I went ahead and just took the whole week off. I have a lot of stuff to catch up on around my house, and the weather will be decent for getting a few things done outside I have been putting off. Perfect week to get the second dose :)
Yeah!!!

Where are you guys finding appointments outside of the okc area? What website?

Where are you guys finding appointments outside of the okc area? What website?

For full disclosure I am an "expat" living in CO. I am not sure about OK's procedure for signing up; mine was offered to me by my place of employment.

Got my 2nd Moderna shot today. Initial reaction much quicker than first shot. Arm was beginning to get sore about 45 minutes after injection and a headache began forming about the same time. It has been a little over 4 hours and my eyes are starting to get heavier, but not really feeling lethargic yet. Just that I could probably use a nap, but would be fine without one. We’ll see what other symptoms develop.

This was me on my 1st Moderna shot, lethargic as heck and took about 2 days.
Makes me worried about the 2nd shot since most say it's worse. Thanks for sharing Catch

Where are you guys finding appointments outside of the okc area? What website?
vaccine-alerts. com
Sign up for notifications and the texts/emails will pour in.

9-hr update: headache has mostly subsided, still there. Earlier it felt like I had gone headfirst through a storefront window. Mainly just a sore arm, now. I would estimate it is about 150% the pain level of the first dose (going from a 3 to a 4.5 on catch22's patented 10 point pain scale). Strangely enough, my other arm is sore now, but just a general discomfort (1 out of 10). In my other post I mentioned some early fatigue - completely went away. I have actually been super busy cleaning my house. If anything I have way more energy right now than I did immediately after getting the shot.

Eating ice cream and watching a Pink Floyd concert...

Okay (Okay, okay, okay)
Just a little pinprick
There'll be no more
But you may feel a little sick

Okay (Okay, okay, okay)
Just a little pinprick
There'll be no more
But you may feel a little sick

They did need some information first, but just the basic facts...

Where are you guys finding appointments outside of the okc area? What website?

On your OSDH vaccine sign up portal you can increase your search from 25 miles to 200 and see pretty much every city in Oklahoma.

Well I feel like crap today. Couldn’t sleep a wink last night, between the arm pain and resurgence of the headache. Just as I was about to finally doze off around 230am or 3am it felt like a cold front passed over my body. Think those York Peppermint Patty commercials. The chills weren’t terrible really, just annoying. Had both pups curled up next to me so was able to stay warm. Headache is pounding now so I have decided to get up and get some breakfast. Will definitely be taking a nap later if I can, more for lack of sleep than fatigue induced from the vaccine.

Well I feel like crap today. Couldn’t sleep a wink last night, between the arm pain and resurgence of the headache. Just as I was about to finally doze off around 230am or 3am it felt like a cold front passed over my body. Think those York Peppermint Patty commercials. The chills weren’t terrible really, just annoying. Had both pups curled up next to me so was able to stay warm. Headache is pounding now so I have decided to get up and get some breakfast. Will definitely be taking a nap later if I can, more for lack of sleep than fatigue induced from the vaccine.

It is really wild to see the difference in people's experience. Out of the 15 friends I have who have gotten the vaccine (both Pfizer and Moderna) only one had anything more than a sore arm.

My friend had his Moderna shot a 2nd one a week ago. Had 99.7-100.1 fever for about 24 hours, chills, and headache. Side Note https://vaccine-alerts.com/ is a great site. There are well over 200 appointments available, first shot, if your willing to drive 75 miles from OKC. Set you location to 75 miles. Most of them are at Wal-mart.

When my slot becomes available for the 2nd shot in a couple of weeks, I may just drive back out to Elk City as I did for the first round.

It was only 90 minutes each way, super easy and efficient, and the people there were incredibly nice.

