Has anyone in the U.S.
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@sam You might want to check this thread: https://med-mastodon.com/@luckytran/113041455048552072
It seems like the Bridge program may not cover updated vaccines.
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@kg6gfq *facepalm* that figures. Oh well, we'll see what happens.
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As predicted, I did not get my shot, but not for the reason I expected. I figured they'd just try to push back and convince me to pay for it or claim that Bridge didn't apply, but instead they just said "no, we don't do that anymore. We had a meeting this morning and decided not to take any more Bridge patients. You'll owe us $200."
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Megan Lynch (she/her)replied to Sam Whited last edited by
@sam WTF
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Anyways, flying to Vancouver next month without an updated COVID shot. Guess I'm gonna mask up as best I can and hope I don't kill my friendly hosts because the U.S. is a shit hole. *Weeeeeee*
(I wonder if I can get a shot cheaper or free while I'm in Canada despite not being a citizen?)
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Sam Whitedreplied to Megan Lynch (she/her) last edited by
@meganL *chanting* USA! USA! USA!
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Megan Lynch (she/her)replied to Sam Whited last edited by
@sam Yet another reason I hate that chant so much. It just reminds me of how little we have to feel great about.
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Sam Whitedreplied to Megan Lynch (she/her) last edited by
@meganL What, are you against freedom? (the freedom to die of preventable diseases, that is)
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Megan Lynch (she/her)replied to Sam Whited last edited by
@sam I was trying to see if there's a list of places that still are offering vaccines via the Bridge program.
I know there's not much time left, but maybe someone has an opening.
First is link to an April 2024 CDC pamphlet on the program: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/downloads/bridge-access-program-faq.pdf
Second is a link mentioned in it when asking how to find a place that takes Bridge. https://www.covidaccess.com/search
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Sam Whitedreplied to Megan Lynch (she/her) last edited by
@meganL I actually started asking around and they're all claiming that it's actually over today and the CDC is just wrong… seems weird that it would be over 2 days before the end of the month though and not the actual end of the month like the CDC says.
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@sam because we’re not america we won’t get the latest and greatest shot til end of September.
that said you could probably try to walk in a pharmacy and ask. extra bravado points if you just pretend you forgot your healthcard at home
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@phillmv hmmm, might still be there, but it will be too late for my hosts! Oh well. I did try, the problem is that I don't have insurance and they all want $200 USD for it even though in theory the CDC should be paying for it until the end of the month. I did try the walk in method though!
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@sam no i mean, when you go to Canada try walking in to a pharmacy and asking for the shot
you might be able to pretend to be canadian and get it for free
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@phillmv ooooh, gotcha; good call!
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Sam Whitedreplied to phillmv last edited by [email protected]
@phillmv oooh, good call! It's worth a shot!
*EDIT:* pun was not intended.