(So glad I stumbled across this website again after almost 6 years! I need to change my username because I am not an aspiring nurse anymore, I have been a nurse for almost 3 years! ?)
Anyway, I really do not want to take this new covid vaccine. I know I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Typically I am not an anti-vaxxer but something about this illness is making me think otherwise. For personal reasons I really do not want to take it when available at my hospital, but I’m afraid it will be mandatory. I am almost considering finding a new job if my hospital forces us all to take it. What a shame because I do like my job and wouldn’t know what else to turn to that isn’t nursing, because chances are most healthcare related places of employment will likely require all employees take it.
I want to use the excuse of it being against my religion but I already took the flu vaccine this year. I have nothing against the flu vaccine but didn’t necessarily want it, but my hospital practically FORCED everyone to take it unless they grant you an exemption. I’m afraid they’ll question me why I took the flu shot but cannot take the covid vaccine.
What do you guys think about this? Will you be taking the vaccine? I just want us to be able to make our own decisions about this. If patients can refuse medications, procedures, and treatments, why can’t healthcare workers do the same? I read in multiple articles it will not be required by the federal government but each state and employer can decide whether or not it will be mandatory.
And forget the $1500 “stimulus check” that may be offered if you take it. All the money in the world would not change my mind about taking the vaccine. I feel as though if you have to bribe people to take it, something is peculiar.
I don’t know why this is bothering me so much. It should be a choice in my opinion. But by telling a few friends about not wanting it I feel judged. I have worked with covid patients multiple times since I am one of the younger nurses who does not have any kids/am pregnant. I feel like week after week I was always chosen to go to the covid section. At first I was mad but now it doesn’t bother me. I am not afraid to be near covid patients. Luckily through all this time I haven’t caught it. I always tell people I’d rather catch it than get this vaccine. That’s how strongly I feel against taking the vaccine. All of my non-nursing who have had covid are covered and thriving. To me catching it isn’t the biggest deal but others have called me selfish because I could be spreading it to others. Why is it looked at as selfish for not wanting to inject something into MY body. #mybodymychoice
Am I thinking about this too much? What would you do?
Specializes in Critical care, tele, Medical-Surgical.
11 minutes ago, BellaRoseRN said:
Hi. I am kind of surprised by how many nurses seem to be subscribing to bad theories and non-science based information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. I know nurses who believe COVID-19 is a hoax and the Democrats did it and it would disappear after the election. And these are people who are taking care of patients! That’s concerning.
I would take this vaccine if given the opportunity. Also that $1500 stimulus is simply an idea being said aloud. It’s too bad that it has come to bribing people to take a vaccine in the midst of a pandemic. What is wrong with people? https://apple.news/AZOyiBMQXSKWxX1UIBXfTCA
ER nurse here and couldn’t pay me any amount to take it. You’re not wrong to feel hesitant or to not want to be coerced. We all need to stand up for ourselves and for each other. Personal medical decisions should remain between you and your doctor. Hugs.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
10 minutes ago, blue_bug said:
ER nurse here and couldn’t pay me any amount to take it. You’re not wrong to feel hesitant or to not want to be coerced. We all need to stand up for ourselves and for each other. Personal medical decisions should remain between you and your doctor. Hugs.
Why is it not wrong (right) to feel hesitant about the vaccine? What might reduce a feeling of hesitancy...more doses delivered, longer observation of recipients, more information in general, more advocacy from credible and respected members of government and society?
Why is it not wrong (right) to feel hesitant about the vaccine? What might reduce a feeling of hesitancy...more doses delivered, longer observation of recipients, more information in general, more advocacy from credible and respected members of government and society?
If you have to ask this question that makes me wonder how much you’ve researched it and how your critical thinking skills. A new technology, skipped testing phases, rushed to market with significant side effects are just a few of the reasons. It’s 100% OK to not want to be a part of the experiment. It’s also OK if you want to, but again, personal medical decisions are best left that way. Personal.
