It depends if you're insured or not. Most vaccines are covered by health insurance, and the ones that aren't are usually available with a cheap copay. I'm sure they can get pricey if you're not insured, though.Side question: Do people in the states have to pay for their vaccines?
I can't get a lot of vaccines because I have an egg allergy and a lot of them are grown in pre fertilized chicken eggs, especially the yearly Flu vaccines. Though the MMR is safe.
But that's why its important for everyone else to get vaccinated, to plug up the holes people like me leave.
Allergies are the only reason soneone shouldn't be vaccinated, but it's why herd immunity is so important. You're not in the wrong here.
FYI there is an egg free version of the annual flu vaccine now.
You could always get it when you do your physical with your GP.As someone with a severe egg allergy, the egg free version is not always available and even when it is it isn't always covered by insurance AND those administering the vaccine don't always know the difference between the egg free and the egg containing ones. Training needs to be better.
I will not get a flu vaccine outside of a hospital setting because if they accidentally administer the wrong vaccine in a Walgreens and I go into anaphylaxis I don't wanna die in a Walgreens.
Don't be ashamed! Your body, your choice, just be mindful and respectful. If it's hard, impossible, or even dangerous for you to get a shot, don't get it. Not everyone CAN have all their shots, so it's not hypocritical to still be vocally pro vaccine because some people do depend on herd immunity.
I know this well because I myself do depend on herd immunity for some things. At the same time it is your body and ultimately your choice. Do your research, talk to the doctor, weigh your options, and make the right choice.
It's not though. It doesn't harm you exclusively. Your refusal to vaccinate puts everyone around you at risk. OP isn't avoiding it, he didnt know he could actually still get vaccinated with a penicillin allergy, apparently. Theres a differenceDon't be ashamed! Your body, your choice, just be mindful and respectful. If it's hard, impossible, or even dangerous for you to get a shot, don't get it. Not everyone CAN have all their shots, so it's not hypocritical to still be vocally pro vaccine because some people do depend on herd immunity.
I know this well because I myself do depend on herd immunity for some things. At the same time it is your body and ultimately your choice. Do your research, talk to the doctor, weigh your options, and make the right choice.
Not the only reason.
Immunocompromised people can't take them either. Which makes her immunity that much more important.
I get the jab too but it's the non live version.Depends on the vaccine. I'm on immunosuppressants and I have to get a flu jab to even get the prescription.
I get the jab too but it's the non live version.
....I missed the pneumonia one this year, guess what?
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Ummm? Does it show you had them or not? You normally get them during the first year -2 years. So not sure why it would be your hospital. Would have been your childhood doctor.:sirens: UPDATE :sirens:
I think I'am vaccinated I THINK I had to look up my vac records awhile back and I'am vaccinated, I think?
Not sure, will have to do more research from my hometown hospital
Ummm? Does it show you had them or not? You normally get them during the first year -2 years. So not sure why it would be your hospital. Would have been your childhood doctor.
If it makes you feel any better I got the flu one and still ended up eating snot for xmas dinner.
On the other hand, Humira is some good shit.
Pretty sure you can also get the vaccine again if it's cheaper without any adverse affects.A lot of times you can have a lab run titers on your blood to see what kind of immunities you have. I have no idea what that might cost, I suspect it varies from place to place.
Er: meant to reply to your update, whoops