Today, I overheard my co-workers talking about how they don't need flu shots because everyone else gets them. These people are in the medical industry. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my adult son is visiting, sick on my couch with influenza A. He's spent all week screaming about how anti vaxxers are stupid, but admits that he didn't get a flu shot because, "they don't work." I got my flu shot and still got sick because I'm immunocompromised. He fails to see the irony. FML
Today i had a patient come into the practice six times to ask about vaccines they've had. Apparently, their "doctor" friend (with a PHD in arts) is a more reliable source of information than trained medical staff telling them, "Yes, that is in that group of vaccines" with a vaccine leaflet, and a head nurse explaining it all. FML
Today, someone who lives off the government stated that all I do as a front line nurse is wipe arses, and that I know nothing about Covid because I'm not a doctor. He refuses to get the vaccine as well. FML
Today, while chatting with my in-laws, I told them about my upcoming spinal surgery. Soon after, when I went to get us some drinks, I overheard them murmuring about how many surgeries I've already had, how I'm a drain on the healthcare system, and how I should ideally just die. FML
Today, I'm sick. I got the flu shot for the first time ever this year and for the first time in my life, I have the flu. FML
Today, I got tons of sympathy (and hugs) from my co-workers after intense sneezing and coughing due to my "seasonal allergies." When I got home, my SO asked if allergies are contagious, because he had them too. He didn't have allergies. We have Covid. And so do most of my co-workers now. I suck! FML
Today, I had to listen to my coworker complain about how working 19 hours a week leaves her with no time to go to the doctor and get her bronchitis treated. Meanwhile, I work 40 hours a week, as well as doing 18 credit hours at school, and she refuses to cover her mouth. FML
Today, I was going over my vaccinations when I spotted that I hadn't gotten my Covid vaccine since last year. Not a big deal, my doctor hadn't made a mention of it on the last visit, and I got my flu shot last month. At least it wouldn't be a big deal if my friend hadn't tested positive for Covid last week. FML
Today, while I was at work, a coworker began ranting about his theory that the government is going to create a disease that sterilises everyone, and use the antidote to control the population. I was just trying to take a crap in the stall next to him. FML
Today, I went into an exam room to do a check-up on one of my patients. I told the little girl's mother that she needed her flu shots. When the girl heard this, she took an apple out of her pocket and threw it at me. FML
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Top comments
tony1891 22
thats Cause the flu shot is an actual virus.
Ashd09 30
I hope these people don't give advice to patients. They need to rethink their job descisions
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Mjrn 0
There is such a thing called herd immunity. When everyone else you're normally around is vaccinated so they don't get the virus it lowers your chances of getting it. But people who get the flu vaccine can still get the flu. So I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work
Geometric 18
Could the moderators put this at the top comments? People need to see this.
Sirin_fml 47
It could be in the FML itself, and people would still think they know better than trained professionals.
MissyPastaCreeps 16
You do realise if their from the medical field they know, and even regular 9th grade biology tells you the flu shot is only sustainable to a certain flu it's not really effective to all types of flu. pls dnt hte nd dnate XD
thekirby 7
I guess it would be necessary for them to have flu shots since they are around other sick people. But I myself have never gotten a flu shot and have never been extremely sick before.
thekirby 7
You went a little far with this comment. Too much to read.
LightningSFX 9
Two words: Herd immunity.
grandtheftautumn 20
That's what I was trying to explain. Although this is much more direct and makes better sense.
cjmedic 12
Although I respect most people's decision whether they get the flu shot or not, medical professionals really do need to get it. You're in the care of too many people, and risking their health in addition to your own.
grandtheftautumn 20
I think what they are talking about is that if everyone else gets vaccinated they don't need to because they are protected by everyone else's vaccinations. However, many parents are starting to adopt this mentality which is causing diseases to start coming back. If you are around people who can't get the disease then it's highly unlikely you will contract that same infectious disease
Silbax1 7
Congrats 102 you got why this bothered me so much. This post wasn't about the flu vaccine but the reasoning one of my coworkers had for not getting one. I'm currently a Pre-med student and we learned in a public health class last year that too many people are relying on herd immunity and skipping out on getting vaccinated which is allowing for older diseases to start making a comeback in the US. Specifically Ashland, Oregon was in the news because they had a high rate of unvaccinated children and so state laws needed to be changed so parents would be forced to hear what might happen if they don't get their children vaccinated. Strange enough many of the people who refuse to get their children vaccinated have the money to do so, so there is little reason for not doing it. Nevertheless this is starting to become a big problem and I'm glad there are some people on here who are knowledgeable about the issue.
razorzrolla 3
it's called herd immunity. it is a valid way of life. the only problem with it is that more and more people are following this. reducing its effectiveness.