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In reply to the discussion: I'm confused on Moderna 3rd shot [View all]

Haggard Celine

(17,307 posts)
9. If you had told them you had an immune system condition,
Mon Oct 18, 2021, 02:18 PM
Oct 2021

they would have given it to you, and they wouldn't (or shouldn't ) have asked any more questions. I think being in your 70s should be enough of a reason to get the shot.

My mom had cancer and they said she was eligible, but not my dad. They're both about your age. My dad told them that since they live together, it just made sense to vaccinate him, too. After all, whatever he gets is likely to be spread to my mom as well. They relented and gave him a shot.

I don't know if it makes a difference that they got the Pfizer shot. I got the Moderna shot and they gave me my third since I have a couple of conditions that would put me more at risk if I got the virus. They aren't supposed to ask you what your condition is. They should only ask if you have at least one of the conditions on the list.

If you go on the first of November, I think it would be a good idea to go ahead and get your shot. I don't know about Florida, but it isn't like people are banging down the door to get their shots around here. It's unlikely you'll be stealing someone else's place in line.

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When I got my third Pfizer shot I checked the box for cancer survivor. Nobody asked me to prove it Walleye Oct 2021 #1
The criteria that I got regarding cancer gab13by13 Oct 2021 #5
I am also 74 and not immune compromised. gab13by13 Oct 2021 #2
FDA recommended the booster, but CDC has not yet approved. sinkingfeeling Oct 2021 #3
Thank you I was looking this up,,,, KarenS Oct 2021 #6
3rd Moderna not yet approved SheltieLover Oct 2021 #4
Here is what you don't understand. The FDA decision is the first step. ACIP-CDC must make hlthe2b Oct 2021 #7
I understand what you are saying Katinfl Oct 2021 #13
Those providers are doing so against recommendations and face repercussions in doing so... hlthe2b Oct 2021 #14
I'm in FL and have had the same exact experience. lark Oct 2021 #8
If you had told them you had an immune system condition, Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #9
Not moderna. It has not yet been authorized until ACIP-CDC meets on October 20-21. hlthe2b Oct 2021 #10
I got the Moderna third shot weeks ago. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #11
They were not authorized to do so. hlthe2b Oct 2021 #12
Hmm. Didn't know that. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #15
What they told you was ONLY true of the Pfizer vaccine. Not to mention the 3rd Moderna will hlthe2b Oct 2021 #16
Okay, well thanks for the explanation. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #18
What was on the list? I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #17
There are several things on the list. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #21
Good, I qualify I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #22
Me too. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #23
I got my third Moderna last month. Elessar Zappa Oct 2021 #24
Fine but they did so unauthorized and could have faced repercussions. hlthe2b Oct 2021 #25
I think drug stores are scheduling appts for those not eligible on purpose. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #19
I got the booster last Thursday. When I signed up of an appointment rsdsharp Oct 2021 #20
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