(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?
I am almost giddy with anticipation for my vaccination appointment on Sunday. Yesterday we dropped by my grandchildren's home to deliver a birthday present and actually talked about "the light at the end of the tunnel." I mentioned we will have to have a welcome back party at our house when they can come over and my grandson said, "I feel like I have forgotten what your house looks like!". My husband and I collect antiques and have a big old house with all kinds of things, lots of rooms filled with cylinder and disc phonographs, a library of books and art, a room with vintage mannequins in antique dress. - . I wonder if we will all talk about this past year the way my parents did the 30s depression.
If necessary I am willing to leave my 300K per year 1099 job and live in a single wide trailer high in Rocky Mountains in the hopes that it means having freedom for a little while longer. I wouldn't trade 100 years of extra life if it means giving up my liberties.
I accept your point of view.
All good to have rights and liberties but when we live in groups we need to respect also the liberties of others. Other people living in your environment have the right to live in healthy environments.
Your option to live in the mountains seems wise and respectful choice given the rights of your fellow man.
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 support you in your wish to find a new job. This shows you are genuine and supportive of fellow staff and patients.
Hospitals need to do all they can to promote healthy environments.
Not easy given there are so many sick people in one place. But still the hospital works to manage safety as much as able.
Given hospitals must do their best to prevent the spread of COVID they need to all they can to prevent the spread of this life threatening disease. I see vaccination is a good strategy to manage and control the spread of COVID.
When we live in groups it's not all about me and my civil rights.
We need to do what we can to manage the well being of the group as a whole.
Very few nurses in my facility are taking it. You have EVERY right not to put something in your body that you do not want.
I fail to understand your point of view. I wonder... do you fear the vaccine more than the deadly disease.
For myself I need people to take the vaccine to keep me safe. Given my health status I would likely die if I were to catch COVID. The threat of catching COVID creates much fear within me.
I didn't want COVID 19 in my body, but it went in anyway, my rights were violated.
No one wants covid, but it isn't required that we get it in order to keep our jobs. Indeed, I think one of the reasons for "concern" is that because so many health professionals have been infected with Covid that we fear this high level of "covid antigen" in our system may make us even more likely to have a negative reaction. I remember a fellow RN once who has received the BCG vaccine in their home country who did not realize (or fogot) that they should not get a TB test. Their entire arm swelled up and they experienced tissue necrosis around the TB test site. Still, I believe that for most people the benefits far out weigh the risks. One can respect each individuals right to choose without agreeing with their decision.
I fail to understand your point of view. I wonder... do you fear the vaccine more than the deadly disease.
For myself I need people to take the vaccine to keep me safe. Given my health status I would likely die if I were to catch COVID. The threat of catching COVID creates much fear within me.
If this is true (that you need people to take the vaccine for you to be safe) then you are unlikely to be safe anytime soon given that their isn't enough vaccine available to reach herd immunity (probably 70-90% will need to take depending upon who you listen to) and well over that amount of people are intent upon not taking the vaccine even if it is required by law. It would probably be more effective for you to focus on what actions that you can take to keep yourself safe. Things like taking the vaccine, taking certain supplements like vitamin D-3 and Zinc, and wearing an N-95 face mask when in public and consider adding a face shield (or at least glasses) to better protect your eyes and mucous membranes.
Specializes in Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU.
15 minutes ago, myoglobin said:
No one wants covid, but it isn't required that we get it in order to keep our jobs. Indeed, I think one of the reasons for "concern" is that because so many health professionals have been infected with Covid that we fear this high level of "covid antigen" in our system may make us even more likely to have a negative reaction. I remember a fellow RN once who has received the BCG vaccine in their home country who did not realize (or fogot) that they should not get a TB test. Their entire arm swelled up and they experienced tissue necrosis around the TB test site. Still, I believe that for most people the benefits far out weigh the risks. One can respect each individuals right to choose without agreeing with their decision.
I understand your point, my post was an underhanded joke, not serious commentary.
All this debate may be for naught anyway, from what I'm reading about the Brazil variant there's a lot of fear that the current vaccine will be ineffective since even natural immunity doesn't seem to provide protection or even make it less severe.
You might not be the only one going to a trailer in Wyoming ?
Thanks Myogoblin ?for explaining. I guess there is a lot fear around anything to do with COVID
We don't really have COVID here. All COVID cases are in quarantine awaiting entrance into our country.
We went into lockdown last March for about 6 weeks. This with quarantine serves to keep us safe.
Very shortly I will be able to access a vaccination.
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I am almost giddy with anticipation for my vaccination appointment on Sunday. Yesterday we dropped by my grandchildren's home to deliver a birthday present and actually talked about "the light at the end of the tunnel." I mentioned we will have to have a welcome back party at our house when they can come over and my grandson said, "I feel like I have forgotten what your house looks like!". My husband and I collect antiques and have a big old house with all kinds of things, lots of rooms filled with cylinder and disc phonographs, a library of books and art, a room with vintage mannequins in antique dress. - . I wonder if we will all talk about this past year the way my parents did the 30s depression.