If you have to ask this question that makes me wonder how much you’ve researched it and how your critical thinking skills. A new technology, skipped testing phases, rushed to market with significant side effects are just a few of the reasons. It’s 100% OK to not want to be a part of the experiment. It’s also OK if you want to, but again, personal medical decisions are best left that way. Personal.
But it hasn't skipped test phases. It went through phases 1, 2, 3, and emergency approval is phase 4. Non-emergency approval is phase 5.
The vaccines right now didn't start from scratch as much as people think. They used a ton of research done over the past 10 years for the SARS vaccine that stalled when the outbreak dissipated. When folks state this is "too fast" I am one to remind them that the building blocks of these vaccines were already there.
You wouldn’t need emergency approval if testing was complete. ? While building blocks were already there, there has never been a mRNA vaccine nor one for any of the coronaviruses. Significant differences.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
45 minutes ago, blue_bug said:
If you have to ask this question that makes me wonder how much you’ve researched it and how your critical thinking skills. A new technology, skipped testing phases, rushed to market with significant side effects are just a few of the reasons. It’s 100% OK to not want to be a part of the experiment. It’s also OK if you want to, but again, personal medical decisions are best left that way. Personal.
LOL
Let me make certain that I understand your comment; you are questioning my critical thinking because you are poorly informed about the vaccine? Really?
Let me make certain that I understand your comment; you are questioning my critical thinking because you are poorly informed about the vaccine? Really?
This made me laugh out loud. I’m not poorly informed at all. Thanks for the laugh.
If only your remarks about the vaccine didn't reflect poorly informed opinion. You've offered no facts or citations to support your statements.
And your comments are exactly what is wrong with our society today. Very sad that you make harsh, rash judgments and decide to start degrading as a weapon. I don’t feel like I need to offer citations, this is a social media forum, not a court of law. I did offer several facts all of which are easily found if you want to look. I actually am quite busy at the moment, if I get bored I may copy and paste them for the rest of the ones reading this, but you can just as easily look them up. I however am done communicating with you, I don’t need bullies taking up my precious time. ✌️
And your comments are exactly what is wrong with our society today. Very sad that you make harsh, rash judgments and decide to start degrading as a weapon. I don’t feel like I need to offer citations, this is a social media forum, not a court of law. I did offer several facts all of which are easily found if you want to look. I actually am quite busy at the moment, if I get bored I may copy and paste them for the rest of the ones reading this, but you can just as easily look them up. I however am done communicating with you, I don’t need bullies taking up my precious time. ✌️
We need a majority of the population to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity. I've read 70%; I've read 80%. Hard to say exactly. But a lot of people.
Meanwhile, these vaccinations were authorized for emergency usage because they performed very well in large, well-designed clinical trials. Of course, those clinical trials would normally last substantially longer before the data would be submitted to the FDA. But this is an emergency.
So here's the question: who should take the vaccine? Do we as a nation wait 3 years for data and full authorization, and let another million of our neighbors, family, and friends die for the sake of "safety" when we have a highly promising solution in our hands now?
Do we give the vaccine just to those of us most at risk of dying from covid, our elderly and infirmed, ignoring that these same people might be the most at risk of all those scary side effects of the vaccine that may or may not exist?
Do you sit back and watch your coworkers and neighbors take risks for themselves and their community while reasoning that you'll probably be fine if you get covid (however badly the people you pass it to might fare) and you're happy enough to let them be your guinea pigs while you wait on more data?
Maybe that's the best call for you. I don't know you, obviously. However, I'd suggest that when you post specifically as a nurse on a professional forum (or elsewhere), statements like "I don't feel like I need to offer citations," and "you couldn't pay me any amount to take it," are a bad look. This topic is important enough to call for a higher level of discourse. This ain't social media and we aren't arguing about the Kardashians.
herring_RN, ASN, BSN
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This link works: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/35-year-scientist-led-modernas-efforts-create-covid/story?id=74701220