- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2018
For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
wow lucky you, we have barely started here in Canada and from the looks of it it will 2022 before most of us get the vaccine.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Good for you.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Happy for you! Either you're older or more vulnerable than you look, or your local waiting list is moving fast.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
I think anyone over 60 in Canada will be in line by June or July. We are not as bad as you think given 2 more vaccines are under review and once there are 4 approved vaccines plus 2 more reliable ones lined up for approval thereafter it will go very fast.wow lucky you, we have barely started here in Canada and from the looks of it it will 2022 before most of us get the vaccine.
Husband, aged 81, had his first shot on Dec 20th, Lancaster, UKToday I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
I am jealous!Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Happy for you! Either you're older or more vulnerable than you look, or your local waiting list is moving fast.
Maybe they want to call you back!I'm not sure how I got pushed towards the front of the line. I have no underlying conditions that make me more vulnerable. The online registration asked for work status and I put "retired." For "occupation" I put "Healthcare", which is what I did before I retired. Either that put me at the front of the line or there's some kind of lottery, or the person making the decisions is somebody I slept with when I worked for the Department of Health.
Anyone, anywhere, being vaccinated reduces the overall risk to everyone else, so I’m pleased for you.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Well done madam! Are you certain you’re not British?... somebody I slept with when I worked for the Department of Health.
They are trying to get health care professionals out of retirement to help. That may be why?I'm not sure how I got pushed towards the front of the line. I have no underlying conditions that make me more vulnerable. The online registration asked for work status and I put "retired." For "occupation" I put "Healthcare", which is what I did before I retired. Either that put me at the front of the line or there's some kind of lottery, or the person making the decisions is somebody I slept with when I worked for the Department of Health.
Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Glad you are moving along.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Received my first one yesterday. No side effects at all. As a health care provider I have attended three online seminars on COVID and the development of the vaccine. I hope Spain will open its borders to those of us who have received the two shot protocol.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
I agree we, in PA, are somewhat behind the power curve...old aviation saying...I am in Monroe County and as an active EMS responder got my first shot yesterday. Hopefully you will be called soon.Cngratulations @JillGat!
In PA, and we are slow in this state with services. Unfortunately, we do not expect shots, till the Spring. Much confusion here. I am hoping a later shot will translate into immunity for a September trek, when I am still somewhat hopeful we may be able to Camino! Nevertheless, we are not yet sure how long the vaccines will protect us all, so we all will need to wear PPE when we travel 2021!
Ugh, I wouldn't go back. I was surprised when I got the vaccine appointment and really did think it must have been either a lottery or that there was a lot more vaccine available in my state than I thought. After I got the shot, I found out that only the first priority group - healthcare workers and people who are in resident facilities - of which I don't really belong, were called. So calling me was a mistake. I'd have given it up for somebody more vulnerable, if I'd known. Hopefully things will move more quickly and everyone will soon have the opportunity to get vaccinated. The problem will be the many skeptical people who don't trust this vaccine. They will make it difficult for herd immunity to be achieved.They are trying to get health care professionals out of retirement to help. That may be why?
Lucky youToday I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Well done madam! Are you certain you’re not British?
The mother of a good friend of mine couldn’t narrow the paternal candidates down much closer than ‘the brass section of the band of the Grenadier Guards’.
Dear Camino friends,
I am truly happy for those of you who have received your first or even second Covid shot. There are however, many, many others who for a variety of reasons beyond their control will have to wait weeks or even months longer to receive even the first shot. Please keep this in mind and temper your personal celebration, perhaps taking a quiet moment to remember those still ill and those left only in our memories. Thank you!
As I read this I thought that you were going to say:My wife gets her second vaccine tomorrow (January 11, 2021). The only side effect thus far was injection site soreness for a day, but nothing else.
I am sending this note to let those who might have some apprehension about getting a COVID shot, not to worry.
I received my first shot yesterday (Pfizer). It was a well organized event run by our county (Will) in Illinois and the shots were administered by Firemen. We signed up with our County on January 12th. The total process from entry, to shot, to recovery took approximately 30 minutes. The shot itself was barely noticeable, less than a pin prick, honestly. That evening we had a email for our next shot sign up with a four day window.
I realize every country, state, county, city etc. is probably using a different process. Some will be more efficient than others. That said, we have a vaccine, It will be coming to you in the near future and do not hesitate/or fear the shot.
