This will be a short
post. Flu Shots are available and
everyone (in my opinion) should get one.
I was not able to get one earlier because I had the sniffles. But I got one tonight at Walgreens (no charge
with whatever Medicare insurance provides) and discovered something new: Over 65 you are now recommended to get the HD
version of the shot, which is more powerful.
I was not aware of that. It is new this year. It is “optional”, although recommended for those over 65. I took the HD version and have had no side
effects (so far) and they said I wouldn’t have any. By going at nearly 10 PM, I didn’t have to
wait at all, and had an excellent person administer the shot.
I have had pneumonia shot
(once in a lifetime I think) and earlier this year I had the shingles shot (also once in a lifetime
I think). Shingles vaccine was very
scare at times this year and last, but is now available in decent quantities,
but might still have to be special ordered (it has a very short shelf life at
the pharmacy, and it must be in a freezer I think – and transported to the
pharmacy in a freezer equipped truck).
Stay healthy, share any of
your experiences with shots by commenting here.
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