Someone posted earlier about a problem getting the bivalent booster

[wryter2000]

The person had made an appointment with a pharmacy to get the booster but when they got there, the pharmacist said the person couldn't get the shot.

I just verified this with Kaiser. They're all set to give boosters, but they're waiting for the CDC to approve it. The CDC is supposed to decide tomorrow, so check back then or in a few days.

[ariadne0614]

1. We're in the waiting area at Walgreens, all checked in. Will update.

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The person who processed our completed forms asked us to take a seat while the pharmacist did some further checking. After a 15-20 minute wait, we both got our second bivalent boosters.

[wryter2000]

6. Hmmm

There's obviously some screwed up communication going on. I'm going back to Kaiser's website to see if it's been updated. If not today, maybe tomorrow.

[cilla4progress]

2. Thanks!

[central scrutinizer]

3. Kroger said the same today

Waiting for CDC and Oregon department of health approval

[hippywife]

4. CDC already approved it.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0419-covid-vaccines.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-boosters-second-bivalent-vaccine-cdc-fda/

[wryter2000]

5. Someone hasn't told multiple providers

I'd believe Kaiser screwed up except other people are getting the same answer.

[wishstar]

7. Both CVS and Walgreens' websites now say that second bivalent boosters are available

I made appts this morning with CVS for me and spouse and we were able to get the shot simply and easily this morning.

[wryter2000]

8. Thanks

I tried CVS this morning and couldn’t get the website to work. I may try again tomorrow.