Got my shot today
09-29-2011, 04:15 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by Iraxy
I get my flu shot yearly and am amazed at the number of people who say that they get the flu from the flu shot. The flu vaccine is dead. The inhaled vaccine is live. I know I will hear from all sorts of people who will contradict what I said about the dead vaccine, but the facts are the facts.
And as long as I am being long-winded I too urge everyone to get the shingles vaccine. The pain is horriible and can last for years. I think most insurance co. will reinburse the cost. Don't know if Medicare does or not.
P.S. Hope the hip replacement goes well.
09-29-2011, 04:40 PM
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All Medicare Part D plans cover the shingles vaccine. The amount of cost-sharing (money you have to pay) for vaccination varies.
Medicare Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine. If you have private insurance or Medicaid, your plan may or may not cover the vaccine; contact your insurer to find out.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/...-need-know.htm
Medicare Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine. If you have private insurance or Medicaid, your plan may or may not cover the vaccine; contact your insurer to find out.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/...-need-know.htm
09-29-2011, 05:42 PM
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Yes, got mine on Monday with the "new" needless machine. Not doing that again, the arm still hurts and itches. And it hurt when she did it. Next time I am back to the needle. But the good news is now I won't get the flu which would have been a whole lot worse.
09-29-2011, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
All Medicare Part D plans cover the shingles vaccine. The amount of cost-sharing (money you have to pay) for vaccination varies.
Medicare Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine. If you have private insurance or Medicaid, your plan may or may not cover the vaccine; contact your insurer to find out.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/...-need-know.htm
Medicare Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine. If you have private insurance or Medicaid, your plan may or may not cover the vaccine; contact your insurer to find out.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/...-need-know.htm
09-30-2011, 12:02 AM
#56
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i'm very allergic to the thimerisol in the shot. it's a preservative usually found in eye products. anyway, it's really hard to find a place that has the no t shots. last year walgreens had them and that was my first flu shot in 10 yrs. this yr i have to get the shingles shot and the pneumonia shot, too. guess i'll feel like my own pincushion!
09-30-2011, 02:04 PM
#58
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Location: Arkansas
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This is the way we got all our shots when I was in the Air Force back in the late 60's and early 70's. If you moved just a little when they were giving it, it would rip your arm open. I'll take the needle any day.
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