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Accessing free flu vaccination due to ME?

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kittenmittens
kittenmittens

Does anyone get the free flu vaccination from their GP due to having ME? I have always gotten it due to having athsma at my previous GP's, but I moved clinic this summer and the new clinic say I am not entitled (to be entitled under athsma you apparently have to be on a steroid inhaler which I'm not). I would like to argue my case for getting it due to having ME, does anyone have any experience of this?

If not, how does one go about paying for it? Is this done at the GP or elsewhere, does anyone know?

 

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  • jeremy04366
    jeremy04366 kittenmittens

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    I know our local pharmacies at times like CVS and Walgreens have done free flu vaccinations but even if you have to pay...they are usually very cheap and a local Dr or local large pharmacy can usually do this. Usually runs under 25 for the shot where I live. I don't get the flu vaccine though...I've gotten terrible effects from it.

  • pixie22
    pixie22 kittenmittens

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    I've had the flu vaccine annually for many years and i've never had any bad effects from it. I've also had ME for many years. I get it free now that i am over 65, but previously i had it from the pharmacist. It cost about £10 then but it may be cheaper now.

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