AUSTIN — Malee Hundsdorfer was on three different waiting lists for a chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

“I hadn’t heard anything,” Hundsdorfer said.

Fortunately, a friend reached out and the 55-year-old heard her loud and clear. Hundsdorfer was informed the vaccination site at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in North Austin was offering drive-up vaccinations with no appointment required to people 80-years-old and up, and essential workers.

“I just drove over because I’m not too far from here. They let me register again,” Hundsdorfer said.

It’s one of the places she had previously registered. The vaccination site is a joint effort between several organizations including Family Hospital Systems, Williamson County, and Round Rock ISD.

The site is hoping to administer 3500 COVID-19 vaccines per day, but has administered as many as 4000 in a day since opening in late January. When it comes to essential workers, a doctor on site told Spectrum News 1 their efforts were focused on vaccinating teachers, plumbers, electricians, and grocery store workers.

Hundsdorfer received a shot of the Moderna vaccine with little to no immediate side effects other than some arm pain.

“My husband got his a day before yesterday and he got a fever but he feels fine now,” Hundsdorfer said.

Her family has felt far worse. She says everyone in her home recovered from COVID-19 over the past year and she is getting vaccinated because it’s not something she wants to experience again.

“We don’t want to catch it again and I’m ready to be around people. I miss my friends and my loved ones. I miss doing things in groups. It’s been such a weird year,” she said.

In three weeks, Hundsdorfer will return for her next shot. She’s already planning a long awaited vacation to escape the strange reality of the past year.

We’re going to go on a cruise over to Sweden and Russia. I’m sure they require vaccinations so we’re ready,” she said.