#flu shot

[dosesofcommonsense]

[robotmechagirl]

How are they gonna charge me for 3 separate visits when I got it all done in one sitting?!?

I was getting my blood drawn for my HRT appointment and one charge for that

They mentioned I needed to get vaccinated again for this seasons Covid and flu so I stupidly agreed

$257 “OFFICE/OUTPATIENT VISIT, EST…

$17 ROUTINE VENIPUNCTURE

$125 SARSCOV2 1ST DOSE COVID19 VACCINE ADMIN

$453 MODERNA COVID 19 SARSCOV2 VACCINE 50 MCG/0.5 ML IM USE

$257 OFFICE OUTPATIENT VISIT, EST…

$58 IMMUNIZATION ADMIN

$62 FLU VACCINE NO PRESERV 3 & GT

$40 ROUTINE VENUPUNCTURE

Y’all ToT

For clarification I’ve gotten vaxxed for Covid before, it’s just the first time at this facility

The blood was drawn and the shots were immediately given. It was one visit.

I knew there would be a charge to get my vaccines, but I didn’t know it would cost me more than what I paid for my damn car

Cheese and crust, for St. Luigi’s sake why does it cost this flippin’ much??? >~<

If I, for even a moment, knew they were gonna rip me a new asshole with the cost I would have said no.

Not included is the price I paid for HRT and the bloodwork because I’ve paid out of pocket for that before and was expecting that.

[thealexandriaarchives]

Heads up for anyone who hasn't gotten your flu and/or Covid shot yet!

Kroger sucks but I have to give them props, they're offering you grocery money to get vaccinated.

You can get up to $20 in grocery money from Kroger right now just for getting your Flu shot & Covid Booster.

Or $5 for just a flu shot! Or if you already got your Covid booster get the $20 by pairing it with another vaccine like RSV or Pneumonia or Hepatitis if you're vulnerable!

Must go to a Kroger owned pharmacy

Must not have federally funded health insurance like Medicaid or Medicaid

Get your flu shot

If you're doing both get your booster in the same visit to qualify

Tell the pharmacist you want your Money when you check out and give them your Kroger rewards card. (Mine is Fred Meyer's etc. Or sign up for one for free first.

This will cover the cost of your shot if you have no insurance, but be a bonus if you're insured!

Getting both at the same time will make you feel like crap (not that day, the next day) but WILL make your immune system better than just getting one at once and get it over with. Influenza and Covid will both also weaken your immune system if you get them, even mild cases, so you're more at risk to catch follow-up infections. Not just for your community, but for yourself - get immunized and have a couple slightly cruddy days instead of a couple awful weeks or worse!

[fox-bright]

Boosted!

[centers-for-disease-control]

Hey, it is the holiday time of year which is a time that comes with lots of large gatherings to celebrate. With this time also comes Covid and flu outbreaks. Get vaccinated

Check out vaccines.gov to find vaccines near you

[purplepints]

Updated 2024 Covid boosters are now available! If you are able to, PLEASE go get vaccinated! The vaccination rate is abysmal and masking has basically stopped so please take measures to protect others, especially in shared public spaces like groceries, pharmacies and elsewhere.

[take-a-dip-in-the-deadpool]

I thought getting them both at the same time was soooooo efficient

[updatesfromarandomgirl]

Week 7 CDC flu tracker

The following states have improved from the category of Very High to High this week:

Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas and Pennsylvania.

The following states have improved from High to Moderate this week:

Nevada and Wyoming

Though these states seem to be on the mend, flu activity remains high across the nation.

Precautions should continue to be taken as flu season slows to an eventual end.

Keep flu cases down by masking, staying home when sick, keeping good hygiene habits and by getting your flu shot.

[robotmechagirl]

“Your arms are so tiny I’m using the kid’s needles” - the nurse upon giving me Covid and Flu shots during my HRT appointment

🥺

“Thanks?”, came out of my mouth not so assuredly on how to feel about that

[theodorejamisonseville]

“I did it! I got the shot!”

“The lollipop they gave me was cherry flavored.” 🍒

“I feel so BRAVE!”

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Ontario residents who are six months and older will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.

Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced the immunization program rollout on Sunday, saying people should make sure they are up to date on their vaccinations to stay safe and healthy during the season when respiratory illnesses typically surge.

Full article

Note: This is in effect as of October 30th

Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[hidefdoritos]

Reminder to get your health stabs!

My pharmacy had a flu shot poster up today, so I asked for that and a COVID booster. Then the pharmacist recommended a new vaccine for pneumonia. Since I have frequent lung illnesses and already survived pneumonia once, it was an easy choice.

I went at lunchtime, had a mild fever for a few hours, took a couple ibuprofen, and was fine by evening. My shoulder is tender, like I pulled a tricep, but overall well worth it.

[rat-at-heart]

Going to get his flu shot! Wish him luck!

[triassictriserratops]

If anyone was curious how many muscles are in the human body, I can tell you the EXACT amount. I got my flu and COVID shot yesterday and I can feel EVERY SINGLE ONE of them.

[tiger-in-the-flightdeck]

Got my flu shot today. Wooest of hoos