Claiming priority status to avoid a vaccine waitlist?

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7:29a, 3/6/21
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Seems like many folks out there are checking the box for underlying conditions, even if their status is iffy at best. I'm curious how those on this board feel about this practice.

My wife and I (30s, healthy, Tarrant County) would like to get the vaccine, and there are plenty of appointments available at CVS. Also, now that Tarrant seems to be calling people our age in the low risk group, scheduling a vaccine appointment wherever I can get one feels less unethical than I might have thought a month ago.
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7:48a, 3/6/21
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More shots in arms as soon as possible
is the best case scenario for everyone. If you can get it, don't wait.
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8:08a, 3/6/21
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Just get it. Vaccine availability isn't scarce anymore. Check with all the old people you know and sign them up too as a community service.
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8:13a, 3/6/21
If your status is truly "iffy", then I'd say go ahead and do it.

If by "iffy" you mean claiming obesity because you are way too much at steak dinner night or claiming pregnancy because you had sex last week and "you never know!" then no one is going to admonish you too much about it, but it kinda goes against the whole concept of a society.

There are many ways for non-1a/1b to get the vaccine right now that don't require lying about health conditions and jumping the line.

But that's just my two cents. I'm certainly not above looking out for me and my own, but when it comes to lying about health conditions to jump the line I don't feel like that is any better than parking in a handicap spot because your knee kinda hurts.
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In reply to Proposition Joe • 8:22a, 3/6/21
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Proposition Joe said:
If your status is truly "iffy", then I'd say go ahead and do it.

If by "iffy" you mean claiming obesity because you are way too much at steak dinner night or claiming pregnancy because you had sex last week and "you never know!" then no one is going to admonish you too much about it, but it kinda goes against the whole concept of a society.

There are many ways for non-1a/1b to get the vaccine right now that don't require lying about health conditions and jumping the line.

But that's just my two cents. I'm certainly not above looking out for me and my own, but when it comes to lying about health conditions to jump the line I don't feel like that is any better than parking in a handicap spot because your knee kinda hurts.


How?

In my case, I have an occasional arrhythmia that has been examined by a cardiologist and deemed benign. I haven't been able to put myself in 1b in good faith because of this "heart condition".
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In reply to Scotts Tot • 8:28a, 3/6/21
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Proposition Joe said:
If your status is truly "iffy", then I'd say go ahead and do it.

If by "iffy" you mean claiming obesity because you are way too much at steak dinner night or claiming pregnancy because you had sex last week and "you never know!" then no one is going to admonish you too much about it, but it kinda goes against the whole concept of a society.

There are many ways for non-1a/1b to get the vaccine right now that don't require lying about health conditions and jumping the line.

But that's just my two cents. I'm certainly not above looking out for me and my own, but when it comes to lying about health conditions to jump the line I don't feel like that is any better than parking in a handicap spot because your knee kinda hurts.


How?

In my case, I have an occasional arrhythmia that has been examined by a cardiologist and deemed benign. I haven't been able to put myself in 1b in good faith because of this "heart condition".

I actually have a similar arrhythmia (though it was diagnosed 10 years ago so no clue if that sort of thing stays with you or not).

While that condition is "iffy", I certainly wouldn't lose sleep over deciding that qualifies you. If it was important enough for you to get it checked out by a cardiologist, then I'd say it qualifies in these "in between" vaccine times where there's availability not necessarily being taken advantage of.

As for other ways: Volunteering (I believe Dallas offers opportunities where if you volunteer 15 hours total you get a shot), as well as simply calling around your local pharmacies and getting added to these are going to go to "waste" lists.
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In reply to Proposition Joe • 8:33a, 3/6/21
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Thanks!
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9:10a, 3/6/21
I've been wondering about this as well. I'm a covid long hauler and have had lingering symptoms for 9 months that won't go away. A lot of long haulers are reporting that they feel much better after getting the vaccine and that symptoms are going away. I want to get the vaccine but I'm mid 30's with no underlying conditions.

I might just click the underlying conditions box anyway and sign up.
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In reply to Petrino1 • 9:11a, 3/6/21
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Your condition is long haul COVID.

You shouldn't feel bad about getting it.

There is enough to go around, and it's only going to increase.
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9:20a, 3/6/21
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Make sure all the older people you know have their shot then get yours, I figure the more the better. If there are empty spots get it.
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In reply to Petrino1 • 9:26a, 3/6/21
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If I were you I would have no qualms whatsoever about signing up with an underlying condition.
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9:49a, 3/6/21
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Heb doesn't ask what condition you are in.
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In reply to The Fall Guy • 10:04a, 3/6/21
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Can confirm. Have a pharmacist buddy at heb, they aren't concerned.

