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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsJust made an appointment for Covid VAX at my local CVS.
I;m going to get it and the flu vax while I still can. Just opened up for appointments today.

getagrip_already
(17,782 posts)according to cvs. could just be my county, but multiple zips came back as unavailable.
LetMyPeopleVote
(169,885 posts)markodochartaigh
(4,041 posts)if rsv, pneumovax, shingles, measles, etc. vaccines are right for them. Especially older people. Right now Medicare Parts B and D cover these vaccines, and they are easily available. Who knows how long that will continue.
Lars39
(26,419 posts)Got the first MMR earlier this week. Seems as though the recommendation a time long ago changed from 2 shots to one. They went back to 2 shots again, but theres a lot of people in the gap who are now not immune and dont realize it. My youngish NP was surprised I asked, and surprised by the results.
MANative
(4,177 posts)Wounded Bear
(62,976 posts)I rely on the VA for my vaxxes. Hoping they still have availability this fall.
Nittersing
(7,624 posts)Said flu shots will be available Sept 2nd. Covid may be available.
I'm 71 so I'm sure I won't have any trouble getting the Covid shot but younger folks may not be so lucky.
Luciferous
(6,497 posts)to get Covid and flu shots. Not sure if that will change this year, but probably not.
Emile
(37,577 posts)tanyev
(47,798 posts)Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation targets the SARS-CoV-2 sublineage LP.8.1, in line with FDA guidance to more closely match circulating strains
Shipping of the LP.8.1-adapted vaccine will begin immediately to ensure robust supply and rapid access of this seasons vaccine in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the country
https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontechs-comirnatyr-receives-us-fda-approval#:~:text=This%20season's%20Pfizer%20and%20BioNTech,U.S.%20in%20the%20coming%20days.
ProfessorGAC
(74,477 posts)But, I read the new guidance from CDC and it appears nothing changes for those over 50.
The guidance was lowered for younger people "suggested" and for even younger people a requirement for some other underlying condition. (I don't remember all of them, but asthma & obesity were listed.)
JoseBalow
(8,414 posts)
I just made my appointment for next week!
