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10-12-2020, 01:16 PM
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Flu vaccine shots are here. FYI
Not a thread about anti vaxxers.
Just wanted to let folks know you can get shots. Ow if over 65 or high risk.
You may need to phone around. First 6 pharmacies I called were already out.
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10-12-2020, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Not a thread about anti vaxxers.
Just wanted to let folks know you can get shots. Ow if over 65 or high risk.
You may need to phone around. First 6 pharmacies I called were already out.
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Thanks for the post. This will definitely be the year I get the shot. Will try book an appointment tomorrow
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10-13-2020, 08:16 AM
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Shoppers drug said only old guys can get shot before Oct 19th.
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10-13-2020, 08:23 AM
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Already booked my appt. for the 21st.
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10-13-2020, 09:36 AM
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We just walked into Shoppers in Millrise on the 7th and got ours. No appointment.
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10-13-2020, 12:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Grey Wolf
Shoppers drug said only old guys can get shot before Oct 19th.
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High risk first they say.
So over 65 and those will health issues.
They have limited doses for the first bunch. Some have run out.
Call around if in the risk category.
If not in high risk...appointments are filling up and walk ins are less likely.
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It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself. Charles Darwin
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10-13-2020, 07:16 PM
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Just got mine today. Slid in between appointments. Rest of the family booked on the 20th.
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10-13-2020, 07:23 PM
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Never had one and won't! My thought!
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10-13-2020, 08:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by badbrass
Never had one and won't! My thought!
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Well thought out, valuable contribution!
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10-13-2020, 08:42 PM
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Walked right in today at Docs pharmacy. No line . No wait. Easy peasy.
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10-13-2020, 09:03 PM
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Same as last year and the years before, NOPE! And I am over 60, don’t be afraid to Live!
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10-14-2020, 06:17 AM
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Oct 20th I'm booked, I have CLL and my immune system is weak so I have to get one, worked overseas in Central Asia for years and it was a condition of our employment so I have had one every year since 1992 and I'm still fairly normal
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10-14-2020, 07:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadhunter
Same as last year and the years before, NOPE! And I am over 60, don’t be afraid to Live!
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You're so brave, a modern day warrior!
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10-14-2020, 07:52 AM
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The wife and I are booked in for the 24th, I've been getting the shot since the flu of 98, I didn't think it was possible for a healthy person to get that sick without dying.
I would imagine when penicillin first came out there were people that refused to be injected with mold spores, it's a personal choice.
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10-14-2020, 09:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bat119
The wife and I are booked in for the 24th, I've been getting the shot since the flu of 98, I didn't think it was possible for a healthy person to get that sick without dying.
I would imagine when penicillin first came out there were people that refused to be injected with mold spores, it's a personal choice.
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I know people that have had the bad flu and an easy flu. Once you’ve had the bad...I agree...makes getting a free simple flu shot and easy choice.
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It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself. Charles Darwin
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10-17-2020, 06:42 PM
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... This 👇
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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
I know people that have had the bad flu and an easy flu. Once you’ve had the bad...I agree...makes getting a free simple flu shot and easy choice.
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Yup ... just like the last 10+ years, I got my latest flu shot yesterday, and so did the Wife.
Can't believe there are 'Sill' Naysayers out there ... like, what's with that ❓❗
Selkirk
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10-19-2020, 12:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Selkirk
Yup ... just like the last 10+ years, I got my latest flu shot yesterday, and so did the Wife.
Can't believe there are 'Sill' Naysayers out there ... like, what's with that ❓❗
Selkirk
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It’s called education, not blinding following the sheep !
Can you tell me what’s in it?
What rights do you have if something goes wrong?
If you think pumping a virus into yourself to stop you from getting a virus
Your a special kind of ....
that’s what’s up wit dat!
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10-19-2020, 01:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
It’s called education, not blinding following the sheep !
Can you tell me what’s in it?
What rights do you have if something goes wrong?
