I just recieved the latest Covid19 booster shot

[mackdaddy]

Last edited Wed Sep 10, 2025, 03:17 PM - Edit history (1)

I am in SE Ohio and my local Kroger Pharmacy had both the Moderna and Pfizer in stock that they just got in this week. I am over 65 and they mentioned they would get it in when I was picking up an Rx a week ago.

They had all my insurance on file but I do not have a part D drug policy right now. But they said it was covered so I just filled out a form and then they have a small room where the pharmacist comes and gives the shot.

It has been about 24 hours and some mild discomfort at the injection site like I had bumped it, but nothing noticeable otherwise. I think it has been two years since my last booster, but I thought I better get one while the getting was good with this moron gang in office.

This is important to me as in 2021 my 87year old mother was in an ICU ward from a month with COVID and recovered somewhat but passed six months later from the overall degradation to her health.

My next physical is in about a month, so I will probably do the flu shot then, so this is a good spacing.

[Norrrm]

1. OMG! You are now contaminated and your DNA is deteriorated and your defective progeny will have autism for sure.

You should not be allowed to mingle with polite society.
(Miingling with MAGA is ok and encouraged.)

I knows what I'm talking about.
I did my research on Fox and NewsMax and listen to RFK Jr. faithfully.

??? Of course not!

[mackdaddy]

5. I know. I am feeling more WOKE every day.

And I can't even figure out what WOKE means.

Must be those microchips.

[SheltieLover]

2. Congrats!

[Maraya1969]

3. I tried to get one at Walgreens yesterday and no luck. They have pushed the date back again

for when they will have them in. I got a flu shot though.

[mnhtnbb]

14. have you tried scheduling the shot online?

I used Walgreens online scheduling form. It selects stores by zip code offering appointments for shots, with which vaccines are available at each store. My regular Walgreens pharmacy I use was not on the list, but I did schedule with another one just a few more miles away.

Schedule Vaccine Appointments | Schedule Vaccinations | Walgreens https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/schedule-vaccine?ban=HP_HealthPills_5252025_Vaccines

[Maraya1969]

15. Thank you!

[mainer]

23. Walgreens (Maine) has them, but they require a doctor's prescription

I'm over 65 and I made a Walgreens appointment online for today. I showed up and they told me I need a prescription first.
There was another older woman in line and she was pissed off because she'd just learned the same thing.
But -- they said they if my doctor called it in, I could get the shot. So I'm going in again tomorrow to get it.

We're not used to jumping through these new hoops.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Good for you, my dear mackdaddy! That was a smart move indeed.

It had been about a year since my last Covid booster, and I was eager to get the newest vaccine. 2 days ago, I went into my CVS drugstore and got the vaccine. Phizer this time.

My arm was sore a little for about 24 hours. That was it.

My husband and I have had every booster that has been available, and as far as we know, we've never caught Covid.

[UTUSN]

6. Will get it in (my?) accustomed time in October. Have not had a spacing with the flu shots, have

gotten them together. Have the shingrix and pneumonia ones, lifetime.

[BidenRocks]

7. Flu and Covid shots aren't boosters.

They are a new recipe against a new strain.

That's why cutting research funding will kill us.

I will question anything from rfk and hhs. (No respect, no caps.)

[Katinfl]

9. I was not aware of that.

Got the flu and covid shot this morning. There’s a lot of confusion here in NCabout the covid shot. Until this week you could not even get one no matter how old you were. Doctors, pharmacies, clinics did not know what to do. NC requires a script even if you are age eligible. So I guess if you were an adult under 65 with no risk factors (diabetes, obesity,etc.) you will have to pay out of pocket. That’s not right.

This will probably be the last of the covid vaccine because of all the budget cuts. Do you think they will update the flu each season to protect against the new strains?

Can’t believe a person in the US that wants a vaccine can’t get it.

[BidenRocks]

13. Remember 'herd immunity '?

Whoever lives is a good American.

The dead were losers!

[Katinfl]

16. According to that theory, all republicans (losers) will be dead.

We will survive because we are (good) Americans. I can live with that.

[LiberalArkie]

22. One can only hope.

[bmichaelh]

8. Walgreens

I have a visit with my oncologist this week for treatment.

I tried to schedule an appointment with Walgreens but they wanted a prescription before they would book the appointment.

I am not yet 65 but am immuno-compromised due to chemotherapy treatments every 3 weeks.

This is just ridiculous.

[Katinfl]

10. You will have no problem getting a script. You have a risk factor. Good luck.

[surfered]

11. Despite their medical ignorance, it is still possible to get the Covid vaccine in Texas

There is one wrinkle: if you are 65 or over and not on Medicare, because you are covered by your employer’s health insurance, you will need a prescription from your doctor.

[proud patriot]

12. I'm scheduled for Flu, Shingles, and Covid Today

CVS here in Hawaii

[Katinfl]

17. FYI

The shingles shot usually causes a real sore arm. I’m a little sore after the Covid and Flu shots. Shingles shot hurt.

[Gak73]

18. Got mine yesterday

I live in KS. Walmart had both Moderna and Pfizer. I have arm pain and a headache. But I am so happy to have be an old person today!!!

[EndlessMaze]

19. Got mine yesterday at a CVS in So Cal.

Covid on the right arm and Flu on the left.

[TBF]

20. I'm spacing them similarly - got mine last week

I am under 65 and immune suppressed (CVS well aware, they fill most of my prescriptions). They didn't hassle me or charge me money out of pocket - I have private insurance. My arm was sore for at least 24 hours, but Advil helped. Small price to pay.

Being immune suppressed, the early Pfizer shots did not produce antibodies (I was in a research study so I had my antibody levels); but the Moderna shots helped a lot. I have now had 10 vaccines total. I don't blame people who are perfectly healthy if they want to take their chances, but I appreciate that these boosters are still available for over 65 and those like me who have chronic health issues.

[tavernier]

21. Got it today while I'm still visiting in Indiana.

Who knows when and where I’ll be able to get it when I go back to Florida next week.

[Tess49]

24. Received my covid, senior flu, and pheumonia vaccines at Wal-Green's yesterday.

I scheduled online. No Dr. RX needed. Glad it was available.There is no shortage here (Oklahoma). My grocery store pharmacy will have them next week.

[Cadfael]

25. Got mine last Friday at CVS - in Illinois

Western suburbs of Chicago

My pharmacy (Mariano’s/Kroger) told me I was not eligible for the Moderna, they were only allowed to give that to people over 65 - I didn’t want to wait another 3 months (who knows what will occur in the meantime) so I made an appointment at CVS and got it there no problem (I’m type 2 diabetic)
They never even asked me for my insurance card. And they gave me a free bag of popcorn and offered me an “I was Brave” sticker

[oregonjen]

26. Got my flu and Covid shots on Monday

Needed a prescription, but got it from my dr’s office. Arms were sore, but that was it. Usually with the Covid vaccine, I get quite the reaction with fever, chills and fatigue, This time was different. I wonder why?

[Ocelot II]

27. Me too, just this afternoon, Walgreen's in Minneapolis.

I just walked in, no appointment needed, and there was no problem, though the person getting my records seemed to be trying to reinvent the wheel. Maybe she was new. Anyhow, once the paperwork was done I didn't have to wait long. Pharmacist thinks it will be the same protocol as before, another booster OK in six months, but he said he couldn't be sure, mentioned RFK JR and rolled his eyes. So far just a sore arm.

[catrose]

28. Got mine yesterday

No trouble with Medicare Advantage. Achy last night, woozy today, just woke up from a long nap. No doubt better than Covid.