View Poll Results: Are you getting a flu shot?

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Oct 6, 2011 | 10:15 PM

Tobra

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From: Sacramelto, home after 10 years in Texas

Are you getting a flu shot?

Well, yeah or nay

At department meeting today found out it is either get the shot or wear a mask in patient care areas.

Mandated by the county

Oct 7, 2011 | 02:30 AM

Just Janna

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From: NJ

With those choices, I'd choose the mask.

Oct 7, 2011 | 02:46 AM

LABARINTH

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I am getting the flu shot. It is required for me in patient care areas also.
Why wouldn't you get it? I am sure you can get it for free so money isn't an issue. And it reduces your chance of getting the flu.
Keep in mind its not just good for your health it also protects patients (especially the elderly and/or immunosuppressed).

Oct 7, 2011 | 03:10 AM

Just Janna

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I generally don't take any unnecessary medication, pills, etc unless 100% have to. :dunno: Even shit like advil and what not.

Oct 7, 2011 | 04:33 AM

THEOLDMAN

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From: Twixt Hell/Ann Arbor MI

Yes getting a flu shot.

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Oct 7, 2011 | 04:37 AM

LABARINTH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Janna

I generally don't take any unnecessary medication, pills, etc unless 100% have to. :dunno: Even shit like advil and what not.

I understand that. But it's different if you work in healthcare. You don't want to be a carrier for the flu if you are already interacting with sick people.

Oct 7, 2011 | 05:03 AM

k3ifers

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From: Buffalo, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Janna

I generally don't take any unnecessary medication, pills, etc unless 100% have to. :dunno: Even shit like advil and what not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LABARINTH

I understand that. But it's different if you work in healthcare. You don't want to be a carrier for the flu if you are already interacting with sick people.

yeh, so it's different...