4 Big Myths About COVID-19 Variants People Need To Stop Believing (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/myths-covid-19-variants_l_60145ff1c5b653f644d396bc)

Got my Moderna vaccine today. It was a breeze. It has been about 4 hours and no major reactions. Slightly sore arm, but only if I think about it. I got a tetanus shot about this time last year, and that reaction was much more intense than this. That was pretty mild too as it felt like I got punched or took a baseball to my arm for about an hour. So far so good!

What a relief - a tangible event that points towards the end of this. In about 45 days I should have the full effect of the vaccine, so knowing mid march I can feel safer going out to work, restaurants, etc. Maybe I can go back to Oklahoma and see family later next month. Even though they all pretty much refuse any vaccine and all precautions, at least I will be mostly protected. That's on them to refuse.

About 11 hours in now. Arm is VERY sore, but no other side effects such as fatigue. Definitely feels like I was hit by a fastball right into my left shoulder.

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Congrats! A lot of us have really sacrificed during this pandemic. I hope you're celebrating this milestone tonight.

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Congrats! A lot of us have really sacrificed during this pandemic. I hope you're celebrating this milestone tonight.

Staying inside with a 6-pack of Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA, pups are having some fresh chew-treats. Big party! I will be honest, it was extremely tempting to possibly go out for a beer or two. But I had to remind myself that very few people have had the vaccine, and just because I got it today doesn't mean anything. Still need at least a month to get to 80% efficacy and another shot + 14 days to get to the published 94%. Too soon to go out for me! It's been a long 12 months for everyone, I am hopeful distribution can get ramped up and we can get this over with. I can't even imagine what life was like before this, now. Sit elbow to elbow with a stranger, in a cramped bar? What?!

About 11 hours in now. Arm is VERY sore, but no other side effects such as fatigue. Definitely feels like I was hit by a fastball right into my left shoulder.

When I got my vaccine the nurse suggested I use my dominate arm. Said the more you use it the less impact as far as pain goes.

I'm really looking forward to getting mine. I just have to get mentally prepared that there could be a few hours of COVID like symptoms and that it's OK.

I received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine early Monday afternoon and have had zero side-effects. I'm in the high risk population, having several comorbidities, but I don't know if that impacts side-effects from the vaccine.

I will say the vaccination process was the most stressful thing I've encountered since all of this started. They did a good job with social distancing but it's the first time since March that I've been in such close proximity with so many people for such a long period of time.

Not that it matters a great deal. Just wondering. Do the vaccinated numbers posted by OSDH include vaccinations done directly by the Fed Govt like tribal hospitals, VAs and Fed Employees? It wouldn't change the totals a lot. Just curious.

8 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths People Need To Stop Believing (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-19-vaccine-myths_l_5fff4425c5b66f3f7963934e)

Most of us on here are pretty sensible, but please pass this on to anybody who says they're not going to get vaccinated.

Not that it matters a great deal. Just wondering. Do the vaccinated numbers posted by OSDH include vaccinations done directly by the Fed Govt like tribal hospitals, VAs and Fed Employees? It wouldn't change the totals a lot. Just curious.

I couldn't find that out. The weekly report just says it does not include the 97k that CVS and Walgreens have.

I couldn't find that out. The weekly report just says it does not include the 97k that CVS and Walgreens have.
I've searched and can't find an answer. It wouldn't change the total a great deal but I'd like to be able to see the total number of Oklahoma residents that have been vaccinated.

As far as Walgreens/CVS I read an article, on one of the main news sites not social media, that said a new program was starting that will send vaccines to 6500 pharmacies soon. Haven't we been there done that and it didn't go well?

8 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths People Need To Stop Believing (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-19-vaccine-myths_l_5fff4425c5b66f3f7963934e)

Most of us on here are pretty sensible, but please pass this on to anybody who says they're not going to get vaccinated.

Myth #6 is a bit misleading now... of course, you have to wait for the vaccine to take effect, but some research is emerging that suggests that vaccinated people may be far less likely to spread COVID too. Very good news.

I just made my booster shot appointment for next Thursday, exactly 28 days after first shot of Moderna.

