lapal_fan Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: What's everyone's opinion on the flu jab? My work are really pushing us to get it done but I don't want it. Touch wood I rarely get flu so why do I need to get this bloody thing if I have don't have to? Because you won't get that strain of it if you do have it. It's just precautionary, older/young people benefit more. I work in a hospital, and a lot of my colleagues got it, I just kept forgetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Why the **** wouldn't you get it if it's being offered to you for free? Because I very rarely get flu as I said. Why would I get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: Because you won't get that strain of it if you do have it. It's just precautionary, older/young people benefit more. I work in a hospital, and a lot of my colleagues got it, I just kept forgetting. Yeah i am in the too but we are off site so I don't feel I need it. I can understand it to a extent if your dealing with patients face to face but people should be given a choice its our bodies at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Yeah i am in the too but we are off site so I don't feel I need it. I can understand it to a extent if your dealing with patients face to face but people should be given a choice its our bodies at the end of the day. It is your choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Just now, lapal_fan said: It is your choice It is...but if your nhs managers are like mine its kind of not ! That's how much they pressure you. Guessing yoyr trust is not as strict as ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: It is...but if your nhs managers are like mine its kind of not ! That's how much they pressure you. Guessing yoyr trust is not as strict as ours. I don't work for a Trust, I work for the hard service providers But in some aspects, I'm treated like staff (NHS card, free jabs etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Noticed colds and flu seem to have changed somewhat over time. The symptoms don't seem to be as full on, but they linger much longer. Anyone else concur? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted December 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2018 First year in the last six where I've not taken up the offer of a free jab from my employer. I've had flu 5 on five occasions during that time. I'm not saying it doesn't work but I thought I'd undertake my own unscientific experiment this year and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Xann said: Noticed colds and flu seem to have changed somewhat over time. The symptoms don't seem to be as full on, but they linger much longer. Anyone else concur? Yep. I always seem to end up with a cough that sticks around for weeks after the main symptoms have gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: It is...but if your nhs managers are like mine its kind of not ! That's how much they pressure you. Guessing yoyr trust is not as strict as ours. If you're in contact with frail folk in the course of your day? You should do it for fairly obvious reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, Xann said: If you're in contact with frail folk in the course of your day? You should do it for fairly obvious reasons. I'm not. They moved us off site to our local civic centre where the only interaction with have with patients is via telephone. To your other point about flu. I do notice that flu is not as aggressive but it seems to last longer. I find night nurse and day nurse are the best for quickest recovery time when I do catch it. I tend to take vitamin d tablets in winter and I feel that helps preventing flu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 11, 2018 Author VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Because I very rarely get flu as I said. Why would I get it? I very rarely get AIDs but I'd still accept a free vaccine if it was given to me. It takes like 30 seconds and will stop you getting the flu on the off chance you do actually get it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 HEY GUYS.. Have you ever noticed that the Flu these days is like one of those Loooooonngggg, drawn out relationships?? Y'know.. it's like you got the flu, but it's not as saucy as it used to be, but you tolerate each other? It used to be like a week long fling. Hard and fast, but gone and out of your system in a few days. HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED THAT? I mean, come on flu... you may as well take half my wardrobe.. DO YOU GET ME?!!?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I get flu about 3 times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 11, 2018 Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: I'm not. They moved us off site to our local civic centre where the only interaction with have with patients is via telephone. To your other point about flu. I do notice that flu is not as aggressive but it seems to last longer. I find night nurse and day nurse are the best for quickest recovery time when I do catch it. I tend to take vitamin d tablets in winter and I feel that helps preventing flu. 4 If you're able to treat it with Day Nurse it's not flu, it's a cold. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 11, 2018 Author VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: I get flu about 3 times a year. Really? You sure you're not getting a bad cold 3 times a year? The average adult gets the flu twice a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I very rarely get AIDs but I'd still accept a free vaccine if it was given to me. It takes like 30 seconds and will stop you getting the flu on the off chance you do actually get it. Do you get shots for rabies as well just in case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, NurembergVillan said: If you're able to treat it with Day Nurse it's not flu, it's a cold. What the hell is the difference ?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2018 I don’t believe I’ve ever had the flu. Had plenty of colds that have been a sod to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 4 hours ago, mjmooney said: Yep. I always seem to end up with a cough that sticks around for weeks after the main symptoms have gone. I'm at that stage now. Coughing so much I have a pain in my back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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