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Ms. Toad

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12. Thanks for the heads up - it is actually halfway between what you said and what I said -

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 07:44 PM

Sep 19

Over 65 it is recommended that they have a discussion; under 65 it is required.

But you are right about the prescription - apparently they declined to require a prescription for under 65 . . . but I'll bet most states require one anyway in order to comply with the recommendation.

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Kennedy's Vaccine Panel Votes to further Limit Access to Covid Shots [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Sep 19 OP

I call bullshit. PittBlue Sep 19 #1

Why do they even want to? MadameButterfly Sep 19 #7

Got mine yesterday C_U_L8R Sep 19 #2

Ditto (and a flu shot) Dave says Sep 19 #9

Mr FA and I got ours last week FalloutShelter Sep 19 #3

I have an appt at a CVS in NC tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. Iris Sep 19 #4

Got the vaccine today! Along with flu shot Iris Sep 20 #13

And how do you prove you've had said discussion? rsdsharp Sep 19 #5

How can doctors provide the onslaught of people MadameButterfly Sep 19 #6

You'll get a prescription to take to the pharmacy to get the vaccination - Ms. Toad Sep 19 #8

Not younger than 65. "adults 65 and older receive the shots only after discussing the potential benefits and risks. .." rsdsharp Sep 19 #10

Thanks for the heads up - it is actually halfway between what you said and what I said - Ms. Toad Sep 19 #12

FUCK RFK JR. vapor2 Sep 19 #11