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MineralMan

(151,393 posts) Thu Oct 5, 2017, 12:11 PM Oct 2017

Time for your flu shot, everyone. [View all]

Some cases of the flu are being reported in major metro areas, like Minneapolis St. Paul, MN. It's not widespread, but it's out there. I stopped in today to get my vaccination. I'm an old fart, so I got the high-dose shot with an adjuvant that reinforces the body's reaction. That's recommended for everyone over 65.

The flu shot is covered by all insurance coverages, including Medicare, another benefit of the ACA, which mandates coverage for most preventive immunizations.

As a side note, the nurse practitioner at the Minute Clinic I went to asked if I also wanted a "cootie shot." I said, "Sure." So, "Circle, circle, dot, dot. Now I have my cootie shot."

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Time for your flu shot, everyone. [View all] MineralMan Oct 2017 OP

I got mine a mouth ago MM, but don't be surprised if you have pushback from some who align with still_one Oct 2017 #1

They're welcome to bring it... MineralMan Oct 2017 #2

I am getting my flu shot today. Anti-vax people are risking their lives. Flu kills thousands Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #45

DU should delete anti-vax posts as conspiracy theories Drahthaardogs Oct 2017 #53

Most of the anti-vaxxers either left or finally decided to STFU Major Nikon Oct 2017 #59

And it will be free. Thank you ACA! Thanks Obama! SunSeeker Oct 2017 #3

My flu shot is still not free. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #46

ACA requires all plans to provide free preventative care. What state do you live in? nt SunSeeker Oct 2017 #47

Ohio but hubs retired from GM...granfathered in stuff for example kids can Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #56

Check into your county public health clinics TexasBushwhacker Oct 2017 #70

+1 K&R nt. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #4

I'm gonna ask for the Cootie Shot, too. Iggo Oct 2017 #5

Just remember, you can only get the shot from someone of MineralMan Oct 2017 #7

Too late for me. yewberry Oct 2017 #6

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I already got my flu shot a couple of weeks ago meow2u3 Oct 2017 #8

Good. I usually do it the first week of October. MineralMan Oct 2017 #10

Yep. Turin_C3PO Oct 2017 #9

Yes. Herd immunity is crucial. MineralMan Oct 2017 #12

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Thanks for the reminder... LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #11

Thanks for the reminder! csziggy Oct 2017 #13

Good idea to ask. MineralMan Oct 2017 #17

Already got mine ismnotwasm Oct 2017 #14

Not for me... HipChick Oct 2017 #15

Can't wait to hear the reason for this. nt USALiberal Oct 2017 #37

Got mine Tuesday Va Lefty Oct 2017 #16

Got mine yesterday.... Coventina Oct 2017 #18

Yes. It's always a crapshoot about the strains included. MineralMan Oct 2017 #19

Yowza ChazInAz Oct 2017 #20

I think my NP at the Minute Clinic was flirting with me a little. MineralMan Oct 2017 #22

I never get the flu shot Orrex Oct 2017 #21

That should work, too. MineralMan Oct 2017 #23

I got my shot back in August Gothmog Oct 2017 #24

I got mine on Tuesday ProudLib72 Oct 2017 #25

I had mine weeks ago. LeftyMom Oct 2017 #26

I'm in Canada right now gopiscrap Oct 2017 #27

Got mine today (nt) Jersey Devil Oct 2017 #28

Don't do vaccines CountAllVotes Oct 2017 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author lunamagica Oct 2017 #30

Vaccines save lives obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #35

Not only that the risk of not getting the flu vaccine far exceeds any associated risk Major Nikon Oct 2017 #60

The flu shot killed your brother? Please explain. nt USALiberal Oct 2017 #38

He is dead & vaccines ruined his life CountAllVotes Oct 2017 #39

Which vaccine? How did it ruin his life? n/t pnwmom Oct 2017 #41

Dead is pretty much totally ruined I suppose. ileus Oct 2017 #49

He didn't really say that a vaccine killed him. n/t pnwmom Oct 2017 #57

How did a vaccine cause his death? n/t USALiberal Oct 2017 #61

You may not get an answer. MineralMan Oct 2017 #62

I agree! Thanks for your OP!! nt USALiberal Oct 2017 #63

Cool story, bro. nt Codeine Oct 2017 #66

I had mine on Monday lunamagica Oct 2017 #31

I had mine on Tuesday. GreenEyedLefty Oct 2017 #32

I hold off until mid-November; whenever I got the shot any earlier... VOX Oct 2017 #33

Got mine Tuesday! obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #34

Got mine a couple of weeks ago along with the first of two Hep A Major Nikon Oct 2017 #36

Typhoid?! Where ARE you? WinkyDink Oct 2017 #40

Later this month I will be in Peru Major Nikon Oct 2017 #58

Ah. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #67

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We're mandated to get the shot. ileus Oct 2017 #48

I always have a little pain in the arm around the injection site, MineralMan Oct 2017 #50

Got mine last Thursday and felt like crap Friday, thought I was doc03 Oct 2017 #51

Yeah, some people get that side-effect. MineralMan Oct 2017 #52

I had a slight headache and just felt tired all day nt doc03 Oct 2017 #54

Preventive medicine is a crazy idea though ck4829 Oct 2017 #55

Got mine today at work. NutmegYankee Oct 2017 #64

Will get mine next week at work. smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #65

I will crawl on my knees to get my flu shot! tavernier Oct 2017 #68

I get mine through work too bdamomma Oct 2017 #69

Better a shot now than 8 people with the flu at Thanksgiving, Hortensis Oct 2017 #71