Some mid-Michigan Rite Aid locations have more (Covid vaccine) doses than appointments

[Siwsan]

Spread the word! (And, Flint's Bishop Airport now has a vaccination center. They are anticipating a clinic once a week, for now, but increasing as the eligibility advances.)

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) (3/5/2021)--There’s a fading opportunity for people in the northern part of the ABC12 viewing area: one of the state’s largest pharmacy chains -- Rite Aid -- says it has more vaccines than appointments and they’re looking for people to give them to.

“I really want to get these doses used because so many people need them.”

Jessica Batteen’s job puts her on the frontlines of the fight to get as many shots into as many arms as possible. As part of that, the Rite Aid pharmacy leader makes sure the chain’s vaccination effort runs smoothly. So, what appeared to be a significant surplus in doses couldn’t escape her attention.

“Why would you say these appointments aren’t being filled? Is it a lack of interest or is it a lack of awareness?”
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It’s no secret there’s been a lot of head scratching when it comes to who to call, where to go and what to do to get that shot ASAP. Health departments, hospitals, clinics—all wracked at one time or another by supply shortages and phone book-sized waitlists. Moral to the story: it pays to shop around.

https://www.abc12.com/2021/03/06/some-mid-michigan-rite-aid-locations-have-more-doses-than-appointments/

[marble falls]

1. Helpful post!

[Siwsan]

2. Hopefully they can speed up the transition from Group 1B

Right now, in Genesee County, that's March 22 for anyone 50+ years old.

Opening that location at Bishop Airport is great because it's pretty centrally located in Genesee County.

[llmart]

3. It could be because they're website is awful.

I gave up on them. Their website doesn't work properly.

[Siwsan]

4. NONE of the Rite Aid on my side of the county were offering them

Actually, I couldn't find ANYONE on my side of the county offering the vaccine.

I can't complain, though, because the Meijer Pharmacy that contacted me is only about a 15 minute drive away, in good traffic. Their process, the day I was there, was pretty efficient. I've heard of people driving for hours, and then waiting for MORE hours, to get their vaccinations.