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littlemissmartypants

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20. Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county.
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 04:34 AM
Nov 2024

I'd try your county health department. Call first.

The way I found out that they do it was from my doctor's office because they don't do it and they send everyone to the health department.

If your health department doesn't do it then they may be able to help you find out what other options are available.

If you are able get your tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough*, too. Whooping cough is on the rise too, apparently. Probably because people don't update their vaccines.

I got a bad cut in my flower bed on my foot a while back and my expired tetanus shot was my first fear.

Someone can get sick from Clostridium tetani, a common soil bacterium, from just a slight open wound gardening. What a shock finding out that was! I learned a lot when I was there!

It's really good to hear from you. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself!





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*Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap)
https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tdap-vaccine-for-adults

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When Dr. Brain Worm destroys CousinIT Nov 2024 #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 2024 #2
At least 35 to 40 percent of the voting population ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #10
Seems more like 60 percent of the population. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #24
Agreed Rebl2 Nov 2024 #38
Sucks to be them. RandySF Nov 2024 #3
Some Americans do things that are contrary to their best interests True Dough Nov 2024 #4
You make it sound so delightful True, vaccine season... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #7
Isn't that the truth Rebl2 Nov 2024 #39
I did my part Demovictory9 Nov 2024 #5
I would have thought... DET Nov 2024 #6
Maybe if one's not vaccinated... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #12
Thanks DET Nov 2024 #16
This stupid shit terrifies me, especially with the prospect of RFK coming in. Karasu Nov 2024 #8
These are excellent points!! ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #18
We got ours RainCaster Nov 2024 #9
❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #19
Plague rat nation Old Crank Nov 2024 #11
I really appreciate... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #14
Both my husband and I got our RSV, flu and covid vaccines this fall. SunSeeker Nov 2024 #13
Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #21
Who should get the vaccines ? JI7 Nov 2024 #15
Is this a serious question? agalisgv Nov 2024 #25
Everyone who is not allergic to the vaccine should get it. Aristus Nov 2024 #45
I've had doses of the flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus vaccines this fall. TexasTowelie Nov 2024 #17
Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county. littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #20
Republicans who obtain neither vaccinations nor health insurance they can easily afford DFW Nov 2024 #22
That would make sense, but as we saw during Covid spikes, that isn't what happens. Mariana Nov 2024 #31
I waited too long Puppyjive Nov 2024 #23
I'm so sorry to hear that. alcuno Nov 2024 #33
Thank you for the kind words Puppyjive Nov 2024 #36
Yep, COVID does a number on your lungs NickB79 Nov 2024 #42
I guess some people gotta FAFO. raccoon Nov 2024 #26
Womp womp...more preventable deaths because of mango Mussolini JT45242 Nov 2024 #27
Here we go again. Stupid people Emile Nov 2024 #28
We got our vaccines a few weeks ago PJMcK Nov 2024 #29
I did... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #30
"unenthusiastic embrace of vaccines" milestogo Nov 2024 #32
I will get mine regardless. I trust Science. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #34
With you here. BUT bluestarone Nov 2024 #35
My children received the vaccines as directed. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #37
I'm getting my COVID booster today NickB79 Nov 2024 #40
RFK Jr will do some serious damage to an already worrisome climate Passages Nov 2024 #41
I got COVID and RSV vaccinations - Ms. Toad Nov 2024 #43
We do know apprx. 50% of the population is dumb and dumber. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #44
This American Already Has. MineralMan Nov 2024 #46
I got the latest covid booster and the seasonal flu shot. City Lights Nov 2024 #47
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