Shots in the Arm

By the time you read this we’ll be nearly two weeks into the vaccination campaign for seniors in the general population. SouthWest people are eagerly signing up and the reports I’ve heard have been positive.

I personally accompanied someone with mobility issues to the Glen for her appointment. We were relieved to find wheelchairs available for anyone to use. As it turned out there wasn’t a lot of walking to do, or a lot of waiting, but the chair was very much appreciated nonetheless. People who have been to the Montreal General as well as to the Lasalle arena have also reported good experiences.

I had wondered if there would be any instructions regarding the second dose of vaccine. It turns out that when you go for your first appointment, they immediately book you for your second. Most people are getting appointments for the end of June, which fits into the 4-month window for getting your second shot.

Going into the second week, a few people reported problems booking appointments such as longer wait times, or having to go with a site further from home. We’re hoping that pharmacies will soon start offering the vaccine and that should help clear up any backlog.

As ever, we want to hear your stories, positive or negative.