Why are our for-profit health care companies always giving away free flu shots ?

[the other mike]

It's nothing new. Been going on for years.

But is anyone else suspicious about why they give them away free ?

If you think it's because they care about you and want everyone to stay healthy, then you're a lot less skeptical than I am. In fact, I believe it's exactly the opposite- the sicker we are, the more money they make.

FYI, You Can Probably Get Your Flu Shot for Free

Getting your flu shot for free is easier than you might think. Experts say you can get free flu shots at local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, on a college campus if you're enrolled in school, and through your employer at work.

www.shape.com

Flu shots at Walgreens - Schedule a flu shot or walk in today

Flu shots are more important than ever this year. Schedule flu shots for the whole family online or just walk in to your nearest Walgreens pharmacy.

www.walgreens.com

 

[RodISHI]

It's nothing new. Been going on for years.

But is anyone else suspicious about why they give them away free ?

If you think it's because they care about you and want everyone to stay healthy, then you're a lot less skeptical than I am. In fact, I believe it's exactly the opposite- the sicker we are, the more money they make.

FYI, You Can Probably Get Your Flu Shot for Free

Getting your flu shot for free is easier than you might think. Experts say you can get free flu shots at local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, on a college campus if you're enrolled in school, and through your employer at work.

www.shape.com

Flu shots at Walgreens - Schedule a flu shot or walk in today

Flu shots are more important than ever this year. Schedule flu shots for the whole family online or just walk in to your nearest Walgreens pharmacy.

www.walgreens.com

Chronic health conditions mean higher payment outlays and thus higher premiums justified for awhile. I say for awhile because eventually that won't be enough money for them and they will just start limiting services unless again higher premiums are paid. They are an insatiable batch.

 

[White 6]

Probably a breakeven point based on what insurances pay and number of insured that receive vs the actual cost and projected number of uninsured shots given away, so uninsured are actually payed for by the difference. We do Walgreens or kroger pharmacy, both aware of our insurances. I doubt these places usually involved in pharmacy retail are losing much and consider the advertising benefit of getting more people to come through the door. I doubt if your primary care physician is giving them away.

 

[ReinyDays]

Generally speaking ... the patents on vaccines are all expired ... very little profit or even a loss on producing them ... but We the People insist on having these vaccines, and so direct Our Government to mandate the companies produce them and pay for them with tax dollars ...

Not free ... just socialized ... glad to be rid of polio ...

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Why are our for-profit health care companies always giving away free flu shots ?

Because they're inexpensive and because it's expensive when people are hospitalized with the flu.

 

[RodISHI]

Why are our for-profit health care companies always giving away free flu shots ?

Because they're inexpensive and because it's expensive when people are hospitalized with the flu.

That is because there is no liability from the adverse reactions to any of these vaccines pushed and generally they are paid for in advance by taxpayers dollars; along with settlement for injuries come from those same taxpayers for the severe adverse reactions caused.

Flu Shot Injury Lawyers and Vaccine Injury Compensation
www.myvaccinelawyer.com › vaccine-types › flu-shot

Nov 21, 2019 — Our flu shot injury lawyers have won $30+ million in vaccine injury ... If you have suffered an adverse reaction or injury after the flu vaccine, you may be ... More adults receive flu shots each year in the United States than ...

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

That is because there is no liability from the adverse reactions to any of these vaccines pushed and generally they are paid for in advance by taxpayers dollars; along with settlement for injuries come from those same taxpayers for the severe adverse reactions caused.

Because the best way to stop their production is to pay out millions in settlements for a low-profit product.

 

[RodISHI]

That is because there is no liability from the adverse reactions to any of these vaccines pushed and generally they are paid for in advance by taxpayers dollars; along with settlement for injuries come from those same taxpayers for the severe adverse reactions caused.

Because the best way to stop their production is to pay out millions in settlements for a low-profit product.

Best way to stop influenza is Licorice Root.

