Commenters debate cost and access to the shot in the US
3Sep 15 10:07 PM · 8d ago · 1 post · 2 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 4
Reddit commenters discuss the fact that nirsevimab is free under Canada's universal programs but cost one US parent over $250 out of pocket, sparking a side debate about socialized versus US healthcare systems.
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“I feel really bad for parents who can't afford it and the babies put at unnecessary risk due to the US healthcare system.”
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the doctor being paid by the government for doing their job ≠ getting a commission for each vaccination like they are a salesperson. are you in the US? I don't think you understand how socialised healthcare works. I can't speak for the US as I don't live there, maybe that is how it works? which would be another reason the US system is bad.
I'm so glad we did it for our little guy when he was born last year, but it that wasn't covered by insurance and cost us $250+ out of pocket. I feel really bad for parents who can't afford it and the babies put at unnecessary risk due to the US healthcare system.
