When my daughter had her booster at a local pharmacy last week, she was surprised pharmacy folks were not wearing masks. The individual did where one when she gave her the vaccine. Is this what others are seeing or just common to this area?
I can only speak about CVS, and lately I’ve only seen metal gates around their pharmacy sections. When they go to lunch, they go all the way to total lockdown.
Perhaps the staff person designated to give vaccines must wear a mask, but the others have the option?
I’m more offended when someone administering a vaccine doesn’t wear gloves
Ugh. I’d be offended Also.
Thanks TK.
I’ve said this before. Pharmacies are part of the healthcare system. Sick people, immunocompromised, and others come in to get their prescriptions filled, to get vaccinated, etc … I think that social distancing rules should always apply in the pharmacy section of these stores – not just during Covid: Masks, distancing between folks in the pharmacy section, hand sanitizer available for use in the pharmacy section, and limits on numbers of people in the pharmacy section.
As far as I’m concerned hospitals have nothing to brag about. Didn’t Vicki post that her Sister-in-law catch pneumonia during her stay on an unrelated health matter?
Please Vicki, correct me if I’m totally in error.
That’s always been a problem in hospitals. MSRA is one of many illnesses that can be hospital-acquired.
Masks are NOT a panacea. Perhaps they’re only 20-25% effective, meaning they’ll prevent 20-25% of infections compared to a situation in which there are no masks. Still, that’s worth it, in my view.
Omg. I think there was another story of someone doing this
Going back to the discussion from last week about the flu running rampant in my kids school and daycare. I feel like it’s actually a COVID problem. The administrations sent out scathing emails reminding parents that the normal sick policies still apply and to NOT send their kids to school sick. I get it though. For 2 years we’ve been so hyper focused on COVID and establishing sick policies specific to it that regular illness gets lost in the shuffle. The parents mentality now is, kid is sick, it’s not COVID? Send them in!
First. How are your kids and you both??? I suspect you missed my comment here a bit ago wondering if it is covid and flu was being blamed.
Really. Why the hell would a parent send a kid to school with flu? They belong in bed. And I know it is nothing new but hoped parents might actually learn.
Both kids are still struggling with the flu. The worst is over (fevers) but nasty lingering respiratory symptoms. Hit us and my in-laws very hard. We thought for sure it was COVID but repeated tests have been negative.
Annual flu shots need to be re-emphasized during the fall season. We have to keep in mind that our overall health isn’t just about Covid-19.
Oh no. So sorry. I did post an article that said home tests were showing false negatives for the newest variants. But this sure sounds like flu. How kids are sent to school sick has always amazed me
With regard to the new practice of CVS pharmacies closing for lunch could be quite inconvenient for those who use their own “lunch hour” to fill or pick up their prescriptions or whatever.
Joshua, do you know if Walgreen’s pharmacies close for lunch also? Just curious. The more I think about it, the less I like these lunchtime closings. Most of my prescriptions are mailed via Express Scripts thankfully.
The pharmacies I use always close for lunch. Doctors offices do as well. I don’t use cvs unless I absolutely have to. But I understand the reasoning. And the lunch closures out here are all at hours that are atypical. Most close at 1:30 for either 30 or 60 minutes.
I don’t suppose these nationwide pharmacies especially, can simply hire “two” pharmacists per store and can take turns with lunch breaks every day? As well as hire a couple more technicians to do the same?
What is the problem with companies simply hiring more help? Same with grocery store cashiers. Good luck seeing more than 2 registers open any given time.
Sorry for my rant. 😉
Good questions. The help isn’t there. Same as with hospitals. And their workload is off the charts. They had flu shots in fall and then here and there vaccines throughout the year. Now they have constant covid vaccines for all ages and boosters and to top it off the pharmacist needs to be educated on these vaccines.
In all honestly, I’d rather stick with the tried and true pharmacist rather than folks that are not necessarily up to speed.
Ace, I hope your kids get better this week. Influenza is no fun at any age.
When my daughter had her booster at a local pharmacy last week, she was surprised pharmacy folks were not wearing masks. The individual did where one when she gave her the vaccine. Is this what others are seeing or just common to this area?
I can only speak about CVS, and lately I’ve only seen metal gates around their pharmacy sections. When they go to lunch, they go all the way to total lockdown.
