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When you're past 75, they recommend that you get a high dose flu shot. That is all well and good, but they are scarce as the denticles of domestic fowl. High Dose wasn't even presented as an option at the online registration site of our pharmacy, so we signed up for a regular flu shot and a COVID booster.
We mentioned this at family dinner on Monday night. The next day, Tuesday, Danica, who works at another pharmacy, texted that she could secure us high dose flu shots, for they had five remaining of the 80 that they had been sent.
So that is what we did this morning. Unfortunately, they did not have C-jabs available, so we'll keep the appointment at our pharmacy for next week.
Then there is the RSV jab, but there is no hope of getting that one at this time. Although we are of an age, we would have to be in a facility of some sort to get it from the government without cost. (It's a Conservative government, you see.) The other option would be to pay $300 to get the serum and take it to our doctor to administer.
Ah well, as the old saying goes, two outta three ain't bad.
Ah, there you are! I replied to your comment on my blog, which of course you won't be going back to read...that I missed your post this morning! I got my Covid update, and need the flu shot. Didn't think to ask if the CVS had the higher dose for seniors. Now I need to see about that. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to be better about going back. :)
DeleteI got both the flu (regular strength) and the Covid jabs early last week. The Covid one, per normal, made my arm feel like someone had slammed it with a 2 x 4 for a couple days after. The flu shot didn't have any after affect though the very next evening, my youngest came up sick with the flu. Sure enough, about a week later, I spent a day with chills and an upset stomach, most likely because my flu shot hadn't had time to give me full strength immunity. But by the following day, I was completely normal again so perhaps while not full immunity, it saved me from the three day, multiple vomiting ordeal my youngest daughter went through.
ReplyDeleteSo far, the C-shots haven't affected me. 🤞
DeleteGreat! You're taking care of yourself!
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DeleteI have yet heard of high dose flu shot.
ReplyDeleteMine are scheduled for Friday (regular dose).
ReplyDelete"scarce as the denticles of domestic fowl" Ha! Thumbs up.
Thanks for that.
DeleteI had the high dose flue shot last year and just heard that they are in at our local pharmacy. I'm not due for covid until the end of November. I'm skipping the RSV too.
ReplyDeleteIn this area seniors are given the high dose routinely without even mentioning it to them. And my insurance covers all routine shots, covid, everything. Rsv is one and done, not annual at this time.
ReplyDeleteAn advantage of private health care, especially when we have to deal with a tightfisted con government.
DeleteI am very bad about getting these shots. I need to change that. I absolutely hate needles, can't look when they stick me.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to work on this. We had COVID in July, so had to wait a bit.
ReplyDeleteDon't get me going on the stupid conservatives and their ignorant health policies.
It all seems to be so secretive and cumbersome.
DeleteIt's been a while since I had Flu and Covid shots. Didn't have RSV because I had it a year ago. Good to go, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteWe have to get our shots this next week too. No RSV though.
ReplyDeleteI dislike that it should be difficult to get the shots we need to try to keep us healthy. Bah! I've had RSV, flu (high dose) and the latest Covid, all for free. Medicare does have its perks.
ReplyDeleteSupply never seems to be an issue there.
DeleteIt seems that the regime for shots is unnecessarily complicated.
ReplyDeleteHubby and I just got our covid jab.
ReplyDeleteThe high dose flu is for those over 65 cuz our systems are wimpier than youngsters. Keep chasing that RSV and covid too. It helps to keep us out of the hospitals! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYeah for Danica's connections. Flu jabs haven't even arrived in our region as yet & we are waiting for the new variant version of Covid booster.
ReplyDeleteIt is very poorly organized (for want of a better word) IMO. Nobody knows exactly what is going on. My daughter works at a seniors residence, and she doesn't know what will be available when.
DeleteWe don't get the RSV jab. In fact, I think the powers that be have only just woken up to the fact of RSV. We also don't get a 'high dose 'flu' jab. It's all very common or garden in the good old UK.
ReplyDeleteWe got regular flu shot fast, as our local pharmacy got them in. Covid next week, but we have to trek to Perth for those. And yeah, that is a hefty price for a jab that may not be needed.
ReplyDeleteWoolworth had a counter like that in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. We would stop there whilst shopping in CB during the early 1970s. Great memories, AC.
ReplyDeleteThe RSV does cost over $300 even in the US depending on who your insurance is with. My husband is a disabled Veteran so the cost was covered for him. The maze of getting the shot for him was difficult as I could drive for 2+ hours one way to get him to a VA facility or navigate the complex ways of getting the shot ok'd.
ReplyDeleteI've got to get our Covid boosters scheduled quickly, however there is some timing involved with other things.
Stay well!
Uh oh.... We were planning to wait until late November to get our COVID and high dose flu shot because we've got travel plans for April. We wanted maximum efficacy to avoid flu and COVID. I thought you just needed the 1 dose of RSV. Gracious! We just got the new pneumonia shot today along with the Prolia for me.
ReplyDeleteHi AC -- I probably won't catch up with you in full for a bit but looked down at all your posts. The comment thing -- thanks for that one. I can't figure out how to do that well so that's why I reply directly when I can. (Also because sometimes I just do!) I probably have to change my template. Ah well. I got the Covid and flu before I went to England. I think they gave me the high dose flu. Now I'm not sure -- I need to check with my doc. Got RSV last year and they said once is enough. Pity you guys can't do that too. I still need to get pneumonia. Or rather, the shot. Will try to check in regularly but it will be bumpy for a few days. But your fall color is fabulous and all the photos/grands/Sue look great!
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