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Old 10-08-2018, 04:18 PM
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Does it matter where I should get my flu shot. Any place better
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Old 10-08-2018, 09:16 PM
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Publix gives a $10 gift card when you get a flue shot.
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Old 10-08-2018, 10:47 PM
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I don't think the place matters, it gives me the flu every time. I got the triple threat of shots, Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles. All good so far.
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Old 10-09-2018, 12:35 AM
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One piece of info - it takes up to 30 days for your body to build the antibodies to protect you from the flu. So... the sooner you get the shot the sooner your body can work to protect you.

We always get our shots as soon as the vaccines are released.
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Publix gives a $10 gift card when you get a flue shot.
so does winn-dixie
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Old 10-09-2018, 05:21 AM
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CVS (at least on 301 and 44) give Thermisol Free flu shots plus you get a 5 dollar coupon towards a purchase. Publix does not give Thermisol free. Thermisol is a mecury compound like preservative put in multidose vials as a preservative. That means one vial can give about 10 flu shots. The Thermisol free is one syringe for one shot. I choose Thermisol free. It actually takes 2 weeks for you to get protection from the flu shot.
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Two years ago I got mine at Walgreens, and had to wait around as I didn’t plan for how busy the pharmacy was. This year i was at the dr’s anyway so got it there and no waiting.

By the way, I got the 65+ flu shot and it seems it’s a bit more viscous. I felt the vaccine going in, that’s for sure! Only uncomfortable for a minute. I appreciate it when people DO get vaccinated, as I have asthma, and don’t want to be around people who have the flu.
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Two years ago I got mine at Walgreens, and had to wait around as I didn’t plan for how busy the pharmacy was. This year i was at the dr’s anyway so got it there and no waiting.

By the way, I got the 65+ flu shot and it seems it’s a bit more viscous. I felt the vaccine going in, that’s for sure! Only uncomfortable for a minute. I appreciate it when people DO get vaccinated, as I have asthma, and don’t want to be around people who have the flu.
I was achy for several days but it could be just ...cough old age.
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I was achy for several days but it could be just ...cough old age.

Well, my shoulder hurt for a day like someone slugged me, but that could be because I washed windows.
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No flu shot for me since 25 years ago my husband got the flu shot at work, got the flu, and then passed it on to the entire family. He still has residual effects from that shot. No thanks! I'll take my chances with nature. P.S. I have not had the flu in almost 25 years, knock on wood.
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I got my shot in Sept. from my doctor. In previous years I went to Walgreens. Like the first poster said, Publix gives out flu shots with a $10 gift card. Can't beat that!

I usually have an ache in my arm for a couple of days but no biggie.

A doctor of infectious diseases informed me that getting the flu short is a good thing. It may not totally stop the flu but the symptoms will be less severe. One year, I did get the flu but I was able to function as opposed to be incapacitated.

Some people don't believe in them but I do!!!
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so does winn-dixie
Just got back from Winn-Dixie. Went there with my $10 Flu shot coupon and tried to buy some Pepsi. Clerk said it was only for their brand and called the "manager" who confirmed that to be the case. However she said she would do me a favor and over ride the coupon.

Thanks Winn Dixie!
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Got mine today at Colony Walgreen's - quick, easy, painless and most important - free.
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Got mine today at Colony Walgreen's - quick, easy, painless and most important - free.
Totally free? Or covered by your medical plan?
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