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Posted by: STONERS 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Vaccines aren't just for kids, but far too few grown-ups are rolling up their sleeves, disappointed federal health officials reported Wednesday.

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STONERS7 months, 2 weeks ago

"The numbers of newly vaccinated are surprisingly low, considering how much public attention a trio of new shots which protect against shingles, whooping cough and cervical cancer received in recent years."
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natashas7 months, 2 weeks ago

My grandfather has shingles. Scary.
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jaern7 months, 2 weeks ago

It may have a lot to do with Insurance Co. not covering vaccines for adults. Ins won't pay for Zostavax under 60 years olds. Won't pay for Guardasil if over 18.
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  BronxBomber7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Yup jaern, so many can't afford the out-of-pocket expense.
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panzerv7 months, 2 weeks ago

I've noticed a new trend starting with insurance companies, they are telling you that you have to be vaccinated. Then they use your premium as leverage to motivate you. I've had to go to the doctor twice in two years at the behest of my insurance company, which is two times more than I've been to a "doctor" in the last fifteen years. I don't like the idea of them telling me I'm going to have something shot into my body...or else. I don't like or trust doctors and their medications anyway. If I break a bone, I'll get a doctor. They can keep their chemicals.
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getreal17 months, 2 weeks ago

My mom is 92yrs going on 93yrs. I don't think her body would be up to it.
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