Our council president Bob Rossetti recently got the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you can expect when you go…
I received my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today.
Being over 65 and in an early group I made my appointment online and received an email verification of my time slot. The Allegheny County Health Department opened a Point of Dispensing (POD) in Monroeville.
Today I went to the Doubletree Mall Hotel at my scheduled appointment time. It was a very well organized, and efficient process with many workers happy to assist. After checking in at the registration desk I received a text: “You’re Checked In! We will text and/or email you when we’re ready for you.” And then a second text “It’s your turn! Please proceed to the clinic for your appointment.” No lines and just a short wait until I was sitting in one of the ten private clinic vaccine area chairs. The Moderna shot was quick and painless.
I was led to a waiting area and told to sit for 15 minutes to make sure there are no side effects. There was a mix of over 65 people and younger health care professionals in the waiting room. We were on our way home in only 40 minutes.
ACHD will email us in 3 weeks to schedule the second dose. 4 weeks in between shots. I also received a vaccine record card to verify my immunization.
My overall experience from signup thru vaccine is extremely positive. The only side effect after 4 hours is a slight pain when I move my arm. If you had any doubts about getting the vaccine I hope my experience helps in your decision making.