Mandatory Flu vaccine?

I agree with mommared53....and like she said "i will zip it too". Personally, I think that flu shots are BS and don't work...but- that's just me. In my experiences people who did get the shot would get sick within a day or so.

I too was wondering what your line of business is?

Consult your doctor. If s/he agrees with you thats a medical thing and get a note.

Can your doctor give you a "medical" reason not to have it? Often people can opt out of vaccines for religious reasons too. I know that many people use the religion excuse as their reason, even though they aren't in one of those religions but they feel strongly about some of the unproven side effects of some of these vaccines on children.

CDC says allergy to chicken eggs or having had a severe reaction to vaccine in the past should not be vaccinated.

Does your employer have to pay you sick days? Imagine if everyone in your office got exposed, over a two week period. Half were mild, half were severe, even hospitalized, you employer would have to pay the sick pay as well as someone to fill their shoes while they were out. Lots of money and this flu has taken a few lives, perhaps your employer wants not to lose any of his or her employees to a flu virus that could kill. not defending the mandate, just trying to look at both sides.

our 'sick time' is just lumped in with PTO pot of hours each year. So, no, they wouldn't have to pay any extra time off if people got sick. Again, it's the principal of not having a say in the matter. I don't work in an area where 'sick' people come. I work in a specialty area, and people normally cancel their appointments if they are sick, my exposure is very limited. I get more exposure shopping and going to church!

You are not in a right to work state,are you in a union? If so contact your union rep.

Your last statement is proof you could get exposed like all of us in the world. People sneeze, cough and spit on the ground, hand washing seems optional to alot of people, I am shocked every time I use a public restroom how many people leave after visiting the restroom without washing their hands. I don't know if the vaccine will do any good at all, but I am sure there is no malice on the part of your employer! Often standing up for what you believe in cost something. You are the only one who can choose if your job is the price you want to pay for standing up. Good luck to you whatever you decide.

Genma, check your messages. I sent you a message re someone you could contact and see if they can help you.

big difference between making sure someone's not doped up while driving the company's truck, and forcing someone to inject themselves with a vaccine they may or may not want-- please-- :noway:

What next? Your employer is going to mandate what you eat, too-- no sugar allowed on the job because it's not good for you? Only flax in your peanut butter?

Mandatory umbrellas on rainy days so you don't get the sniffles?

Madness-- I'd fight it.

Although I am not "opposed" to the flu shot I would be extremely upset if my employer (or anyone for that matter!!) was forcing it on me. Maybe everyone will take it and get sick from the side effects and NO ONE will be able to work for a couple days!!!:laugh: :laugh: Okay just a little humor. . .but can you imagine the big wigs if no one showed up for work????? But seriously, it sounds like a legal issue to me if you wanted to fight it!

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This might be helpful....


http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/31/flu.hm.flu.shot/

I work in a hospital but have no direct patient contact, but i do walk thru areas that do. I get a shot every year with no obvious side effects. But the shot out now is not for H1N1, so i'm curious that your employer is pushing it. My hospital isn't even offering the reg flu shots yet and no talk about the H1N1. I will get a shot this year and the other if its offered. I would not want to bring a virus home to my family.

this is all the more reason for all of us to take care of ourselves, eat right and exercise!!

You can still bring the virus home to your family even if you get immunized against it. If you touch things, germs are there. Germs are airborne and get on your clothes, hair, skin, etc..............So, we are all transmitting germs to each other in many ways, even without having contact with one another.

I have noticed that since I have went to natural eating without processed foods and I stopped using all of the Anti-bacterial stuff (cleaners, dish soap, bath soap, etc) I rarely get sick.

One of the reasons so many people get sick is because so many people use all the anti-microbial and anti-bacterial stuff and it kills off all the germs, so people don't build up a defense to any of the stuff.

My rule of thumb has been just wash hands on a regular basis, sneeze or cough into my bended arm and try to eat right as much as possible and get adequate rest.

I have not been sick with cold or flu in over 3 years now and I have not been eating 100% all 3 of those years.

I'm a medical assistant in a clinic. But they are mandating it even for the IS people, and those who have no patient contact. I understand about the risks of getting the flu, but when the flu vaccine doesn't protect against the current year's flu, because that strain is unknown, you still run the risk of getting the flu. I have never taken a sick day in the last 5 years, with the exception of my first year that I DID get it, and was laid up for 2 days with flu-like symptoms.

I don't know how legal it is but it is HIGHLY recommended for ANYONE working in the medical, dental or who work with kids to get the vaccine. This is a preventative measure every year to keep those who treat the ill or who will be more likely to come in contact with an infectious person from getting and passing the disease along to others. Yes, the strain is unknown but there is some belief among "the medical community" that getting the regular flu vaccine may help decrease the possibility of contracting and spreading H1N1. The reason is that H1N1 is easily spread and contracted by people while they have the regular flu, making it even more difficult to detect and cure.

My kids are school age and I work at home for a dentist and even though I am only in the office once or twice a month I am getting everyone in my house a flu shot for the first time ever. Now, my employer is paying for all of the employees to get the vaccine and it is a small cost for my kids and husband. I would consider this to be just as preventative as the hepatitis shots we are required to get or the shots you need to get if you prick yourself with a HIV infected persons syringe. Yes, it's not very likely you will contract these diseases but why not protect yourself.

Personally, I think you are letting your pride get in the way of doing what is most likely the right thing to do, especially with the concern of H1N1. Really, it's only a shot and it is rare for you to contract the flu from the flu shot, the probability of you going through that again is little to none, and besides, you said you only had it for 2 days when normally contracted you would have been out for an average of 10 days.