I'm pissed!

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Originally posted by Got Gear?
No shit? Are you sure? Here in BC, children, seniors and people with cronic health problems get them for free. Everyone else has to pay like $20.

Don't believe the crap you hear about side effects and people getting sick. That's just people blameing the shot for their problems. I've gotten it 4 years in a row now and never had so much as a red mark on my delt. Last time the lady couldn't even find the pinhole in my arm to put the bandaid. I didn't bleed even a tiny bit.

Eves government offers free universal flu shots for third straight year

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 24 /CNW/ - Millions of Ontario residents will enjoy
the benefits of another flu-free winter as a result of a key part of Ontario's
healthcare plan, announced by Health and Long-Term Care Minister Tony Clement.
For the third consecutive year, Ontario is the only jurisdiction in North
America to offer its residents free flu shots. Clement was on hand to remind
all Ontarians to participate in the 2002/2003 Universal Influenza Immunization
Program as employees at Purolator Courier's head office in Mississauga
received their flu shots.
"Since 2000, more Ontario employers have joined a growing list holding
workplace flu clinics," said Clement. "In 2002/2003, it is expected even more
in the business and industry sector will see the benefits of holding a
workplace flu immunization program. A flu shot has proven to reduce
absenteeism from work. When employees and their families are immunized, the
likelihood of a flu-free winter is increased, while employers can see a
significant reduction in lost time and productivity."
Each year, approximately 20,000 people in Ontario are hospitalized as a
result of influenza. This can lead to loss of productivity at work and
inconvenience to family members during the holiday season.
A randomized trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine,
indicated that cost savings for employers holding flu clinics were estimated
to be $46.85 US per employee vaccinated.
"Purolator Couriers are in and out of thousands of workplaces each day,
and no one here wants to give or get the flu while they're making their
rounds," said Bob Johnson, President and CEO of Purolator Courier Ltd.
"Purolator is happy to host a workplace flu clinic. The response from
employees is always extremely positive. The clinics create benefits that are
good for our team and good for our customers because the flu season isn't
going to slow us down."
Employers interested in holding flu clinics can call toll-free,
1-866-FLU N YOU (1-866-358-6968) (TTY: 1-800-387-5559), or visit the Ministry
of Health and Long-Term Care website, at www.gov.on.ca/health

This news release is available on our website at:

http://www.gov.on.ca/health/

[jack hust]

sorry to hear it bro

[bigjim33]

Originally posted by countrychic
do you think the flu shots work?? I have heard if you never get one don't start bc otherwise your body needs it every year? What do you guys think?

i think it depends ont he person....i get them sometimes and other times i don't and i get sick the same amount....but i am not "prone" to sickness so i might not be a good example

[Username]

I don't think I'm going to shake this fast. I keep feeling worse and worse. I'm coughing like someone that smoked 4 packs a day for 30 years. This is going to effect my cycle too. Damn my luck.

[bigjim33]

Originally posted by Username
I don't think I'm going to shake this fast. I keep feeling worse and worse. I'm coughing like someone that smoked 4 packs a day for 30 years. This is going to effect my cycle too. Damn my luck.

bro if you start feeling like fluid in your longues get checked right away. my boy at the end of his cycle was real sick and didn't want to go to the doc till it was over becasue he didnt' want antibiodics till it was over and when he went they said he was 2 days away from pneumonia....so just keep an eye on it.....but i hope you get better soon

[Username]

Thanks for the tip. I'm not afraid to go to the doc if it gets bad. My brother had the same thing. Bad cough and feeling like crap. He had it for about a week. So it looks to be a long week. I will just sleep as much as possible. If I miss some workouts then so be it. My health is more important then gaining a pound of muscle.

[Got Gear?]

Originally posted by countrychic
do you think the flu shots work?? I have heard if you never get one don't start bc otherwise your body needs it every year? What do you guys think?

Seems to help me. Without a flu shot I'll get sick 3x in a winter. With it, I get sick maybe once...