The influenza vaccines are merely a money grab that are giving unnecessary toxins that on a whole weakens the natural immune system to those dumb enough to take them. They get the American citizens to help pay for their worldwide population control agendas by allowing pharma to poison them.

licorice root stops replication of the influenza virus - Google Search

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The influenza vaccines are merely a money grab

Not very profitable at all..........kind of the opposite of a money grab.

 

[RodISHI]

The influenza vaccines are merely a money grab

Not very profitable at all..........kind of the opposite of a money grab.

Just one more portion of commerce that would not survive unless they can do it off the taxpayer. It is a money grab of public funds. F, big pharma.

Publicly funded remuneration for the administration of injections by pharmacists: An international review

The administration of injections has become an increasingly common addition to pharmacists’ scope of practice. Four Canadian provinces, all US states and a number of other countries have regulations allowing pharmacists to administer injections. ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Zander]

Here is why:
They are cheap to make- The manufaturer has ZERO liability- "vaccines" make people feel safer- that leads to unsafe behavior- that leads to more sick people = more profit.

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy. So only stupid people get them.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Just one more portion of commerce that would not survive unless they can do it off the taxpayer.

I agree, no incentive to make a money losing product, no matter how many lives are saved.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Here is why:
They are cheap to make- The manufaturer has ZERO liability- "vaccines" make people feel safer- that leads to unsafe behavior- that leads to more sick people = more profit.

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy. So only stupid people get them.

How effective is the flu vaccine?
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. In general, current flu vaccines tend to work better against influenza B and influenza A(H1N1) viruses and offer lower protection against influenza A(H3N2) viruses. See “Does flu vaccine effectiveness vary by type or subtype?” and “Why is flu vaccine typically less effective against influenza A H3N2 viruses?” for more information.

Vaccine Effectiveness: How Well Do Flu Vaccines Work? | CDC

Influenza vaccine effectiveness questions and answers - CDC

www.cdc.gov

 

[Zander]

Here is why:
They are cheap to make- The manufaturer has ZERO liability- "vaccines" make people feel safer- that leads to unsafe behavior- that leads to more sick people = more profit.

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy. So only stupid people get them.

How effective is the flu vaccine?
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. In general, current flu vaccines tend to work better against influenza B and influenza A(H1N1) viruses and offer lower protection against influenza A(H3N2) viruses. See “Does flu vaccine effectiveness vary by type or subtype?” and “Why is flu vaccine typically less effective against influenza A H3N2 viruses?” for more information.

Vaccine Effectiveness: How Well Do Flu Vaccines Work? | CDC

Influenza vaccine effectiveness questions and answers - CDC

www.cdc.gov

Wrong.

Here is flu efficacy data for every year since they began tracking in 2004-2005

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

2018-19	Flannery 2020external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	3,254	29	21, 35
2017-18	Rolfes 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	8,436	38	31, 43
2016-17	Flannery 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	7410	40	32, 46
2015-16	Jackson 2017external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6879	48	41, 55
2014-15	Zimmerman 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	9311	19	10, 27
2013-14	Gaglani 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	5999	52	44, 59
2012-13	McLean 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6452	49	43, 55
2011-12	Ohmit 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	4771	47	36, 56
2010-11	Treanor 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	4757	60	53, 66
2009-10	Griffin 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	6757	56	23, 75
2008-09	Unpublished	WI, MI, NY, TN	6713	41	30, 50
2007-08	Belongia 2011external icon	WI	1914	37	22, 49
2006-07	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	871	52	22, 70
2005-06	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	346	21	-52, 59
2004-05	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	762	10	-36, 40

Past Seasons’ Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) Estimates

Find seasonal flu VE estimates from past seasons.

www.cdc.gov

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Here is why:
They are cheap to make- The manufaturer has ZERO liability- "vaccines" make people feel safer- that leads to unsafe behavior- that leads to more sick people = more profit.

