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Isn't this something you can only get if you are in at risk group? I can't go to my doctor and just get a flu shot, I don't think?

by LandR 7y ago

mc32 7y ago
Everyone except very young children are encouraged to get the vaccine. You can get them at clinics, hospitals or chain pharmacies.
3001 7y ago
Yes, you can
LegitShady 7y ago
You can in normal countries
ncallaway 7y ago
That tends to only be the case when there's some limit on flu shot production. The normal case is that you can walk into most CVS or other pharmacy, ask for a flu shot, and walk out having been immunized within 15 minutes. Even if you're not a high risk, getting a flu shot is an important preventative measure for any high risk individuals you may come in contact with.
eecc 7y ago
In NL, I literally did just that: I walked in, asked if it was still worthwhile and the doc said “sure, we haven’t peaked on the flu yet. Want one?” I said “yeah” and we were done in 5 min max. I guess it’s somehow got to do with living in a country with some leftovers of the Socialist hellhole it used to be... /s
- swebs 7y ago
  Ahh, I love seeing these kinds of snarky comments go grey.
  - eecc 7y ago
    Let’s see how long it takes for yours to join :P
ghaff 7y ago
In the US, you don't even have to go to your doctor. Pretty much any in-pharmacy clinic will give you a shot as a walk-in and it's covered 100% by most insurance. (There's a special version you get if you're in a risk group but most people over a certain age can get the standard one.)
- gizmo686 7y ago
  Possibly more than 100% covered. My local CVS gives a nominal discount ($5) when you get a flu vaccine.
maxerickson 7y ago
In the US you can stroll into Walmart and get a flu shot. Covered in full by most insurance and Medicare and so on. Sometimes if the vaccine supply is impacted by something they will try to give it to at risk people first. I don't think there is any such restriction right now.
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ufo 7y ago
In Brazil they usually restrict the flu vaccine to just risk groups at the start of the vaccination campaign, but after that they open it up for everyone if there is still leftover stock.
- fernandotakai 7y ago
  you can also pay out of pocket to get the vaccine. some private health insurances also cover it.
kube-system 7y ago
In the US, authorities recommend that everyone older than 6 months get the flu shot, and you can get it nearly anywhere with a pharmacy. I got mine at the grocery store.
Willson50 7y ago
In America, everyone should get it unless your doctor tells you not to.
abootstrapper 7y ago
In the US, you can get the flu shot at Wall-Greens. No doctor visit necessary. Insurance usually covers the entire cost, but I think it’s pretty cheap otherwise.
mrweasel 7y ago
Depending on where you live you can get a flu shot at your local pharmacy. You just have to pay, unless you're over a certain age, then it's free... Again depending one where you live. One issue may be the availability of flu shots at this point. Also there is a small risk of getting sick from the shot, which would put you at increased risk if contracting Covid-19.

Isn't this something you can only get if you are in at risk group? I can't go to my doctor and just get a flu shot, I don't think?

by LandR 7y ago

Isn't this something you can only get if you are in at risk group? I can't go to my doctor and just get a flu shot, I don't think?

mc32 7y ago

Everyone except very young children are encouraged to get the vaccine. You can get them at clinics, hospitals or chain pharmacies.

3001 7y ago

Yes, you can

LegitShady 7y ago

You can in normal countries

ncallaway 7y ago

That tends to only be the case when there's some limit on flu shot production. The normal case is that you can walk into most CVS or other pharmacy, ask for a flu shot, and walk out having been immunized within 15 minutes. Even if you're not a high risk, getting a flu shot is an important preventative measure for any high risk individuals you may come in contact with.

eecc 7y ago

In NL, I literally did just that: I walked in, asked if it was still worthwhile and the doc said “sure, we haven’t peaked on the flu yet. Want one?” I said “yeah” and we were done in 5 min max. I guess it’s somehow got to do with living in a country with some leftovers of the Socialist hellhole it used to be... /s

swebs 7y ago
Ahh, I love seeing these kinds of snarky comments go grey.
- eecc 7y ago
  Let’s see how long it takes for yours to join :P

ghaff 7y ago

In the US, you don't even have to go to your doctor. Pretty much any in-pharmacy clinic will give you a shot as a walk-in and it's covered 100% by most insurance. (There's a special version you get if you're in a risk group but most people over a certain age can get the standard one.)

gizmo686 7y ago
Possibly more than 100% covered. My local CVS gives a nominal discount ($5) when you get a flu vaccine.

maxerickson 7y ago

In the US you can stroll into Walmart and get a flu shot. Covered in full by most insurance and Medicare and so on. Sometimes if the vaccine supply is impacted by something they will try to give it to at risk people first. I don't think there is any such restriction right now.

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ufo 7y ago

In Brazil they usually restrict the flu vaccine to just risk groups at the start of the vaccination campaign, but after that they open it up for everyone if there is still leftover stock.

fernandotakai 7y ago
you can also pay out of pocket to get the vaccine. some private health insurances also cover it.

kube-system 7y ago

In the US, authorities recommend that everyone older than 6 months get the flu shot, and you can get it nearly anywhere with a pharmacy. I got mine at the grocery store.

Willson50 7y ago

In America, everyone should get it unless your doctor tells you not to.

abootstrapper 7y ago

In the US, you can get the flu shot at Wall-Greens. No doctor visit necessary. Insurance usually covers the entire cost, but I think it’s pretty cheap otherwise.

mrweasel 7y ago

Depending on where you live you can get a flu shot at your local pharmacy. You just have to pay, unless you're over a certain age, then it's free... Again depending one where you live. One issue may be the availability of flu shots at this point. Also there is a small risk of getting sick from the shot, which would put you at increased risk if contracting Covid-19.