I got one at a CVS in Louisiana but had to have my doctor call in a prescription. Insurance covered it. There’s also apparently some weird supply issues. A colleague (who is over 65 and clearly eligible) had an appointment at a large hospital and they told her they were out of COVID vaccines but had plenty of flu shots. She was ultimately able to reschedule and get a Pfizer shot but they were still out of the Moderna one and whatever the non-mRNA shot is called.
It all sort of smacks of disorganization (possibly deliberate incompetence considering we have a loon with brain worms in the driver’s seat). But it seems like some people are having access issues and other people just waltz into a Walgreens/CVS and get their booster in minutes.
My understanding is that these vials have like 24 hours after being opened before they expire. So they need enough appointments lined up in a day or it goes to waste. That might explain some of the randomness.
Texas here and I just scheduled to get mine next week. However, it didn’t say anything on the scheduling page about needing a prescription. Should I expect them to surprise me with that when I go in?
I got one at a CVS in Louisiana but had to have my doctor call in a prescription. Insurance covered it. There’s also apparently some weird supply issues. A colleague (who is over 65 and clearly eligible) had an appointment at a large hospital and they told her they were out of COVID vaccines but had plenty of flu shots. She was ultimately able to reschedule and get a Pfizer shot but they were still out of the Moderna one and whatever the non-mRNA shot is called.
It all sort of smacks of disorganization (possibly deliberate incompetence considering we have a loon with brain worms in the driver’s seat). But it seems like some people are having access issues and other people just waltz into a Walgreens/CVS and get their booster in minutes.
My understanding is that these vials have like 24 hours after being opened before they expire. So they need enough appointments lined up in a day or it goes to waste. That might explain some of the randomness.
Texas here and I just scheduled to get mine next week. However, it didn’t say anything on the scheduling page about needing a prescription. Should I expect them to surprise me with that when I go in?
I wonder if people are rushing to get it with the expectation there will be a ban coming in the near future.
I did that just today myself.
I’m a lucky one who got it quickly with no issues.