CVS Moderna Covid Bivalent Booster

Because of our ages, we have been waiting for the CDC to make a recommendation for a second Covid bivalent booster shot. We had our first bivalent booster - and fifth Covid shot - last September. That’s seven months ago. And as far as we know neither my husband nor I have had Covid. Lately we have become more comfortable not wearing masks indoors except when we go in to town in crowded indoor settings like the National gallery of art. Being health care professionals and common sense people, we wanted to continue to do everything we can to stay healthy. So keeping up on boosters is one of those ways. So as soon as we heard about the CDC guidelines for 65 and older this week, I got on the CVS app and made appointments for us today. I didn’t think there was a great deal of interest, and the CVS app was very easy to navigate and allowed us to set up a time for this morning at 1100. We were immediately sent text messages and emails to confirm the date and time. So during our morning walk we got a reminder about the appointment and drove over to CVS. Before we entered the store we checked in via text and walked to the pharmacy where they were waiting for us. The last time we were there for the first bivalent booster it was very crowded. This time we were the only ones. So they took us ahead of schedule and we were out in short order. You no longer get a discount coupon for participating and you need to provide your insurance information. We have been through this six times now! Here’s to another few days of sore arms and whatever else side effects come up. But at least we don’t have to think about it again for a while and can feel better about trying to finally live normal lives again.