I got one at a CVS in Louisiana but had to have my doctor call in a prescription. Insurance covered it. There’s also apparently some weird supply issues. A colleague (who is over 65 and clearly eligible) had an appointment at a large hospital and they told her they were out of COVID vaccines but had plenty of flu shots. She was ultimately able to reschedule and get a Pfizer shot but they were still out of the Moderna one and whatever the non-mRNA shot is called.
It all sort of smacks of disorganization (possibly deliberate incompetence considering we have a loon with brain worms in the driver’s seat). But it seems like some people are having access issues and other people just waltz into a Walgreens/CVS and get their booster in minutes.
Texas here and I just scheduled to get mine next week. However, it didn’t say anything on the scheduling page about needing a prescription. Should I expect them to surprise me with that when I go in?
In general, the new shots usually aren’t ready until the end of September/beginning of October, so pharmacies may be using the last of last year’s stock. I know when I got my spring booster in May, neither NovaVax or Moderna were available, so we went with Pfizer as well.
I’m holding off my fall shot until mid-October, so I’ll have maximum effectiveness through the the of February, but it does mean I have to be a bit careful while cases are currently rising in much of the US.
In general, the new shots usually aren’t ready until the end of September/beginning of October
No, that’s not true. Last year they were available in time for me to get them before Dragon Con (i.e. labor day weekend) and (even through so far I didn’t gotten sick after it) I’m pretty mad that that hasn’t been the case this year too.
I got one at a CVS in Louisiana but had to have my doctor call in a prescription. Insurance covered it. There’s also apparently some weird supply issues. A colleague (who is over 65 and clearly eligible) had an appointment at a large hospital and they told her they were out of COVID vaccines but had plenty of flu shots. She was ultimately able to reschedule and get a Pfizer shot but they were still out of the Moderna one and whatever the non-mRNA shot is called.
It all sort of smacks of disorganization (possibly deliberate incompetence considering we have a loon with brain worms in the driver’s seat). But it seems like some people are having access issues and other people just waltz into a Walgreens/CVS and get their booster in minutes.
I wonder if people are rushing to get it with the expectation there will be a ban coming in the near future.
I did that just today myself.
I’m a lucky one who got it quickly with no issues.
Texas here and I just scheduled to get mine next week. However, it didn’t say anything on the scheduling page about needing a prescription. Should I expect them to surprise me with that when I go in?
In general, the new shots usually aren’t ready until the end of September/beginning of October, so pharmacies may be using the last of last year’s stock. I know when I got my spring booster in May, neither NovaVax or Moderna were available, so we went with Pfizer as well.
I’m holding off my fall shot until mid-October, so I’ll have maximum effectiveness through the the of February, but it does mean I have to be a bit careful while cases are currently rising in much of the US.
No, that’s not true. Last year they were available in time for me to get them before Dragon Con (i.e. labor day weekend) and (even through so far I didn’t gotten sick after it) I’m pretty mad that that hasn’t been the case this year too.