibility, make it less desirable and efficient as a public health solution to achieving mass vaccination and saving the most lives than the age-based phasing to which Lamont switched.So, have you waited your turn? Did you stretch the eligibility? Does it piss you off when others just plow ahead with a lie? It may not matter much now with so many states opening to everyone (not NJ, of course).
I had both done in my non-dominant arm (Pfizer). Only issue was a sore arm for the next day both times.Is everyone getting it in their not-dominant arm? Has anyone done one in each? I got my first shot in my left and am wondering if there is any conventional wisdom about doing the same both times or mixing it up.
I also had both done in my non-dominant arm. I had NO problem after the 1st vaccination. The 2nd was a totally different story. I have either a torn rotator or arthritis in my dominant shoulder. When I went to sleep after the 2nd shot, I tossed & turned every 20-25 minutes through the night. The next day I felt nauseous (due to lack of sleep) & febrile throughout the day. Day 2 post vaccination I felt back to normal.I had both done in my non-dominant arm (Pfizer). Only issue was a sore arm for the next day both times.
Hopefully I don't derail this thread early! Feel free if this isn't appropriate. I was just curious what the general opinion on eligibility compliance is? Especially since this forum is anonymous.
I got vaccinated pretty early in NJ. Got Pfizer, no real side effects, eligible because I was obese (now I'm not!). NJ keeps opening somewhat weird eligibility, but we know a ton of people that clearly lied. It's so easy to do considering that smokers are eligible. What does that even mean? Smoke one cigarette and you are eligible.
It's been bugging my wife, in particular, who has had the misfortune of being healthy, younger than me, in shape, and works from home. Some people are just blatantly certifying to their eligibility and bragging about how nobody checks anyway. We finally decided she's elgible because her industry was added. You can find some places that say you have to be "front line," but the official NJ site just lists the industry without reference to front line. I should add, if she gets sick it could actually lead to a delay in an important medical event. She even feels guilty about that, but she decided that she's acting better than many people.
So, have you waited your turn? Did you stretch the eligibility? Does it piss you off when others just plow ahead with a lie? It may not matter much now with so many states opening to everyone (not NJ, of course).
This is a great question. The eligibility rules are stupider than stupid. After the olds they should let anyone who wants the vaxx to get it, don't sign up fast enough well thats your issue. The vaxx should be like masks originally they were limited now if you have $10 you can get 50 masks on amazon. People who lie to get it who cares the CDC has made an inefficient system which is largely ridiculous. I got the vax, I'm 28 but knowing what I know now I would have said I was a teacher so I could have gone about my life sooner. Where I live (NC) it's relatively easy to get an appointment if you are willing to drive to a super conservative part of the state or check every morning for appointments.Hopefully I don't derail this thread early! Feel free if this isn't appropriate. I was just curious what the general opinion on eligibility compliance is? Especially since this forum is anonymous.
I got vaccinated pretty early in NJ. Got Pfizer, no real side effects, eligible because I was obese (now I'm not!). NJ keeps opening somewhat weird eligibility, but we know a ton of people that clearly lied. It's so easy to do considering that smokers are eligible. What does that even mean? Smoke one cigarette and you are eligible.
It's been bugging my wife, in particular, who has had the misfortune of being healthy, younger than me, in shape, and works from home. Some people are just blatantly certifying to their eligibility and bragging about how nobody checks anyway. We finally decided she's elgible because her industry was added. You can find some places that say you have to be "front line," but the official NJ site just lists the industry without reference to front line. I should add, if she gets sick it could actually lead to a delay in an important medical event. She even feels guilty about that, but she decided that she's acting better than many people.
So, have you waited your turn? Did you stretch the eligibility? Does it piss you off when others just plow ahead with a lie? It may not matter much now with so many states opening to everyone (not NJ, of course).
I am getting the J&J on Saturday.
I will say I feel kind of guilty this morning, but at the same time not. I am turning 35 and healthy and already beat COVID earlier this year. When I saw the state was rolling it out to all 16+ starting April 1 I started calling around to see if I could be put on a list for when I would be eligible, expecting it would be awhile because of my age and health. I was fine with that. I actually received a call last week that I could get in on Saturday and jumped all over it. Now I see articles that pretty much say those 16+ with pre existing conditions should get priority, which I agree with, but I also do not want to get somebody in trouble for making a mistake and putting me on a list earlier than they should have. I was truthful with all my answers and I guess I lucked out for once.
Are you in CT or NV(or other)? I'm 33 and just moved back to CT and have Type 1 diabetes. I've been trying to schedule an appointment so I can get in as close to April 1st as possible but have had no luck online or over the phone. If you could share how you were able to get an appointment I'd be grateful. Was it just a matter of calling every vax site? I'm going to see my new doctor on Thursday so hopefully she can help me out. Thanks.
Thanks!CT. I literally just called and left messages at every vax site I could find. I ultimately got a call back from one in Wallingford, I think.
Interesting....I purposely did a light dumbbell workout after my first shot last week to get the blood flowing and using the muscles. Felt a little sore that evening, but almost nothing the next day...my wife took a nap and felt sore for a weekThe inoculators at her facility are advising their patients to get vaccinated in the DOMINANT arm as it is used more & this makes for faster absorption of the vaccine, thereby lessening the soreness. They also advise massaging the area throughout the day to increase absorption & lessen pain.
I was going to do this when I get my second shot, but the people where I got the first one said that I might want to hold off in case they add a booster (note that there are spots for additional shots to be noted on the card).Got my shot card laminated this morning.
The problem with opening it to everyone all at once is it would overwhelm the appointment and distribution systems, and just lead to even more frustration for everyone. I still hate to admit it (but am glad I have to), but I think the way CT has done it has been very good.This is a great question. The eligibility rules are stupider than stupid. After the olds they should let anyone who wants the vaxx to get it, don't sign up fast enough well thats your issue. The vaxx should be like masks originally they were limited now if you have $10 you can get 50 masks on amazon. People who lie to get it who cares the CDC has made an inefficient system which is largely ridiculous. I got the vax, I'm 28 but knowing what I know now I would have said I was a teacher so I could have gone about my life sooner. Where I live (NC) it's relatively easy to get an appointment if you are willing to drive to a super conservative part of the state or check every morning for appointments.