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    by Sep 19, '11
    I was just informed that our clinical rotation that we start in 4 weeks has just started requiring nursing students to get the flu vaccine. Can someone please help me find the right waiver documentation to get out of it?! I only have three weeks (documentation has to be provided at least a week before we start the rotation). I'm not sure whether I need a student waiver or healthcare worker waiver. I'm in Illinois. Thanks in advance!!!
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    by HHagedorn Sep 19, '11 4:52 pm
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  4. Sep 19, '11 by
    I'm not sure.... I don't think our school even considers waivers. Out of curiosity why don't you want to get one?
  5. Sep 19, '11 by
    The main reason is I feel the best prevention is a diet of whole, organic foods and plenty of saturated fats like coconut oil (a natural antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal).
    Smurfette752 and FLDoula like this.
  6. Sep 19, '11 by
    Where I am we can sign a waiver for hepatitis although I dont think you should forgo that one, BUT with the flu virus.... please stop and think about where your going to be? what your going to be doing? with all the sick people that you are going to be doing these things too. Then think about your family and friends that you will come in contact with if you are carrying the flu virus around. Then go to your local walgreens and get a freakin vaccine.
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  7. Sep 19, '11 by
    I feel that proper hand hygiene and the use of PPE is sufficient to prevent the spread of illness.

    My OP was not "Reasons I Should Get the Flu Vaccine," it was asking for help with finding the correct documentation to waive getting it. I ask that replies be geared towards helping me meet my desire to maintain my health through natural interventions--not vaccination. Any advice on finding the waiver documentation is greatly appreciated.
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  8. Sep 19, '11 by
    You should probably start with contacting the office of whatever nursing program you are going into.
  9. Sep 19, '11 by
    ScottE, thank you for your reply. I have contacted my nursing program coordinator (I haven't gotten a response yet), but this is a facility requirement, not a nursing program requirement, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I only have 1 semester left, and only 8 weeks will be spent at the facility that is requiring the flu vaccine.

    I'm curious if the waiver process is any different for nursing students than it is for employees at that facility, but I think you're right about contacting my nursing program coordinator as she should be able to get clarification from the facility. Thanks again for your reply.
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    Sep 19, '11 by
    I tried to research this for you but am finding that nursing programs CAN mandate flu vaccines for students.

    Agree with above poster that best place to start is with your nursing program director.
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  11. Sep 19, '11 by
    i totally agree with you on not getting the flu vaccine.. never had it, and never had the flu... wish i could find some information for you, but i cant seem to find anything. possibly contact the facility directly and ask them?

    so glad my school doesnt mandate them.
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  12. Sep 19, '11 by
    Thanks traumaRUs; I really appreciate your looking into it.

    IF it turns out that I do have to get the flu vaccine, would it be better to get the injection with the preservatives (if they don't offer preservative free) or the nasal spray with the MSG? And, is it possible to get the flu vaccination that doesn't have H1N1 in it?