Awesome, I'm glad to hear that the second shot signups are hitting the timeframes they need to.

Awesome, I'm glad to hear that the second shot signups are hitting the timeframes they need to.

My daughter got hers scheduled and a day early on Moderna at that. I guess technically you can take the Moderna Booster after 24 days but I waited until 28.

I received my shot at 9:05 this morning (2-03-2021) and after 11 1/2 hours, no soreness.
C. T.

I woke up about 3:00 this morning to go to the bathroom and my arm was sore. Not bad, less than the shingles shot or a tetanus shot. I'm just thrilled to get the vaccination. Our booster is scheduled for March 2nd.
C. T.

I woke up about 3:00 this morning to go to the bathroom and my arm was sore. Not bad, less than the shingles shot or a tetanus shot. I'm just thrilled to get the vaccination. Our booster is scheduled for March 2nd.
C. T.

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J&J has officially asked for emergency approval. Looks like they meet in the next few weeks to approve it.

I am not sure their amount of production but another vaccine is only going to help. I have heard they have 10 million doses ready to go. Might be a while until they ramp up.

Novamax vaccine is expected to apply in April after the US trial is over.

Another thing I can't seem to find.
How many cases of:
1) Number of infections total after both injections + 2 week period
2) Number of infections total after both injections + 2 week period verified as being the recent variants
It seems like a no brainer to me that both of these data sets would be recorded and researched.

Another thing I can't seem to find.
How many cases of:
1) Number of infections total after both injections + 2 week period
2) Number of infections total after both injections + 2 week period verified as being the recent variants
It seems like a no brainer to me that both of these data sets would be recorded and researched.

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/chart-how-well-moderna-vaccine-prevents-covid-19-infections-2020-12%3famp

Not exactly what you are looking for, but I found this for Moderna. It tracks incidence rate instead of raw number of infections. Seems to have a sharp effect of slowing reported incidences in its tracks after about 14 days into the first dose.

https://i-insider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/i.insider.com/5fd8ba312069f400194c7c95?width=700&format=jpeg&auto=webp

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/chart-how-well-moderna-vaccine-prevents-covid-19-infections-2020-12%3famp

Not exactly what you are looking for, but I found this for Moderna. It tracks incidence rate instead of raw number of infections. Seems to have a sharp effect of slowing reported incidences in its tracks after about 14 days into the first dose.
That is a start. Assuming that current post vaccine data will naturally include variants whether identified or not.

Well, today I didn't feel any soreness so for me, it lasted for about 1 1/2 days. I will post my feeling on my booster which is scheduled for March 3rd (previously the 2nd but found out today they move it to the 3rd).
C. T.

Here's the most important COVID chart I've seen (https://twitter.com/ashishkjha/status/1356079020878786561).

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In all the trials, there were zero hospitalizations or deaths from COVID or the vaccines. Share that with anyone worried about the safety of vaccines.

Here's the most important COVID chart I've seen (https://twitter.com/ashishkjha/status/1356079020878786561).

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In all the trials, there were zero hospitalizations or deaths from COVID or the vaccines. Share that with anyone worried about the safety of vaccines.

Sadly, it won't convince a lot of people (likely a subset of the ones that still think the election is stolen, along with other random idiots), but yes, great info, thanks.

Few updates from today.

It looks like the mega-pods from the feds do not included a federal allotment at this time so Oklahoma is not ramping that up right now.

583k doses administered.

J&J vaccine is expected to be ready the week of it being approved. We will see those go into arms the following week after approval.

The pharmacy program is starting soon. People will be able to get vaccinated at Walmart shortly. Keep an eye out for that.

I think we are on the cusp of even more ramping up of vaccinations!

Yeah a recurring theme emerging is that April will be the month where vaccine supply begins to outstrip demand, where the focus shifts from getting vaccines to people to want them to getting people to go get one of the many shots available. I'm hoping that by Easter I'll at least have my first shot.

Yeah a recurring theme emerging is that April will be the month where vaccine supply begins to outstrip demand, where the focus shifts from getting vaccines to people to want them to getting people to go get one of the many shots available. I'm hoping that by Easter I'll at least have my first shot.

