[Sandtrap328]

Flu shots are now available at Publix pharmacy. Depending on what health insurance coverage you have, there may be NO co-pay. You also get a $10 Publix gift card!

I got my High Dose (for geezers and geezerettes over 65) shot this morning. The pharmacist (Brad) did an excellent job of injecting!

Influenza is very dangerous to the very young, the quite elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. It is estimated influenza is a contributing factor to up to 55,000 deaths annually in the USA.

[Ecuadog]

Thanks for the info.

[graciegirl]

We get them there too. It seems early..Don't we usually get them in October?

Your friend,

The Geezerette.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We get them there too. It seems early..Don't we usually get them in October?

Your friend,

The Geezerette.

Anytime after mid August is fine.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Anytime after mid August is fine.

CDC recommends end of October

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by Rango

CDC recommends end of October

CDC web site says:

"Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, by the end of October, if possible."

Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine | Seasonal Influenza (Flu) | CDC

Not the clearest directive I've ever seen :-) but I think that this is saying before the end of October... which jives with what GE said.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Dan9871

CDC web site says:

"Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, by the end of October, if possible."

Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine | Seasonal Influenza (Flu) | CDC

Not the clearest directive I've ever seen :-) but I think that this is saying before the end of October... which jives with what GE said.

You are 100% correct. Vaccine usually starts showing up in early August, hence the "anytime after mid August" statement. There really isn't a date after which it shouldn't be given, but by the end of January you've missed the boat, plus the supply has probably run out by then anyway. We always held "flu shot clinics" on the last Saturday in September and the first in October. THERE IS NO NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER!!!

[Taltarzac725]

How long are they good for? I seem to recall getting mine around February of 2017. This was at CVS in their mini-medical office.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Anytime after mid August is fine.

I cant remember if I got this shot. is it ok if I get another just in case?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

How long are they good for? I seem to recall getting mine around February of 2017. This was at CVS in their mini-medical office.

a) you got it very late in the season last year, try before Halloween this year

b) The composition of the vaccine is different every year based on CDC's "prediction" of the most likely strains to hit each winter. Last year's shot won't protect you against anything.

c) Immunity from the vaccine takes 2-4 weeks to develop, and should last through the flu season.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by red tail

I cant remember if I got this shot. is it ok if I get another just in case?

Check with the doctor or pharmacy that gave it to you---they have to keep a record of all immunizations they give.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Check with the doctor or pharmacy that gave it to you---they have to keep a record of all immunizations they give.

let me rephrase the question. are there any known problems with getting the prevnar 13 shot twice within a 3 year period?

[champion6]

Originally Posted by red tail

I cant remember if I got this shot. is it ok if I get another just in case?

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Check with the doctor or pharmacy that gave it to you---they have to keep a record of all immunizations they give.

You could also check with your insurance company to see if a provider has billed them. The additional point is that your insurance will pay for the first one, but will very likely refuse to pay for the second.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by red tail

let me rephrase the question. are there any known problems with getting the prevnar 13 shot twice within a 3 year period?

I'm not comfortable giving specific medical advice on TOTV, so I'll pass. But I can say this----CDC recommendation for prevnar 13 in infants is to vaccinate at age 2,4,6 and 12 months of age----draw your own conclusion, or better yet ask your doctor.

[autumnspring]

First of all we will be getting a flu shot.

As we all know, flu is a virus so it rapidly changes. Invariably, after we take the shot they report OOPS, the current vaccine is only ///% effective. You should get a sheet as to what they delivered. I'm not certain if they all deliver the same shot or if you can look for a particular one.

If, I recall, it takes four weeks after the shot to develop as much immunity as you will get from the shot and then it does fall off-the reason why if you decide to get a flu shot you need to get it every year.

Today, we have far better medical car and we are not living in trenches BUT, more people died from the flu in WWI then died from all combat injuries.