lenquixote66 Posted September 14, 2018 #26 Share Posted September 14, 2018 This new Flu shot is suppose to be more effective than last year ! For those over 65 there is a new shingles shot that is 90%+ effective, but it is in very short supply and a waiting list at most places. Also, all you grandparents that like to hug the little ones, and tell them you love them.... great.... just don't give them some disease please!!!:D I got the new flu shot . I had a shingles shot 7 years ago .Can I get a second ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted September 14, 2018 #27 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I never get a flu shot and haven't gotten the flu in 20 years. We way over vaccinate in this country. Don't even get me started "We way over vaccinate?" Not being vaccinated for preventable diseases plays right into the hands of Big Pharma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted September 14, 2018 #28 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I got the new flu shot . I had a shingles shot 7 years ago .Can I get a second ? Yes, the new Shingles shot is recommended even if you got the old one (seven years ago you got the old one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 14, 2018 #29 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Yes, the new Shingles shot is recommended even if you got the old one (seven years ago you got the old one). Are there any side effects to taking the shot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 14, 2018 #30 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I Stopped getting flu shots, you really don't know what's in the vaccine. Just have to ask for the product monograph or do a little internet research. It is not a secret. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasalth Posted September 14, 2018 #31 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Are there any side effects to taking the shot ? Working in retail pharmacy here I can say the general side effect of the Shingrix is that it hurts. Not like.. oh I am sore after that flu shot, I mean HURTS for 6-48 hours afterwards. Then again, most people also then say, I had the singles before (you can get it over and over again) and anything is worth not having shingles! Currently the back order of Shingrix is very long though, so get on waiting lists now IMO. I work in a large regional pharmacy chain, and we are one of the smaller ones. Our current waiting list is about 5-6 months if we keep getting the 10 that each store gets a month in. Also because of the back order, the CDC recently upped the time to get the 2nd shot saying you do not need to restart. No time frame yet, but we will probably hear one soon. As for the Flu shot, well everyone in our pharmacy gets it within the first week of getting our first shipment for the year. Yeah... 4-5 interns in full time college and dealing with people who have been diagnosed with the Flu for the rest of the year? Not a single one of us has gotten the flu in the 4 years I have worked there. So I would say for sure that it doesn't loose effectiveness because well if it does, we would all have the flu by January or February if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopsailor Posted September 14, 2018 #32 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) I never get a flu shot and haven't gotten the flu in 20 years. We way over vaccinate in this country. Don't even get me started Just like insurance - you don't need it until you need it! We don't over vaccinate in this country. We over medicate. And that is partially due to some people not being adequately vaccinated. No need to be proactive when you can have your pick of a slew of medications to treat what could have been prevented in the first place. :rolleyes: I am personally glad that some states are passing laws to curb this foolish anti-vaccination movement. As it stands now, the smart ones need to get vaccinated to prevent catching diseases from the idiots that avoid vaccinating against diseases that should be completely defeated by now. Mumps, measles, whooping cough and chicken pox are making comebacks because of selfish anti-vaccinators. http://time.com/27308/4-diseases-making-a-comeback-thanks-to-anti-vaxxers/. Edited September 14, 2018 by sloopsailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted September 14, 2018 #33 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I got the new flu shot . I had a shingles shot 7 years ago .Can I get a second ? Shingle shot is supposed to last for many years before you need a booster. Check with your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted September 14, 2018 #34 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Travelling from Australia to Spain next week. We had our flu shots 4 months ago but now I am wondering if we would be best to get a booster? Wondering if we need additional vaccinations? I'd rather be safe than sorry or sick. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted September 14, 2018 #35 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Travelling from Australia to Spain next week. We had our flu shots 4 months ago but now I am wondering if we would be best to get a booster? Wondering if we need additional vaccinations? I'd rather be safe than sorry or sick. How did you get your flu shot 4 months ago? The vaccine for 2018-2019 just got released for use a little bit ago. They have to figure out the strain and then produce it for the year. You might want to talk to your doc and get revaccinated if this is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKAMum Posted September 14, 2018 #36 Share Posted September 14, 2018 How did you get your flu shot 4 months ago? The vaccine for 2018-2019 just got released for use a little bit ago. We don't have to point out that Australia (along with the rest of the Southern Hemisphere) is at the tail end of winter, do we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted September 14, 2018 #37 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just like insurance - you don't need it until you need it! We don't over vaccinate in this country. We over medicate. And that is partially due to some people not being adequately vaccinated. No need to be proactive when you can have your pick of a slew of medications to treat what could have been prevented in the first place. :rolleyes: I am personally glad that some states are passing laws to curb this foolish anti-vaccination movement. As it stands now, the smart ones need to get vaccinated to prevent catching diseases from the idiots that avoid vaccinating against diseases that should be completely defeated by now. Mumps, measles, whooping cough and chicken pox are making comebacks because of selfish anti-vaccinators. http://time.com/27308/4-diseases-making-a-comeback-thanks-to-anti-vaxxers/. Timely discussion, as September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The kids who undergo bone marrow and stem cell transplants have lost their childhood disease immunity and can’t get reimmunized for a year or longer. Please think of them when you choose to ignore any immunization that is available to you and your kids. https://www.chop.edu/childhood-cancer-awareness-month/facts-about-childhood-cancer-infographic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mef_57 Posted September 14, 2018 #38 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Shingle shot is supposed to last for many years before you need a booster. Check with your doctor. Yes, check with your doctor, as the (some) old vaccine was found not to be sufficiently preventative enough and there is recommendation to get the new vaccine. In Canada, we are being advised to revaccinate