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In reply to the discussion: I got my flu shot [View all]Illumination
(2,458 posts)20. Never took one before yesterday & I'm 65+. It's important this year to get one added to the
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You should consider adding an option for those who got the old folks' version.
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2020
#1
It's there for the asking. Not bothering was my primary care practitioner's (PCP's) recommendation.
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2020
#11
I'm a senior & received my vaccine @ Safeway yesterday. Kroeger's typically also gives them.
Illumination
Sep 2020
#18
Don't forget that it takes several weeks to be effective after the vaccination...
Illumination
Sep 2020
#19
ABSODAMNLUTELY! Friends who call me know they'd better be prepared to say they have or are about to
hlthe2b
Sep 2020
#5
Never took one before yesterday & I'm 65+. It's important this year to get one added to the
Illumination
Sep 2020
#20
Now is the time. It takes two weeks for the vaccine to be effective after you receive the
Illumination
Sep 2020
#21
My Doctor said to wait until October because it is only effective for about 6 months
grantcart
Sep 2020
#47
You might want to ask your doctor about that theory...I wear a mask & a face shield & received
Illumination
Sep 2020
#24
Ditto, and I have been taking personal hygeine very seriously for more than a decade,
Ms. Toad
Sep 2020
#32
Walked to Safeway yesterday. They actually have a medical room where they administered the
Illumination
Sep 2020
#17
It will be interesting to see if more people get the flu shot this year than in the past.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Sep 2020
#26
I think this year is different. I believe they are suggesting to get it earlier
Vivienne235729
Sep 2020
#35
and I got my pneumonia. about 10 years ago got a bad case of pneumonia nearly died
progressive nobody
Sep 2020
#48