Porkpi Posted September 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2023 For those wanting to get a Covid booster before departing on a ship in October/November: Do you think it's possible to get one at Walgreens or CVS in the U.S.? Has anyone done this? We cannot make an online appointment as it requires a U.S. address. We are close to the Buffalo/ Niagara Falls border and could easily do this a few weeks before we sail. Not sure when the boosters will become available in Ontario, so we'd go get it in the U.S. if we cannot do it here in time. It may not be a free shot, but would rather have it than not, before flying and embarking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted September 11, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I cannot say how what it is like now, but in the past we have received 3 Covid shots (2 in Mississippi and 1 in Texas). We received flu shots last year in Florida before a cruise. We made appointments and used a hotel address. We did have to pay for the flu shot but we had insurance that they took and billed directly. They never asked for id or proof of address. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Pubnico Posted September 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I was told last week that the updated shots would be available in Nova Scotia sometime in October. I’m calling tomorrow to try and book an appointment and will post if there’s any further information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtorgranny Posted September 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2023 We are from Texas and are traveling to Canada later this week. We got our flu shot from CVS last week for the over 65 age group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Porkpi said: Not sure when the boosters will become available in Ontario, so we'd go get it in the U.S. if we cannot do it here in Booster shots are always available in ON. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkpi Posted September 12, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted September 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, broberts said: Booster shots are always available in ON. I meant to say the ' updated booster'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2023 The US Food and Drug Administration today approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the omicron variant XBB.1.5., with an anticipated mid-September availability https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/11/covid-vaccines-fda-approves-new-shots-from-pfizer-moderna.html There will be a press conference in Ottawa tomorrow that may see information on the approval and release dates in Canada. It's possible that you'll be able to get your booster here before heading out. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/09/government-of-canada-officials-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-on-covid-19-vaccines-in-canada-september-12-2023.html 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 12, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine targeting XBB.1.5 approved in Canada The headline to this breaking news. No information yet on when it will be available. https://apple.news/AV4ijWDOXRriSUidPrgVBVA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 12, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2023 This updated article says that the new vaccine will start arriving in Canada tomorrow, but for some reason will not be shipped out to the provinces until October. With all of the lead time that both federal and provincial governments have had to prepare for its arrival, it's ridiculous IMO that there would be a two week or more period between the time that the vaccine arrives and the time distribution starts. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/moderna-approved-1.6963996 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 12, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Fouremco said: This updated article says that the new vaccine will start arriving in Canada tomorrow, but for some reason will not be shipped out to the provinces until October. With all of the lead time that both federal and provincial governments have had to prepare for its arrival, it's ridiculous IMO that there would be a two week or more period between the time that the vaccine arrives and the time distribution starts. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/moderna-approved-1.6963996 Presumably stock has to be accumulated so that all provinces and territories can receive a useful quantity around the same time. Otherwise, who picks the first province? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 13, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, broberts said: Presumably stock has to be accumulated so that all provinces and territories can receive a useful quantity around the same time. Otherwise, who picks the first province? 🙂 You might be right. Personally, I would have thought that a good distribution plan would entail getting it out to the provinces and into people's arms as quickly as possible. You could apply the percentage going to each province and territory whatever the size of the incoming shipments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Shelaghs Posted September 29, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I heard Moderna will be available first and Pfizer towards end of October, but ?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted September 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 hours ago, 3Shelaghs said: I heard Moderna will be available first and Pfizer towards end of October, but ?????????? Do you have any links for this information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx200gps Posted September 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, millybess said: Do you have any links for this information? This is a link to a CTV article relative to Quebec, but it mentions that the Moderna shot will roll out first, but implies the Pfizer shot has been OK'd by Health Canada and will follow soon after. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-rolling-out-covid-19-vaccination-campaign-oct-2-for-vulnerable-groups-1.6581307 We're in a tough spot as we fly out to LAX to board the Discovery Princess on Oct 6, and we're still not sure we can be "boosted" with the newest shot before we go. Originally, Quebec stated Oct 10, then corrected it to allow "at risk" populations like us over 60, to get our shots starting Oct 2. Trouble is, as at today there's still no appointment booking link on the Gvt website for any date next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Is there any guidance on timing the new vaccine shot following a bivalent booster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted September 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 29, 2023 3 hours ago, broberts said: Is there any guidance on timing the new vaccine shot following a bivalent booster? At least 6 months from a previous shot or infection. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Shelaghs Posted October 15, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2023 ^^gnome 12 is correct, which includes if you have recently had Covid. They also say you can get yearly flu shot at same time as Covid booster (NOT something I would do). I'll be getting the flu shot, but really debating on another Covid shot. (had 5).... it's a wait and see with these two old coggers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 15, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 15, 2023 59 minutes ago, 3Shelaghs said: ^^gnome 12 is correct, which includes if you have recently had Covid. They also say you can get yearly flu shot at same time as Covid booster (NOT something I would do). I'll be getting the flu shot, but really debating on another Covid shot. (had 5).... it's a wait and see with these two old coggers. DW and I have had our original 2 shots plus 4 boosters to date. We've already booked our appointments for our XBB shots, and in our case, will gladly take our Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent flu shot at the same time if it is available. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted October 15, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 15, 2023 We got our high dose flu and #7 Covid , the new Moderna vaccine on Thursday , heading to the EU end of the month it is free why not get it 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted October 16, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) I got my flu on last Tuesday and new Covid booster on Thursday in Toronto at Shoppers Drug store. No appointment, walk-in. Call your drugstore to see they have the new Covid booster as they are receiving daily shipments. The drugstores all have the flu shots - 65+ and regular and some doctors. Edited October 16, 2023 by phabric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted October 16, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 16, 2023 5 hours ago, phabric said: I got my flu on last Tuesday and new Covid booster on Thursday in Toronto at Shoppers Drug store. No appointment, walk-in. @phabric I’m curious if you were able to choose between Moderna and Pfizer. If not, did you know which one was being administered when you got there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted October 16, 2023 #22 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, millybess said: @phabric I’m curious if you were able to choose between Moderna and Pfizer. If not, did you know which one was being administered when you got there? My Shoppers had only Moderna. I was told they didn’t know when Pfizer was going to be shipped. I had 5 Pfizer doses before and asked about having Moderna now, she said it is good to mix doses. I was going to take what they had as we fly Nov 7 to Rome. Edited October 16, 2023 by phabric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted October 16, 2023 #23 Share Posted October 16, 2023 44 minutes ago, phabric said: My Shoppers had only Moderna. I was told they didn’t know when Pfizer was going to be shipped. I had 5 Pfizer doses before and asked about having Moderna now, she said it is good to mix doses. I was going to take what they had as we fly Nov 7 to Rome. Pfizer was approved later than Moderna, so it may take a bit longer to get those in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted October 17, 2023 #24 Share Posted October 17, 2023 7 hours ago, millybess said: @phabric I’m curious if you were able to choose between Moderna and Pfizer. If not, did you know which one was being administered when you got there? I received the 65+ 'Flu shot and COVID booster last week. They only had Moderna, which they advised upon checking in. Since I had Astra Z first and all subsequent have been Moderna, it works for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted October 17, 2023 #25 Share Posted October 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, Heidi13 said: I received the 65+ 'Flu shot and COVID booster last week. They only had Moderna, which they advised upon checking in. Since I had Astra Z first and all subsequent have been Moderna, it works for me. I have had almost every vaccine going. I had Covishield, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer Bivalent. And tomorrow I get the newest which I think will be Moderna as well as the 65+ flu shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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