Just got mine today. The website for scheduling only says Pfizer, but I called in and asked, and they said they had the new novavax. So be sure to go in and get it! They ask if you are over 65 or have immune issues; just say yes, they don't require any evidence.

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[–] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Do I have to lie and say I have a chronic condition in order to be eligible for it? Or does that asinine rule only apply to the RNA vaccines?

[–] makotech222@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

Yeah they don't ask for evidence so just lie

[–] downhomechunk@midwest.social 9 points 4 months ago

My insurance doesn't cover CVS because their parent company is a competitor.

[–] ThorrJo@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I'd love to hear reports on which cities this is true in!

[–] AernaLingus@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

(these are all Xcancel links)

Tweet about state-level availability (note that the linked vaccine locator has reliability issues)

Advice on how to effectively inquire about Nuvaxovid availability, including specific advice for CVS

https://xcancel.com/Friesein/status/1970548769092706538
https://xcancel.com/FallenRockstars/status/1969822641398939996
https://xcancel.com/Friesein/status/1971036689561715111

Biff234523 and Friesen are both good accounts to follow for vaccine availability info

edit: If you're not in Georgia, Louisiana, West Virginia, or Utah, there is no reason you should be asked for a prescription

https://xcancel.com/Biff234523/status/1971739533923561725

[–] ThorrJo@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 4 months ago

this is amazing, thank you!!

[–] piccolo@hexbear.net 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

speech-top

fedposting

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Is the novavax better

[–] CommunistCuddlefish@hexbear.net 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Confirmed: typically provokes a gentler reaction, likely because it has a lower antigenic dose.

Claimed but I really have not seen any good studies proving it or that there's a real world impact: lasts longer / targets a broader spectrum / is more protective overall

Get whatever you can or want and keep wearing respirators.

[–] makotech222@hexbear.net 2 points 4 months ago

my wife didn't have any reaction. I always get chills the entire night after +headache the day after. Just got through it all and feeling okay now. Pfizer/Moderna always lasted a few days for me.

[–] makotech222@hexbear.net 8 points 4 months ago

yeah, lasts longer and typically has less side effects

[–] bigpharmasutra@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago

Yes its been scientifically proven now.

[–] LaughingLion@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

is it free for the uninsured

[–] makotech222@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

i dunno, they didn't ask me for any money and i don't think they have my insurance on file. Dunno if its just my state. Call and ask