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Post by elaine on Aug 31, 2020 15:54:04 GMT
Hey everyone! It is more important than usual to get a flu shot this year. With COVID-19, it is important to prevent as much serious flu as possible this season. This year’s vaccine is available now, but it is recommended to wait until September/October for older Americans in order to have active coverage later in the flu season. It is also recommended to get the shot by the end of October. We are going in as a family tomorrow to Walgreens to get ours. www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm |
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Post by scrappinmama on Aug 31, 2020 15:56:21 GMT
We always go in the beginning of September. Target normally gives you a $5 gift card per family member. I'm not sure if they are doing that again this year though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 16:25:13 GMT
Our area of Ca doean't get and start giving shots until mid September.
I haven't gotten a flu shot in 11 years but dh and I are both getting one this year.
If Covid wasn't here, we'd skip.
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Post by mellyw on Aug 31, 2020 16:43:08 GMT
Already got mine. Such an important PSA, Elaine!
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Post by christine58 on Aug 31, 2020 16:52:20 GMT
This year’s vaccine is available now, but it is recommended to wait until September/October for older Americans in order to have active coverage later in the flu season. It is also recommended to get the shot by the end of October. I have my physical at the end of October but I also want the shingles vaccine. Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 31, 2020 16:54:10 GMT
Ours aren't available until October but I will be getting mine.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 31, 2020 16:54:52 GMT
Massachusetts just passed a new requirement for flu shots for all children attending school.
My physical is in October and I always get my flu shot then.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 31, 2020 16:55:08 GMT
Mine won’t be ready until November. We are always behind.
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Post by supersoda on Aug 31, 2020 16:55:14 GMT
Many years ago my kids got the swine flu the first week in September, so we all got started getting the vaccine early. Then in 2019 I got the flu in April after getting a flu shot in early fall, so I pushed back into October last year. I have no idea when the hell to get it this year, but we will get it at some point.
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Post by artgirl1 on Aug 31, 2020 17:00:10 GMT
but I also want the shingles vaccine The shingles vaccine is 2 shots 3 months apart. |
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Post by TXMary on Aug 31, 2020 17:01:48 GMT
I am planning on getting mine in mid September. We usually cruise the first week in October so that's when I usually get it so it has time to be effective. Of course we aren't cruising this year, but still plan on getting it at the same time for (hopefully) maximum effectiveness. We both get one every year.
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Post by iluvpink on Aug 31, 2020 17:01:56 GMT
I usually get mine at work. Guess it will probably be Target/CVS this year. I've done that a few times when I was working at home on the days they were given on campus. But now I probably won't be in the office until at least January.
Dh has always bugged out of the flu shot. I'm going to drag his ass in to Target this year. DD always gets a flu shot, either at one her specialist appointments or Target if necessary.
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Post by gale w on Aug 31, 2020 17:03:38 GMT
I started seeing signs for them at the beginning of August. I've read that it's better to wait so we usually go in about mid-September. I think ds's work does theirs in October.
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Post by elaine on Aug 31, 2020 17:05:18 GMT
This year’s vaccine is available now, but it is recommended to wait until September/October for older Americans in order to have active coverage later in the flu season. It is also recommended to get the shot by the end of October. I have my physical at the end of October but I also want the shingles vaccine. Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days Good! The shingles vaccine is a 2-parter. You’ll need a second dose 3-6 months after the first one. Not to discourage you, but I felt like crap - running 102 degree fever - for 2 days with each dose and I took it by itself. It is a hard vaccine, but the reaction is what makes it incredibly effective- 95+%. Even with feeling sick both times for 2 days, it was still a walk in the park compared to the shingles I got - on my face - in 2015. |
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 31, 2020 17:08:03 GMT
My neighbor pharmacist recommended waiting until later in September to get one even though a few places are posting signs to get them now.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 31, 2020 17:08:16 GMT
but I also want the shingles vaccine The shingles vaccine is 2 shots 3 months apart. I am aware of that |
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Post by christine58 on Aug 31, 2020 17:09:43 GMT
I have my physical at the end of October but I also want the shingles vaccine. Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days Good! The shingles vaccine is a 2-parter. You’ll need a second dose 3-6 months after the first one. Not to discourage you, but I felt like crap - running 102 degree fever - for 2 days with each dose and I took it by itself. It is a hard vaccine, but the reaction is what makes it incredibly effective- 95+%. Even with feeling sick both times for 2 days, it was still a walk in the park compared to the shingles I got - n my face - in 2015. I am just trying to figure out the timing etc. I think I will call my PCP after Labor Day. Friends had the same reaction you did but I also think getting the flu shot and the first shingles one made it worse for them. She said the 2nd shot she had no issues with. |
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Post by baslp on Aug 31, 2020 17:10:17 GMT
I received my flu shot last week when I picked up some meds. I did not feel a thing.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 31, 2020 17:17:53 GMT
I have my physical at the end of October but I also want the shingles vaccine. Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days Good! The shingles vaccine is a 2-parter. You’ll need a second dose 3-6 months after the first one. Not to discourage you, but I felt like crap - running 102 degree fever - for 2 days with each dose and I took it by itself. It is a hard vaccine, but the reaction is what makes it incredibly effective- 95+%. Even with feeling sick both times for 2 days, it was still a walk in the park compared to the shingles I got - on my face - in 2015. I wondered about that. I remember when you got shingles. That was truly terrible. My dad had ShingrRx and he had no reaction at all. I mean nothing. So that is encouraging. ❤️ |
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Post by Laurie on Aug 31, 2020 18:03:03 GMT
Timely thread because I had a question about the shot. Typically I like to wait until end of October to make sure we are covered in March. That is typically when it peaks here. Are there any concerns about a shortage? I am worried that people that typically don't get the flu shot are going to this year and there won't be enough. Am I being crazy and overthinking this?
