Paying for unfunded vaccines at your pharmacy
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a way for you to get vaccines that are recommended but not free, like FluMist for kids, Shingrix for shingles, or RSV vaccines. You pay a copayment at a participating pharmacy instead of the full price.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You or your child must be recommended for one of these vaccines: FluMist (ages 2-17), Shingrix (ages 50-64 in Nova Scotia, 50+ in Ontario, or 18+ if immunocompromised), or an RSV vaccine (ages 50+ for Arexvy, 60+ for Abrysvo).
- You must get the vaccine at a pharmacy that is part of this study in Nova Scotia or Ontario.
- You cannot already have private insurance that covers most or all of the vaccine cost.
- You cannot have already been fully vaccinated for that disease (e.g., already had the shingles or RSV vaccine).
- You must meet the general health guidelines for each vaccine (no contraindications).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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