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TexasTowelie

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17. I've had doses of the flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus vaccines this fall.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2024, 02:43 AM

Nov 29

I'm trying to find an inexpensive shingles vaccine, but it is prohibitive in cost and may also be out of limited travel area.

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Americans are not getting seasonal vaccines ahead of the holidays [View all] littlemissmartypants Nov 29 OP

When Dr. Brain Worm destroys CousinIT Nov 29 #1

f**k them for their stupidity. I am convinced there is only one way for some people to learn, and that is the hard way. JohnSJ Nov 29 #2

At least 35 to 40 percent of the voting population ... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #10

Seems more like 60 percent of the population. jimfields33 Nov 29 #24

Agreed Rebl2 Nov 29 #38

Sucks to be them. RandySF Nov 29 #3

Some Americans do things that are contrary to their best interests True Dough Nov 29 #4

You make it sound so delightful True, vaccine season... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #7

Isn't that the truth Rebl2 Nov 29 #39

I did my part Demovictory9 Nov 29 #5

I would have thought... DET Nov 29 #6

Maybe if one's not vaccinated... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #12

Thanks DET Nov 29 #16

This stupid shit terrifies me, especially with the prospect of RFK coming in. Karasu Nov 29 #8

These are excellent points!! ... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #18

We got ours RainCaster Nov 29 #9

❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #19

Plague rat nation Old Crank Nov 29 #11

I really appreciate... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #14

Both my husband and I got our RSV, flu and covid vaccines this fall. SunSeeker Nov 29 #13

Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #21

Who should get the vaccines ? JI7 Nov 29 #15

Is this a serious question? agalisgv Nov 29 #25

Everyone who is not allergic to the vaccine should get it. Aristus Nov 29 #45

I've had doses of the flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus vaccines this fall. TexasTowelie Nov 29 #17

Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county. littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #20

Republicans who obtain neither vaccinations nor health insurance they can easily afford DFW Nov 29 #22

That would make sense, but as we saw during Covid spikes, that isn't what happens. Mariana Nov 29 #31

I waited too long Puppyjive Nov 29 #23

I'm so sorry to hear that. alcuno Nov 29 #33

Thank you for the kind words Puppyjive Nov 29 #36

Yep, COVID does a number on your lungs NickB79 Nov 29 #42

I guess some people gotta FAFO. raccoon Nov 29 #26

Womp womp...more preventable deaths because of mango Mussolini JT45242 Nov 29 #27

Here we go again. Stupid people Emile Nov 29 #28

We got our vaccines a few weeks ago PJMcK Nov 29 #29

I did... 2naSalit Nov 29 #30

"unenthusiastic embrace of vaccines" milestogo Nov 29 #32

I will get mine regardless. I trust Science. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 29 #34

With you here. BUT bluestarone Nov 29 #35

My children received the vaccines as directed. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 29 #37

I'm getting my COVID booster today NickB79 Nov 29 #40

RFK Jr will do some serious damage to an already worrisome climate Passages Nov 29 #41

I got COVID and RSV vaccinations - Ms. Toad Nov 29 #43

We do know apprx. 50% of the population is dumb and dumber. republianmushroom Nov 29 #44

This American Already Has. MineralMan Nov 29 #46

I got the latest covid booster and the seasonal flu shot. City Lights Nov 29 #47