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Post by tracylynn on Aug 31, 2020 18:03:13 GMT
I have my annual check up for my asthma on Thursday. I'm hoping they have the shots that day. If not, I'll have to go to Walgreens at some point.
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Post by elaine on Aug 31, 2020 18:06:49 GMT
Timely thread because I had a question about the shot. Typically I like to wait until end of October to make sure we are covered in March. That is typically when it peaks here. Are there any concerns about a shortage? I am worried that people that typically don't get the flu shot are going to this year and there won't be enough. Am I being crazy and overthinking this? That fear is why we are getting it early this year. I don’t know if that will be the case or not. That said, I’m happy that I stocked up on toilet paper and Clorox Wipes in February. |
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Post by Laurie on Aug 31, 2020 18:41:33 GMT
Timely thread because I had a question about the shot. Typically I like to wait until end of October to make sure we are covered in March. That is typically when it peaks here. Are there any concerns about a shortage? I am worried that people that typically don't get the flu shot are going to this year and there won't be enough. Am I being crazy and overthinking this? That fear is why we are getting it early this year. I don’t know if that will be the case or not. That said, I’m happy that I stocked up on toilet paper and Clorox Wipes in February. Same and I only did so because of everyone here. I even told a few people about stocking up on TP and they thought I was crazy. They weren't laughing when they were trying to find some.  |
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 31, 2020 18:46:03 GMT
I have my physical at the end of October but I also want the shingles vaccine. Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days Good! The shingles vaccine is a 2-parter. You’ll need a second dose 3-6 months after the first one. Not to discourage you, but I felt like crap - running 102 degree fever - for 2 days with each dose and I took it by itself. It is a hard vaccine, but the reaction is what makes it incredibly effective- 95+%. Even with feeling sick both times for 2 days, it was still a walk in the park compared to the shingles I got - on my face - in 2015. I got my second shot 2 weeks ago today and still have some red splotches on my arm. Still was glad to get it and happy that it’s done. I have never had a reaction to a vaccine before. |
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Post by scrappinmama on Aug 31, 2020 18:58:38 GMT
This year’s vaccine is available now, but it is recommended to wait until September/October for older Americans in order to have active coverage later in the flu season. It is also recommended to get the shot by the end of October. I have my physical at the end of October but I also want the shingles vaccine. Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days Thanks for that heads up! I was going to get both at once. I think I will spread them out. |
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Post by Patter on Aug 31, 2020 19:00:12 GMT
We always get ours the 2nd week of October but will get it in September this year since our daughter old us her docs have all said that they are finding it's still effective longer than they thought. Last year we got them at Publix because they gave out a $10 gift card for getting a flu shot. Cost us nothing, and we got a $10 each. Hope they do that again this year. I need to look.
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Post by maryland on Aug 31, 2020 19:10:43 GMT
I tried to get one at cvs today but forgot our new insurance card! We may get ours tomorrow.
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Post by MichyM on Aug 31, 2020 19:12:48 GMT
Be mindful about getting the vaccine too early. Several years ago I got mine at the end of August (I get mine ay my neighborhood pharmacy). Come February my GP and I discussed a second dose, since the efficacy of the vaccine was wearing off.
I'm not one to roll the dice with my health (and I've been getting a flu vaccine yearly for 25 years), but I'm going to wait until my usual timing - early to mid October. Everything crossed that the increase in the number of vaccinations this year has been anticipated.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 31, 2020 19:14:01 GMT
Not doing both on the same day..a friend of mine did (as did her DH) and they felt like crap for 2 days The first one wasn't too bad but the 2nd one put both of us out of commission for several days. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 20:23:44 GMT
I normally get mine mid-September, but I'm considering pushing it back by a few weeks this year to have it last longer into 2021. With the social distancing and mask-wearing now and with our very anti-social lifestyle anyhow, the chances of us contracting the flu are slim-to-none.
As for Shingrix, neither DH nor I felt bad with either one. I had a little headache after the first one, which may or may not have been related and was hardly of note.
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