VACCINATIONS
Flu Vaccinations:
Influenza Vaccinations for persons 10 years of age and older are
available from October through April. (Subject to availability).
Walk-ins are welcome after our yearly Influenza Vaccination Day,
held in early October, however we do recommend that you call in
advance. This vaccination is free to persons with Medicare & Medicaid*,
and is available at an affordable cost for all others. We will
also be happy to provide you with a receipt to present to your
insurance for reimbursement! The total time for paperwork and the
actual vaccination is usually less than 10 minutes.
- The Flu shot is a killed vaccine, developing the flu from
it is not possible. However, soreness at the injection site and
a mild elevation in temperature may occur. Please contact us
if any side-effects occur, as we report them to the federal government.
- Those who have waived their Medicare coverage in exchange
for a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage may not
be eligible for the free vaccination service. Please contact
Iverson Corner Drug (444-3000) if you have any questions regarding
eligibility.
- Iverson Corner Drug holds an Influenza Vaccination day in
early October.
Vaccine Information Statements on the Inactivated Flu Vaccine
can be found here.
Zostavax Vaccination:
Zostavax is a vaccination against Shingles, a very painful rash
that is caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox. In May
of 2006, a vaccine was released to help prevent Shingles from occurring.
It is currently recommended to be given to people 60 years of age
or older.
This vaccination is covered by Medicare Part D. Because of this,
many clinics are unable to bill Medicare, and are requiring patients
to pay cash for the vaccination. Since Iverson
Corner Drug is a pharmacy, we can run your prescription for the
vaccination through your Medicare Part D, meaning part of the cost
of your vaccination may be covered!
If you are NOT covered by Medicare Part D, getting this vaccination
at your usual clinic may be more advantageous. Iverson Corner Drug
is not contracted to administer this vaccine by usual insurance
companies, just Medicare Part D. While our cash prices for administration
are very competitive, your insurance company may demand that you
get the shot from your doctor. Please call and talk with one of
our pharmacists if you have billing questions.
The shingles vaccine is very sensitive, it has to be frozen at
all times until it’s ready to be administered! This means
that although we try to stock the vaccine, we may not have one
on hand. Once we have run your vaccine through insurance and you’ve
paid your co-pay, it may take 5-10 days for us to get the vaccine.
Administration and final paperwork usually
takes no more than 10-15 minutes. Call one of our pharmacists for
more details!
Vaccine Information Statements on the Shingles Vaccine can be
found here.
Pneumonia Vaccination:
The Pneumonia vaccine will also be available, starting in the
fall of 2008. Please contact an Iverson Corner Drug pharmacist
for more information
Vaccine Information Statements on the Pneumonia Vaccine can be
found here.
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