Received my second Pfizer shot yesterday morning. Around noon, I started feeling very tired and my arm started to feel very sore. Ended up leaving work early. Had body aches and felt fatigue all afternoon and evening. I was in bed by 9pm and asleep by 10pm, which is very early for me. At about 1:30am, I woke up feeling chills and severe body aches. Managed to fall back asleep and didn't wake up until 8:45am today. Glad I booked work off today as a precaution. Feeling much better this afternoon. My first dose wasn't anything like this. The only thing I had with that was a slight headache and a sore arm.

Really appreciate people sharing their vaccine experiences.

I get my 2nd Moderna shot in about 3 weeks and will now plan to take it easy for a day or two.

I got my first Moderna Saturday and while it hit me some over the weekend (I was tired, and my arm hurt) it seemed to really hit me yesterday. Chills, achy muscles, nausea, headaches; the full spectrum except for a fever. I know it put me in a foul mood all day. All those symptoms were gone this morning though and I feel great.

I'm not looking forward to the second shot though (well, I am, just not the after effects).

Got the first Moderna 01/14, and only a sore arm the next day, second shot 02/11, that evening and next day a bit like a flu vaccination, a bit of unease and sore arm, but never really felt ‘sick’. 70 years old. Some friends (not sure which vaccine) had some fevers and chills next day, but recovered quickly.

I have gotten both shots of Moderna. No reaction on first. Mildly sore upper arm on second which lasted a few hours.

Got my first dose of Pfizer on 2/9 only my arm that was poked was sore. Just got my second dose yesterday and both of my arms were sore and still are a little bit, but nothing that needs pain medication.

I received my first Moderna four weeks ago today, little soreness for less than 24 hours, now you folks have me concerned about my second vaccine which I will receive at 9:05 tomorrow morning.
C. T.
p.s. I'm not really concerned, any side effect is better than the alternative, catching the disease!

I received my first Moderna four weeks ago today, little soreness for less than 24 hours, now you folks have me concerned about my second vaccine which I will receive at 9:05 tomorrow morning.
C. T.
p.s. I'm not really concerned, any side effect is better than the alternative, catching the disease!

The person who gave me my second shot said I can take a standard dose of Tylenol immediately after receiving the injection to limit side effects. I didnt because I assumed it would be similar to the first shot but slightly more intense. In retrospect, I wish I had loaded up the Tylenol at the same time. Something to consider.

32 hours in for me and my headache and body aches are gone. Just down to a slightly sore arm. Hours 12-20 were the worst for me. Based on how things are trending tomorrow afternoon I should feel 100%.

Good luck and congrats on the vaccine!

Catch22,
Almost 12 hours and no signs of any side effects. Not even soreness in my arm. I'm sure things are on the way, but not at this point. I will post any changes.
C. T.
p.s. I told several of my friends that I'm now fully protected from STD's so it's party time for me!

Catch22,
Almost 12 hours and no signs of any side effects. Not even soreness in my arm. I'm sure things are on the way, but not at this point. I will post any changes.
C. T.
p.s. I told several of my friends that I'm now fully protected from STD's so it's party time for me!
Hopefully not. I know an about equal number of people that had symptoms and had no symptoms at all after either shot.

p.s. I told several of my friends that I'm now fully protected from STD's so it's party time for me!

Time to dust off that box of Twister hiding in the closet!

Time to dust off that box of Twister hiding in the closet!

Has anyone had any luck getting shots at sams club? Which brand do they have. I’m sure it varies

What is the story with Johnson & Johnson in the state. First I hear it was supposed to be here last Tuesday but haven't heard a word about it.

Nevermind News 9 said it was here on Wednesday and said shots are already being given. However that is all they said. Not where they are being given or anything like that.

Nevermind News 9 said it was here on Wednesday and said shots are already being given. However that is all they said. Not where they are being given or anything like that.

I'd guess they're being given in the arm like other vaccines

I'd guess they're being given in the arm like other vaccines
Good one!
It doesn't matter. Get whatever you can get as soon as you can get it!

Nevermind News 9 said it was here on Wednesday and said shots are already being given. However that is all they said. Not where they are being given or anything like that.