If you think pumping a virus into yourself to stop you from getting a virus
Your a special kind of ....
that’s what’s up wit dat!
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^^ X100 !
A car mechanic screws up my car & there's a good chance I can easily recoup any losses, and that's just a car.
Try that with a vaccine reaction and no recourse, and it's the most important thing you will ever own= You.
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10-19-2020, 06:24 PM
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O. M. G. ❗
Quote:
Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
It’s called education, not blinding following the sheep !
Can you tell me what’s in it?
What rights do you have if something goes wrong?
If you think pumping a virus into yourself to stop you from getting a virus
Your a special kind of ....
that’s what’s up wit dat!
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So let's get this straight ... you think they're pumping 'Live' virus in us ❓❗
Please 'Educate' us more ... LOL
Thanks for the chuckle.
And ...
Selkirk
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10-19-2020, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Selkirk
So let's get this straight ... you think they're pumping 'Live' virus in us ❓❗
Please 'Educate' us more ... LOL
Thanks for the chuckle.
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Don’t see anywhere that he said “live” virus.
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10-19-2020, 06:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
It’s called education, not blinding following the sheep !
Can you tell me what’s in it?
What rights do you have if something goes wrong?
If you think pumping a virus into yourself to stop you from getting a virus
Your a special kind of ....
that’s what’s up wit dat!
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You don’t want the shot then move on. Why question anyone who wants it. I am getting it this week so am I a special kind of ... like your post said?
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10-19-2020, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jigsalot
You don’t want the shot then move on. Why question anyone who wants it. I am getting it this week so am I a special kind of ... like your post said?
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Goes both ways. Just sayin’.
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10-19-2020, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
It’s called education, not blinding following the sheep !
Can you tell me what’s in it?
If you think pumping a virus into yourself to stop you from getting a virus
Your a special kind of ....
that’s what’s up wit dat!
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Flu shot has "dead" virus to stimulate your immune system. This is the same thing that happens when you get sick from some pathogen, recover and can't get it again. But without the getting sick part.
What kind of special thing are you calling me? And all the doctors and scientists and lay-people since Jenner?
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10-21-2020, 04:55 PM
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Flu shot
Alberta has been using de-activated quadrivalent flu vaccine for years. It is compressed of 2-influenza A strains and 2-influenza B strains. Influenza C- strains are generally mild and do not require immunizations.
This years vaccine includes H1N1, H3N2 for the influenza A strains. As well as Washington and Phuket for the B strains.
On a side note in a 92,000 retrospective non peer reviewed study in Brazil. They found that the flu shot (they use trivalent shot) helped reduce serious affects of COVID-19. They found 8%-18% reduction in different area's such as ICU admissions, Invasive ventilation, and mortality. The theory is the flu shot get's the immune system up and active which help fights COVID-19. This study needs to be studied further and replicated if possible. Take it for what it's worth.
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10-21-2020, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny
Don’t see anywhere that he said “live” virus.
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He might as well have ... some ppl ❗
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Originally Posted by Med Head 2
Alberta has been using de-activated quadrivalent flu vaccine for years. It is compressed of 2-influenza A strains and 2-influenza B strains. Influenza C- strains are generally mild and do not require immunizations.
This years vaccine includes H1N1, H3N2 for the influenza A strains. As well as Washington and Phuket for the B strains.
On a side note in a 92,000 retrospective non peer reviewed study in Brazil. They found that the flu shot (they use trivalent shot) helped reduce serious affects of COVID-19. They found 8%-18% reduction in different area's such as ICU admissions, Invasive ventilation, and mortality. The theory is the flu shot get's the immune system up and active which help fights COVID-19. This study needs to be studied further and replicated if possible. Take it for what it's worth.
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Thanks for that 👆 ... well said ❗ 👍🤠
Selkirk
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10-23-2020, 11:57 AM
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flue shoot
Med Head, that is a interesting study in Brazil how the immune system kicks in even for Corona SARS-2 (Covid -19) from flue shoot. Agree it needs further independent verification.
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