Not sure about others like cvs.

What are they going to do, make you get your PCP on the phone to confirm and waste everyone's time?
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In reply to AgsMyDude • 10:10a, 3/6/21
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AgsMyDude said:
Can confirm. Have a pharmacist buddy at heb, they aren't concerned.

Not sure about others like cvs.

What are they going to do, make you get your PCP on the phone to confirm and waste everyone's time?
From CVS's website:

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As part of the scheduling process on CVS.com, patients are asked to attest that all information provided during appointment set up is truthful and accurate. Some states will also require the collection of IDs to verify eligibility and we are complying with that requirement. We reserve the right to cancel appointments if it is determined that information provided for establishing eligibility is not truthful.
They're going to check ID for states that require you to be a resident. Otherwise, they are taking you at your word.
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Enrico Pallazzo
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10:52a, 3/6/21
With the teachers joining the fray, all bets seem to be off at this point. A lot of teachers were already jumping the line (and their spouses right along with them). And more than half the country is obese. So if you wait your normal person turn, about 90% of those that want a vaccine will have gotten one by then. I am considered 1C because of my field and teachers were initially going to be considered 1C as well. So while I haven't signed up yet, I don't see an issue with anyone who is 1C signing up under the teacher exception.
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11:30a, 3/6/21
I called my PCP and CVS and asked "I am x years old, I had cancer x years ago. Do I qualify as 1b?"

My PCP said "we aren't giving the vaccine at this time, please call a pharmacy that is and see what they say"

CVS said "Don't know. click the button and see what it says. ".
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In reply to Duncan Idaho • 11:40a, 3/6/21
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Duncan Idaho said:
I called my PCP and CVS and asked "I am x years old, I had cancer x years ago. Do I qualify as 1b?"

My PCP said "we aren't giving the vaccine at this time, please call a pharmacy that is and see what they say"


CVS said "Don't know. click the button and see what it says. ".


You qualify via CVS. Go to their website and check you have an underlying condition as a "priority group" and get signed up.
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3:38p, 3/6/21
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My brother was in town from Oregon and got the shot.
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In reply to KlinkerAg11 • 4:12p, 3/6/21
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Your condition is long haul COVID.

You shouldn't feel bad about getting it.

There is enough to go around, and it's only going to increase.
I just signed up on the CVS website and I get the vaccine on Thursday! The closest CVS to Houston with availability is in Bay City. Lol oh well!
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4:16p, 3/6/21
I'm considered obese by BMI standards, so I signed up and since that's listed as a pre-existing condition, I checked the box. Got my shot today and I don't feel bad about it because I followed the rules they gave and happened to get selected.
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In reply to The Fall Guy • 4:21p, 3/6/21
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The Fall Guy said:
My brother was in town from Oregon and got the shot.


I travel from CA a lot. No where does it say you must be a Texas Resident. Being a former Texas resident, my BMI made me eligible. Probably makes more than half the state eligible. So I got it last time I was in town.
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Yep brother was a Texas resident and was in town to see our Mom and is also a guardian if my mom.
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6:11p, 3/6/21
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I signed up for vaccine in 3 counties, not claiming 1a or 1b in any of 3, and received calls from all 3 this week asking if I wanted to schedule an appointment. My guess is they have more shots that they have 1a or 1B. Registrations. So if you can get shot get
It. More people with vaccine better for us all!
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In reply to Scotts Tot • 7:15p, 3/6/21
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FlyFisher09 said:
Proposition Joe said:
If your status is truly "iffy", then I'd say go ahead and do it.

If by "iffy" you mean claiming obesity because you are way too much at steak dinner night or claiming pregnancy because you had sex last week and "you never know!" then no one is going to admonish you too much about it, but it kinda goes against the whole concept of a society.

There are many ways for non-1a/1b to get the vaccine right now that don't require lying about health conditions and jumping the line.

But that's just my two cents. I'm certainly not above looking out for me and my own, but when it comes to lying about health conditions to jump the line I don't feel like that is any better than parking in a handicap spot because your knee kinda hurts.


How?

In my case, I have an occasional arrhythmia that has been examined by a cardiologist and deemed benign. I haven't been able to put myself in 1b in good faith because of this "heart condition".

I'm healthy, no issues, but I logged on to the Denton county site just because. Two things that are not mentioned in 1A or 1B are asthma and current or former tobacco use. I don't have asthma, but I used to smoke and dip. I checked the tobacco box. I'm way down in line, but I'm on the list.

