There's definitely an issue w/ booking a 2nd shot appoint via VDH.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Similar thing happened to me. Kept calling the VDH number when I got nothing about a 2nd appointment.

They said there weren't any slots and told me to keep waiting.

Gave up trying and got a same-day appointment at Kroger

There's definitely an issue w/ booking a 2nd shot appoint via VDH. In my case I only received phone calls to book no text or email at all. 1/2

Nearly 10 percent of Virginians haven’t returned for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine https://virginiamercury.com/2021/04/28/nearly-10-percent-of-virginians-havent-returned-for-their-second-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine/ via
@mercuryvirginia

Link to tweet

[Thomas Hurt]

1. I got first Moderna shot two hours after I searched on line...local grocery store pharmacy

and have the second shot scheduled already. I am impressed it has been so easy.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. Not through VDH?

I get my second Moderna shot tomorrow afternoon. In 24 hours, I'll be beginning to experience the side effects.

[Thomas Hurt]

3. no, grocery store has their own web pages set up to check for openings and schedule.

[Best_man23]

4. I found going direct to a provider is faster than VDH

I filled out a form on Mary Washington Hospital's website and within 3 days had my first shot appointment. The Covid shot program at Mary Washington in Fredericksburg was run like a well-oiled machine. Mrs Best and I were in and out for both shots (Pfizer) in less than 30 minutes.

Usually when you get the first shot, they have you make the appointment for the second shot right there, at least that is how Mary Washington is working their program.

Folks in VA need to: 1) Be proactive about locating a shot appointment, and 2) Look to local providers (Kroger, CVS, Walgreens) and not depend solely on VDH.