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05-04-2024 , 09:17 AM

#20201

RichGangi

Laughable false & highly douchey

Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,567

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Originally Posted by cokeboy99

I trust my dr, who went to school and learned what was good for me in this situation.

You shouldn't blindly trust anyone, doctors included. They don't always have your best interests in mind, despite what you might think.

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Originally Posted by Brock Landers

They implicitly trust Big Pharma, main stream media and the government that are all telling them to get the booster

Yup. So many lost souls....

Good luck to all.

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08-20-2024 , 01:10 PM

#20202

unlucky4me

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,081

It seems to be a big spike around here again now, I had her again 3 weeks ago . Got the paxlovid and got some better after a week or so

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08-20-2024 , 01:27 PM

#20203

Tom Ames

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 46,682

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Originally Posted by unlucky4me

It seems to be a big spike around here again now, I had her again 3 weeks ago . Got the paxlovid and got some better after a week or so

What did the Paxlovid cost you?

There was an article in the local news here recently that few pharmacies in the area even stock it because it is so expensive--even with insurance--that most patients decline it after discovering the price.

I took it a couple of years ago when I had COVID (and Paxlovid was free to me) and would do so again if the price were reasonable--despite the horrible taste it left in my mouth. However, I'm not sure how much I'd be willing to pay to experience that again.

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08-21-2024 , 11:05 AM

#20204

unlucky4me

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Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,081

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

It was no charge I assumed the gov was still paying for it. The receipt had 1700 bucks on it though . I'm on a lowly medicare plan too and having a few medical conditions might have made a difference. That taste was terrible and I read some people claim it never went away for them

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08-21-2024 , 11:21 AM

#20205

whatthejish

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Where are you guys getting boosters? I tried to schedule one with Walgreens, but they apparently don’t have any in stock as they are, “waiting for the fall update.”

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08-21-2024 , 01:09 PM

#20206

Tom Ames

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Originally Posted by unlucky4me

Thanks for the $ info. The taste left me as soon as I stopped taking it. I had not heard that some people can't shake it. The best description I ever read of it was "like a bagful of old nickels."

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Originally Posted by whatthejish

Where are you guys getting boosters? I tried to schedule one with Walgreens, but they apparently don’t have any in stock as they are, “waiting for the fall update.”

I think that may be the same response you get anywhere right now. I know I found the same to be true when one of the previous boosters was awaiting release.

I feel less anxiety about having to wait for this one as I would rather have the booster that is geared toward the current strain and this strain seems to be a little milder than previous strains. But I do plan to get it as soon as it is available here.

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08-21-2024 , 01:11 PM

#20207

AzOther1

veteran

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,271

Got my Fall 2023 boost at CVS, after my medical professional told me they weren't doing 'em anymore (corporate medicine FTW).

Possibly related, that CVS, and the next closest to me are now closed. Hmmm.

Looking forward to my 2024 boost in Oct time-frame, maybe in a back alley?

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08-21-2024 , 05:10 PM

#20208

Burdzthewurd

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Originally Posted by whatthejish

Where are you guys getting boosters? I tried to schedule one with Walgreens, but they apparently don’t have any in stock as they are, “waiting for the fall update.”

FDA likely to approve Pfizer and Moderna by end of the month (dragging their feet bc Pfizer was behind on their booster)

Novavax booster hopefully approved within the next 4-6 weeks - I'll be holding out for that one (and hope they're available at Costco again like last year). Novavax booster defends against the most current JN.1 variant, while Pfizer/Moderna focuses on an old one that isn't prevalent anymore (KP2)

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08-21-2024 , 08:30 PM

#20209

cokeboy99

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,934

My mom has Covid currently. First time she is aware of that she's had it.

I'll be getting a booster when available, along with my usual flu shot. Got both at the same time last year, will likely do the same this year.

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08-21-2024 , 09:25 PM

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Tom Ames

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Originally Posted by cokeboy99

Good luck to your mom!

I got both of those at the same time last year, and they kicked my butt a little bit but I've probably got a few years on you. I'll probably catch them one at a time this year, but I've got enough available time to deal with the aggravation of two visits.

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08-22-2024 , 08:32 AM

#20211

cokeboy99

old hand

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

Thanks! She no longer has a fever, just a persistent cough. She got some antibiotics from the Dr, along with a steroid that she is trying to avoid if possible.

I've not had any reaction from either the flu shot or covid boosters. A sore arm, yes, but no sickness type of side effects. Hoping that trend continues.