against shingles. Of course, who knows whether that is preventative enough? Sometimes things are rolled out before adequate research and time is taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted September 14, 2018 #39 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Shingle shot is supposed to last for many years before you need a booster. Check with your doctor. The new Shingrix shot is more effective than the old Zostavax shot, but the new shot requires two injections 2 to 6 months apart. Even if you received the Zostavax shot in the past the CDC is recommending adults over 50 get the Shingrix shots. Ordinarily I'd say getting a flu shot is mostly the indiviual's own decision and risk, but in my opinion joining the isolated population of a cruise ship for several days without all of one's vaccinations places the greater shipbard population at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTraub1250 Posted September 14, 2018 Author #40 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I have traveled extensively, and lived for a year at a time in some very remote/developing parts of the world. My company paid for their research, recommendations ( 7-9 page document for each area visited), and shots/meds provided by "Passport Health". I highly recommend them and will pass on their advice to many fellow travelers. My doc's office could not get the Flu vaccine until early Oct, and advised me to get it from one of the drug store clinics, which in our western New York State, they are all issuing the Flu vaccine. So maybe you get the Flu or maybe you don't, from one of the 5000 passengers and crew members, and if the flu does not becoming severe in you, but you pass it to a relative, and they suffer, is that something you are willing to live with, or hunt around to get the shot ? We are a very generous society with our money to help people, we should not be generous with our diseases ! Give the $ to help, and keep the disease to yourself... better yet, get the shot and never get it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 14, 2018 #41 Share Posted September 14, 2018 We target between Halloween and (US) Thanksgiving for our flu shot. There is some concern that flu immunity in older folks might begin to wear off after about four months.The CDC says it's worse not to get the shot at all than to get it too early, so they'll never advise waiting to get the shot. We just pick a time and go to Minute Clinic. What is a minute clinic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted September 14, 2018 #42 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Minute Clinic is a standalone walk-in minor care facility (vaccinations, blood testing ,etc) located inside many CVS locations. They're staffed by a nurse practitioner or physican's assistant, which is preferable to me over getting a flu shot from a pharmacist (no offense to pharmacists). Since they're NPs or PAs they can also diagnose and treat minor illnesses including writing prescriptions, although I would visit my local Primary Care Physician for that if possible. They accept most insurance and prescription plans. I don't have to pay for my annual flu shot there. I'm not sure about the cost of Shingrix, but that's probably more a function of one's insurance coverage. https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTraub1250 Posted September 14, 2018 Author #43 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I never get a flu shot and haven't gotten the flu in 20 years. We way over vaccinate in this country. Don't even get me started Never got the Flu.. great, you have an immune system better than most... can you say you never passed the flu to someone ? You know there are many diseases that you can be a "carrier" and never show the symptoms of the disease / suffer from it. Wait till you get a little older and your great immune system weakens..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted September 14, 2018 #44 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Even if you received the Zostavax shot in the past the CDC is recommending adults over 50 get the Shingrix shots. Most insurance won't cover it unless you're 60 or older. On your own the older vaccin was over $200. I get my flu shots at the grocery store pharmacy. Coupons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_cruiser Posted September 14, 2018 #45 Share Posted September 14, 2018 This new Flu shot is suppose to be more effective than last year ! For those over 65 there is a new shingles shot that is 90%+ effective, but it is in very short supply and a waiting list at most places. Also, all you grandparents that like to hug the little ones, and tell them you love them.... great.... just don't give them some disease please!!!:D Thank you for mentioning the new shingles vaccine. I hadn't heard about it before. CDC fact sheet on the new vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/fact-sheets/shingles-factsheet-adults.html Apparently, the old vaccine was about 50% effective, i.e. it reduced shingles cases by about half. Also it was less effective in those over 70. The new vaccine effectiveness is in the mid to high 90%, i.e. it reduces the risk of getting shingles to less than a tenth of the risk without it. Also, that effectiveness holds regardless of age. Both vaccines also reduce the incidence of getting long term nerve pain for those who get shingles but the new vaccine is much more effective at that too and its protection lasts longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted September 14, 2018 #46 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Had my flu shot already. Available and recommended September 1 at my doctor’s office. Dr. also recommended re-doing shingles shot. Had shingles and also the old shot. New shot is waitlisted at my clinic/pharmacy. It’s also expensive. I have a Medicare Advantage plan and copay is $160 for each shot and you need two shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancock Posted September 14, 2018 #47 Share Posted September 14, 2018 What diseases are transmitted by hugging and telling people you love them? A newborn infant recently contracted whooping cough from someone who kissed it. The baby died from whooping cough. Welcomed first grandchild recently. Had a DPT booster a few weeks before he was born so I could safely have close contact with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 14, 2018 #48 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Are there any side effects to taking the shot ? They knocked me on my backside for about 48 hours, but they are 95% effective, and 48 hours of feeling yucky is better than 48 minutes of shingles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 14, 2018 #49 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Travelling from Australia to Spain next week. We had our flu shots 4 months ago but now I am wondering if we would be best to get a booster? Wondering if we need additional vaccinations? I'd rather be safe than sorry or sick. How did you get your flu shot 4 months ago? The vaccine for 2018-2019 just got released for use a little bit ago. They have to figure out the strain and then produce it for the year. You might want to talk to your doc and get revaccinated if this is the case. I got the new flu shot in June from my Oncologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted September 15, 2018 #50 Share Posted September 15, 2018 "We way over vaccinate?" Not being vaccinated for preventable diseases plays right into the hands of Big Pharma. Who do you think MAKES the vaccines and flu shot stuff? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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