Perhaps the staff person designated to give vaccines must wear a mask, but the others have the option?
I’m more offended when someone administering a vaccine doesn’t wear gloves
Ugh. I’d be offended Also.
Thanks TK.
I’ve said this before. Pharmacies are part of the healthcare system. Sick people, immunocompromised, and others come in to get their prescriptions filled, to get vaccinated, etc … I think that social distancing rules should always apply in the pharmacy section of these stores – not just during Covid: Masks, distancing between folks in the pharmacy section, hand sanitizer available for use in the pharmacy section, and limits on numbers of people in the pharmacy section.
As far as I’m concerned hospitals have nothing to brag about. Didn’t Vicki post that her Sister-in-law catch pneumonia during her stay on an unrelated health matter?
Please Vicki, correct me if I’m totally in error.
That’s always been a problem in hospitals. MSRA is one of many illnesses that can be hospital-acquired.
Masks are NOT a panacea. Perhaps they’re only 20-25% effective, meaning they’ll prevent 20-25% of infections compared to a situation in which there are no masks. Still, that’s worth it, in my view.
* Please forgive my grammar; “caught” pneumonia.
Absolutely
A testament to the entrepreneurial spirit!
https://apnews.com/article/covid-health-germany-europe-document-forgery-120b2c4db8aa71ffeadf766a9829910b
Omg. I think there was another story of someone doing this
Going back to the discussion from last week about the flu running rampant in my kids school and daycare. I feel like it’s actually a COVID problem. The administrations sent out scathing emails reminding parents that the normal sick policies still apply and to NOT send their kids to school sick. I get it though. For 2 years we’ve been so hyper focused on COVID and establishing sick policies specific to it that regular illness gets lost in the shuffle. The parents mentality now is, kid is sick, it’s not COVID? Send them in!
First. How are your kids and you both??? I suspect you missed my comment here a bit ago wondering if it is covid and flu was being blamed.
Really. Why the hell would a parent send a kid to school with flu? They belong in bed. And I know it is nothing new but hoped parents might actually learn.
Both kids are still struggling with the flu. The worst is over (fevers) but nasty lingering respiratory symptoms. Hit us and my in-laws very hard. We thought for sure it was COVID but repeated tests have been negative.
Annual flu shots need to be re-emphasized during the fall season. We have to keep in mind that our overall health isn’t just about Covid-19.
Oh no. So sorry. I did post an article that said home tests were showing false negatives for the newest variants. But this sure sounds like flu. How kids are sent to school sick has always amazed me
With regard to the new practice of CVS pharmacies closing for lunch could be quite inconvenient for those who use their own “lunch hour” to fill or pick up their prescriptions or whatever.
Joshua, do you know if Walgreen’s pharmacies close for lunch also? Just curious. The more I think about it, the less I like these lunchtime closings. Most of my prescriptions are mailed via Express Scripts thankfully.
The pharmacies I use always close for lunch. Doctors offices do as well. I don’t use cvs unless I absolutely have to. But I understand the reasoning. And the lunch closures out here are all at hours that are atypical. Most close at 1:30 for either 30 or 60 minutes.
https://drugstorenews.com/cvs-health-give-pharmacists-dedicated-lunch-break
I found this for Walgreens. I don’t see a break for Walmart but I have no use for that store’s policy of mistreating employees
https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/walgreens-pharmacist-break-finally-rolling-out-this-summer.1411188/
I don’t suppose these nationwide pharmacies especially, can simply hire “two” pharmacists per store and can take turns with lunch breaks every day? As well as hire a couple more technicians to do the same?
What is the problem with companies simply hiring more help? Same with grocery store cashiers. Good luck seeing more than 2 registers open any given time.
Sorry for my rant. 😉
Good questions. The help isn’t there. Same as with hospitals. And their workload is off the charts. They had flu shots in fall and then here and there vaccines throughout the year. Now they have constant covid vaccines for all ages and boosters and to top it off the pharmacist needs to be educated on these vaccines.
In all honestly, I’d rather stick with the tried and true pharmacist rather than folks that are not necessarily up to speed.
Ace, I hope your kids get better this week. Influenza is no fun at any age.
Crap in Boston showing increasing amounts of BA.2. Wastewater sampling is our best resource to predict the future, if you will. https://twitter.com/j_g_allen/status/1510603977381011459
C-19 for 4-4 is ready.