• JoeByeThen [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net
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      It’s debatable as to whether or not it’s better, but pretty much everyone agrees novavax has less side effects. Everyone is pretty much eligible, if they ask just tell them you’re high risk. Even being a former smoker qualifies you, and you can always lie about that, though they shouldn’t be asking specific reasons. Whether or not you need an RX is dependent on where live tho.

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    I haven’t called Costco yet to see what their pricing is (the website doesn’t list it because of all the recommendatiom kerfuffle) but CVS has raised their out of pocket prices, it looks like.

    It was 202 last year. doomer

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      I’m 100% positive you can find it cheaper than that. Definitely check Costco or Sams club (not sure if Sam’s carries it). Maybe your local department of health has a program for free vaccinations? Something is definitely better than nothing in this case.

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        Yeah, I’ll be going to Costco. But if CVS is raising their prices, I’m sure everyone else will as well. We’ll see how much the costco member discount drops it this time. I’m in Florida so the HEalth department is useless.

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          I’m in FL as well. The health departments are generally, at least in the larger cities, very good about vaccines. They can give you your entire record and tell you what you need to be updated on. I also think they do it for free still but don’t quote me on that one. Highly recommended to check up on your vaccinations. I’m sure some mutant whooping cough or polio will be coming our way before you know it.

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      Hey at least you got protected. There’s some evidencing showing a mixed vaccination strategy is also very successful. Something to keep in mind.