There was a time when I would simply google the numbers on a pill:

"123 pill"

And the first response google gave I'd cheerfully take. I almost did it again now. But then I stopped. Oh no no no.

Because, knowing if the pill is my thyroid medicine, or antihistamine... uh. That maters.

I could sit there dying of an allergic reaction by the side of the road.

It really sucks that search can't be trusted.

(I don't need alternate search engine recommendations.*)

Just got my COVID booster and everything hurts. But what hurts worse was the pharmacist telling me that she had to turn away people WHO WANTED THE SHOT because their insurance providers wouldn't cover it (manufacturers are charging ~$120*).

If your insurance provider won't cover this (or if you don't have insurance) the CDC's Bridge Access Program can help! It covers no-cost COVID-19 vaccines until 12/31/24, info here: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html

*EDITED 10/2: more like $190

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