• NotANumber@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    19 hours ago

    You guys have flu vaccines? In the UK only old people get them.

    Edit: Not sure why I am getting downvoted for pointing out that things work differently in different countries. Jeez.

    • Patches@ttrpg.network
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      2 days ago

      They are offered to everyone. I’m not sure why you think that is a bad thing.

      It is typically free if you have any kind of insurance.

      • NotANumber@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        2 days ago

        Most people don’t have insurance. I certainly don’t. Why would you have health insurance in a country with free healthcare?

        I never said they were a bad thing. Just never heard of people getting them who aren’t elderly. Generally because it’s something you have to pay for and nobody likes needles anyway.

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          I’m surprised a country with free health care doesn’t provide free vaccines.

          If US insurance companies cover vaccines, you can bet your ass they’ve done the math and it saves them money over just paying for the people that get sick…

            • Ibuthyr@lemmy.wtf
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              20 hours ago

              Jeez, that sucks. I always get my flu shot (I live in Germany). My Insurer allows me to get the one against 4 strains of the flu virus. Usually you’re only entitled to the one against 3.