Originally Posted by
qcpmsame
Thanks for the correction Jan, I was not sure about what the exact wording is/was. Here the shots are $250.00 at almost every place you can get them. Monica and I are getting the shot anyway, with all of my health problems I don't need anything else.
My grandfather and father didn't have long, healthy lives, both died young. I'll hedge my bets and not have anymore "fun" than I have already had. Glad it is working for others, it is strictly a personal decision as it should be.
Bill
I got a script from my doctor and checked with my insurance company and they said they would cover it! They even sent me the claim forms to send in... She said I may have to pick up the medicine and take it to one of their in-plan urgent care places -- but if I did that they would pay for both the medication as well as the injection itself.
I had shingles when I was in my 20's and found that they were VERY painful. I don't want to try it again. Actually, I had read that if you've already had shingles you don't need the vaccine -- but I think I'll play it safe. Actually they don't really know enough about it yet. There is apparently a debate over whether you only need to get it once or every 5 years...