All of the J&J vaccines are in the eastern part of the state right now. There's a great group on Facebook with nearly 8k people called Vaccinate Our State: Helping Okies One Shot at a Time that has lots of detailed information. One of their big things is helping people book appointments. So far they've signed up 1500 people for a vaccine.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/vaccinateok2021/
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/vaccinateok2021/)

They appear to be on the eastern part of the state, but here is a list of locations showing up in the portal with Johnson & Johnson or Janssen
-McAlester
-Eufaula (McIntosh County)
-Checotah (McIntosh County)
-Muskogee
-Tahlequah (Cherokee County)
-Sallisaw (Sequoyah County)
-Stillwell (Adair County)
-Okemah (Okfuskee County)
-Okmulgee
Sooner Pharmacy in Norman is also trying to gauge interest in the J&J vaccine, so please visit their page and connect with them if you're interested.
United Discount Pharmacy in OKC will soon have some as well. Visit their page for details.

Thank you midtownerokc. I was wondering why we haven't heard more about it on the news here in OKC. They also said all of phase 2 is going to now open up on Monday. I check vaccine tracker and there are plenty of shots available still for next week. Nothing super close to OKC but if your willing to drive 45 minutes to an hour you should have not problem finding a shot. Might get a bit more difficult with more people being added next week though.

Thank you midtownerokc. I was wondering why we haven't heard more about it on the news here in OKC. They also said all of phase 2 is going to now open up on Monday. I check vaccine tracker and there are plenty of shots available still for next week. Nothing super close to OKC but if your willing to drive 45 minutes to an hour you should have not problem finding a shot. Might get a bit more difficult with more people being added next week though.Again. Stop searching for appointments. Get on vaccine-alerts.com and sign up for alerts. Your device will drive you nuts alerting you of openings. Your search will be over.

I’ve heard the J&J will be first sent to rural areas to avoid travel for multiple doses. Metro areas and larger populated areas will keep getting the two shot doses

Anyone looking, grab the Walgreens app and search. Lots of appointments on there. Walmart also has a ton.

I woke up at 3:00+ this morning for a bathroom break and no soreness. Got up at 7:00 and my arm was sore. Now, at 8:20 p.m. I'm not feeling any soreness. No other side effects either. Never no what will happen in the next few days, but so far it's been less than my first shot.
C. T.

I’ve heard the J&J will be first sent to rural areas to avoid travel for multiple doses. Metro areas and larger populated areas will keep getting the two shot doses
Good plan

Good plan

Sounds like they are targeting eastern Oklahoma which has the lowest percent vaccinated so far. Probably thinking try to catch this area with single shots because two might not happen

Not sure why, but other than a few hours of arm soreness, I haven't had any other side effects.
C. T.

If you are not in the current phase you can call your local Walmart to get a waste list. If they have one where someone doesn’t show up they will call you to come get it.

I don't want to be on Wal Mart's waste list. :)

Sounds like we’re getting into phase 3 soon (https://twitter.com/kocodillon/status/1368992827384926217?s=21)

“ Inbox: Oklahoma health officials will provide an update on vaccine distribution and “plans to open vaccine appointments for Phase 3 priority groups” today at 3:00 p.m., OSDH says”

I received my first Pfizer shot on Saturday, with initial symptoms just being arm soreness Sunday morning. As the day progressed, I had chills followed by high temps and night sweats. Feeling much better today, but the soreness is still lingering and have a head fog. I had COVID back in August and some research I've read (albeit there's conflicting information out there) has said the reactions may be stronger for people who have already had the virus. I'm hoping this isn't a bad sign for how I will react to the second dose.

I received my first Pfizer shot on Saturday, with initial symptoms just being arm soreness Sunday morning. As the day progressed, I had chills followed by high temps and night sweats. Feeling much better today, but the soreness is still lingering and have a head fog. I had COVID back in August and some research I've read (albeit there's conflicting information out there) has said the reactions may be stronger for people who have already had the virus. I'm hoping this isn't a bad sign for how I will react to the second dose.
I'm thinking that maybe the first dose for those of us that already had the virus might be like the second dose for those that haven't. And that our second dose will be like a third dose and our systems are getting use to it by now. Or I might be way off. My wife will know next week and I'll know the week after.

