Every year, physicians recommend getting vaccinated as a way to protect yourself against contracting or spreading influenza. But this year our health crisis has made this single act of preventative care especially critical at protecting yourself from a disease that plagues millions. Khoury explained. In most years, millions of people get the flu, and hundreds of thousands of individuals end up in the emergency room or hospitalized with severe complications, said Dr. Lalich said getting the flu vaccine is very important, but especially for the most sensitive populations.
They include the elderly, pregnant women, children younger than five years of age, along with those with chronic health conditions, he explained. When it comes to children who never received the flu vaccine before, those under age 8 will need to receive two flu shots, with a booster vaccine given 28 days after the first inoculation. Parents are strongly encouraged to vaccinate their children this year, as many children have resumed in-person learning at their schools, and will be more susceptible to being infected with the flu virus as they interact with other students and teachers.
Lalich noted. You cannot contract the flu from getting a flu shot. Side effects, when they do occur, are typically very mild. However, by not getting vaccinated, you put yourself and your loved ones at a greater risk of getting the flu, which causes serious illness, hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year. Kaiser Permanente members are encouraged to visit kp. But otherwise, it basically boils down to rationing and much like the recent protest in LA by the Armenian community, boils done to someone isn't going to get the additional treatment they want to try because it just doesn't make cost effective sense.
Kaiser here in San Diego has been nothing but great for our family. My wife had our first baby last year at Zion and it was great as well. When I have an appointment, they are always on time or even early. I couldn't ask for much more. Hasnt had a single problem with them, cept that her BC pills are not covered.
That sucks, but the quality of care has been just fine. Great, she gets to have a period every 3 months now. She pays a slightly higher brand name co-pay, but everybody carries the burden of her desire to have less frequent periods.
She opts for the generics. Had surgery at Kaiser Zion in It was considered elective although it was either surgery or antibiotics for life. I chose the surgery. Had a great experience the 4 years I had my insurance there.
I was able to change my GP, because I didn't like her, to another that was great. Then I was able to easily get a referral to a specialist and was under that physician's care for 2 years post surgery. Didn't have one bad experience They were truly the worst. Now I'm with Sharp for 5 years and they too are great. I have Kaiser. It is as good as any HMO I've had. I saw them waste no expense on my mom's multiple cancer surgeries and chemo. She had excellent care. My kid's pediatrician is great.
I've grilled her about what it's like to work for Kaiser, she likes it because she gets hands on clinical plus gets to work on her specialty - neo natal And her hours are much more regular than elsewhere. I also like that they don't have blanket, one size fits none, policies about what surgeries are covered, etc I was told that as long as my doctor agreed, it would be covered.
They cover a similar surgery, for non-cancer related reasons, without problem - that was my basis for for discussion with the surgeon. But - You will not get private rooms, or high end treatment like you might at other hospitals. The recovery rooms for OB sucked and I was glad to go home in less than 24 hours after my son was born.
Create new account Request new password. Submitted by TuVu on July 24, - pm. Login or register to post comments. I'm independent and on a. Submitted by Ren on July 24, - pm. Ren wrote:I'm independent and. I had the same stigma about. Submitted by JPJones on July 24, - pm. Kaiser still has a BAD rep up. Submitted by Chance the Gardener on July 24, - pm. I've had pretty good luck. Submitted by seattle-relo on July 24, - pm.
I grew up with Kaiser HMO in. Submitted by David J on July 24, - pm. TuVu wrote: Ren-- How old are. My sister has been with. Submitted by Aecetia on July 24, - pm. She's 20, an adult, and. Submitted by CBad on July 25, - am.
Submitted by Shadowfax on July 25, - am. I was with Kaiser for Submitted by CA renter on July 25, - am. I was with Kaiser for 30 years, and there are some definite pros and cons. Some possible options: 1. I was with Kaiser for many. Submitted by condogrrl on July 25, - am. My dad. Submitted by urbanrealtor on July 25, - am. Thats a legitimate gripe though I am not sure how it can be safely addressed. What are other gripes people have?
I am curious to hear. I have had Kaiser for over Submitted by jennyo on July 25, - am. I just wanted to thank. Submitted by TuVu on July 25, - pm. I think Cigna is the new. Submitted by paramount on July 25, - pm. When I was a kid in the early. Submitted by AK on July 26, - am. I just. Submitted by TuVu on July 26, - pm. AK wrote:When I was a kid in. Oh, yes, the misery of Kaiser. Submitted by stockstradr on July 26, - pm. I have so many stories for you.
Where to begin? You see, I didn't know. I was naive. Then pity. Get a clue about Kaiser. Unfortunately, I can confirm. Submitted by CA renter on July 27, - am. Unfortunately, I can confirm that there are a number of cases just like stockstrader's.
We changed our insurance two days later, and will never return again. Kaiser can be good if you get the right people, but they can kill you if you don't. Submitted by TuVu on July 27, - am. Kaiser was an HMO early when. Since then, Kaiser has on occasional given itself a black eye with organ problems etc. Kaiser here in San Diego has. Submitted by evolusd on July 28, - am. My GF had to switch to kaiser. Hasnt had a single problem. Submitted by ocrenter on July 28, - am.
Had surgery at Kaiser Zion in. Good luck! It is as good. Submitted by UCGal on July 28, - pm. Same with my dad. My younger son was born at Zion - I loved the midwife pre-natal care and midwife delivery. If you don't like your primary, it's easy to change them.
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Also, before the ACA, some insurers stopped offering plans in the individual market, while others raised premiums dramatically and often would not cover care at high-cost providers like teaching hospitals. The ACA did create some losers. Among those hardest hit are people who earn just slightly too much to qualify for federal premium subsidies, particularly early retirees and people in their 50s and early 60s who are self-employed.
Both were rejected by more conservative Democrats in the Senate. That meant people with incomes under the poverty line but still too high to qualify for Medicaid in their states have no affordable program available. However, even some of those consumers have seen benefits from the law, although they might not realize it, like required rebates from insurers who charge too much for administrative costs. But it is human nature for people who feel wronged to complain loudly, while people who are satisfied merely go on with their lives.
In the end, that is why it seems so many more people hate Obamacare than actually do. By Julie Rovner December 13, You must credit us as the original publisher, with a hyperlink to our khn. Please preserve the hyperlinks in the story. Have questions? Let us know at KHNHelp kff.
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