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		mrguyorama 75 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on t... It's not a loss leader, it's literally revenue positive to pay for everyone to get a vaccine from the insurance company's perspective! One guy needing intensive care pays for a whole bunch of vaccines.

loeg 75 days ago [–]

For the insured, sure. For the uninsured, I think it's done as a loss leader / community benefit by the store/pharmacy.

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