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10-08-2020 05:58 AM - edited 10-08-2020 06:06 AM
If you really want to know the difference, you could easily look up many sources of information about the senior flu shot and its alternative for non-seniors.
You could also ask your own doctor (as I did without him telling me to "shut up").
Doing your own research, you will find something like this:
<< Seniors can get the standard flu shot, but it may not be as effective, since people over the age of 65 have a weaker immune system. A high dose flu vaccine that has four times as many antigens than a regular flu shot is a better option for seniors.>>
10-08-2020 02:47 PM
Duh. I know I can "look it up" if interested.
Since you posted, I was curious as to what your doctor told you, and why to NOT get a shingles shot. Shingles is extremely painful, and he didn't think you needed that protection? Seemed very odd to me. I can't look that up.
(Sorry if I wasn't clear about that in my previous comment.)
10-11-2020 08:24 PM
Here in WNY, we've encountered shortages with the senior high dose vaccine. Our son was able to receive the regular dose from our pharmacist but they had a waiting list for the senior type. I called around till I found a supply at our local Tops Market and DH and I got ours there the other day. I think a lot more people are getting the flu vaccine because they are afraid of a "twindemic" with both the seasonal flu and Covid.
10-13-2020 06:16 AM
Re: Is the flu vaccine going to be the next shortage? That happened a few years back.
10-13-2020 06:15 PM
Got mine today.
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