What It’s Like Getting Both COVID-19 Vaccines

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How we got ours

Once a pharmacy or medical institution gets its hands on a vaccine, it can only be safely stored for up to five days. When that five-day expiration date is approaching, there is a use-it-or-lose-it mentality. My partner and I walked to our local pharmacy and asked what our options were for the vaccine. They said they could put us on a waitlist, and if individuals from priority groups (65 and older, healthcare workers, etc.) failed to show up for their appointments, we may be able to get their vaccine. The call came two days later: “We have vaccines for you. How soon can you be here? Like, can you make 20 minutes work?” They had vaccines to spare that were expiring within hours. They were either going in our arms, or in the trash can. So, again, to my stubborn and judgmental family member: we didn’t steal anything from anybody. And might I add, the more vaccines in more arms, the better.

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