Anonymous wrote:No but i got covid last week. Still dealing with it. Headache, sore throat, fever, runny nose and cough. Not as bad as the first time i got it, but still jot fun.

No booster for me!

Same here. I am down for the count today. My throat is on fire. It sucks.

Hmm, I think I've been physically inactive since I went to the gym this morning.

Got our shots at Walgreens in silver spring on Sunday. I may wait until the winter surge starts up for the kids as I’m not sure if it makes sense to get theirs now as it’s been less than a year since their last booster and the curve of this surge may plummet again in 2 weeks when the protection fully kicks in.

I was at the CVS in Vienna on Wednesday and they offered me a covid and flu vaccine on the spot--no prescription and under 65. I asked if it was the new formulation and they confirmed it was and that they could not administer last year's vaccine anymore now that the new one was approved. I did not think to ask who made it--I was just happy to get it.
No ill effects from getting both the flu and covid vaccine on the same day--other than a sore arm.

Anonymous wrote:Here is the Sept 10th VA Dept of Health announcement allowing pharmacists to give shots to ofer 65s and t to 64 with "conditions."
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/134/COVID-Vaccine-Standing-Order.pdf

I wonder how legal liability works in the case of a blanket prescription like that. She's the health commissioner, so presumably the state indemnifies her, but she has separate professional liability as a physician.

Here is the Sept 10th VA Dept of Health announcement allowing pharmacists to give shots to ofer 65s and t to 64 with "conditions."
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/134/COVID-Vaccine-Standing-Order.pdf

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Anonymous wrote:PP. to be clear, they have the vaccine in stock but are not allowed to give it to me due to VA law (which was passed by Democrats decades ago). I have two qualifying conditions.

In VA, you'll need a prescription, but pharmacists otherwise can administer it to you.

Correct. True for everyone, including 65+.

false.

Virginia's laws do not currently allow pharmacists to administer the vaccine without a prescription.

Stop. I'm not sure if you're intentionally being obtuse. But CVS Minute Clinic in Virginia is administering the covid vaccine to under 65 yr olds. The NP who game me my shot yesterday said I did not need a prescription (even though I brought one with me). Side note: no till effects from the covid & flu vaccines!

Do you understand why you had to go to a Minute Clinic with an NP?

There is a new development, though. Virginia reinterpreted their laws to allow pharmacists to administer based on generic instructions broad classes of patients. That should resolve the problem.

Yeah. Safeway pharmacist said it changed yesterday and she is giving shots.

Anonymous wrote:Which Moderna vaccine is everyone getting? They have 2 on Costcos website.

mNEXSPIKE over 65. It's great. Less fluid. Less arm soreness.

No but i got covid last week. Still dealing with it. Headache, sore throat, fever, runny nose and cough. Not as bad as the first time i got it, but still jot fun.

No booster for me!

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Anonymous wrote:PP. to be clear, they have the vaccine in stock but are not allowed to give it to me due to VA law (which was passed by Democrats decades ago). I have two qualifying conditions.

In VA, you'll need a prescription, but pharmacists otherwise can administer it to you.

Correct. True for everyone, including 65+.

false.

Virginia's laws do not currently allow pharmacists to administer the vaccine without a prescription.

Stop. I'm not sure if you're intentionally being obtuse. But CVS Minute Clinic in Virginia is administering the covid vaccine to under 65 yr olds. The NP who game me my shot yesterday said I did not need a prescription (even though I brought one with me). Side note: no till effects from the covid & flu vaccines!

Do you understand why you had to go to a Minute Clinic with an NP?

There is a new development, though. Virginia reinterpreted their laws to allow pharmacists to administer based on generic instructions broad classes of patients. That should resolve the problem.

I get it two weeks before Thanksgiving and all my germs. Return home.

Anonymous wrote:Which Moderna vaccine is everyone getting? They have 2 on Costcos website.

SPIKEVAX 2025-26 (12Y UP) SYRG

Which Moderna vaccine is everyone getting? They have 2 on Costcos website.

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Anonymous wrote:Got a message from my kids' Maryland pediatric practice that they have Pfizer available for "FDA approved patients age 5 and up," but to be FDA approved, your kid has to have one of these conditions, which my kids do not.

Asthma, Cancer, Cerebrovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Lung Disease, Chronic Liver Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes Types 1 or 2, “Disabilities” (including ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and many others), Heart Conditions, HIV, Mental Health Conditions, Neurologic Conditions, Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Pregnancy or Recent Pregnancy, Primary Immunodeficiencies, Smoking (current or former), Solid Organ or Blood Stem Cell Transplantation, Tuberculosis, and Use of Corticosteroids or other Immunosuppressive Medications.

I received same email and took the next line as they are willing to vaccinate anyone willing to self attest

Any patient who self-attests that they meet the FDA’s criteria may receive the vaccine.

True. And I suppose we can all lie. But let's consider the sad state of our world where we need to lie to get our kids the medical care recommended by our doctors.

1000% agree... and also i'm discouraged that that email discouraged patients as i read it as an invitation for everyone to self attest and we all do better the more people that are vaccinated.

in MD the governor now allows everyone to get it regardless of those health conditions so don't feel guilty...

It's actually Maryland law. From their website:

Marylanders do not need a prescription for a COVID-19 vaccine. Immunizations are available from many providers statewide, including pharmacists, who are authorized under Maryland law to give vaccines without a prescription. Note that the specific eligibility assessment processes may vary based on location. For instance, some pharmacies or healthcare practices may be asking people to attest to having a high-risk condition (which includes conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, disabilities, physical inactivity, current or former smokers, pregnancy, or mental health conditions) or some may have their own screening processes.

Right now, Marylanders 6 months and older should have access to a COVID-19 vaccine if they want one.
A 2024 Maryland law allows pharmacists to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription to anyone 3 years and older.

Can non-Maryland residents get the COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland?

Residents from outside of Maryland can get vaccinated in Maryland, but the vaccine location may have residency requirements or may not be taking new clients. Contact the provider's office, pharmacy, local health department, or clinic location to ask if you're eligible based on your residency.

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Anonymous wrote:Got a message from my kids' Maryland pediatric practice that they have Pfizer available for "FDA approved patients age 5 and up," but to be FDA approved, your kid has to have one of these conditions, which my kids do not.

Asthma, Cancer, Cerebrovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Lung Disease, Chronic Liver Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes Types 1 or 2, “Disabilities” (including ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and many others), Heart Conditions, HIV, Mental Health Conditions, Neurologic Conditions, Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Pregnancy or Recent Pregnancy, Primary Immunodeficiencies, Smoking (current or former), Solid Organ or Blood Stem Cell Transplantation, Tuberculosis, and Use of Corticosteroids or other Immunosuppressive Medications.

I received same email and took the next line as they are willing to vaccinate anyone willing to self attest

Any patient who self-attests that they meet the FDA’s criteria may receive the vaccine.

True. And I suppose we can all lie. But let's consider the sad state of our world where we need to lie to get our kids the medical care recommended by our doctors.

1000% agree... and also i'm discouraged that that email discouraged patients as i read it as an invitation for everyone to self attest and we all do better the more people that are vaccinated.

in MD the governor now allows everyone to get it regardless of those health conditions so don't feel guilty...