They just want to put needles in arms at this point. Don't feel bad about it. Just sign up and get your shot if that's what you want to do.
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In reply to Aston94 • 7:17p, 3/6/21
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Aston94 said:
I signed up for vaccine in 3 counties, not claiming 1a or 1b in any of 3, and received calls from all 3 this week asking if I wanted to schedule an appointment. My guess is they have more shots that they have 1a or 1B. Registrations. So if you can get shot get
It. More people with vaccine better for us all!

My mom is volunteering at TMS next week and they told her, if you volunteer, and we have shots left and you haven't received one yet, you get one. Shots in arms, that's all they want
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In reply to Rubble • 8:18p, 3/6/21
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Rubble said:
Aston94 said:
I signed up for vaccine in 3 counties, not claiming 1a or 1b in any of 3, and received calls from all 3 this week asking if I wanted to schedule an appointment. My guess is they have more shots that they have 1a or 1B. Registrations. So if you can get shot get
It. More people with vaccine better for us all!

My mom is volunteering at TMS next week and they told her, if you volunteer, and we have shots left and you haven't received one yet, you get one. Shots in arms, that's all they want


She should be getting one from them anyway. Most places are giving volunteers shots for their service.
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8:22p, 3/6/21
https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/hardin-orange-counties-covid-19-vaccine-appointments-all/285-faaeb163-e79b-42e3-b8a1-ba6c83bb31f0
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9:34a, 3/7/21
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I know 4 people in their 20's and 30's that have gotten the vaccine already. One volunteered at NRG and got his afterwards when they were handing out leftovers to volunteers, another who waited around at Walmart until the end of the day and there again they were giving out leftovers.

Reportedly there's also a ton of vaccine dispensaries that are dealing with a high volume of cancelations given, early on, most people signed up on multiple lists in the hopes of getting a call from one. Because the lists don't coordinate with each other now they're getting calls from all of the other locations or just not showing up.

Frankly, if you can get it I would. Turn around times are falling and some places you can sign up and get one the same week.
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In reply to Petrino1 • 9:36a, 3/7/21
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ea1060 said:
I've been wondering about this as well. I'm a covid long hauler and have had lingering symptoms for 9 months that won't go away. A lot of long haulers are reporting that they feel much better after getting the vaccine and that symptoms are going away. I want to get the vaccine but I'm mid 30's with no underlying conditions.

I might just click the underlying conditions box anyway and sign up.
Get the vaccine.
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In reply to Scotts Tot • 10:15a, 3/7/21
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I was against people who don't fit the categories sliding in to get the shots but have changed my tune. Now that Texas is dropping safety regulations this week I think if you can get it, you should. It's basically become each person for themselves so take care of yourself at this point. As I said, that's a 360 degree change in opinion for me but every action has a reaction.
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11:02a, 3/7/21
Shots in arms at this point. I understand challenges with lists early and olds that aren't internet savvy, but at this point after many of these lists have been open for 2+ months, I think anyone 1a1b truly motivated to get on a list is on at least one, and if they havent received a shot, they will at least be ahead in line of anyone that signs up now (at least with the county/city mass vax centers). And if they aren't signed up, the rest of the world sitting around remaining unvaccinated waiting for them to figure it out (whenever that might be) isn't going to help them. May as well get vaccinated so you dont give it to them
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11:09a, 3/7/21
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If they really cared who was getting the shot, I think they would require a doctors prescription or proof of a condition, profession, etc. No one was asking any questions at the clinic I went to.
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In reply to bay fan • 11:16a, 3/7/21
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I'm starting to feel the same way, partly due to the lifting of restrictions, but also because in my county they are giving appointments to those who registered without underlying conditions and people are apparently no-showing appointments like crazy.

It seems, at least in our area, anyone who is truly in need of the vaccine based on serious comorbidities has already gotten it, and most of the doses are now going to low risk people, even though providers aren't officially declaring it open to all.
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In reply to bay fan • 11:51a, 3/7/21
Based on how fast the rural cvs spots went in the hours after abbott announced the changes, you probably aren't alone.

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In reply to bay fan • 11:57a, 3/7/21
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bay fan said:
I was against people who don't fit the categories sliding in to get the shots but have changed my tune. Now that Texas is dropping safety regulations this week I think if you can get it, you should. It's basically become each person for themselves so take care of yourself at this point. As I said, that's a 360 degree change in opinion for me but every action has a reaction.


It's always been everyone for themselves. Also "360 degree change of opinion" made me smile
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