My wife and I have had no side effects. Looking forward to seeing you all soon on a Camino.
Ultreya,
Joe
Lucky you.I am sending this note to let those who might have some apprehension about getting a COVID shot.
I received my first shot yesterday (Pfizer). It was a well organized event run by our county (Will) in Illinois and the shots were administered by Firemen. We signed up with our County on January 12th. The total process from entry, to shot, to recovery took approximately 30 minutes. The shot itself was barely noticeable, less than a pin prick, honestly. That evening we had a email for our next shot sign up with a four day window.
I realize every country, state, county, city etc. is probably using a different process. Some will be more efficient than others. That said, we have a vaccine, It will be coming to you in the near future and do not hesitate/or fear the shot.
My wife and I have had no side effects. Looking forward to seeing you all soon on a Camino.
Ultreya,
Joe
Nice of you to post thisI am sending this note to let those who might have some apprehension about getting a COVID shot.
I received my first shot yesterday (Pfizer). It was a well organized event run by our county (Will) in Illinois and the shots were administered by Firemen. We signed up with our County on January 12th. The total process from entry, to shot, to recovery took approximately 30 minutes. The shot itself was barely noticeable, less than a pin prick, honestly. That evening we had a email for our next shot sign up with a four day window.
I realize every country, state, county, city etc. is probably using a different process. Some will be more efficient than others. That said, we have a vaccine, It will be coming to you in the near future and do not hesitate/or fear the shot.
My wife and I have had no side effects. Looking forward to seeing you all soon on a Camino.
Ultreya,
Joe
Both shotsMy wife and I have had both of our shots. No reaction or problems with either.
Oh wow!Get #2 on Monday (Feb 22). Have a trip planned in Vermont starting Feb 25th. So, need a COVID test also on Monday.
Going for a nighttime sleigh ride and make Snow Angels.
haha 'some one I slept with' I'm sure you would like to think thatI'm not sure how I got pushed towards the front of the line. I have no underlying conditions that make me more vulnerable. The online registration asked for work status and I put "retired." For "occupation" I put "Healthcare", which is what I did before I retired. Either that put me at the front of the line or there's some kind of lottery, or the person making the decisions is somebody I slept with when I worked for the Department of Health.
My wife & I unexpectedly were called by our county Health Dept as we deliver Meals on Wheels to house-bound people. We got our 1st shot on Fri 2/19. Hope to do a Camino sometime, but in the meantime I'm doing a virtual Camino in rural Wisconsin. I'm 61 miles in, with 421 miles to go.I am sending this note to let those who might have some apprehension about getting a COVID shot, not to worry.
I received my first shot yesterday (Pfizer). It was a well organized event run by our county (Will) in Illinois and the shots were administered by Firemen. We signed up with our County on January 12th. The total process from entry, to shot, to recovery took approximately 30 minutes. The shot itself was barely noticeable, less than a pin prick, honestly. That evening we had a email for our next shot sign up with a four day window.
I realize every country, state, county, city etc. is probably using a different process. Some will be more efficient than others. That said, we have a vaccine, It will be coming to you in the near future and do not hesitate/or fear the shot.
My wife and I have had no side effects. Looking forward to seeing you all soon on a Camino.
Ultreya,
Joe
No, no, no!! I would gladly have given my shot up to somebody who is more vulnerable, if that's the way the system worked. I did not mean to "sneak" a vaccination. I did put "Retired" in the first question and the second question asked, "Occupation," which I took to mean generally what area my work was in. I did indeed work in healthcare. The process was flawed, to give me priority. But at that point, I decided that the more people who get immunized, the better. And, unfortunately, there are some who really should be vaccinated and opt not to.haha 'some one I slept with' I'm sure you would like to think thatbut more because you put health care worker when your not, as you are retired and not a healthcare worker anymore. Not luck at all, just sneaky answer !
all good, just so true - the more we get immunised the better- then hopefully we can all go walk the Camino again!No, no, no!! I would gladly have given my shot up to somebody who is more vulnerable, if that's the way the system worked. I did not mean to "sneak" a vaccination. I did put "Retired" in the first question and the second question asked, "Occupation," which I took to mean generally what area my work was in. I did indeed work in healthcare. The process was flawed, to give me priority. But at that point, I decided that the more people who get immunized, the better. And, unfortunately, there are some who really should be vaccinated and opt not to.