I am thinking April as well. We are about to move to one of the biggest groups in teachers and teaching staff for K-12. That is close to one million people so I do expect that to take a little while. But supply is steadily increasing.

Feb 12th you can now sign up for the vaccine at various Walmart and Sams Club across Oklahoma. The list here: https://twitter.com/KOCODillon/status/1359254748105433090?s=20

IMMY Labs has been at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Norman administering vaccines with their large pods. They did 3700 on Friday and 3000 today. They opened up appointments to people 18+ with comorbidities with permission from the OSDH for today only. Apparently there were several cancellations due to the weather and they did not want vaccines to go to waste.

I'm only 34, but I am an asthmatic and was deemed to be in Phase 2 through the OSDH. I was lucky to get an IMMY appointment for 1pm today. I was out of there by 1:15pm. There had to be 200-300 others there. I've never seen anything run to efficiently in my life. Amazing work they're doing between the vaccine pods and testing.

I highly suggest those who are 18+ with comorbidities to follow IMMY's Twitter as that's how I was able to find out the availability beyond the current phase and to schedule my appointment. It's likely you'll get a slot with them before you get one through the state's portal, especially if there are cancellations.

https://twitter.com/IMMYdiagnostics/status/1359163137212243980

IMMY Labs has been at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Norman administering vaccines with their large pods. They did 3700 on Friday and 3000 today. They opened up appointments to people 18+ with comorbidities with permission from the OSDH for today only. Apparently there were several cancellations due to the weather and they did not want vaccines to go to waste.

I'm only 34, but I am an asthmatic and was deemed to be in Phase 2 through the OSDH. I was lucky to get an IMMY appointment for 1pm today. I was out of there by 1:15pm. There had to be 200-300 others there. I've never seen anything run to efficiently in my life. Amazing work they're doing between the vaccine pods and testing.

I highly suggest those who are 18+ with comorbidities to follow IMMY's Twitter as that's how I was able to find out the availability beyond the current phase and to schedule my appointment. It's likely you'll get a slot with them before you get one through the state's portal, especially if there are cancellations.

https://twitter.com/IMMYdiagnostics/status/1359163137212243980
Also you can go there and ask to be put on the "standby list" and if they have any vaccines left over after all the appointments they will give them to you. Just be sure to get there early to register and a greater chance of being at the front of the list. They called everyone's name to form a line when it was time to give the vaccines. Obviously if you meet current phase criteria they will bump you up so you can get one. That is how I and multiple family members of mine got their vaccine. They really do run it impressively efficient.

Also you can go there and ask to be put on the "standby list" and if they have any vaccines left over after all the appointments they will give them to you. Just be sure to get there early to register and a greater chance of being at the front of the list. They called everyone's name to form a line when it was time to give the vaccines. Obviously if you meet current phase criteria they will bump you up so you can get one. That is how I and multiple family members of mine got their vaccine. They really do run it impressively efficient.

So you need to go to their POD site to get on the standby list? And then they will call later in day if they have available?

So you need to go to their POD site to get on the standby list? And then they will call later in day if they have available?
Yes go to the POD site and they will register you on the list and you will get a confirmation email/text of the time that you need to come back (That was how it worked for me).

Also you can go there and ask to be put on the "standby list" and if they have any vaccines left over after all the appointments they will give them to you. Just be sure to get there early to register and a greater chance of being at the front of the list. They called everyone's name to form a line when it was time to give the vaccines. Obviously if you meet current phase criteria they will bump you up so you can get one. That is how I and multiple family members of mine got their vaccine. They really do run it impressively efficient.

Good info to know. Thank you.

Yes go to the POD site and they will register you on the list and you will get a confirmation email/text of the time that you need to come back (That was how it worked for me).

Is the standby list for the current day only?? Or will they call you the next available dose any future day?

Stitt announced we're moving to the next round of eligibility - folks under 65 with comorbidities and teacher/staff from K-12 schools (ugh, universities not included?!), effective Feb. 22.

Universities are phase 3. I think k-12 was too but got moved up for the ability to teach in person.

