We depart before the new flu vaccines arrive in our area. Anyone have experience or recommendations for finding and getting flu shots in France or Holland? Thanks.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts
According to this site it won't be available in France until 10/18:
https://tinyurl.com/y9tpccpd
Keep in eye out in any airports you are passing through. In years past I've been able to get them at Pharmacies located in the terminal while waiting for my plane.
Posted by
The Netherlands
1304 posts
I can only speak for the Netherlands, but I’m very doubtful you will be able to get a flu shot here. In the Netherlands, the health system is organized in such a way that everyone is registered with a family doctor or general practitioner or whatever you call them in your country. This GP knows your medical history and knows if you qualify for the free flu shot. Whether or not you qualify depends on your age, underlying conditions etc etc or profession (healthcare worker). Your GP determines if you qualify based on the specified qualifications and if you qualify you will get an invitation to come get the shot. Usually this is done per practice in 1 or 2 days.
So, in the Netherlands at least, getting a flu shot is not a matter of walking in a pharmacy and getting the shot.
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10188 posts
It's a little different in France.
You can get it, but you pay out of pocket because you aren't in the system. You also have to make an appointment at the pharmacy. The pharmacy will sell you the vial of vaccine. Sometimes they offer to inject, but some expect you to take it to a MD or nurse to be injected.
Posted by
Los Angeles
4392 posts
If they sell you a vial, you can mix it into your aperitif.
EDIT - I'm kidding of course, I'm not a doctor although I play one on television.