Well said! Absolutely.I would have preferred Pfizer, but the best vaccine is the one you can get.
Australia has only started vaccinations this week - and how I long to have those shots and be able to travel again. We are being told to be patient as we don't have any local transmissions - it is over a month since one was diagnosed.
That's one reason why I don't mind waiting!I just had my second Moderna shot, and I fear that its immunity will expire before I am able to travel again!
If you follow current protocols, you should get your second within three weeks. Got first 1 Feb and second 22 Feb. No side effects!Yesterday, I discovered that I was on the list of persons of a certain age (all the seniors not already vaccinated) to receive my vaccinations, beginning sometime in April. This is very good timing for me, as I should have my second dose before the fall, and hopefully by September Spain will be fully opened up for pilgrims. Also, I hope to be in good shape for the walk, having had knee replacement surgery in October. As I am an Albertan, I do not know when @nathanael will be vaccinated, depending on his province of residence and the decisions made there as to who should be vaccinated when. I hope that it will be soon for everyone and that our Prime Minister's promise for all Canadians to be vaccinated by September will be carried out. Congratulations to all who have received their shots already.
I am not a doctor, that said, from all I have seen, if any government goes for the “quick fix” it may not be the right fix. Pfizer is proving effective. The current fatality rate is so low, I’d likely wait for the best option.Thanks, Arn. Canada approved the AstraZeneka vaccination yesterday, even for seniors, although the maker does not recommend it for seniors. I believe from what I have read that the effectiveness of that vaccine, which has been set at 62.1%, may increase if a longer period is given before the second dose. So I really don't know what to expect, except that I would prefer not to be given a vaccine with such a low efficacy compared to Pfizer and Moderna. All is unclear at present, except for the anticipated month of my first dose.
As a mod, you have to be careful what you “appear” to support.I don't think we will be given a choice. Cost, local manufacture, ease of transport are all things that different countries will have to consider, as well as efficacy.
I got my first vaccination on Wednesday.
Second shot will be in May since the vaccine is Oxford / AstraZeneca.
I'm still a bit confused because it feels like I have won a strange lottery.
The Dutch 'system' is an odd mixture of age groups, risk groups, regions, available vaccines, several health organizations and the 'strategy' changes per week if not per day.
Out of this hat a rabbit hopped, with a card with AstraZeneca on it and my name.
I would have preferred Pfizer, but the best vaccine is the one you can get.
Reading about AstraZeneca I found that it is a lot better than its reputation and the good news keeps coming.
I had a sore arm on Wednesday, the arm that the needle had NOT touched, and the other arm was a little sore the next day.
It's such a great feeling to get the vaccine! I got my first shot three weeks ago (I work at the public schools.) My second one is next Saturday.Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
As a Mod it's really difficult for me to get involved in these discussions. Most of the time I just sigh, ignore, or delete. But Invermectin, Invermectin? There are days when I despair.As a mod, you have to be careful what you “appear” to support.
There are OTC options such as Invermectin that clinical trials prove effective.
We may never know!
Not to go down a rabbit hole...there are clinical trials showing it can be effective...I’ll stop there.ps. Got my first dose of the Astro jab Saturday 13th Feb. 2nd when they get round to it.
There is hope, but false hope is a bitter medicine.
I'm from Toronto and hoping the same thing. I thought perhaps to go in May 2022 but that's just too far away! September would be fabulous, as long as Spain will let Canadians in again. Fingers crossed.Yesterday, I discovered that I was on the list of persons of a certain age (all the seniors not already vaccinated) to receive my vaccinations, beginning sometime in April. This is very good timing for me, as I should have my second dose before the fall, and hopefully by September Spain will be fully opened up for pilgrims. Also, I hope to be in good shape for the walk, having had knee replacement surgery in October. As I am an Albertan, I do not know when @nathanael will be vaccinated, depending on his province of residence and the decisions made there as to who should be vaccinated when. I hope that it will be soon for everyone and that our Prime Minister's promise for all Canadians to be vaccinated by September will be carried out. Congratulations to all who have received their shots already.
COVID-19 aside, Ivermectin is great for persistent head lice. "Hair's to yer Health".As a Mod it's really difficult for me to get involved in these discussions. Most of the time I just sigh, ignore, or delete. But Invermectin, Invermectin? There are days when I despair.