Happy day for feb 22! Get signed up on the portal!

I will say. Daycare workers should probably be in this phase but they are in 3.

Unsure if this was posted but worth posting again: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-shot-painkillers-doctors/

Wife and I got the Pfizer booster yesterday at Children's Hospital, very quick and easy, very organized. In and out in 25 minutes, and that included the 15 minute wait after the shot. Arms were a little sore today, wife had a headache, but not sure if it was the vaccine or not. Nothing bad at all.

For anyone seeking an appointment. Get on vaccine-alerts.com and sign up for their opening notifications. I did this morning and my phone started blowing up. They post new openings as they happen. I got appointments for my wife and I for tomorrow in an hour. Mine's in Purcell and hers is in Edmond but we'll get shots.

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J&J has their meeting this Friday for emergency declaration. They have 2 million ready to ship next week. If we get a normal percentage of that in OK that would be about 20k shots. That would be a big impact on rural Oklahoma as they are single dose and do not have to be stored at extreme low temps.

For anyone seeking an appointment. Get on vaccine-alerts.com and sign up for their opening notifications. I did this morning and my phone started blowing up. They post new openings as they happen. I got appointments for my wife and I for tomorrow in an hour. Mine's in Purcell and hers is in Edmond but we'll get shots.

I found an appointment in Anadarko for this week and grabbed it.

J&J has their meeting this Friday for emergency declaration. They have 2 million ready to ship next week. If we get a normal percentage of that in OK that would be about 20k shots. That would be a big impact on rural Oklahoma as they are single dose and do not have to be stored at extreme low temps.

If I read the information correctly, the Johnson and Johnson is not an mRNA vaccine. It is a more traditional vaccine with a dead or weakened virus. There are differences and recommending researching the difference.

If I read the information correctly, the Johnson and Johnson is not an mRNA vaccine. It is a more traditional vaccine with a dead or weakened virus. There are differences and recommending researching the difference.

It is a Non-replicating viral vector which is like the measles vaccine basically. The good thing about the J&J is zero hospitalizations and zero deaths from COVID in their trials. Great to have another vaccine.

They reported today they expect more like 3 to 4 million next to ship next week.

I got my first shot today in Elk City. Very organized and quick.

The procedure was:
1. Check in at the entrance; asked first or second dose then wanted to see the appointment confirmation code. they highlighted my name on their print-out and did not ask for any sort of ID.
2. Volunteers direct you to a row of chairs, all spaced 6 feet apart
3. Every time a patient gets called up to one of the vax tables, everyone in the chairs move forward a row
4. While in the front chair, another volunteer scanned my QR code that I received when with my on-line appointment confirmation
5. Called to a table where they asked right or left arm, then you get the jab (I didn't even feel it)
6. They put a sticker on your shirt with a time written on in; this is when 15 minutes have passed
7. You go sit in the area you see in the foreground of the photo while you wait your 15
8. While waiting, another person asks if this was your first or second dose; if first they give you a proof of vax card along with a small slip of paper that explains the procedure for the 2nd shot.
9. Since I received the Moderna vax (which is what they had there; they said they sometimes have Pfizer) the instructions said I should get the 2nd shot 24-28 days from now and that I can either check on-line or wait for a follow-up email.
10. After my 15 minutes was up, I checked out and walked out the door.


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Purcell was a little different.
National Guard directs you to parking space and tells you to stay in car until you see an orange flag waving, indicating they're ready for the next group.

You arrive at the entrance with about 30 other people. At the entrance you get temp taken and are told to stay on the green marks.

Next is the check in. Scanned code, asked for ID and verified name, address, phone number and DOB.

Then you stay on blue marks until you reach the vaccination area. Guided to next open vaccinator and get shot. Vaccinator confirms appointment for second shot. Same time, same day in March. You get a card with todays information and next appointment info.

While waiting 15 min in spaced chairs a person hands out forms to log into a site that tracks how you do post vaccination.

Really organized and easy.