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy. So only stupid people get them.

How effective is the flu vaccine?
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. In general, current flu vaccines tend to work better against influenza B and influenza A(H1N1) viruses and offer lower protection against influenza A(H3N2) viruses. See “Does flu vaccine effectiveness vary by type or subtype?” and “Why is flu vaccine typically less effective against influenza A H3N2 viruses?” for more information.

Vaccine Effectiveness: How Well Do Flu Vaccines Work? | CDC

Influenza vaccine effectiveness questions and answers - CDC

www.cdc.gov

Wrong.

Here is flu efficacy data for every year since they began tracking in 2004-2005

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

2018-19	Flannery 2020external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	3,254	29	21, 35
2017-18	Rolfes 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	8,436	38	31, 43
2016-17	Flannery 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	7410	40	32, 46
2015-16	Jackson 2017external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6879	48	41, 55
2014-15	Zimmerman 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	9311	19	10, 27
2013-14	Gaglani 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	5999	52	44, 59
2012-13	McLean 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6452	49	43, 55
2011-12	Ohmit 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	4771	47	36, 56
2010-11	Treanor 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	4757	60	53, 66
2009-10	Griffin 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	6757	56	23, 75
2008-09	Unpublished	WI, MI, NY, TN	6713	41	30, 50
2007-08	Belongia 2011external icon	WI	1914	37	22, 49
2006-07	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	871	52	22, 70
2005-06	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	346	21	-52, 59
2004-05	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	762	10	-36, 40

Past Seasons’ Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) Estimates

Find seasonal flu VE estimates from past seasons.

www.cdc.gov

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy.

The CDC says you're wrong.

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

I agree, your tiny sample also proved your original claim was wrong.

 

[Zander]

Here is why:
They are cheap to make- The manufaturer has ZERO liability- "vaccines" make people feel safer- that leads to unsafe behavior- that leads to more sick people = more profit.

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy. So only stupid people get them.

How effective is the flu vaccine?
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. In general, current flu vaccines tend to work better against influenza B and influenza A(H1N1) viruses and offer lower protection against influenza A(H3N2) viruses. See “Does flu vaccine effectiveness vary by type or subtype?” and “Why is flu vaccine typically less effective against influenza A H3N2 viruses?” for more information.

Vaccine Effectiveness: How Well Do Flu Vaccines Work? | CDC

Influenza vaccine effectiveness questions and answers - CDC

www.cdc.gov

Wrong.

Here is flu efficacy data for every year since they began tracking in 2004-2005

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

2018-19	Flannery 2020external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	3,254	29	21, 35
2017-18	Rolfes 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	8,436	38	31, 43
2016-17	Flannery 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	7410	40	32, 46
2015-16	Jackson 2017external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6879	48	41, 55
2014-15	Zimmerman 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	9311	19	10, 27
2013-14	Gaglani 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	5999	52	44, 59
2012-13	McLean 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6452	49	43, 55
2011-12	Ohmit 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	4771	47	36, 56
2010-11	Treanor 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	4757	60	53, 66
2009-10	Griffin 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	6757	56	23, 75
2008-09	Unpublished	WI, MI, NY, TN	6713	41	30, 50
2007-08	Belongia 2011external icon	WI	1914	37	22, 49
2006-07	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	871	52	22, 70
2005-06	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	346	21	-52, 59
2004-05	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	762	10	-36, 40

Past Seasons’ Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) Estimates

Find seasonal flu VE estimates from past seasons.

www.cdc.gov

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy.

The CDC says you're wrong.

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

I agree, your tiny sample also proved your original claim was wrong.

Two things-
1- learn to use the quote function.
2- read your own post:
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine


By contrast, I linked to the actual data that the CDC uses to determine annual efficacy. Feel free to Blame them. They are the ones sending out lies and disinformation. The data is the data.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Here is why:
They are cheap to make- The manufaturer has ZERO liability- "vaccines" make people feel safer- that leads to unsafe behavior- that leads to more sick people = more profit.

