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Flu shots already?

gidgetgh — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:48:41 GMT

I stopped in CVS this afternoon to straighten out an insurance issue with one of my prescriptions.

There were signs all over the store, starting right at the entrance saying things like "flu shots are here" and "ask for your flu shot today."

I mentioned it at the pharmacy. Isn't this a little early? And they said no, we've got them in. They asked me if I wanted to go ahead and get one and I said no. I get mine at Publix because they give a free gift card. Plus, I think August 6th is too early.

Anyone else already seeing signs?

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itsmagic — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:07:20 GMT

I haven’t see the signs but read online that they have shipped the flu shots out to providers already. I think it’s a bit early to get one too

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Dinaki — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:07:28 GMT

It is indeed very early for flue vaccination. Wish it was for COVID-19, we would all run for it!

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Xivambala — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:20:38 GMT

I always get a flu shot for health reasons, but usually wait until October. If I got it now I would worry about it lasting until Spring.

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Still Raining — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:39:51 GMT

Seems way early. I was also wondering about getting that close to someone. Wonder if they let you take it home to do it yourself? A pharmacist sees way to much of the public to be safe.

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jpie — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:47:18 GMT

Walgreens sent an email today explaining the importance of getting the flu vaccine this year, along with an expanded Q & A (the usual list). This did make we wonder if they have started the flu vaccines in their "clinics."

I usually get mine in mid September.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:18:48 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
Seems way early. I was also wondering about getting that close to someone. Wonder if they let you take it home to do it yourself? A pharmacist sees way to much of the public to be safe.

@Still Raining - no way would they give it to you to take home.

In the amount of time the actual shots takes, like 2 seconds, As long as we are both wearing masks I'm fine with it.

I had a mammogram 2 weeks ago and felt comfortable with that.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:01:34 GMT

I've seen signs too - I think there was one at the supermarket. I wondered if they'd left it up from last year. LOL

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:12:15 GMT

I started getting emails re flu shots today.

I had such an awful reaction to the "senior" shot last year - I don't know what I'm going to do this year.

Have to have a discussion with my doc.

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Bri369 — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:31:59 GMT

I asked my doctor's office and CVS about flu shots. They said to call back at the end of August/beginning of September.

My daughter needs to get one on or around Sept. 1st. It would be nice to have them available now.

I'm anticipating a horrible flu season on top of Covid.

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Caffeina — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:50:16 GMT

"Getting vaccinated in July or August is too early, especially for older people, because of the likelihood of reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season."

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2020-2021.htm

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:41:21 GMT

Too early; they'll lose their effectiveness at the height of the season.

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RedTop — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:14:40 GMT

We take Mom out as little as possible these days, so I ust rescheduled her Medicare wellness visit, asking specifically for a date when she could also get her flu shot, and was given an appt in late September.

I prefer to get mine the first week in October.

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qualitygal — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:39:44 GMT

I get a letter from the pharmacy where I get mine done. Nothing yet, it does seem early. Of course, any more, time just flys by. But I get mine to cover more of the winter months.

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haddon9 — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:54:24 GMT

Well if you get one now, you can get another in the spring....I am being sarcastic but I wouldn't be surprised if we soon hear that....why not? Load your body up with those healthy vaccines!!

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noodleann — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:23:33 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
Well if you get one now, you can get another in the spring....I am being sarcastic but I wouldn't be surprised if we soon hear that....why not? Load your body up with those healthy vaccines!!

Whose insurance would pay for two doses when the reason the second is needed is the insured decided, against medical advice, to get the first one early?

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noodleann — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:26:55 GMT

I get my shot end of October, beginning of November. That way I figure I'm covered when the flu season is peaking, in Jan-Feb-March. I've had influenza twice, in those months.

Another option would be the senior shot, which supposedly confers longer-lasting immunity (because older bodies don't mount as vigorous or long-lasting response). But I read reports here of people having bad reactions to it, so I stick with the regular shot.

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wagirl — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:00:50 GMT

No its not too early for flu shots--I get mine every year at this time--am thinking they are going to be hard to find if you wait until later---am getting one ASAP

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EatWell — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:50:23 GMT

Yes.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:37:52 GMT

@noodleann I'm 72 and always get the senior shot will no side effects.

Just talked to my doc's office and my pharmacy. Because of my medical history it is not too early for *me* to get the shot but the pharmacy doesn't have the senior formula in quite yet.

Told me to keep checking back as they expect it soon. It's easy as my pharmacy is at the Safeway where I do all my grocery shopping.