Just made an appointment for Covid VAX at my local CVS.

[Nanuke]

I;m going to get it and the flu vax while I still can. Just opened up for appointments today.

[getagrip_already]

1. not available in mass yet...

according to cvs. could just be my county, but multiple zips came back as unavailable.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. Good idea

[markodochartaigh]

3. People shouldn't forget to ask their doctors

if rsv, pneumovax, shingles, measles, etc. vaccines are right for them. Especially older people. Right now Medicare Parts B and D cover these vaccines, and they are easily available. Who knows how long that will continue.

[Lars39]

6. I asked about MMR titers, got the results, and had zero immunity to measles.

Got the first MMR earlier this week. Seems as though the recommendation a time long ago changed from 2 shots to one. They went back to 2 shots again, but there’s a lot of people in the gap who are now not immune and don’t realize it. My youngish NP was surprised I asked, and surprised by the results.

[MANative]

4. Yep - made my appt for next Friday in CT n/t

[Wounded Bear]

5. Seems a bit early to me. But I understand...

I rely on the VA for my vaxxes. Hoping they still have availability this fall.

[Nittersing]

7. Just got an email from Kaiser

Said flu shots will be available Sept 2nd. Covid may be available.

I'm 71 so I'm sure I won't have any trouble getting the Covid shot but younger folks may not be so lucky.

[Luciferous]

8. I work in healthcare, and we are required

to get Covid and flu shots. Not sure if that will change this year, but probably not.

[Emile]

9. Is it the new formula for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine?

[tanyev]

10. From the Pfizer website:

Pfizer and BioNTech’s COMIRNATY® Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Adults 65 and Older and Individuals Ages 5 through 64 at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation targets the SARS-CoV-2 sublineage LP.8.1, in line with FDA guidance to more closely match circulating strains

Shipping of the LP.8.1-adapted vaccine will begin immediately to ensure robust supply and rapid access of this season’s vaccine in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the country

https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontechs-comirnatyr-receives-us-fda-approval#:~:text=This%20season's%20Pfizer%20and%20BioNTech,U.S.%20in%20the%20coming%20days.

[Emile]

12. Thanks

[ProfessorGAC]

11. I'm Going Saturday

But, I read the new guidance from CDC and it appears nothing changes for those over 50.
The guidance was lowered for younger people "suggested" and for even younger people a requirement for some other underlying condition. (I don't remember all of them, but asthma & obesity were listed.)

[JoseBalow]

13. The new Covid vaccine is here! The new Covid vaccine is here!

I just made my appointment for next week!