Who gets the flu shot?
Oct 15th 2012, 7:44 pm
#121
Yorkshire meets Vegas
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
Thread creep has probably taken place, but who am I not to add my 10c five days after the event 
I always get the flu shot because I have crappy lungs (thank you genetics) which mean I have asthma, am highly suceptable to chest infections and get bronchitis after only a bad cold as a matter of course.
As my lungs are fragile, repeated chest infections mean I am a highly likely candidate for COPD, death from pneunomia and other related nasties.
Therefore, not getting flu for me = not causing further scarring of my lung tissue = a reduction in the likelihood of carting O2 around with me in 20 years.
And it does work.... sometimes. For me the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Even in my 20s back in the UK I was a candidate for free flu vaccine, because of my crappy lung related genetics.
I always get the flu shot because I have crappy lungs (thank you genetics) which mean I have asthma, am highly suceptable to chest infections and get bronchitis after only a bad cold as a matter of course.
As my lungs are fragile, repeated chest infections mean I am a highly likely candidate for COPD, death from pneunomia and other related nasties.
Therefore, not getting flu for me = not causing further scarring of my lung tissue = a reduction in the likelihood of carting O2 around with me in 20 years.
And it does work.... sometimes. For me the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Even in my 20s back in the UK I was a candidate for free flu vaccine, because of my crappy lung related genetics.
Oct 15th 2012, 9:41 pm
#122
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Oct 15th 2012, 9:43 pm
#124
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
Thread creep has probably taken place, but who am I not to add my 10c five days after the event
I always get the flu shot because I have crappy lungs (thank you genetics) which mean I have asthma, am highly suceptable to chest infections and get bronchitis after only a bad cold as a matter of course.
As my lungs are fragile, repeated chest infections mean I am a highly likely candidate for COPD, death from pneunomia and other related nasties.
Therefore, not getting flu for me = not causing further scarring of my lung tissue = a reduction in the likelihood of carting O2 around with me in 20 years.
And it does work.... sometimes. For me the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Even in my 20s back in the UK I was a candidate for free flu vaccine, because of my crappy lung related genetics.
I always get the flu shot because I have crappy lungs (thank you genetics) which mean I have asthma, am highly suceptable to chest infections and get bronchitis after only a bad cold as a matter of course.
As my lungs are fragile, repeated chest infections mean I am a highly likely candidate for COPD, death from pneunomia and other related nasties.
Therefore, not getting flu for me = not causing further scarring of my lung tissue = a reduction in the likelihood of carting O2 around with me in 20 years.
And it does work.... sometimes. For me the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Even in my 20s back in the UK I was a candidate for free flu vaccine, because of my crappy lung related genetics.
Oct 15th 2012, 9:49 pm
#125
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Oct 15th 2012, 9:50 pm
#126
limey party pooper
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
Well, that girl never claimed to be a real nurse. The latex uniform, heels, and outrageous fee schedule should of been your first clue.
Everyone who works in a hospital, doctor's office, medical clinic, nursing home, home care, etc has to get an annual flu shot, from the Director of Surgery through the nurses, orderlies, HR, dieticians, cleaners, CSR, techs...... everyone.
The latex uniform, heels, and outrageous fee schedule should of been your first clue.Everyone who works in a hospital, doctor's office, medical clinic, nursing home, home care, etc has to get an annual flu shot, from the Director of Surgery through the nurses, orderlies, HR, dieticians, cleaners, CSR, techs...... everyone.
(Not sure of your list, was that in descending order? Techs at the bottom ?
)
Oct 15th 2012, 9:57 pm
#127
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Oct 15th 2012, 9:58 pm
#128
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
no, it isn't mandatory in Canadian heathcare. If you don't get the shot then if there is an outbreak you can't work. If you work at two places if there is an outbreak at one of them you can't work at the other.
(Not sure of your list, was that in descending order? Techs at the bottom ?)
(Not sure of your list, was that in descending order? Techs at the bottom ?
)
Oct 15th 2012, 10:55 pm
#129
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
I stand corrected - back in the 70's at Regina General they just said everyone has to get it and roll up your sleeve. Being half German change doesn't come easily. Now after a quick google I see how it's voluntary but in BC if nurses aren't vaccinated they have to wear a mask when treating patients.
Oct 16th 2012, 12:01 am
#130
limey party pooper
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
I stand corrected - back in the 70's at Regina General they just said everyone has to get it and roll up your sleeve. Being half German change doesn't come easily. Now after a quick google I see how it's voluntary but in BC if nurses aren't vaccinated they have to wear a mask when treating patients.
Oct 16th 2012, 2:22 am
#131
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Oct 16th 2012, 7:43 pm
#132
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Oct 16th 2012, 7:48 pm
#133
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
Anyway I was vaccinated yesterday, so I guess all we have to do now is wait and see who dies of influenza first...
Oct 18th 2012, 1:16 am
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Oct 18th 2012, 2:10 pm
#135
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Re: Who gets the flu shot?
I had it done on Tuesday (first timer) and looked the other way, wiggled my toes when the nurse told me to and bam I was done. Arm's been a bit sore but not enough to hinder life, kind of like a bruise hurts. I've had waaaay worse needle experiences.
