Will you take the Swine Flu Jab?

Ma'am · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:31

I'll have the jab. I have a flu jab every year anyway because I'm asthmatic. I've never had a problem with it before so I don't expect problems this time either.
Had to laugh at some of you big, tough guys making every excuse under the sun for not having a tiny little jab in the arm. Come on, man up! It doesn't hurt (much) and nursey might be worth the effort

Sharlaw · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:38

Ma'am said:
Come on, man up! It doesn't hurt (much) and nursey might be worth the effort

He says as a 20st Russian Shotputter rolls in with a needle the length of your arm lol.

eggyoke · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:40

No I like to pass injecting substances into my body when I can. I'd rather contract swine flu normally, fight through it, then enjoy the benefits of a stronger immune system

Of course it means nothing if the flu gains some levels and powers up, then I've pretty much had it.

Fenris · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:53

Meh, probably assuming it's free and I don't have to queue.

scorza · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:54

I'll beg, borrow and steal to get the swine flu jab if I have to. There's a lot we aren't being told about this new disease.

waso_dude · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:56

it worth it, any excuse to get to see the fit nurse

matthewhotdude · 14 Jul 2009 at 08:59

Fenris said:
Meh, probably assuming it's free and I don't have to queue.

It's not free...were all paying for it

Sash · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:02

Fenris said:
Meh, probably assuming it's free and I don't have to queue.

It's the NHS of course you will queue.

Mr-White · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:03

Atleast charging will stop societies scum increasing the queue lengths

MW

Ironic Namesake · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:05

Probably, being diabetic I always get urged to get all the jabs

tom_nieto · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:05

No, it gives kids autism: fact.

Pah, too slow on that

BUT IT'S TRUE :eek:

Five_Star · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:05

dirtydog said:
What about food shopping and the like?

Tesco delivery

and the wife can answer the door

I think for the last two weeks I haven't been outside near other people, been out in the car for a drive but just not near anybody else, I must be turning into a hermit lol

Sash · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:06

Five_Star said:
Tesco delivery and the wife can answer the door

I think for the last two weeks I haven't been outside near other people, been out in the car for a drive but just not near anybody else, I must be turning into a hermit lol

What if you Wife gets it?

Nzyme · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:07

I believe it won't be ready till September and then it will be offered to high-risk cases first i.e. those with ill health or pregnant women.

I wont go out of ym way to get it but if someone offers me it why not eh

Spyhop · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:07

scorza said:
I'll beg, borrow and steal to get the swine flu jab if I have to. There's a lot we aren't being told about this new disease.

Sarcasm? Nobody would give a hoot about it if the media weren't doing their best to keep the artificial hype alive.

dirtydog · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:09

Sash said:
What if you Wife gets it?

Quite.

The only way to be sure of avoiding it would be for nobody in your household to go out, and to answer the door while wearing a face mask to avoid getting it from callers. You'd also have to be very careful to throughly wash your hands after touching anything that the caller gave you, like shopping.

dirtydog · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:09

scorza said:
I'll beg, borrow and steal to get the swine flu jab if I have to. There's a lot we aren't being told about this new disease.

What is your theory?

hawker1986 · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:12

Personally I probably wouldnt bother, I trust my immune system against flu. But since I will be working in the NHS I imagine occupational health will come and attack me with the thing so I wont get much choice.

Hawker

frosty03 · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:17

hawker1986 said:
Personally I probably wouldnt bother, I trust my immune system against flu. But since I will be working in the NHS I imagine occupational health will come and attack me with the thing so I wont get much choice.

Hawker

You do have a right to devline. You are also in a position to properly gain "informed consent". Google gullian barre, happened to "some" of the previous influenza vaccines. Then again, you could get GB from H1N1 anyway since its a virus.

As for people thinking vaccination would prevent getting a more virulent strain, once it mutates to do so, it could be "different" enough to make the current vaccine useless, and you wont be immune.

So, all those thinking, read up the literature, and make your own minds up. Or discuss with your doctor/nurse.
I havent decided myself yet.

Fenris · 14 Jul 2009 at 09:17

hawker1986 said:
Personally I probably wouldnt bother, I trust my immune system against flu. But since I will be working in the NHS I imagine occupational health will come and attack me with the thing so I wont get much choice.

Hawker

You can't be immune to something you have never had or had a vaccination against, would you go to Africa and when someone offers you a Maleria tablet say "no thanks, my immune system's awesome".