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy. So only stupid people get them.

How effective is the flu vaccine?
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. In general, current flu vaccines tend to work better against influenza B and influenza A(H1N1) viruses and offer lower protection against influenza A(H3N2) viruses. See “Does flu vaccine effectiveness vary by type or subtype?” and “Why is flu vaccine typically less effective against influenza A H3N2 viruses?” for more information.

Vaccine Effectiveness: How Well Do Flu Vaccines Work? | CDC

Influenza vaccine effectiveness questions and answers - CDC

www.cdc.gov

Wrong.

Here is flu efficacy data for every year since they began tracking in 2004-2005

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

2018-19	Flannery 2020external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	3,254	29	21, 35
2017-18	Rolfes 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	8,436	38	31, 43
2016-17	Flannery 2019external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	7410	40	32, 46
2015-16	Jackson 2017external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6879	48	41, 55
2014-15	Zimmerman 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	9311	19	10, 27
2013-14	Gaglani 2016external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	5999	52	44, 59
2012-13	McLean 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	6452	49	43, 55
2011-12	Ohmit 2014external icon	WI, MI, PA, TX, WA	4771	47	36, 56
2010-11	Treanor 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	4757	60	53, 66
2009-10	Griffin 2011external icon	WI, MI, NY, TN	6757	56	23, 75
2008-09	Unpublished	WI, MI, NY, TN	6713	41	30, 50
2007-08	Belongia 2011external icon	WI	1914	37	22, 49
2006-07	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	871	52	22, 70
2005-06	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	346	21	-52, 59
2004-05	Belongia 2009external icon	WI	762	10	-36, 40

Past Seasons’ Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) Estimates

Find seasonal flu VE estimates from past seasons.

www.cdc.gov

According to the CDC, Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy.

The CDC says you're wrong.

The 5th column is the efficacy column = if you add up all 15 years get an average that is under 40%

I agree, your tiny sample also proved your original claim was wrong.

Two things-
1- learn to use the quote function.
2- read your own post:
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine


By contrast, I linked to the actual data that the CDC uses to determine annual efficacy. Feel free to Blame them. They are the ones sending out lies and disinformation. The data is the data.

learn to use the quote function.

I'm fine doing it this way.

read your own post:

You mean the one where the CDC didn't say "Flu Vaccines have less than 30% efficacy"?

By contrast, I linked to the actual data that the CDC uses to determine annual efficacy.

Yes, your tiny sample (about 75,000) that said "almost 40%" helped your "less than 30%" claim.

 

[the other mike]

Why are our for-profit health care companies always giving away free flu shots ?

Because they're inexpensive and because it's expensive when people are hospitalized with the flu.

Not buying it.
If that were the case, they'd be curing us instead of
over-medicating us.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Why are our for-profit health care companies always giving away free flu shots ?

Because they're inexpensive and because it's expensive when people are hospitalized with the flu.

Not buying it.
If that were the case, they'd be curing us instead of
over-medicating us.

There is a cure for a virus?

Tell me more!!!

 

[debbiedowner]

It's nothing new. Been going on for years.

But is anyone else suspicious about why they give them away free ?

If you think it's because they care about you and want everyone to stay healthy, then you're a lot less skeptical than I am. In fact, I believe it's exactly the opposite- the sicker we are, the more money they make.

FYI, You Can Probably Get Your Flu Shot for Free

Getting your flu shot for free is easier than you might think. Experts say you can get free flu shots at local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, on a college campus if you're enrolled in school, and through your employer at work.

www.shape.com

Flu shots at Walgreens - Schedule a flu shot or walk in today

Flu shots are more important than ever this year. Schedule flu shots for the whole family online or just walk in to your nearest Walgreens pharmacy.

www.walgreens.com

If you have insurance they're filing a claim and getting reimbursed from the insurance company.