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AverageOldGuy

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19. Same here

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Fri Aug 29, 2025, 09:13 PM

Aug 29

Took our COVID vaccination records to Walgreens . Yes, we need the new vaccine. It’s on order don’t know when they get it. Called local medical center. Same story . I’m retired military called local military hospital same story.

We are 80. We updated our end of life documents during the pandemic. We have made up our minds we will die this time.

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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