S2 and I got our quad flu shots today at the CVS minute clinic. I mentioned to the Dr that there have already been confirmed cases of flu on his campus is why we went ahead and got them (Move in was last weekend and classes start the 29th). Dr. told us she has already seen several cases of flu in the last week. S1, D1 and DH will be getting theirs soon.
Arm is already a little sore. I don’t recall being sore before but perhaps I have forgotten.
Ugh, ugh, ugh,this means fall and winter is coming! ( GOT fans). But I will get my shot like I have for the last ? many years.
Sometimes have a mild flu like reaction ( I know it is not suppose to). But usually just have a sore arm for a few days. Both better than the flu!
I’m confused. When Himom posted a few years ago that she got her shot at Costco, I took her advice and went there too. It was less $$$ than Walgreens. Does one need to repeat the shot? Himom, why did you get another shot?
^Are you talking about shingles or flu?
The influenza strains change each year as does the vaccine. People should get the flu shot every year.
My company gives out flu shot vouchers in October so I will get my shot then.
I am also getting a pneumonia shot this year. I spent close to a month this summer sick with pneumonia and a collapsed lung and do not want to go through that again. I will pay whatever.
Was it bacterial or viral pneumonia?
^ Never found out although I was put on both oral antibiotics and an an antibiotic shot.
Had the shingles vaccine at Costco because insurer refused to cover me (I was too young). They had it in stock and < $200. They’ve since expanded coverage and I would have been civered if I waited.
Got flu shot at CVS–covered by insurer and our participating and preferred pharmacy.
I get annual flu shots and pneumonia shots every 5 years. Most folks only need one or two pneumonia shots in their lifetimes but because I have lung disease, my lung docs have me get pneumonia shots every 5 years.
Just saw this on the nightly news. Now, I am a supporter of vaccines in general however it does speak to the misinformation we often get regarding health related issues. 3% effectiveness?! Seriously?! Doesn’t breed confidence at a time when more people are speaking out against vaccinations.
“The nasal spray vaccine’s effectiveness among children aged 2 to 17 was just 3 percent in 2015-16, compared with 63 percent for the injected vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.”
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasal-spray-flu-vaccine-not-recommended-for-kids-this-flu-season/
Note that there are two different (bacterial) pneumonia vaccines.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/adult-pneumococcal/
Of the 13 serotypes in PCV13, one is not included in PPSV23.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6337a4.htm
So one may want to get both, but the usual recommendation is to have them a year apart.
I heard that this morning @doschicos and let out an audible “argh!” This will just play into the conspiracy theories.
I was recently cleared for certain vaccines as my rheumy thinks the benefits outweighs the risk. I had my first dose of the Prevnar vaccine (I’ve had the 5 year vaccine before). I asked him how long this vaccine lasts. His response: “Well, in theory, for a life time. But since you don’t really have an immune system… who knows?” Thanks, doc lol.
I feel leaps and bounds better knowing that I can get the flu vaccine though. Even if it doesn’t work as well for me as it does in healthy individuals, I will take any small protection I can get.