We got the new Covid Booster today along with Flu shots.

[MLAA]

I went to pick up husband’s prescription at Walgreens. While there I asked when the new booster would be available and they said they got it today and asked if I wanted one. I said yes! Plus I’d love to get my husband and sister in. It took a few minutes but the pharmacy tech set up the appointments for ‘later that day’ and gave me paperwork for the 3 of us. I drove home, filled out the paperwork (2 mins per person) and back we went.

Husband has COPD so I’m thrilled to get the new booster so quickly along with flu shot.

[BigmanPigman]

1. Not similar at all to my experience with Rite Aid

during the last booster. I am thinking of changing pharmacies at this point. I had an appointment, filled out paperwork and they said I was under 65 so tough shit, no booster for you.

[FemDemERA]

7. Costco tried that and I

Had to point out that I noted asthma, etc., on the form. He said, “Oh, then I guess you qualify”. He clearly hadn’t bothered to read the form beyond my birthdate. That was this spring and was my first time using pharmacy for the Covid vaccine. I had been using the drive-through set up by our county until they stopped doing them. I’ve listed all my underlying conditions each time and nobody’s ever questioned me until then.

The CDC lists many “underlying conditions”, including asthma, being overweight, smoker, etc. I would think half of America would fit into some category, but it’s all self-reporting and not sure why a pharmacy would question it now that there’s plenty of shots available for everyone. I’ve had other people say that they were told they couldn’t get it because of age and I’ve pointed them to the CDC pages to view the underlying conditions that qualify.

On a side note, Fred Meyer pharmacy almost gave me the wrong shot the other day. Good thing I asked “that’s the HepB, right?”, because it wasn’t. They had grabbed the wrong thing. Lesson learned, I will always verify from now on!

[BigmanPigman]

8. That makes me feel better knowing others have had the same problem.

What a pain!!! I guess CVS will be my next attempt. They gave me my shingles vax and my last flu shot.

[MLAA]

13. I didn't get the most recent one a couple of months ago either as under 65.

Husband got it (88) and I considered trying to talk to pharmacist about getting it to protect husband, but then it wasn’t long until talk of this one started up. Good luck!

[Deuxcents]

2. I get my flu shot every September so I'll go next week

And make an appointment for my booster. Thanks for the reminder..it’s the middle of the month already🙀

[MLAA]

14. Good luck!

[Duncanpup]

3. Awesome

[MLAA]

18. Better get Dunc in for his. He is so adorable everyone wants to get close to him 🙂

[sheshe2]

4. I am getting both on Monday.

I’m going to CVS all my local ones were booked up but I was able to get one that’s only about 30 minutes away. I’m thrilled.

[MLAA]

15. I was so happy to get them I danced and sang all evening.

Only a sore arm, per usual for me, and minor feeling a little off. Prior COVIDs all made me unwell, but not terrible, for 12-24 hrs.

[walkingman]

5. Please let us know how it goes - We got both at the same time last

year with no issues but wondering if the new one make any difference.

[MLAA]

12. I always get a very sore arm after flu shots and Covid even if done separately.

Early Covid shots gave me chills and made me not feel well for around 12-24 hrs. This go around arm isn’t quite as sore as usually and only feel very slightly off. So much better. I got them both in the same arm so I’d be able to sleep on the other side. As usual husband had zero side effects and no arm soreness. Good Luck!

[Inkey]

6. I am looking forward to getting mine soon

Rest up over the weekend !
Thanks for looking out for yourselves!

[riversedge]

9. I will be making an appointment as soon as I can.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

10. Mine are scheduled for Monday.

COVID booster and flu.

[MLAA]

16. Excellent, I felt such relief after we got ours.

If I remember correctly it takes about 10 days for them to be fully effective. Good luck!

[Demovictory9]

11. Congrats

[MLAA]

17. Thank you! I was singing, dancing and smiling all evening.

This go around only my typical very sore arm. All previous Covid shots make me unwell for 12-24 hrs.

[GoneOffShore]

19. Our boosters won't be available until 15 October, but that's ok.

They will be paired with the flu shots.