Floradude Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 The Shingles Vaccine became available in Mexico in December. On Thursday the 22nd. of January the vaccine will be given at the LCS. The cost is $2,300 pesos. You pay when you receive the shot. Best if you go to the office and sign up for the shot ....so they can order sufficient doses of the vaccine. Walk-ins will be accepted but only if there is extra vaccine available. Information available on Chapala.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Oops. I meant to say for more information go to the LCS website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 If you kept your Medicare, it is covered NOB. You can get your shot at any Costco or Walgreens. "Free" is a lot cheaper than 2300 pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 But getting NOB and returning is likely to cost more than 2300 pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 True, but if you are going up there anyway and have that coverage, you can save a couple hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 The Shingles Vaccine became available in Mexico in December. On Thursday the 22nd. of January the vaccine will be given at the LCS. The cost is $2,300 pesos. You pay when you receive the shot. Best if you go to the office and sign up for the shot ....so they can order sufficient doses of the vaccine. Walk-ins will be accepted but only if there is extra vaccine available. Information available on Chapala.com Be careful. Just because this is marketed for "your own good." Suggest you do some research on this vaccine before anyone decides to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Look at this vaccine and its effectiveness. How likely are you to get shingles??? How effective is this vaccine???? I had a rare case of shingles when I was 18. I can attest that even a small case of this hurts. Not telling you to not get it but study the issue. I would do this for any vaccine nowadays. I think I would invest in a Hep A and B vaccine before a shingles vaccine down here in order of importance. Don't get your medical advice from some poor clod like me do your own research and make an intelligent decision perfect for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Basic Medicare does not cover drugs ....Shingles Vaccine. You have to have a secondary/supplemental policy. Living full time in Mexico means not having this coverage for most of us. I got my Shingles Vaccine while shopping at McAllen Texas at Costco. It cost $194 USD and I thought it was well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Boy that vaccine is expensive there. In Canada it's $20 and it's only 50% effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdave Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Do you need to be an LCS member to get the vaccine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Boy that vaccine is expensive there. In Canada it's $20 and it's only 50% effective. My info has it at about $185 CDN in Ontario; where is it $20??? Agree they do say it is 50% effective, still, better to have that protection than none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 It's sold at the Pharmacy at my doctors office. You buy it for $20 and then the doctor does the injection. Just to be sure I'll check it again this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Do you need to be an LCS member to get the vaccine? No you do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Quality Care at Centro Laguna Plaza offer shingles shots, not sure what they charge. Their telephone number is 376-766-1870. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Good article link, if anyone needs more info.....or some incentive to get the vaccine! http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2014/02/07/shingles_vaccine_protects_seniors_but_is_costly.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Look at this vaccine and its effectiveness. How likely are you to get shingles??? I know 6 people that have had Shingles here in the area, it is getting more common. I wonder if you ever had chicken pox as an adult, what your chances are getting shingles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquipure Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 My info has it at about $185 CDN in Ontario; where is it $20??? Agree they do say it is 50% effective, still, better to have that protection than none. I paid my Ontario doctor $200 CDN a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw7815 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I was told you needed Medicare Part D to get a free shot in the US. I am in TX now so will check it out for sure. maw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I also paid almost $200 in Canada at the Health Clinic..where would you get it for $20?? BTW, after our friend had shingles for over 3 months on her face and neck, she begged all her friends to get the vaccination as she said she would never want anyone to go through what she did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 The star article was pretty much one sided and emotional. Study the issue of live virus for example. Study the issue of effectiveness. Study the issue of adjunctants (sp) than make a decision. Just because your friend gets it terrible doesn't mean you will get it and the vaccine is not that effective. I know what shingles feels like I had it when I was young. I have not made up my mind on getting the shot and yes I know I can get shingles again. Study medical issues yourself !! You are personally responsible for your own care and education and study is part of the process. Don't act on fear but knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Anomino Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Belated, I know, but another data point re: the shingles vaccine: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/01/06/1355953/-Keith-Olbermann-and-shingles-get-the-vaccine Seems like nearly every decision in daily life involves at least a minimal risk/benefit analysis. I have decided that the benefits of the shingles vaccine outweigh the risks. -- Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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