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CDONA · 01-22-2021, 12:04 PM

Something new from Florida, out of state residents, without local ID have been passed over in the vaccination line.
The term used was "vaccination tourist" supposing to fly in for the shot.

I can't see how this is any different with the term snowbirds?
Neither have a local ID

Do we all (full timers) have to "go home" ???

ROBERT CROSS · 01-22-2021, 12:23 PM

Yes very hard to rationalize, isn't the point to get everyone immunized?

If you're by me for a while, get a shot please.

Bob
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panamerican · 01-22-2021, 12:35 PM

Any form of info that verifies who you are and that you have a residence in FL you are good to go.

For example, you are snowbird with a place in Florida, but have an out of state ID that IDs you, and you have a utility bill with your name on it with a FL address, you can get vaccinated as I understand it.

The problem was, and I find it hard to believe...folks were getting on the vaccine lists in FL as a non-resident. They even said if you have a theme park pass that shows you are a FL resident, they'll even take that as proof.

https://www.wesh.com/article/florida...-only/35282332

Everyone should have the option to get vaccinated, but the states are allocated vaccines, so if folks are coming to a state from another state to get a vaccine and the state is only allocated "X" amount based on state needs/populations, I can see how an influx of outsiders could, at least as things ramp up, cause issues.

So if you are a mobile full-timer in an RV and have no actual residence in FL and have an out of state ID, you are SOL at this point. If in FL, you will need to either go to a state without such rules (prob won't be many moving forward) or go back to the state where your ID is valid and proves you are a resident, cause FL ain't havin' ya at least for now....

rbs · 01-22-2021, 12:51 PM

I'm certain that once the supply chain gets up to where it should/was supposed to be, vaccines will be a lot easier to get. The missing stockpile has created massive shortages

brokeboater · 01-22-2021, 01:01 PM

It makes sense to me. As a tax paying resident I can tell you it's very difficult to get a vaccination appointment here. It seems only reasonable states would look out for their own residents first. As much as it might seem a burden, it goes with the lifestyle.

Bill M. · 01-22-2021, 01:04 PM

Left Florida and drove 640 miles home because we could get an appointment. Got first shot Tuesday. Yes, there were some strong feelings in Florida. It did not look hopeful. We will go back after the second shot.

GetawA-S · 01-22-2021, 01:23 PM

Out of staters were going online and getting a slot before booking travel. Hunh? Unprotected people traveling from all over to get a shot that doesn’t “kick in” for a week? Doesn’t that leave us open to another surge? It ranks right up there with “If you’re young and healthy, come on down for Spring break!”
The reservation system is as much of a crapshoot as Florida’s state park reservation or unemployment application. If you aren’t in the state, do us all a favor and buy local for your shot.
Shots are available for part time residents. Just be prepared to show some evidence of an address.

Lily&Me · 01-22-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rbs

I'm certain that once the supply chain gets up to where it should/was supposed to be, vaccines will be a lot easier to get. The missing stockpile has created massive shortages

I agree with this, from what I have read and been told by our local health department.

I also believe vaccines in our county are available for county residents, only, which makes sense.

Vaccine is very limited, and even if you fall in the 65 or over you may not get an appointment for one any time soon, I am told.

I was told today that our health department is only allowed to give 400 vaccinations per clinic day.

Sounds like FEMA is going to set up mass vaccination clinics, which ought to speed things along.

Maggie

GetawA-S · 01-22-2021, 02:24 PM

Clarification of “Florida part time resident”
I went to the Publix website and clicked the link at the bottom for coronavirus information.
Requirements are a rather restrictive “any two of the following” from a list, so unless you are a snowbird with a seasonal site and maybe a bank account or utilities account, you won’t get far.
On the other hand, visitors are not that much worse off than us locals, who are expecting booked up appointment schedules resulting in a several month wait. The Publix pharmacies offer shots in only about a dozen counties, all are booked up, and the website advises to try back after 1/27.
There are no easy answers right now, so follow the guidelines and be as safe as you can.

NoResults · 01-22-2021, 03:01 PM

So if you don't like it stay home. You are just spreading the virus or at best picking it up to take it to your home state.

We as residents can't even get it yet unless we are a health care worker.

Have patience.

Dave

BayouBiker · 01-22-2021, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rbs

I'm certain that once the supply chain gets up to where it should/was supposed to be, vaccines will be a lot easier to get. The missing stockpile has created massive shortages

What missing stockpile? Sounds like fake news. Doesn't something have to be confirmed to exist first in order for it to go missing and cause a shortage? A vaccine in less than 10 months is quite an accomplishment.

rbs · 01-22-2021, 03:48 PM

you need to find a more reliable news source

Fortune Magazine,"Vaccine reserves promised by Trump officials simply aren’t there—and states are left to deal with the chaos" and endless articles and comments about the missing reserves, goggle is your friend.

BayouBiker · 01-22-2021, 04:08 PM

These states had confirmed orders did they? Do any of these news reports have written documentation confirming a firm contractural promise of delivery, or were they given good faith estimates that some twisted to fit a narrative? Please point me to hard evidence of promised delivery of stock on hand. Why are we to believe the news has the story right? In over 15 stories I read, not one piece of hard evidence, not one.

In todays era of false news reports and anonymous sources, truth and fact seems to be secondary.

Once again people should be grateful at the fantastic achievement most experts doubted.

KK4YZ · 01-22-2021, 04:35 PM

Let’s see now....vaccines were developed in record time, by far, and were approved for distribution just last month? Now people expect 700 million doses available instantly to shoot in your arm? Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth....
C’mon, man! Use some common sense.

JonDNC · 01-22-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KK4YZ

Let’s see now....vaccines were developed in record time, by far, and were approved for distribution just last month? Now people expect 700 million doses available instantly to shoot in your arm? Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth....

C’mon, man! Use some common sense.

Now why would anyone use that? [emoji6]

BayouBiker · 01-22-2021, 05:10 PM

I continue to use google to try to find some real and factual news with documentation showing that the supply chain is not where it should have been or was supposed to be by now, but I've been unable to do so. I can't find anything to confirm missing stockpiles or massive shortages. I don't see any facts to suggest the general public in any state should have expected to have had an opportunity to get a vaccine by now. Nothing. I am also confused by the idea of reserves. I mean really in a country of over 300 million people, many who would like to have a vaccine shot to have reserves in a little less than one month? I also can't find evidence of the chaos the states are now having to deal with due to missed expectations. Can someone show me how to apply that common sense you talk about?