DD won't get the flu shot (Ugh)

[Anonymous]

Only about 40% of the population gets the flu shot and in the 18-50 yr old range it's more like 30%. Just because they recommend that everyone does it, doesn't mean that actually happens so I'm not seeing the big deal here. It's not the same as turning down a polio vaccine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you provide money/extras to her? It so, I would cut her off until she complied. If she can't make decisions that are rational, she doesn't get anything more than the basics.

what?

for refusing a shot?????????????????

OMG - Based on all the cuckoo parents on these boards, I think my daughter will end up being ABNORMAL b/c she's so normal!

[Anonymous]

There is not a nurse or doctor on the planet who will hold a 17 year old down for a flu shot. She can provide medical consent for surgery, let alone this.

Plus, I have never given my kids a flu shot. No way. They are teens now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only about 40% of the population gets the flu shot and in the 18-50 yr old range it's more like 30%. Just because they recommend that everyone does it, doesn't mean that actually happens so I'm not seeing the big deal here. It's not the same as turning down a polio vaccine.

You do realize this is a reason to get one, right? All of the idiots out there who can give it to you.

[Anonymous]

I am an RN and I never get flu shots. Grow up OP. At least she did research and came to her own conclusion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an RN and I never get flu shots. Grow up OP. At least she did research and came to her own conclusion.

Where do you work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only about 40% of the population gets the flu shot and in the 18-50 yr old range it's more like 30%. Just because they recommend that everyone does it, doesn't mean that actually happens so I'm not seeing the big deal here. It's not the same as turning down a polio vaccine.

You do realize this is a reason to get one, right? All of the idiots out there who can give it to you.

You realize they don't cover all the strains

I just got over the flu and I had the damn shot.

[Anonymous]

Not a hill to die on when she's this old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an RN and I never get flu shots. Grow up OP. At least she did research and came to her own conclusion.

Where do you work?

Like I would identify that. It's not mandatory everywhere.
I currently do not work face to face with patients but I did for YEARS.

[Anonymous]

What about a meningitis shot?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only about 40% of the population gets the flu shot and in the 18-50 yr old range it's more like 30%. Just because they recommend that everyone does it, doesn't mean that actually happens so I'm not seeing the big deal here. It's not the same as turning down a polio vaccine.

You do realize this is a reason to get one, right? All of the idiots out there who can give it to you.

You realize they don't cover all the strains

I just got over the flu and I had the damn shot.

Of course. And I realize you can still get it even if you get a vaccine. But it certainly reduces your risk. Like wearing a seatbelt. You can still get really injured or killed in a car accident, but it really decreases your risk of that happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an RN and I never get flu shots. Grow up OP. At least she did research and came to her own conclusion.

Where do you work?

Like I would identify that. It's not mandatory everywhere.
I currently do not work face to face with patients but I did for YEARS.

Thank god you don't work with patients. Nurses typically aren't very good with health things. A large percentage are overweight and smoke, so your attitude doesn't really surprise me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about a meningitis shot?

Who are you talking to?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an RN and I never get flu shots. Grow up OP. At least she did research and came to her own conclusion.

Where do you work?

Like I would identify that. It's not mandatory everywhere.
I currently do not work face to face with patients but I did for YEARS.

Thank god you don't work with patients. Nurses typically aren't very good with health things. A large percentage are overweight and smoke, so your attitude doesn't really surprise me.

I do work with patients but not face to face.
I don't believe in taking medication if not necessary.
I am not overweight, nor do I smoke.

[Anonymous]

It is not a medication.