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Fiendish Thingy

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1. We got our Shingrix vaccines a couple of years ago.

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 12:16 PM

Mar 13

The series was supposed to cost $500 per person, but our wonderful pharmacist tipped us off that, since we were over 65, if our physician wrote a prescription for the vaccine, rather than just “recommending” it, MSP (BC’s healthcare plan) would cover it.

Looks like DJT didn’t get his vaccine…

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The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly [View all] Nevilledog Mar 13 OP

We got our Shingrix vaccines a couple of years ago. Fiendish Thingy Mar 13 #1

I had chicken pox in the early 60s. I had the shingles vaccine 2 yrs ago. irisblue Mar 13 #2

Back when their was a wait list for vaccine Was on the list but I got shingles. If you get them go to a care facility twodogsbarking Mar 13 #3

Try years. LisaM Mar 13 #7

Areas with more sensitive nerves seem to be hit the hardest. Bet to you. twodogsbarking Mar 13 #9

Also worth noting the potential Covid connection quakerboy Mar 13 #4

Heard the Shingles Vaccine helps with Alzheimer's neohippie Mar 13 #5

one of the vaccines I think I should get--- Jack Valentino Mar 13 #6

Got Shingles Twice bmichaelh Mar 13 #8

Hang in. We need you. twodogsbarking Mar 13 #10

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