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a word to the wise (Original Post) Javaman Nov 15 OP
Shingles Vax mr715 Nov 15 #1
get them all every year recovering_democrat Nov 15 #11
Got any credible source for the next administration eliminating vaccines? I know RFKJR is not a fan of vaccines but beaglelover Nov 15 #2
Not good for pharma to cancel vaccines. nt returnee Nov 15 #5
Vaccines aren't cash cows... paleotn Nov 15 #21
Totally agree... I'd just add to your suggestion slightlv Nov 15 #27
RFK wants to repeal FDA approval for all vaccines. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 15 #7
Anything I'm due for, I'm getting before these guys are in power RandomNumbers Nov 15 #15
Whistling past the graveyard, perhaps? You that sure about it? paleotn Nov 15 #24
Never ever underestimate these people. BannonsLiver Nov 15 #28
That's a very good thought, I will, thank you. Think. Again. Nov 15 #3
I checked my vax records and am up to date on everything but pneumonia vax. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #4
I've read the moron is planning to stop all research into infectious diseases! SheltieLover Nov 15 #9
That will make it a lot easier for Trump to kill more than a million during the next pandemic. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #10
Absolutely! SheltieLover Nov 15 #12
I am sure if Trump kills a million Americans he gets a big bonus. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #13
Just like with slaughtered US Military personnel. SheltieLover Nov 15 #14
It's how repukes will save Social Security, wink wink n/t Cheezoholic Nov 15 #17
Exactly, more money for the greedy billionaires who bribe corrupt politicians. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #18
And with that comes the brain-drain. Ilsa Nov 15 #22
NIH funding is too expensive. They'd rather build gulags for migrants. paleotn Nov 15 #26
Got my 2nd pneumonia shot, covid booster, and flu shot last Saturday. SheltieLover Nov 15 #6
i have a physical next week Bettie Nov 15 #8
A lot of medical practices have stopped giving out vaxes. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #19
If you have the money, get the shingles vax now rather than waiting Hekate Nov 15 #29
I got my rsv, flu and Covid shot two weeks ago. Hassler Nov 15 #16
And check out what's available at your county health department... littlemissmartypants Nov 15 #20
Good advice.. mountain grammy Nov 15 #23
I had them all last week. Done! CTyankee Nov 15 #25
and buy as many 'non-perishable foods' as you can.... before the tariffs hit Jack Valentino Nov 15 #30
11. get them all every year
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:23 PM
Nov 15

1. In my 70s. Had COPD and heart attacks in my 50s. Been careful ever since. Ignored all the junk and stupid stuff people like Kennedy pass on to us.

I get to the pharmacy (free and available and easy to get scheduled) soon as they start announcing them available. Ever since, never had a tiny problem from the shot (which does happen but not kill you primarily), and I never had a tiny beginning of any of the things we are taking the shots for.

Stay happy and alive!

beaglelover

(4,053 posts)
2. Got any credible source for the next administration eliminating vaccines? I know RFKJR is not a fan of vaccines but
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 05:55 PM
Nov 15

I highly doubt they will get rid of all vaccines.

RandomNumbers

(18,149 posts)
15. Anything I'm due for, I'm getting before these guys are in power
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:31 PM
Nov 15

You may be correct in your doubt.

But I'm not staking my life on that.

BannonsLiver

(18,003 posts)
28. Never ever underestimate these people.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:00 PM
Nov 15

They could remove federal protections for vaccine makers which would scare a lot of companies out of the market.

Irish_Dem

(57,545 posts)
4. I checked my vax records and am up to date on everything but pneumonia vax.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 05:57 PM
Nov 15

Will get it asap.

I have the same thoughts that you.
There will be a run on the vaccines last minute before RFKjr outlaws them.

Irish_Dem

(57,545 posts)
10. That will make it a lot easier for Trump to kill more than a million during the next pandemic.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:20 PM
Nov 15

And the death toll will go on for years due to lack of research.

Ilsa

(62,239 posts)
22. And with that comes the brain-drain.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:36 PM
Nov 15

Researchers will move to other developed nations to do research. The US will be begging for medications. US citizens will take special vacations to see doctors and get their meds.

paleotn

(19,187 posts)
26. NIH funding is too expensive. They'd rather build gulags for migrants.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:40 PM
Nov 15

In fact, the orange jackass has said he'll spend whatever it takes on gulags. As Joe Sudbay said this evening.....where's our media asking "how are you going to pay for that?" like they do when our side says anything about actually helping people.

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
6. Got my 2nd pneumonia shot, covid booster, and flu shot last Saturday.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:02 PM
Nov 15

Was pretty much down for the count on Sunday, feeling really weird, with a wickedly sore arm, but quite tolerable considering the alternatives.

I think it was the new pneumonia shot that made my arm so sore. There is a new pneumonia shot this year:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7336a3.htm#:~:text=On%20June%2017%2C%202024%2C%20the,but%20adds%20eight%20new%20serotypes.

I've always gotten all 3 vaxes in one arm and never had the weirdness and arm pain that I did with this set but from what I'm reading, that means the va es?) were doing their jobs.

For those who have had 2 pneumonia shots, you might want to inquire with your healthcare provider or your pharmacist as to whether you qualify for a new one because this new shot covers 21 strains of pneumonia, much more powerful preventative than the previous shots, from what I've read.

Ty for the thread!

Be well, All!

Bettie

(17,099 posts)
8. i have a physical next week
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:04 PM
Nov 15

I'm going to ask what I might need soon and have them do it.

Of course, I'm not 60 yet, so my insurance won't pay the 300 bucks for the shingles vaccine.

Irish_Dem

(57,545 posts)
19. A lot of medical practices have stopped giving out vaxes.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 07:26 PM
Nov 15

And send you to the pharmacies for them.
The docs don't want to pay for the special storage requirements.

Hekate

(94,665 posts)
29. If you have the money, get the shingles vax now rather than waiting
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:16 PM
Nov 15

After being with my husband during his shingles attack I just went ahead and told my doc to jab me and I’d write him a check. I think we were in our early 50s then. Now we are in our late 70s — a couple of years ago the doc said we should both get the 2-part Shingrex. Hubby didn’t have much of a reaction, but it just kicked my butt for several days, and I’d still rather do that than get shingles.

littlemissmartypants

(25,483 posts)
20. And check out what's available at your county health department...
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 07:57 PM
Nov 15

Because you will most likely get the shots there free of charge.

Jack Valentino

(1,327 posts)
30. and buy as many 'non-perishable foods' as you can.... before the tariffs hit
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:20 PM
Nov 15

If you are lucky enough to spend a lot of money 'eating out',
stop it now and spend that money on canned food....
or any other that can be stored for a long time.


Y2k revisited-- except this time it will likely be a better investment



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