Got mine yesterday at the Kaiser drive through flu clinic. Real smooth operation. 3 cars ahead of me and wait was just 5 minutes. Got the "senior dose" and was advised the arm would hurt for 2 days. It did. Yesterday a lot and today down to a dull ache.
Other than a sore arm, no effects.
It's been 2 days and no more pain.
Got mine yesterday at the Kaiser drive through flu clinic. Real smooth operation. 3 cars ahead of me and wait was just 5 minutes. Got the "senior dose" and was advised the arm would hurt for 2 days. It did. Yesterday a lot and today down to a dull ache.
Other than a sore arm, no effects.
The pharmacist (or tech, I didn't check her badge, she seemed to be in charge) told me to massage that spot over the next day to keep the soreness down. I don't recall anyone else telling me that, and I've only ever had a pretty mild soreness, but I'll do it, it may help.
-ERD50
I got mine today at a Walgreens, took 5 minutes. Not sure if having an appointment helped or just no one there. I asked if I could have Shringrix and they said not unless you are 65 or have an Rx. Nope neither.
I thought it was odd but they didn't say why. I wasn't sure if my doc would call in an rx for a shot and don't want to go right now. But I was curious.
Seems strange. We got our Shingrix shots at our local Walgreen's this year with no RX and we are under 65.
That sounds likely. It is not unreasonable for a pharmacy to assume that people will not want something if their insurance won't cover it. I bet most wouldn't. And rather than discuss the insurance, the pharmacist just states an age limit.
Got my flu shot at Walgreens today. It was a non event, no line, no appointment.
That sounds likely. It is not unreasonable for a pharmacy to assume that people will not want something if their insurance won't cover it. I bet most wouldn't. And rather than discuss the insurance, the pharmacist just states an age limit.