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Be careful with the 2nd appointment.... make sure you get a copy of your confirmation number once the appointment is made.
I know someone battling that issue now... he doesn't have proof that the second appointment was made, it had been done over the phone...they provided the date, time and confirmation number, he didn't record the number. He showed up on time, but he couldn't confirm the number, he never wrote it down? When they checked the record of him receiving the first shot, they couldn't find confirmation of him registering for the 2nd shot??
He's in a bit of a spot right now...
Copied from a reputable website: Am I still protected against COVID-19 if I get my second shot after the 3-week or 4-week window?
It is important to stay as close to the 3-week or 4-week window as you can. This will give you the best chance of building the strongest immunity to COVID-19.
But if it is truly impossible for you to stay within the recommended window, the current guidelines state that you can get your second vaccine up to 6 weeks after the first. This goes for either vaccine. We have limited data on immunity outside of the 6-week mark, however, so getting it as close as possible to the recommended time frame is best.
If I miss the window to get the second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, do I need to start the whole process over again?
No. Even though there is limited data outside of the 6-week mark, it is not recommended that you restart the whole series. This could change in the future as we learn more. For now, get your second vaccine as soon as you can after the 3- or 4-week mark.
How will I know when it’s time for my second COVID-19 vaccine shot?
The ideal time frame between the first and second Pfizer vaccines is 21 days. For the Moderna vaccines, it’s 28 days.
It’s very important to check with your vaccine site or local health department about scheduling your second vaccine, because different sites are handling scheduling differently. Some places are automatically scheduling patients for their second vaccine when they sign up for the first vaccine. Some places require you to schedule for yourself online. Other sites are giving patients a follow-up appointment when they get the first vaccine.
Being proactive will help ensure that you complete your vaccine series
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