(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've joined the club! So happy to get my Covid vaccine. My sister and I talked that we may all be able to join in an Easter dinner - only 365 days delayed! So happy I can hug my grandchildren in only a months time and enjoy life again.
I can't get on V-Safe, rather I cannot get the phone number call back to complete log in. I tried yesterday and today. My sleeping was fitful last night but no other vaccination complaints. Our second appointment is not for 42 days. Does it matter that our second is more than 28 days?
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5 hours ago, londonflo said:
I can't get on V-Safe, rather I cannot get the phone number call back to complete log in. I tried yesterday and today. My sleeping was fitful last night but no other vaccination complaints. Our second appointment is not for 42 days. Does it matter that our second is more than 28 days?
CDC said last week I think, that you can go up to 6 weeks before getting the second shot
Specializes in Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU.
41 minutes ago, Kitiger said:
I wonder; did they draw that out of a hat? Are there any studies out that we average Joe people can see?
That was my question. I think they're just theorizing it based off of some other vaccines that require separate doses. In my opinion we shouldn't stray from what was studied in the clinical trials, but they didn't ask me what I thought ?
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
What is generally true about the Biden administration, however, is that if that is the evolving recommendation it is coming from the experts in the science not the politicians.
The need to get millions vaccinated before the variants become dominant is a real issue.
I have never had the Flu shot or the flu, even though I have been around peop;e who had it. However, I am starting LPN school and have to take the Flu shot because it's mandatory. I told them that I'm allergic to eggs but I was told that there is A flu vaccine for people with that allergy. However, I was informed that I didn't have to take the COVID vaccine. I told the lady that I wasn't going to take that vaccine. Not everyone has had a good response to it. Also, why rush out a vaccine that has not been properly tested? I would look for another job if you are required to take the COVID vaccine. It's your body, your health. I certainly would not have been going to this program if it were mandatory. Stick to your guns!!
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
49 minutes ago, Aries22 said:
I have never had the Flu shot or the flu, even though I have been around peop;e who had it. However, I am starting LPN school and have to take the Flu shot because it's mandatory. I told them that I'm allergic to eggs but I was told that there is A flu vaccine for people with that allergy. However, I was informed that I didn't have to take the COVID vaccine. I told the lady that I wasn't going to take that vaccine. Not everyone has had a good response to it. Also, why rush out a vaccine that has not been properly tested? I would look for another job if you are required to take the COVID vaccine. It's your body, your health. I certainly would not have been going to this program if it were mandatory. Stick to your guns!!
Why do you believe the vaccines haven't been properly tested?
Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.
56 minutes ago, Aries22 said:
I have never had the Flu shot or the flu, even though I have been around peop;e who had it. However, I am starting LPN school and have to take the Flu shot because it's mandatory. I told them that I'm allergic to eggs but I was told that there is A flu vaccine for people with that allergy. However, I was informed that I didn't have to take the COVID vaccine. I told the lady that I wasn't going to take that vaccine. Not everyone has had a good response to it. Also, why rush out a vaccine that has not been properly tested? I would look for another job if you are required to take the COVID vaccine. It's your body, your health. I certainly would not have been going to this program if it were mandatory. Stick to your guns!!
If people, especially healthcare providers, decide to make a decision not to receive the vaccine this first go 'round AFTER they have adequately researched the data that is available and therefore based their decision on science, then fine. But its when people are basing it on myths and sometimes outright lies that I have an issue. If the vaccine hadn't been "properly tested," it wouldn't have been approved by the FDA for emergency use.
In terms of employers requiring the vaccine - I would bet a lot of money that it will indeed become a mandatory part of employment for majority of healthcare organizations in the next year or so, much like the flu vaccine.
@jadencpn and others who disagree with my statement
My reason to not take the COVID vaccine is NOT based on a MYTH, but on the past protocols of the FDA giving an approval for vaccines to be given to the general public. It is long known that vaccines are usually tested by scientists and medical experts around the world before giving it to the general public. The United States has never ,in my knowledge and research, acted this quickly to dispense a vaccine that has only been developed in less than a year to the general public.In the past, it usually required 10-15 years of research before a vaccine was made available to the general public. For example, The Influenza vaccine was available in the 1930s BUT was not approved and dispensed to the general public until 1945. Our country has always been careful when it came to vaccines, why the change now?
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I've joined the club! So happy to get my Covid vaccine. My sister and I talked that we may all be able to join in an Easter dinner - only 365 days delayed! So happy I can hug my grandchildren in only a months time and enjoy life again.