Did you get a flu vaccine yet?

[left-of-center2012]

A couple people in my non-DU forums say they have already received a flu vaccine.

I called my pharmacy today and asked if they had it in stock.

I was told that they do have it but they do not recommend getting it until mid-September to mid-October.
She also told me that some insurance companies will not pay for the shot until after the first of September.

I will probably wait until the later part of September to get mine.

[Bayard]

1. Got mine in the spring

[left-of-center2012]

19. I don't know if that one is for the coming flu season n/t

[ananda]

2. Next month when I have to get thyroid labs.

That’s when I got it last year.

[redstatebluegirl]

3. Mine is scheduled for next week during my yearly checkup appointment.

I will get the booster for COVID next week as well.

[marie999]

4. My VA clinic usually starts giving them in September or October.

[Sancho]

5. Yes...we have gotten flu (and also covid booster) already

...drug stores here carry it. As educators, we always get vaccines. School has started.

[multigraincracker]

6. I get mine in the middle of Oct.

I got it early a few years ago and the got the flu in April. Not a bad case, but it does tend to wear off later. If there is a bug going around, I will get it earlier.

[roamer65]

7. Late September for me.

[zuul]

8. I always get mine in late September. n/t

[ProfessorGAC]

9. Both Of Us, This Week

CVS in town has had them for at least a week.
My wife is saying tomorrow. I'll either do that or Thursday.

[alphafemale]

10. Yes, I got it this past Sunday

Insurance not only paid for it but add $100 to my HSA.

[comradebillyboy]

11. My Costco just started giving flu shots for the fall.

I'll get mine on Thursday during my weekly Costco visit. My Doctor said I should get it as early as possible and not wait till October.

[cloudbase]

12. Scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Pneumonia as well.

[luvs2sing]

13. I always get mine the first week of October.

I’ve tried getting it in September, but I always get the flu in March when I do.

[SharonClark]

14. Walgreeens is advertising that it's available as a walk-in.

[Runningdawg]

15. Always on or near October 1st. Waiting from advice from my Dr on the pneumonia vaccine.

[beaglelover]

16. I usually wait until October.

[Salviati]

17. Given that we're going to be masking up...

... in the classes that I teach this quarter, I'll probably wait until a bit later in the fall/winter to get it, so that it will be more effective during winter and spring quarters, who knows if the mask mandate will still be in effect at that point. (Thankfully, we are mandating that everyone be covid vaccinated)

[ProudMNDemocrat]

18. More likely the end of September.

I see my Internist Sept.30th. She will recommend it.

[electric_blue68]

20. I'll probably follow Salviati's timing. I've got to work my courage up for...

the Shingles shot(s?)

My dad had shingles, and two of my sister's friends...
So, yeah, gotta get the vax. Probably mid-Oct when the threat of a heat wave is over for the most part.

Then I'll get the pnuemonia one.

My covid booster won't be till mid-Jan '22.

I've never gotten a flu shot. Have't had the flu since I was in HS (16) - I'm now 68. I will this year
Been a combo of good luck, and some long time efforts on my part to eat healthier in general since the early '80's, often extra vits/mins, though I have to cut my increased take out food these past few years.

[Deuxcents]

21. Flu shot every September

Every year for years now. January of 2019, I came down with Influenza A.. even with a flu shot. I cannot remember ever being so sick. Two urgent care visits, one hospital visit n 13 pounds later, I finally got over it. Get your shots!

[tblue37]

22. I usually get mine in October.

[SoonerPride]

23. I get my flu shot the week of Labor Day every year.

So September 8th or 9th this year

[bearsfootball516]

24. I have not, I usually get it mid October.

[XanaDUer2]

25. Yes nt