I went to CVS today for my flu and Covid shot. I’m in GA and you must have a prescription. Ridiculous. One more way to suck money from people. They were also pushing a couple of other vaccines I’d never dealt with so they could bill my insurance. I’m so sick of this shit.
Just curious what other vaccines were they trying to push on you?
One for tetanus, one for Hep B, and one I don’t recall. They worded it almost like you had to take them. Ask questions!I’m glad I made sure that wasn’t the case. Not that I’m against any vaccine, I just don’t believe I’m in need of those.
Tetanus comes in TDaP which in includes whooping cough which is a good idea to get if you are around children
I did get that and the flu shot.
Nice! Good luck for covid...
Many thanks. You take care as well.✌🏻
Awaiting my Covid booster either way. Knock on wood, I’ve never had it and got a shot since 2020.
Actually you might want to reconsider those. They are really important. The other one was probably Hep A. Just for your piece of mind check out Immunization Schedules. Follow the links to each vaccine which should explain. But listen to your Primary Care Physician. 😎
Right. I haven’t really looked into those for myself, I’ve just never been offered those in the past. Thought it was weird the way it was told to me. I’m sure they are beneficial.
Yep! We should always research it ourselves. Generally speaking even if my PCP recommends it I still check it out. But I’m a retired RN so most of the time I’m already aware of these things. As I’ve gotten older I’m much more skeptical about almost everything. Especially in the world of trump!😩
Absolutely. Thank you .✌🏻
It’s not them. It’s the law around pharmacists being able to administer vaccines. In many states, including mine, pharmacists cannot give vaccines unless 1) ACIP has published their recommendations or 2) You have a prescription. ACIP does not meet until September 18, thanks to RFK Jr.
I think I will wait until they meet. Maybe it will not require a prescription then. If it does, I suppose I’ll pay…😡
It just really upset me having to now go and spend a co-pay which may sound petty, but I need to save all I can. I’m not angry with the pharmacy, just RFK and his stupidity. I appreciate you.✌🏻
You might be able to get the rx from Telehealth so it’s cheaper. We should also agitate and state and local level for a blanked rx to be issued so people don’t have to do this, or for states to distribute directly
It’s just a shame that people will have to take this extra step for no reason whatsoever. This administration apparently wants to cause as much human misery and destruction as possible. I can’t wait until they’re gone one way or another so science and common sense can once again be welcomed home…
Try calling your doctor first and ask if they will just send through a prescription without a visit. It's worth a try.
I am going to try this. However, about every 3 months they force me to come in to “go over” and renew my prescriptions anyway. They’ll get their money one way or another… that’s for certain… I appreciate you.✌🏻
I'm in GA and saw my PCP yesterday for my annual physical. She said she'd be happy to give me a scrip for the booster if the pharmacy requires it--just request it via the practice's portal.
Thanks for the heads up. Surely they won’t have a problem writing it.
If you are under 65 you will probably have to pay for it. Was around $68 but now there is a trump surcharge I am sure
It's $150-200 without insurance and I expect to have to pay after a massive battle to get it at all. I'm just around too many high risk people to risk it even if I might not need it as much for myself. But...they're trying to make my risk assessments for me. Again.
That sounds about right no And I think someone will start a fund ..like a food bank But vaccines
I’ve been fortunate in not getting it though my mother almost passed away from it. That makes me feel guilty for even wanting to get one knowing you would have to pay that much.🙂↕️
No. GET the vaxx if you can and turn your guilt and anger towards RFK Jr. and his child-killing cronies.
I did. 3 times. But not since I have been getting Vaxxed Have gotten flu either School kids are just petri dishes Retired from hospital to school nursing Rarely got sick when working @ hosp But those kids!!! Stay away from them and you will probably be ok It's cheaper than a pair of Onclouds
Haven't gotten flu. Please give us an edit button
Absolutely. I’m not around small kids. I’m certain that made a difference.
I sincerely hope you’re able to get one and certainly a lot cheaper than that. That’s insanely absurd.
The cost to me of getting sick is higher than that, but I'm also in the privileged person of having money I can use for it, albeit also in the less than privileged position of not getting paid if I don't work.
I truly understand. It’s just so damn wrong it makes me sick…. Please take care.
That’s insane.
I share your anger, believe me. None of this is right. It’s absolutely disgraceful.
Agreed for certain. Take care.✌🏻