65+ Flu Shot - Page 2

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

@tansy I was in cvs a couple of days ago to pick up for DH and the Pharm called out if anyone wanted a flu shot. There were a few of us there but no one got one. I do and have for years but I swtiched to get mine at walgreen's as they do get a shot give a shot, cvs doesn't do that. I want to ask Phil the Pharm if they offer that but I didn't get the chance to.

Anyway, I'll make a point to get mine this week at walgreen's.

I guess I also should say that I've had no reaction ever and don't expect any. They must work b/c I've not had the flu for years, maybe a bad cold but that's it. I'm 64 so I suppose no 65+ serum.

10sluvr · ‎03-10-2010

i've never gotten a flu shot, but would like to, this year. are you comfortable with getting it from a pharmacy rather than your dr.? do they forward info to dr. ofc, stating what you got? i'm debating on the shingles and pneumonia shot, too. thanks.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@tansy I was in cvs a couple of days ago to pick up for DH and the Pharm called out if anyone wanted a flu shot. There were a few of us there but no one got one. I do and have for years but I swtiched to get mine at walgreen's as they do get a shot give a shot, cvs doesn't do that. I want to ask Phil the Pharm if they offer that but I didn't get the chance to.

Anyway, I'll make a point to get mine this week at walgreen's.

I guess I also should say that I've had no reaction ever and don't expect any. They must work b/c I've not had the flu for years, maybe a bad cold but that's it. I'm 64 so I suppose no 65+ serum.

My pharmacy is inside the local market, @PINKdogWOOD, and was offering the get a shot/give a shotdeal. I haven’t had the flu in years either. 🙂

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@10sluvr wrote:
i've never gotten a flu shot, but would like to, this year. are you comfortable with getting it from a pharmacy rather than your dr.? do they forward info to dr. ofc, stating what you got? i'm debating on the shingles and pneumonia shot, too. thanks.

@10sluvr, my doctor’s clinic encourages everyone to get their flu shot at a pharmacy.

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

@10sluvr Yes, it's the Pharmacist who administers the shot. Very quick & easy and your ins does cover it 100%.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@10sluvr wrote:
i've never gotten a flu shot, but would like to, this year. are you comfortable with getting it from a pharmacy rather than your dr.? do they forward info to dr. ofc, stating what you got? i'm debating on the shingles and pneumonia shot, too. thanks.

I would have no problem at all getting my flu shot from a pharmacist, they have to go through a special training and get certified. Nurses give shots, why not pharmacists. However, since you want the pneumonia and shingles shots; you should have your doctor do it. You can have pneumonia and flu shots at the same time but there might be a timing issue if you want the shingles shot. Ask your doctor about that, don't ask the internet. I say that because I had my shingles shot about week before I was scheduled for a TB test at work. It's was mandatory. However, I was surprised to hear that I couldn't have the TB test because the Shingles shot would affect the results.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I got a regular flu shot and the shingles vaccine at the same time in the same arm a few days ago. I had it done at Walmart at no cost to me. My insurance covered both. I'm 62yo and the pharm tech told me that Medicare doesn't cover the shingles vaccine so he suggested I get it before I turn 65, on Medicare.

aubnwa01 · ‎03-09-2010

I had my 65+ flu shot this past Wed. & so far, just a little arm soreness & that's it.

I get a flu shot every year & just turned 67 & if my doc's office gave me the 65+ shot for the past 2 years, I wasn't made aware of it. This year, I specifially asked for the higher dose one for seniors, so that's what they gave me.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
I got a regular flu shot and the shingles vaccine at the same time in the same arm a few days ago. I had it done at Walmart at no cost to me. My insurance covered both. I'm 62yo and the pharm tech told me that Medicare doesn't cover the shingles vaccine so he suggested I get it before I turn 65, on Medicare.

@SilleeMee Medicare does cover shingles vaccine. It’s not covered under Part B (doctor’s visits and etc) but it’s covered under Part D, the Prescription drug benefit.

From Medicare dot gov:

”The shingles shot isn't covered by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). Generally, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) cover all commercially-available vaccines (like the shingles shot) needed to prevent illness.”

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