- H1N1 Vaccine
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nikcool
- October 14th, 18:08
Today I got my H1N1 vaccination. I went to the health department and paid absolutely nothing. Because of the category I'm in, I had to get an injection.
Regular flu shots were also offered there, but they have a small cost.
All H1N1 shots should be free, if you go through a health department. If you go to your private provider and have insurance, they can bill the company a fee of about $16 to $27 (depending on state). If you are not insured, the provider may charge from $16-27, so it's safer to go through the health department. Every dose given in entered in a database, so if something goes wrong they know exactly who got the vaccine, who gave it and where.
They also offer a flu mist, which is great because you don't have to worry about a needle. The H1N1 Flu mist is also free at health departments.
Yes, this is a flu, like we get every year. What's different about this is that it's spreading before the normal flu season, and it affects young people, pregnant woman and children the hardest.(The seasonal flu usually hits elderly and young children the hardest) You can be completely healthy and the flu could kill you.
This info is all available at the CDC website. The vaccine is safe, and was made the same way they have made vaccines for years and years. Preservative free is available, if you're worried about possible risks from preservatives.
TL:DR over. Thanks for paying attention.