Friday, September 5, 2025

Vaccinations

I'd like to get my COVID-19 shot before I come back to the UK next month, but I've got absolutely no idea whether it's possible.  And even if it is possible, I don't know whether my health insurance will cover the cost.  When you put a crazy anti-vaxxer in charge of American health policy, no wonder the situation is so confounding and shambolic.  I think Washington State is actually breaking with the FDA rules and recommending the COVID-19 vaccination to most residents.  I know Washington is one of the states to join the "West Coast Health Alliance" - which will provide science-based immunization guidance, and probably directly challenge the CDC's recommendations.  Expect contradictory advice.  Either way, I've scheduled a flu shot in a few week's time (previously I always got my flu shot at work, but obviously that is no longer possible) - and I'm hoping I can get the COVID-19 shot at the same time, but we shall see.