Know what else is convenient? Being able to walk into damn near any pharmacy and get vaccinated. That kind of service and availability leaves us sick with envy, I can assure you. Here in Italy, the website for reserving an appointment regularly malfunctions, which forces you to call. When you call, no one ever answers or the numero verde (the Italian equivalent of a 1-800 number) is no longer valid. You will drive miles and miles to the appointment, assuming you’re lucky enough to get one, and the paperwork will be daunting. As a foreigner without a national health card, I’m pretty much screwed.