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róisín_dubh

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38. I tried to book an appointment...

Reply to lostincalifornia (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 06:20 PM

Aug 31

In PA, as I’m over from the UK visiting family. I have a basic Obamacare policy to cover these things.
Anyways, no luck as I’m too young and healthy as a horse. It’s unfortunate, as I don’t know if I can get one in England.

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States where you can get a COVID vaccine at CVS following RFK Jr. changes [View all] lostincalifornia Aug 29 OP

HOW is it that a NUTCASE like RFK Jr can override doctors and scientists Skittles Aug 29 #1

Wait a second... NCDem47 Aug 29 #2

It is total chaos. What will happen is millions will be unvaccinated because the process of getting a prescription lostincalifornia Aug 29 #4

That is really fouled up. /nt bucolic_frolic Aug 29 #3

I would use a different word, but yes. lostincalifornia Aug 29 #5

We got flu and covid last week at CVS in Florida. Sancho Aug 29 #6

I spent an hour + this morning dweller Aug 29 #7

If you have a Costco in driving distance, call their pharmacy. You don't need to be a member... Hekate Aug 30 #23

Thanks dweller Aug 30 #28

What a shit show. How is this not going to increase the death toll? This is deliberate murder. Blues Heron Aug 29 #8

This is how Trump gets seniors off Social Security early.(NT) The Wizard Aug 29 #15

So, my state is a no go. sheshe2 Aug 29 #9

Is there a neighboring state which doesn't have restrictions you can go to? I gather it is not just a matter lostincalifornia Aug 29 #10

I am in the 65 and older group, I shouldn't even need a script. sheshe2 Aug 29 #11

no you shouldn't need a script, and you are not alone. Just stay safe. lostincalifornia Aug 29 #12

I was at my nieces wedding this past weekend. sheshe2 Aug 29 #13

My son came down with it on Sunday. LeftInTX Aug 29 #21

I noticed on their list of approved diseases to receive covid injection, being travelingthrulife Aug 30 #27

As I recommended above, if there's a Costco w/in driving distance, call their pharmacy... Hekate Aug 30 #24

I tested the CVS online scheduling here in California, and it rejected me for not meeting petronius Aug 29 #14

You can thank RFK jr for that one. Get a Rx from your primary care, and they will honor it, and your insurance lostincalifornia Aug 29 #17

I have the good fortune to live in a "no script needed" state. ShazzieB Aug 30 #31

Thank you for the info. I just called my prim care doctor BigmanPigman Aug 29 #16

thanks for list riversedge Aug 29 #18

Why Massachusetts? cab67 Aug 29 #19

I got Covid, Shingles and Flu today in Texas. Hell with waiting for the new booster! I don't trust them at all. LeftInTX Aug 29 #20

CVS LA told me it's coming in September BidenRocks Aug 30 #22

Walmart I_UndergroundPanther Aug 30 #34

You may not need another pneumonia shot. BidenRocks Aug 30 #35

Archive link, no pay wall... littlemissmartypants Aug 30 #25

FUCK Kennedy with a ten ft cactus, full of really long sharp thorns. lark Aug 30 #26

Everyone needs to get on SM and call CVS a "murdering scumbag". LeftInTX Aug 30 #29

No NM? WTH? Clouds Passing Aug 30 #30

I had it about a month ago. ificandream Aug 30 #32

If you're under 65 and don't have a preexisting condition, you're out of luck everywhere NickB79 Aug 30 #33

Got one in Wisconsin at CVS today with my flu shot truthisfreedom Aug 30 #36

How are TEXAS and ALABAMA EllieBC Aug 31 #37

I tried to book an appointment... róisín_dubh Aug 31 #38

New Mexico lindalou65 Aug 31 #39