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moniss

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33. Part D

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Sat Apr 15, 2023, 03:24 PM

Apr 2023

does cover but you still have to first go out of pocket for your deductible. Of course you should first check as to the advisability of any course of action with the esteemed scientific/medical minds of Joe Rogan, Aaron Rodgers and RFK Jr.

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Do get the Shingles vaccine, please [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP

got mine! also got my first flu shot ever.... samnsara Apr 2023 #1

I've had shingles (a VERY mild case) but I recently got the vaccination Siwsan Apr 2023 #2

I had a mild case, too, several years ago. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #27

A friend of mine had a bad coincidence when she got the vaccine Siwsan Apr 2023 #46

My spouse has had it at least 4 times. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #31

Yes, I want to!!!! piddyprints Apr 2023 #3

My mother got shingles from the vaccine. lastlib Apr 2023 #4

Some people will develop shingles despite vaccination Shermann Apr 2023 #5

The vaccine cannot "give" anyone Shingles grantcart Apr 2023 #17

The newer vaccine is better. LisaM Apr 2023 #10

Coincidences happen. Raven123 Apr 2023 #20

Unlikely NewEnglandAutumn Apr 2023 #24

She didn't get Shingrix... lastlib Apr 2023 #41

If so, your mother is 1/10,000 Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #35

Shingrix is curious PJMcK Apr 2023 #6

It became free recently. grantcart Apr 2023 #16

Depends on insurance NewEnglandAutumn Apr 2023 #25

Free? CVS told me that it would be $75 per shot. wnylib Apr 2023 #26

Medicare is required to cover it, Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #36

I'm on Medicare and CVS knows it. That's where I have all my prescriptions. wnylib Apr 2023 #40

Do you have a separate part D plan? Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #43

It was last year when I asked them about the price. wnylib Apr 2023 #45

Last year I had a co-pay of, I think, $47 Rorey Apr 2023 #47

Thanks. I have UHC, too. wnylib Apr 2023 #48

I think that's wise Rorey Apr 2023 #49

I got shingles 4 months after turning down louis-t Apr 2023 #7

Got minely last year. WinstonSmith4740 Apr 2023 #8

Medicare Part D DOES cover Shingrix. spooky3 Apr 2023 #9

I got my Shingrix vaccine at the VA. It was free. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2023 #23

I echo this. LisaM Apr 2023 #11

I'm so sorry you had to go through that Rorey Apr 2023 #50

Yes it was, particularly since we are in an apartment. LisaM Apr 2023 #51

Yes, Shingles can be bad. TNNurse Apr 2023 #12

My father had herpetic neuralgia the last 10 years or so of his life. He had terrible pain. diane in sf Apr 2023 #13

Also be attentive to an occurrence. If immediately knocked down with antiviral, it is very effective Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2023 #14

Good to know. Thanks! nt pnwmom Apr 2023 #28

Biden's recent Medicare boost now covers it. grantcart Apr 2023 #15

I got both Shingrix shots soon after it became available central scrutinizer Apr 2023 #18

My neighbor went blind in one eye because of it. He was also in pain for an eternity. Native Apr 2023 #19

If you notice a shingles rash see a doctor right away. FuzzyRabbit Apr 2023 #21

If you have any one-sided intense pan on touch see a doctor right away. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #37

Thanks for posting this Farmer-Rick Apr 2023 #22

Got my first shot two days ago LittleGirl Apr 2023 #29

Medicare pays for it under the drug plan. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #30

shingle vaccine maliaSmith Apr 2023 #32

My parents just got their first shingles vaccination at 91. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #38

I am so sorry for your loss. question everything Apr 2023 #44

Part D moniss Apr 2023 #33

I've had 3 friends who had shingles. WestMichRad Apr 2023 #34

Got 1st dose last week ThoughtCriminal Apr 2023 #39

Agree. My nephew is suffering w/ it right now. Didn't get the vaccine when he hit 50. CousinIT Apr 2023 #42