Will TDec 8, 2022
I plan to travel to Belgium for FOSDEM 2023. No help for that trip, but I wonder if pharmacies in Brussels will give/sell COVID boosters to foreigners, since I can't get one at home…
Show threadBen HutchingsDec 8, 2022
@wjt You can buy flu shots in a pharmacy (which you are supposed to take to your doctor to inject). However, COVID vaccination for residents has been more centralised. Given that and the short shelf life I suspect that COVID vaccines are not available that way
Show threadBen HutchingsDec 20, 2022
@wjt I found out that this has changed. Some pharmacies do now offer COVID vaccination and you can search for this specifically on https://www.pharmacie.be (français) or https://www.apotheek.be (Nederlands). You do need to make an appointment.
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Show threadWill TDec 20, 2022
@bwh thanks! I managed to get a booster here in the UK. @cjwatson you may be interested in a FOSDEM-adjacent booster? ^
Show threadColin WatsonDec 20, 2022
@wjt @bwh Thanks! Won't be at FOSDEM, but Belgium is close enough to be worth knowing about this. Was there any special trick to getting the UK booster, or are you just in an eligible group?
Show threadWill T
@cjwatson eligible group-adjacent: I have (mild, controlled) asthma, booked an "I'm not sure" appointment, and was not asked too many questions. "I got the text message about a flu vaccine, so... [trails off]" did the trick.
Dec 20, 2022 at 9:42pmWeb