We may be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, guys. I know some folks who have already gotten the Covid vaccine and it's rolling out (pretty soon from 65 guys like me in my area).

Getting an appointment is near impossible, all the dates and time slot are filled. I'm in LA by the way, and I'm in that over 65 group. But I feel once we the vaccine rolling and the confidence is there, then we're on our way.

...for me in OR, if Gov. Brown is to be believed.

and I'll be mighty relieved once I get it.

a needle, then you just have to figure out how to get the vaccine to go with it. Lol

One-two weeks after that should give immunity according to the CDC, so I should be good to go.  Getting drafted during Vietnam kinda sucked, but 50 years later being a Vet has its perks.   Then I'm planning to make up for lost time.  

I read there is an issue with getting the second shot at two weeks as it seems in some places they run out of vaccine. Never fear though as the nations top doctor moved the goalposts again and said yesterday  you can wait 6 weeks to get the second dose.

I have a reservation to get my first shot in a bit less than a month. If I can get one sooner than that I'll do it. But I'd say my chances are slim considering how fucked up distribution is.

Please report out how it went, if you do not mind.  I am on the fence..have food allergies.  If the new strain is more deadly, that might convince me.

Thanks for sharing.

priority for vets.  Did you get the vaccine through the VA, or someplace else, and how do you apply for vet priority?  

They were giving the shots at the VA hospital only for registered patients in the VA medical system.   I don't know for sure, but since every Vet I saw there looked old, (like me), suspect they were prioritizing seniors.   Any Vet can apply for VA medical, there are some qualifications to be admitted, but it's worth a try.  

Actually looks pretty simple to make -- but locating the peptides listed in the materials seem less than straightforward though I've only tried web search on a few sites so something with the naming in non-obvious to a non-biochem type person I think.

I never went to the VA and got the medical card.  I have really great insurance through my work, so I never felt the need to register with the VA as a backup.  I'm 62, so if there is also an age component, I 'm probably not there yet.  I haven't heard of anyone anywhere under 65 getting it except medical personnel and first responders.  I guess I'll have to wait awhile longer. Thanks anyway for posting.

consider working girls first responders and prioritize them on the vaccine.   Hope you don't have to wait in line too long.

obtuse to make a joke.  I think everyone here knew that . . . . . . apparently except you.  All I now about you, besides from what you post, is that you are a provider with a TER profile without a link to a website or ad, so that could only mean that you are getting the vaccine now because you're over 75 or a healthcare worker or first responder.   I thought there might be some ladies that ask you how you qualified as a sex worker and we could have a little fun.  I didn't think there would be blowback from YOU because you are slow on the uptick.  Those that get too serious here miss out on a lot of the nuance and fun of being on a fuckboard.  A lot of the stuff I put up doesn't work and is not funny if I try to dumb it down.  Sorry you didn't get it.  If you soiled your panties over this, I'll buy you some new ones.  lol

yet more proof that most women have zero sense of humor

Many times he has to go back and say: "I was joking" because his jokes suck.  He said: "A lot of the stuff I put up doesn't work and is not funny if I try to dumb it down."  What he should have said is: "A lot of the stuff I put up doesn't work and is not funny."  THAT is a true statement.

and getting back to the OP.

I got my first Pfizer covid vaccine shot today.  Second dose in three weeks.

...mild flu and slightly stiffed neck after 24 hours receiving Pfizer dose 2. Slept like a baby over 9 hours, which was rare, and woke up with a hard woodie. I must admit I sensed a bit relieved when the nurse injected it.  

Any side effects?  Injection site issues?  

I got my first shot on Friday. A little arm soreness on Saturday, but nothing that changed my day. Kinda like the day after a tetanus shot. I hear that the headache and low grade fever side effects are more prevalent after the second shot, but is ameliorated by Tylenol.

Same, muscle soreness around the injection area for a day or so.  No other reactions.

Coming late to this (but not years late like some)...  

Over 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the United States from December 14, 2020, through February 7, 2021. During this time, VAERS received 1,170 reports of death (0.003%) among people who received a COVID-19 vaccine. CDC and FDA physicians review each case report of death as soon as notified and CDC requests medical records to further assess reports. A review of available clinical information including death certificates, autopsy, and medical records findings revealed no link with vaccination. CDC and FDA will continue to investigate reports of adverse events, including deaths, reported to VAERS.

I got my first shot Saturday -- Moderna. Some ache in my upper arm at the injection spot  Saturday and Sunday but so far, fingers crossed, that's it. second shot next month.

But I’m not in a huge hurry for the vaccine.  I registered my 72 year old mother weeks ago, and she is now on a waiting list, but I don’t see the first round being available to people in my age group until at least July or August.  I was considered an essential worker (not healthcare), and worked in-person for all except about a month since the pandemic started, but I’m not essential enough to qualify.

No side effect other then one very sore arm for a couple of days...so all went well.