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hlthe2b

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7. At least with COVID vaxx, a major piece is no program for the uninsured since the Bridge program was not funded
Fri Nov 22, 2024, 09:53 AM
Nov 2024

by the RW a'holes in Congress. Pharmacies are apparently having to turn these people away in large numbers, as the cost for them to purchase JUST COVID-19 vaxx is as much as $200--depending on which pharmacy or other locale you visit. Standard dose flu vaccine can be purchased for as little as $25, depending on where you go, but someone unable to qualify for Medicaid but still can't afford insurance of Part B Medicare is just shit out of luck. It is unforgivable that something so valuable to public health and which can save so many hospitalizations is not fully funded, IMO.

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