Phoebe Pinder
As the flu season approaches, flu shots are on many people’s minds. Of course I’ll be getting a shot, but when should I get it? Should I get more than one? Where should I go? We asked the experts. Coronavirus is still running rampant in the U.S. and resources are still stretched thin fighting it; […]
Elizabeth Celms
Where can I get vaccinated? Does insurance cover vaccinations? How much does an out-of-pocket vaccination cost? As of September 2010, the Health Care Reform Law requires insurance companies to cover certain preventive treatments, including general vaccinations, although in reality there are many “yes, but….” subtleties and some “grandfathered” insurance plans are exempt from this law. […]
Jeanne Pinder
Are flu shots effective? We don’t give medical advice here at clearhealthcosts, but we do talk about consumer-smart decisions. So we were interested to see the effectiveness issue engaged: “For vaccine manufacturers, it’s a bonanza: Influenza shots — given every year, unlike many other vaccines — are a multibillion-dollar global business. But how good […]
Jeanne Pinder
A friend writes: “I make a point of getting a flu shot from my primary care doc every year, but each year it becomes more of a hassle. “I can only get it certain times of certain days when a certain nurse is in the office. I have to call in advance to let […]
