Tricare for Life Shingles shot

[jadebox]

Where in The Villages can we get our shingles vaccine? Can't use Walgreens anymore.

[hansel]

Does Tricare for Life cover the cost of the shot? I do not believe that medicare does.

[babbs455]

My hubby is currently suffering from the shingles. I had no clue as to how bad they are and the amount of debilitating pain that comes with them. He is currently taking the antibiotic and hydrocodone which barely dull the pain! Highly suggest getting vaccine. We were at walgreens last fri and he said to come back after they are all gone and get the shot...200.00bucks worth

[Chuckw]

I seem to recall that all that would be covered if I got my shot at my doctor's office was the administration of the shot, which would have been about $40 of the $160... SO... I had the doctor write me a prescription for the shot and I took it to the base hospital at MacDill AFB and they administered the shot. Note that they do not always have the vaccine on hand so it is best to call ahead to be sure, or if you are going to the base you can just drop in (with your prescription) they will not file the prescription for you until you receive the shot...

[Down Sized]

My insurance covered all mine at the doctor's office except the copayment

[graciegirl]

Twelve dollars after Medicare insurance at Walgreens. They have days scheduled when a person who gives shots is in and you have to make appointment.

[getdul981]

Got mine at the VA Clinic on 42.

[babbs455]

Got mine at the VA Clinic on 42.
u can be sure as soon as hubby is better he will be at the VA getting his shot..I have neverf seen something like this take a person DOWN!
please get those shots if you can..hate to see anyone go thru this horrible thing.
hydrocodone is not touching the pain have to call and get something else for the pain today..ITS A BEAST FOR SURE!!:cryin2:

[getdul981]

My wife had shingles several years ago, so as soon as I could get it, I did.

[mfp509]

I had to pay for mine - around $200 - my dad and my brother-in-law had shingles and from what I saw I would do anything to prevent it or at least get a milder case. Very painful! Babbs455, I hope your husband will feel better soon!

[Mimivillager]

Can you get the shot if you have had the shingles already?
My doctor did not know and said she would research but has not done so as yet.
I have had mild cases twice before.

[babbs455]

YES you can get the shot as you can get shingles over and over again. This is hubbys second bout with them. We didn't know of a shingle virus shot and am amazed since the VA is so good at giving out all kinds of shots and pills that they neglected to tell hubby about this shingle shot or give it to him. The pharmacist told him as soon as he is over this bout to get the shot ASAP!

[Mimivillager]

Thanks Barbara

[Bill-n-Brillo]

On a related point:

Here's an article that references situations where a shingles vaccine is NOT recommended - towards the bottom:

Shingles vaccine: Should I get it? - MayoClinic.com (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles-vaccine/AN01738)

Sandy is a Remicade patient - it's a great help with her arthritis. She's not 60 yet but was considering getting the shingles vaccine in a few years. Member VMI-74 tipped me off to the conflict between Remicade and the vaccine - - - quite the shock when we found out! Kudos to VMI-74 - thank you!!! :wave:

I hope any medical provider administering the vaccine shots is aware of the potential issues.

Me? "Been there, had that" - shingles, that it. The case I had about 10 years ago was pretty mild by most standards. Guess I was lucky! I'll be getting the vaccine, for sure!

Bill :)

[EdV]

I got the vaccine a couple of months ago and here is what I had to do:

1. PCP wrote a prescription for it and they scheduled a visit for the injection in a week.
2. Took the script to Walgreens on 441 across from Lowes and told them to have it ready on the day of my office appointment.
3. Called Walgreens on the appointment date to confirm they�d have it ready.
4. Picked it up at Walgreens an hour before the appointment. It was frozen in a little container.
5. Drove directly to the doctor�s office and received the injection.

I originally tried to get the injection at Walgreens but they said they weren�t administering them and had to use the above procedure. I believe I paid a $50 deductable under my Preferred Care Partner Gold plan.

[batman911]

I am on TriCare for Life and Medicare. Got the shot at a local pharmacy at no cost to me.

[gerryann]

I asked my gynecologist for a prescription for it (otherwise insurance wouldn't cover it). My gynecologist said he knew nothing about it and wouldn't prescribe it. Good thing I'm moving because I sure won't be seeing this Doctor again.

[gerryann]

Forgot to mention, my gynecologist is my PCP.

[Villages PL]

I got the vaccine a couple of months ago and here is what I had to do:

1. PCP wrote a prescription for it and they scheduled a visit for the injection in a week.
2. Took the script to Walgreens on 441 across from Lowes and told them to have it ready on the day of my office appointment.
3. Called Walgreens on the appointment date to confirm they’d have it ready.
4. Picked it up at Walgreens an hour before the appointment. It was frozen in a little container.
5. Drove directly to the doctor’s office and received the injection.

I originally tried to get the injection at Walgreens but they said they weren’t administering them and had to use the above procedure. I believe I paid a $50 deductable under my Preferred Care Partner Gold plan.

I belong to Optimum Health Care. They cover everything except for a $69.00
copayment. I will get the shot next friday at my doctor's office. The nurse told me that I don't need an appointment. I will go to Walgreens on Parr Dr. with my prescription and then go to the doctor's office. She said the vaccine is not frozen, but will be packed in ice for the short trip to the doctor.

I could get the shot at Walgreens but decided to have the doctor's nurse do it instead. I trust the nurse more than I trust a store employee.

[graciegirl]

I belong to Optimum Health Care. They cover everything except for a $69.00
copayment. I will get the shot next friday at my doctor's office. The nurse told me that I don't need an appointment. I will go to Walgreens on Parr Dr. with my prescription and then go to the doctor's office. She said the vaccine is not frozen, but will be packed in ice for the short trip to the doctor.

I could get the shot at Walgreens but decided to have the doctor's nurse do it instead. I trust the nurse more than I trust a store employee.


It was someone who comes into the drugstore routinely to give shots. I assumed she was a nurse. It isn't someone who works there. That is the reason that you have to make appointment. She is there for two or three days every six weeks for the purpose of giving Shingles shots.

I had quite a warm ouchy arm for several days. Assuming my immunity was low to Herpes Zoster.

[batman911]

When I received my shot at the pharmacy, it was a nurse that injected the vaccine. She asked me to walk around in the store for 10-15 minutes after I received the injection just in case there was a reaction. No problems, no soreness.