The "Vaccinate Our State: Helping Okies One Shot at a Time" facebook group is a great resource for non-portal vaccination sites (in the announcement tab). Shawnee Medicine Shoppe (Shawnee)- Pfizer 1st or 2nd dose
(405) 273-7360, has available spots next week
https://bit.ly/2NyN8DS

VaxOKC has a ton of appointments right now.

VaxOKC has a ton of appointments right now.

So vaxokc is different than from the State Health Department?

So vaxokc is different than from the State Health Department?
Yes. There are a number of appointment finding sites separate from the OSHD.

I got my first Pfizer dose Monday at the IMMY labs event in Norman. It was unbelievably well organized from start to finish.

1. I was given a specific appointment time and advised NOT to arrive more than 10 minutes early.

2. As I was nearing the facility (Embassy Suites Norman), there was a queue of cars already lined up on 24th. But the line was moving efficiently.

3. I was directed to a parking spot by traffic cops.

4. A line formed outside the building, also moving quickly and efficiently.

5. Once inside, as I walked toward the ballroom, a person was walking alongside me while checking me in on a tablet device. Then, I was directed to a chair, where, within three minutes of being seated, I was administered the dose. They had everyone in my row wait 15 minutes and we were on our way. My appointment was for 9:35. I happened to check the time when I was vaccinated and it was 9:36. This kind of precision and organization is something I haven't seen before in Oklahoma.

There were at least 10 to 20 rows of 20 people, all at once, inside the facility, socially distanced. There were probably at least 350-400 people in there.

In one day, they vaccinated 10,000 people at that one facility. The state health department should put IMMY Labs in charge of everything going forward. It is a well-oiled machine.

I won't go into detail but I'll just say while my experience was great my wife's was the opposite. She went to SSM Health Center North. She said it was completely disorganized. I was in and out in Purcell in 20 minutes. She was at SSM over an hour.

6pm Enid has slots open. It's where I had to go get mine from Oklahoma City. Start following County Health Departments on facebook They tell you when they will be adding appointments to the OHSD

I got my first Pfizer dose Monday at the IMMY labs event in Norman. It was unbelievably well organized from start to finish.

1. I was given a specific appointment time and advised NOT to arrive more than 10 minutes early.

2. As I was nearing the facility (Embassy Suites Norman), there was a queue of cars already lined up on 24th. But the line was moving efficiently.

3. I was directed to a parking spot by traffic cops.

4. A line formed outside the building, also moving quickly and efficiently.

5. Once inside, as I walked toward the ballroom, a person was walking alongside me while checking me in on a tablet device. Then, I was directed to a chair, where, within three minutes of being seated, I was administered the dose. They had everyone in my row wait 15 minutes and we were on our way. My appointment was for 9:35. I happened to check the time when I was vaccinated and it was 9:36. This kind of precision and organization is something I haven't seen before in Oklahoma.

There were at least 10 to 20 rows of 20 people, all at once, inside the facility, socially distanced. There were probably at least 350-400 people in there.

In one day, they vaccinated 10,000 people at that one facility. The state health department should put IMMY Labs in charge of everything going forward. It is a well-oiled machine.

They studied the chickfila drive thru methodology for determining their process - hence the walk with you with tablet and check you in. This seemed to work out well for them.
I mean who wouldn't want to model after them for efficiency - they know how to move people through a line,

Anyway to see data on how many doses per week OK is receiving? Like 50k per week, more? I tried to book appointments a few times but all filled up so far.

Figure in a couple weeks will be easier to get a slot.

6pm Enid has slots open. It's where I had to go get mine from Oklahoma City. Start following County Health Departments on facebook They tell you when they will be adding appointments to the OHSD
Get on vaccine-alerts.com and sign up for email or text notifications. One stop shop. Your phone will blow up with notifications of open appointments. Literally many new openings almost every hour.

Anyway to see data on how many doses per week OK is receiving? Like 50k per week, more? I tried to book appointments a few times but all filled up so far.

Figure in a couple weeks will be easier to get a slot.I don't know that it will. Yes, there are more vaccines coming in than ever and J&J will be approved very soon. But the just opened priority group is very large.

The news said J&J single jab/refrigerator- only temperature vaccine may be approved Friday so they can start shipping over the weekend. They can ship 4 million to start.