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Discussion in 'General Discussions - USA & Canada' started by gknew, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. SuiDhaaga

    SuiDhaaga IL Hall of Fame

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    Local Walgreens has run out of High Dose for 65+ people.
     
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    All of us got the flu shot already this year. It is compulsory at my workplace with dismissal as a penalty for those who don’t comply, but I would have gotten it anyways.
    Especially in a pandemic involving a respiratory disease you want to make sure you minimize the effect of other viruses that affect the same systems.
    There are many places and even doctors offices offering drive-thru flu shots.
    As for timing I would plan to get it now so you have time to build up immunity for flu season. January is a bit late. Doctors offices also keep running out of flu vaccine so I would plan on getting it quickly.
     
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  3. gknew

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    Thank you @MalStrom. I have never heard of drive thru flu shots. I will check that out.
     
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    Kaiser has drive thru flu shots
     
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    It’s usually recommended in fall before the flu season begins...
     
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    Here is a good Conversation to learn about public health Issues of a country with Influenza and Influenza-like epidemics.

     
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    We all got flu shots. Advised to take this year. I just googled and went sam's club. Costco and other local stores takes most of the insurances.
     
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    I got it thru my work organization.. but I do see many pharmacies have boards for flu shots... I have seen it at Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Ralphs too.
     
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    You can get it at your primary care. I get it every year for me and my family and even took one this year.
     
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