Anecdotally I have had family members who have had COVID and not with varying post vaccine symptoms. Most haven't had anything but a sore arm.

Announcing when Phase 3 starts today at 3pm.

Anecdotally I have had family members who have had COVID and not with varying post vaccine symptoms. Most haven't had anything but a sore arm.

Announcing when Phase 3 starts today at 3pm.
With my wife and I post vaccine symptoms followed the same mode as virus symptoms as far as severity. My virus symptoms were quite a bit worse than hers. Post vaccine I was exhausted and had an off and on headache for a day. And the runs for a few days. Plus the sore, swollen arm. All she had was a sore arm.

PHASE 3 OPENS TOMORROW!

Get your appointments people!

Heck yes us university folk can finally get covered. Gonna tell all my students to sign up ASAP.

I'm eligible for phase 3 vaccination but my wife is phase 4. Will she be able to get them at the same time as me? I have heard that spouses are eligible to get them in this scenario. Is that true?

I'm sure you all get this question a lot. Where can you go to find appointments for vaccines?

If you filled out the questionnaire, you will get an email from the portal once you are eligible with a link.

This site is also extremely helpful, It is what I am going to start watching like a hawk tomorrow morning.

https://www.vaccine-alerts.com/

This site is also extremely helpful, It is what I am going to start watching like a hawk tomorrow morning.

https://www.vaccine-alerts.com/Sign up for email and/or text alerts on that website. You will get tired of the constant notifications of openings. No more searching or waiting. I searched for a few days and after signing up on there I had appointments for my wife and I in way less than an hour.

This site is also extremely helpful, It is what I am going to start watching like a hawk tomorrow morning.

https://www.vaccine-alerts.com/

And if you can spare some money after getting an appointment Josh's GoFundMe is on that page. The site is not sponsored by OSDH and is being paid out of the pocket of the developer.

This site is also extremely helpful, It is what I am going to start watching like a hawk tomorrow morning.

https://www.vaccine-alerts.com/If you sign up for alerts you no longer have to watch. They come to you.

And if you can spare some money after getting an appointment Josh's GoFundMe is on that page. The site is not sponsored by OSDH and is being paid out of the pocket of the developer.I didn't see that on there. I'll definitely donate. That site is AMAZING!

Got my vaccine through the Chickasaw Nation this morning as the spouse of a teacher (naturally one day before they announce I'd have been eligible more generally, lol). It required a trip to Ada, but it was an amazingly efficient and smooth process. So far just soreness at the injection site and some weird tenderness over my body, but I can't tell if I'm just overanalyzing everything at this point. So relieved.

Got my vaccine through the Chickasaw Nation this morning as the spouse of a teacher (naturally one day before they announce I'd have been eligible more generally, lol). It required a trip to Ada, but it was an amazingly efficient and smooth process. So far just soreness at the injection site and some weird tenderness over my body, but I can't tell if I'm just overanalyzing everything at this point. So relieved.

See, that's what I'm asking about. Are spouses eligible if their partner is in a phase that's active? Seems like in some cases they are and in other cases, they aren't. Calling around okc, and it's pretty cut and dry: No.

Tons of available appointments MWC on Wednesday currently.
Vaxokc.com for sign up

Booked my appointment for this Thursday in Shawnee!

Booked my appointment in Edmond on Wednesday. It was weird because the website said phase 2 and 3 eligible, but the confirmation email only said phase 2. Even the option I selected for the sign up said phase 2 and 3. Not going to worry about it too much. Now we just need to get my wife a shot.

I actually feel kinda bad about for the late phase 2 people that were approved this morning. They kinda got screwed with the phase 3 announcement today.