Square Wheels Posted September 27, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2013 I work in a hospital. It could not be any easier. I was walking from a meeting and passed the tables where there were a dozen nurses giving out flu shots. Sat down, rolled up my sleeve, got stuck, left. Took about 1 minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted September 27, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 27, 2013 I probably would if I worked at a hospital. I've never gotten a flu shot I haven't had the flu in 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 27, 2013 Share #3 Posted September 27, 2013 The Visiting Nurse Association scheduled shot day way back in MAY...the were at my place of work on Sept 16. You are right took more time for me to fill out the form than it did for the shot. They shot about 70 folks at my building that day. Lots of the guys go to the VA..we are very close to the VA...and some like to get it at their doctors office. But this is great for residents who don't have transportation...and busy employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 27, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 27, 2013 I get one, as does my husband. I work in a busy public place. It couldn't be more of a petrie dish here. My husband is a nurse, so that is a no brainer. If I didn't have a compromised immune system, I might consider not getting one. I just can't afford to come down with a bad case of the flu. My doctor warned that it could trigger a major MS attack for me, if I were to get really sick. Rarely, do I get the flu. I'm quite healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted September 27, 2013 Get another pp. THe strains aren't identified until later in the year, each shot is different based on the suspected outbreaks for the coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted September 27, 2013 Rarely, do I get the flu. I'm quite healthy. That's great to hear and not a surprise with all the exercise you get, the good food you eat and your positive outlook. Giving up the heroin and prostitution probably plays a role too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted September 27, 2013 Share #7 Posted September 27, 2013 I have mine scheduled. Also, one of our closest friends is in charge of community outreach for a local hospital. She gets our flu shots for us if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 27, 2013 Share #8 Posted September 27, 2013 That's great to hear and not a surprise with all the exercise you get, the good food you eat and your positive outlook. Giving up the heroin and prostitution probably plays a role too. Heroin is so 20 years ago. Krokodil is the new thing, Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted September 27, 2013 Heroin is so 20 years ago. Krokodil is the new thing, Man. Go get me a donut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 27, 2013 Share #10 Posted September 27, 2013 Go get me a donut. Sure. I'm going to spit on it first, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted September 27, 2013 Share #11 Posted September 27, 2013 Nope. Nor have I had the flu, to my knowledge. At least, I've never gone to the doctors for "flu like symptoms" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted September 27, 2013 Sure. I'm going to spit on it first, though. I like it when you talk dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted September 27, 2013 Share #13 Posted September 27, 2013 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted September 27, 2013 Share #14 Posted September 27, 2013 Never. They aren't going to get me with that trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted September 27, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 27, 2013 I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 27, 2013 Share #16 Posted September 27, 2013 I didn't know those were out already! I am really behind the times, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted September 27, 2013 Share #17 Posted September 27, 2013 Never. They aren't going to get me with that trick. Me neither! I've had flue once, and that was about 18 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted September 27, 2013 Share #18 Posted September 27, 2013 I work in a hospital, and a bunch of us got our shots on Tuesday. We get a sucker. Also got a real achy shoulder! Not sure why; I don't normally get an achy shoulder. Anyway, I did my duty.My husband got his shot at the local health department drive-thru clinic about a week ago. We are set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 27, 2013 Share #19 Posted September 27, 2013 Why would I get another one...the 16th was 11 days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 27, 2013 Share #20 Posted September 27, 2013 Not yet! They have a new health plan discount at work, and you get credit for a flu shot, but only if you wait until 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 28, 2013 Share #21 Posted September 28, 2013 So how do they know the flu won't mutate and we will have gotten all shot up for nothing? At least heroin junkies know that something is happening. I just had a thought - if you want everyone to get a flu shot, put a little buzzy stuff in there so folks really want to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted September 28, 2013 Why would I get another one...the 16th was 11 days ago? I read it wrong, I thought you got the shot in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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