DanZemke Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) I plan to do the same again this year. Last year, it was a minor hassle for me, to find a local provider of a "65 or older" flu vaccine. The linked vaccine finder web site allows you to select providers by various criteria like: distance, your age, and type of vaccine you want. It's appears to be a pure public service site, without any desire to steer you in a particular commercial direction. It does encourage you to get vaccinated. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/16/when-dr-anthony-fauci-gets-his-flu-shot-and-why.html https://www.vaccinefinder.org/ Edited September 25, 2020 by DanZemke clarity Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Strange that the link for my area didn't show any drug stores that I know give the vaccines because I got one yesterday. It only showed WalMart and Grocery pharmacies. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Same for me. Picked up the Walmarts and HEB's but not the Walgreens (where we got our shot) and the CVS. Quote Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted September 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) Yes, similar for me. The dominant in-town pharmacies here are CVS, Wallgreens and Rite Aide, none of which were listed on the search results. I got 13 matches for Flu (65+) within 10 miles. They were supermaket/Walmart pharmacies, a local pharmacy that is not part of a chain, walk-in clinics and a visiting nurses group. This is sheer speculation on my part. I suspect data is entered by the business at their option. A flu shot is probably more a public service than a profit center. So the more established players may have decided, "why bother". Last year, I called CVS, Walgreens and Costco several times before one had 65+ shots in stock. If I had known about this site, I would have tried the local CVS and then this site, and would probably have been on my way after 2 calls and 1 search. Edited September 25, 2020 by DanZemke minor correction Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Costco Colorado Springs had the 65+ vaccines and we were there and only two ahead of us. So we got them a week ago. No reactions other than the minor soreness for 24 hours. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 We have all of the mentioned drug stores near our home and they all do the flu shot. We got ours at wall greens since they are the nearest. Quote Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Our wallgreen has poor customer service in general. I use CVS. my CVS store ran out of the HD shot, they called around and the CVS twice as far was the only one with the HD. The technician said she had given 45 HD shots since they opened. 1/2 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 At the recommendation of our doctor, we got ours about a week ago. Living in a senior citizens community, the staff here arranged for a local independent pharmacy to come to us and to avoid any covid issues the actually came to each home. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 We got ours the first of September, the pharmacies were advertising as was the AZ department of Public Health. We’ll get another one in February if there is a lot of flu around. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Barbaraok said: We got ours the first of September, the pharmacies were advertising as was the AZ department of Public Health. We’ll get another one in February if there is a lot of flu around. That seems reasonable. But after a few minutes of research, and navel gazing, I'm inclined to stick with Dr. Fauci's recommendation. "In adults, studies have not shown a benefit from getting more than one dose of vaccine during the same influenza season, even among elderly persons with weakened immune systems." https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm Edited September 27, 2020 by DanZemke clarity Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 4:06 PM, DanZemke said: This is sheer speculation on my part. I suspect data is entered by the business at their option. It's right there on the home page of the website you linked to: Quote Are you a vaccine provider? Register to display your vaccination services. If you would like to list a pharmacy, clinic, health department or other vaccine provider, you will first need to register for an account. After your account is approved, you will receive instructions on how to submit information about your vaccination services. There is no fee to participate in HealthMap Vaccine Finder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Thanks for the clarification. However, my impression is that your quote is only about registering for the site, not subsequently updating information. Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Well, it says that in order to list a provider, you first register for an account, and once the account is approved, "you will receive instructions on how to submit information about your vaccination services." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 And my speculation was/is that the reason the site is less helpful than it could be, is because some businesses choose not to keep it up to date on vaccine availability for their locations. Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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