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Domino
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Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
Received an email at work today that they have arranged for a nurse to administer flu shots to anyone who wants one to protect the workplace from a flu outbreak. Even as one who has never gotten the shot or the flu for that matter, I think this is a great idea in cutting down on employee sick days, etc. Think I will actually get the shot this year. Any thoughts? Would having the shot administered in your place of work make you more likely to get it if you had planned on not getting it?
ETA: this is completely voluntary and free (paid entirely by the firm and does not go through insurance).
Message edited 10/1/2010 12:04:26 PM.
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Nifheim
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
we get discounted shots but i am declining.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:02 PM |
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Pray4Baby2010
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
my sister's office offers it every year and she always gets it.
I get it at the doctor but if my office had it, I would definitely do it
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:04 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Ang
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
i've never gotten a flu shot... i've never gotten the flu either...
if my doctor told me it was a good idea then i would do it otherwise i dont think i would bother
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:06 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
My office offers it every year, and this year they expanded it to include spouses.
I never take it and have never gotten sick with the flu.
I rarely get sick with anything.......
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:08 PM |
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JessInCA
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Jess
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
That would absolutely make me more likley to get it. It's convenient and free? That would make me far more likely to consider it if I originally wasn't going to get it for "I don't think I really need it, so I'm not going to go out of my way," purposes.
I don't think it would change someone's mind who was specifically against the flu vaccine and did not want to be vaccinated though.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:08 PM |
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jerseypanda
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Amanda
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I got my very first flu shot 2 years ago through work. Went to the office and had it done.
I think it's great that companies are making it easier for their employees to get the shot and if you want to get it, go for it!
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:08 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
My office does this every year and every year I get it.. 
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:09 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I always got them through work when I worked in an office.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:09 PM |
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julesrbf
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I work in a hospital. They are mandatory and free for us.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:12 PM |
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mrsdukes
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Liz
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
My husbands job gives them every year for free and he always gets the flu shot.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:15 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I teach in psych day treatment. We are not required to get it but itis made available to us. HOWEVER I was not there (on maternity leave) when it was administered so I will be getting one at the kids' pediatrician's office - they make them available to adults.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:18 PM |
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Pray4Baby2010
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I just wanted to mention that my doctor's office doesnt charge me anything for it- the entire amount is put through insurance so its free there too in some cases
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Waste06
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I get it at work because it's free. I'd get it at my doctor's office if it wasn't offered at work.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:27 PM |
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MrsSchwags
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
If its free and I didn't have to make an appt to go sit and wait at a drs office - absolutely.
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:50 PM |
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Ayne11
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I've never gotten the flu shot - and I've only had the flu once in my life. If my job offered it for free I still wouldn't take it.
Something about injecting the actual virus into your body scares me.
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
They do that where my DH works, and he gets it. I never get a flu shot.
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heathergirl
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
My compant provides this also.
Never had one.
Probably won't do it.
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| Posted 10/1/10 1:24 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
My does this every year and I take advantage of it every year.
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| Posted 10/1/10 1:29 PM |
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TTCbaby
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
Just got my free flu shot at work today!
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| Posted 10/1/10 1:31 PM |
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christinec2010
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Christine
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
DH used to get the flu shot every year & every year he ended up with the flu right after he got the shot. No, not flu like side effects, the full on flu. After that happened 4 times, I put my foot down & he hasn't gotten the shot in a few years.
I never got the flu shot. I have gotten the flu in the past.
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| Posted 10/1/10 1:37 PM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
Our office does this as well. It has a great turn out! Personally though, I don't get the flu shot whether I should or not. (I have mild asthma.)
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CunningOne
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
My old office did that. Lots of people did it. I never ever had a flu shot in my life, so I probably wouldn't participate. But my kids get a shot each year.
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| Posted 10/1/10 1:54 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
I would not get it from work because I don't get it ever. I've had the flu 2x and I survived, so I know I could handle it again IF I should get it. (If I was pregnant I would be going to my OB to get it so I could recieve the safest one)
I do think its a good idea for a job to offer it free of charge to all those wanting it. it could cut down the breakout, pending the breakout is the 1 strain everyone is vaccinated against
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DGoldfarb0776
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Re: Flu Shot - Not entirely work related
Honestly because of my profession (I work with children year round) I always get the flu shot. It doesn't cost me anything but me going to the doctor (though insurance it's free of charge).
I'd definitley do it but just keep in mind that the three days after you might have some side effects like flu-like symptoms or even a small cold. If there is a flu or cold running through you (even the start of a cold or flu) you will get the full blown version of the flu/cold.
Also if you're allergic to eggs you can't get the shot.
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