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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1818321)

Thanks for the info.

Since my favorite wife tends to get reactions from flu shots think we will stick with the regular one.

Years ago when they were giving the flu shot out at one of the rec centers, it was recommended to me that I get the high dose. I was sick for a couple of days and have never gotten the high dose since. Nor have I gotten the flu since I started getting the flu shot (1995). So I rely on the regular dose.

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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1818359)

Our Primary Dr, who happens to be The Finest Dr. In The Villages @ Santa Barbara Health Care Center asked that we don't get the early shot and that we not go elsewhere for the shot. I didn't put him on cross-examination. I listened to him. We've never been better since we've been under their collective care but he is the one who guides us in all medical things. We are grateful to have him. If I give his name I'll never get an appointment. Sorry!

I go to the same bunch of doctors! (If yours has a wife also in the same practice, then we have the same doctor!)

He hasn't urged me not to get a shot anywhere other than his office, but I'm also a new patient (first year), and he can see from my medical records that I am VERY responsible and conservative when it comes to my health.

I'm of the age that - if I don't take excellent care now, it'll bite me in just a few more years. My "last chance" to do it right, more or less.

I'll be getting the regular shot, in early September. I'll get it at Publix, and make bank on that $10 gift card!