Invermectin is a brilliantly effective anti-parasitical with a really good safety record and high effectivity. Unfortunately Covid-19 isn't a parasite. It's a virus, and Invermectin is about as effective against a virus as a baseball bat.
Ivermectin and COVID-19: How a Flawed Database Shaped the Pandemic Response of Several Latin-American Countries - Blog - ISGLOBAL
A blog about Global Health. An open space for discussing equitable access to health for everyone, everywhere.www.isglobal.org
Goodness! What a dream it will be to be able to get back on the trails! Glad you got the vaccine. My age and work demographic will be one of the last to receive it - so I hope that I am able to get back on the trails by August (so long as the countries re-open)Today I got my first Covid-19 vaccination. In three weeks, I will get the second. It's a robust vaccine, with 95% protection. They don't know, quite yet, whether being vaccinated completely prevents contracting and spreading the virus (even if you don't get sick), so still have to wear a mask and be careful. We also don't know how long the protection will last. But I am relieved to get it! Will have to see how things play out, whether I will be able to walk this Spring.
Hello, danalivingabroad , and a warm welcome to the Forum.Goodness! What a dream it will be to be able to get back on the trails! Glad you got the vaccine. My age and work demographic will be one of the last to receive it - so I hope that I am able to get back on the trails by August (so long as the countries re-open)
On the Big Island (Hawaii) we are vaccinating 75 and older, plus teachers, medical, first responders and essential services workers. As a retiree volunteer with the state disaster recovery teams, I’ve been working in multiple clinics each week. Happy to report that we are within a few days of having all of the seniors in group homes vaccinated, as well as nearing the end of the teacher and Med worker tranches. We are opening up to >70 group in a couple of weeks. Many jurisdictions need additional volunteers to help out with non-medical parts of mega-clinics (setup, registration, data entry, observation, tear down, etc...). The National Guard medics have been extremely helpful in extending the reach of the Dept of Health medical staff so we can reach 800-1000 jabs per day. [Side benefit is that volunteers get vaccinated to protect them and the people coming through the clinics.] We have been using gymnasiums (all doors open and fans blowing), as well as several large car parks (for drive up clinics). If you have time and inclination, reach out to your state or local health department and offer to help out. If we rely only on our state or provincial governments to get the vaccinations done it’s going to take a very long time. They are woefully understaffed (and underfunded) to deal with the scope and scale of the pandemic response, so whatever I can do to move this along...I’m all in.If you cannot find someone to sleep with another quite legal way to get the vaccine out of turn is to go along to the vaccination centre and wait until they finish. There is always a chance that they have some left over and like frozen chicken they cannot refreeze them and would otherwise would be wasted.This works now but will not work when other vaccines come online
Especially as the World population is c.8 billion, unfortunately World herd immunity will be years away.I love to hear that people are getting vaccinated! The more the better as we are still in the very early stages of herd immunity. This gives us so much hope and hope is a huge gift!
Same here @KangaI'm feeling hope - so much so that I'm very gently starting to walk a bit. There are a lot of extra layers on my body that need removing before the next Camino. And they are not clothes, or muscle. But the prospect of being able to travel to Spain is a strong incentive.
Agree that you need not worry so much but currently, as you are doing, everyone needs to still take all precautions as the vaccinations are not 100% (but not far off after 21-28 days) although they do stop "major issues" and reduce the chance of you passing it on should you contract the virus.Now, I can hang out at cousin’s home on cookout Sundays, still wearing my mask and not worry so much about giving or getting COVID.
And colds and other infectious airborne diseases.This is also how influenza gets about.
I truly believe we need a rerun of the public infirmation campaign started in the USA in 1918, and taken up all over the world and certainly on UK TV in the early 60s.And colds and other infectious airborne diseases.
Just saw this on the Irish RTE newsI am not a doctor, that said, from all I have seen, if any government goes for the “quick fix” it may not be the right fix. Pfizer is proving effective. The current fatality rate is so low, I’d likely wait for the best option.
Bless you and yours!
Cat, they are vaccinating 40 year olds in Ohio?I will get my first shot in two days. I feel very lucky to have gotten an appointment on the first day my age group is eligible in Ohio. The sooner we all get vaccines, the sooner we can get back to Spain! Stay safe everyone!
Me too!!Lucky you indeed
Two friends also got their shots already.
Have to admit, as someone likely to get my shot in the second half of this year - at best - i am a bit jealous. But i understand and accept the priorities set out.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?