I am well over 65. I was able to get the flu shot though.

I was going to ask what they need for covid shot and get prescription from doctor.

- they haven't been made available at my local VA clinic.

Last week they said they had conflicting information and that Medicare had additional conditions. Arrrrg. It’s a large practice with 6 GPs and part of a much larger medical group. I have no idea what’s going on, but it sounds like nobody knows much more.

How awful is it that our health decisions are in the brain-wormy hands of that knucklehead RFK Jr. and his enabler, the Rotting Orange Blob.

Kroger if that matters. Medicare Advantage. I was picking up another prescription and asked about Covid shots. The tech said to check back next week (Sept 22), because the recommendations depend upon the CDC meeting.

I’m in Michigan.
I’m 65 with non-Medicare insurance.
Set up an appointment with CVS on-line and went in same day.
No problem. No charge.

I would recommend that you go through a CVS Minute Clinic if you have one rather than the pharmacy. The minute clinic can prescribe medication, which a pharmacist cannot do. That will remove one barrier to obtaining the shot. But I'm sure it'll cost ya to do it that way. Probably worth the investment IMO rather than having a week off work sick.

because of huge demand and only so much supply (2021, and the Omicron wave), there was a Facebook group for Minnesotans trying to find vaxes, and Minute Clinic was often mentioned by the admins and others as the best place to try. And that was back when nobody needed a prescription, so that aspect of it didn't even come into play.

The winter holidays should be fun.

2 people in my husband’s family have it currently.

health coalition? I get mine updated during my annual medicare check up.

I called the local pharmacy to see if they had the new Covid booster yet, and the girl who answered didn't know -- she had to go ask someone else, then came back on the phone and told me "No". I thought, "I guess they're not getting too many calls like this!"
Had to drive to the nearest city.

Start here:

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/maryland-virginia-washington-dc/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/covid-vaccine/vaccine-availability

As soon as I got home, I made an appt. at CVS for this afternoon.

to get my booster.

Resist! Stay alive, not matter what occurs!

I got my booster today, right after I read your post.. I needed appt at CVS, but no prescription and my insurance covered it. The only difference from the last booster I got was the appt. Previously, I was able to walk in and get the shot, with little or no waiting. This is the first time I went to CVS.

the Walgreens near me. I started filling out the stuff for one time slot and location, just to see if they throw up any additional requirements or surprises, but none so far though I didn't go thru the entire process. I'm in Minnesota. The governor Tim Walz signed some kind of order about this (kind of, well, ... ) per AI:

Key directives of Executive Order 25-09 include:

Standing vaccine orders The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) was directed to issue a standing order or protocol by September 24, 2025. This provides guidance to healthcare providers, including pharmacists, so they can administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

Protection against federal policy changes The order affirms that Minnesota will continue to be guided by science and medical expertise in its vaccination policy, rather than by federal recommendations.

Increased flexibility for providers The executive order gives healthcare providers and pharmacists the flexibility to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to patients as young as three, based on their clinical judgment.

Addressing barriers to access State agencies, including the MDH and the Department of Commerce, must collaborate to remove barriers to vaccine access and ensure Minnesotans can obtain immunizations.

Monitoring vaccine coverage The Department of Commerce was instructed to work with health plans to clarify vaccine coverage for insured individuals, as some insurance companies might not cover vaccines not recommended by federal authorities.

The vaccine costs around $70 USD over there. (Mexico is not as cheap anymore)

signed emergency declaration.

Flu, Covid, Hepatitis, and pneumonia!