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Danmel

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18. My husband has had Covid 4 times

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Fri Aug 29, 2025, 09:13 PM

Aug 29

The first time was before the vaccine and he was sick for more than a month, and still has some long Covid symptoms. Our son, who lived with us at the time also had Covid. Somehow I didn't get it.
I had it once, in 2022, after I had been vaccinated. I had an appointment for a booster when I got sick.
We are both 65. I'm very concerned about vaccine access because I'm concerned about getting him sick again.
I have no words for how angry I am about this absolute abdication of responsibility for public health by our government. Why have a government at all?

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Went to Walgreen's to try to get a covid booster today. [View all] Ocelot II Aug 29 OP

I didn't plan to get a Covid vaccine this year, but . . . . no_hypocrisy Aug 29 #1

Same with me Bluestocking Aug 29 #3

If we can get Paxlovid, what will it cost this year? I think it is now hugely expensive. Irish_Dem Aug 29 #2

There is a rebate program available Trekologer Aug 29 #4

I don't think Medicare is considered a commercial insurance? Irish_Dem Aug 29 #9

It's covered by Medicare drug plans, at least for now. Ocelot II Aug 29 #6

I would check Mark Cubans Tree Lady Aug 29 #14

No kidding. soldierant Aug 29 #17

Went to Publix got 3 shots on Wednesday Oppaloopa Aug 29 #5

CVS requires appointments in the states that allow vaccines. tinrobot Aug 29 #7

My pharmacist told me today gab13by13 Aug 29 #8

That's what they told me at Walgreen's. Ocelot II Aug 29 #10

If it gets screwed it is NOT the CDC's fault. It's THOSE PEOPLE with heads up Dump's ass CurtEastPoint Aug 29 #11

More accurately, yes; the stooges who have screwed up the CDC. Ocelot II Aug 29 #12

Don't feel bad. I'm a really terrible speller. littlemissmartypants Aug 29 #16

I tried to make appt at Safeway pharmacy Tree Lady Aug 29 #13

K&R Thanks for the status. 3 months ago with my GP I floated waiting till the usual Oct UTUSN Aug 29 #15

My husband has had Covid 4 times Danmel Aug 29 #18

Same here AverageOldGuy Aug 29 #19