Evelyn Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I watched many customers in the pharmacy face situations similar to yours. Since I sat for 30 + minutes waiting. I had a 9 am appointment. Got there at 8:45 as instructed. When there was a break in the line of unhappy customers-I took the baton and asked why, at 9:15 am was I still waiting. Basically immediately taken to the person administering the booster. And am told it would be another 10 minutes. Because the vaccine has to be out of the refrigerator for that long before she could give me the shot. I (as pleasantly as possible) unloaded on her. Got at 6 apologies while I sat in the room with her waiting for the timer to go off. I usually use Walgreens. But my other 3 shots were via CVS. And figured dealing with one provider might be better in the long run. After today, I may rethink that stance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I've never considered getting a shot at CVS. I barely trust them to sell me cotton balls; I'm sure as hell not going to let them stab me in the arm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 We are equidistant between Walgreen's and CVS. I have always used Walgreen's for both non-mail prescriptions and routine shots. Husband got his nose out of joint at Walgreen's and we both started using CVS. Granted that shoplifting is rampant in SF, but they keep their shelves close to empty. The cashier people are totally incompetent. But the pharmacy seems squared away, particularly for covid shots. Plus, they now bombard husband with 30% off coupons which he finds irresistible. We have made it a point to use other CVS stores when out and about, Both San Rafael and Albany are excellent for product availability. The curse of urban living. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 This is why I got my shots through Kaiser or the county health department. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Me too. At Gouverneur. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I got boosted at Rite Aid. There was no wait and I'm more than 50% sure they gave me the right shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 The guy who gives shots at the Myrtle Avenue Wallgreen's in Fort Greene is a genius. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I have found the pharm techs at both Walgreen's and CVS to be superb. Maybe as suggested early on in covid they are using ultra thin needles but I have never felt even one of them so far. But same for our history of flu shots. As a kid, I remember FEELING the needle. No more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 11:20 AM, Evelyn said: Booster 2 acquired this morning. (in other random questions--why is CVS always such a clusterf*ck?) A note on side effects. Mine were slightly different this time. Arm pain started much sooner than before. And definitely stronger. And this time I also had chills and a mild headache (and I basically never have headaches). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I wonder if the fact I had COVID back in January made a difference for whatever reason... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bloviatrix Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 11 hours ago, Evelyn said: A note on side effects. Mine were slightly different this time. Arm pain started much sooner than before. And definitely stronger. And this time I also had chills and a mild headache (and I basically never have headaches). Have you had all vaccines in the same arm? Because sometimes when you have the same vaccine multiple times in close proximately to each other you can develop an increased sensitivity. We had it happen with the kid when he was little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Thank you for that--I have had them all in my left arm. I will remember to switch out next time I get a jab. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tubbs Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Is there any good data on whether booster for under 50s actually has a significant affect on transmission? Wife and I both have one booster (in my case a full moderna not the half), debating if it makes sense to get another booster a few weeks before travel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 11:32 AM, Evelyn said: Thank you for that--I have had them all in my left arm. I will remember to switch out next time I get a jab. I've had all five shots in my left arm because I use my right arm more. Pros and cons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beccaboo Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Wilfrid said: I've had all five shots in my left arm because I use my right arm more. Pros and cons. I have always heard that you should get it in the arm you use more, as moving it around will end up making it hurt less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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