I have a close colleague/moderately close friend who is an anti-vaxxer. We agreed years ago that the topic was off-limits because it only led to intractable arguments.
He emailed me today about a study into the efficacy of the flu jab last year in certain US cities. He summarised it 'so I wouldn't have to read it' by saying that essentially it had zero to negative effect. There are SO MANY REASONS why this could be the case, my money being on poor study design closely followed by the fact that the flu jab is a bit of a crapshoot anyway-they have to guess the strain long before its obvious. Anyway, I'll never know because I deleted the email and emptied my trash.
I'm really angry that he's done this. I'm also really angry that I previously haven't been able to convince him that the theory of vaccines is not a conspiracy.
Although TBF I never will. Like all of us (to some degree) he's inconsistent. When there was talk of measles in his kid's school he got the kid vaccinated quick-smart.
Gaaaah. Anyway, welcome to the pub, how was your day? Your turn to rant.
#Vaxxer #FluJab #rant
#FluJab
People urged to get flu jab after hospitals declare critical incidents
Ouch! #FluJab. 💉😣
Flu jab got, the logic of that just doesnt make sense, I can get the flu jab because my hubby has an auto-immune condition, but I cannot get the covid jab....make it make sense???
I've just had my #FluJab
#flujab 85 minute queue, backing up cars onto a major road rather then using the empty car park. Also use of paper and pen which I suspect will be a problem outdoors when it rains Thanks to the great NHS but we need more people giving the injections to avoid the queues.
I've just had my #FluJab
“Is vaccine-induced immunity better than immunity from infection?
Vaccine-induced immunity is better because it’s safer. When you get infected with COVID, symptoms from the infection wreak havoc on your body. Whether or not you’ve been infected or vaccinated previously, the COVID booster is going to strengthen your immune responses to high levels and do so in a safe way.
Can I still get COVID if I’m vaccinated?
People who are vaccinated can still get COVID, but it is much more likely they will experience mild symptoms. Vaccinated people are much less likely to experience severe illness or get so sick that they need to be hospitalized. Data continue to show that those who are hospitalized with COVID are largely people who have not received a COVID vaccine within the past 12 months.
Particularly for people at higher risk of severe COVID, vaccination is an essential tool for reducing COVID complications, hospitalization, and death.
Can you get the flu shot and the COVID vaccine at the same time?
Yes! In fact, studies have shown that people who decide to spread out their vaccines into separate appointments often don’t follow through with getting both. We’ve also seen that the immune response generated by each vaccine does not change based on whether they are administered at the same time or separately.
It’s important to remember that many of the same populations at high risk of experiencing severe illness from COVID are also at high risk of severe influenza. Especially for these vulnerable populations, it’s a good idea to time your vaccines together.”
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/what-to-know-about-updated-covid-vaccines-for-2024-25
#influenza #flu #justAflu #virus #viral #pathogen #updated #fluJab #NEW #newJab #SARScov2 #covid19 #COVID_19 #covid #CovidIsNotOver #coronaIstNichtVorbei #coronavirus #herdImmunity #helpOthers #RandomActsOfKindness #selfcare #carers #ally #allies #Disabled
It's #FluSeason again so I'd encourage everyone who can to get your #FluVaccine.
Some people in the UK can get the #FluJab for free https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/ and some workplaces offer it to staff, but for everyone else it's around £20 or £9.95 from Superdrug if you register for a loyalty card https://www.superdrug.com/microsite/flu-jab You don't have to use the thing and can opt out of marketing, my partner and I got one just for the half price jab.
Get vaccinated this autumn if you're eligible:
"As well as vaccines to protect against Covid and flu, which are being offered to a number of groups this autumn, vaccinations against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are available for the first time this year for those who are pregnant as well as older adults aged 75-79. Pregnant women are also eligible for vaccination against whooping cough."
Got a #Covid booster (Pfizer) and a flu shot yesterday. My arm is a bit sore but apart from that no issues. #Immunisation #flujab
@cheryanne I agree - and so does my State Govt, apparently:
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/free-flu-jabs-available-throughout-may-and-june-2024
Starting my weekend the right way - getting stabbed twice in the arm with Science Juice(tm). #ProVax #CovidJab #FluJab
PSA:
Its Danish #Flu + #COVID19 vaccination season again. Last year the entire family got flu except me, and it ruined our Christmas. I had the jab and #VaccinesWork.
Here is the Danish page on who, how and where to get your #FluJab and #COVIDvaccines this year.
I had my #FluJab this evening.