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    I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    JVBT replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Small pox was devastating to everyone, including Europeans. But because it had been seen before, it was not as lethal on a population scale, but I would not say Europeans achieved herd immunity to...
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    I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    JVBT replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I thought herd immunity was a term coined with the advent of
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    Could masks be another vector?

    JVBT replied to guest584920's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Is there a way to fact check these original comments? This does not pass the smell test, so to speak, and seems more than anything to be politically
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    JVBT replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The pandemic in one
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    Masks and sore throats/sinus issues?

    JVBT replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The Fall and coolish weather season combined with allergies is IMHO what's doing it. I do not get sore throats from the mask, but at the same time, I don't do what we've been told to do with our...
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    JVBT replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I disagree. One, we don't know. Two, even if it is "just" against disease, it will give people immunity to it! What's not to like about that? Sure, we still have to wear masks. My hunch is, that even...
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    JVBT replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Because we do not yet know if this is a sterilizing vaccine. IOW, we don't know the answer yet to the question: does it protect against infection or disease? If it protects against disease, from what...
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    JVBT replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do not claim to be an expert either, but it could be that if we have enough people who are vaccinated, combined with a sufficient quantity who have had Covid-19, then it's possible the virus will...
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    COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    JVBT replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Let RNs get in and work as an MA initially (or something) until they can more effectively integrate to the flow on the floor. Let them "assist" existing staff nurses. There are ways to do this that...
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    COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    JVBT replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Months back, I feel like I read something on allnurses by a nurse who'd tested positive who was working, and the provisions made for her and others. I raised my eyebrow then. I'd have to spend some...
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    How often should healthcare workers be tested for COVID?

    JVBT replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good for you for donating. I'm leery. I'm a few-times-a-year donator, but because the RC where I live would not take advantage of some fine outdoor weather recently and move some blood collecting...
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    How often should healthcare workers be tested for COVID?

    JVBT replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To me it's interesting that if one of our patients tests positive, that's a trigger to test all patients on the floor. However, if a floor staff member tests positive, that is not a trigger to test...
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    How often should healthcare workers be tested for COVID?

    JVBT replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Could not agree more! I'm thinking many clinics and other medical centers would almost rather not know! I don't work in a true hospital setting, but more like rehab, and we self-attest daily, and if...
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    How often should healthcare workers be tested for COVID?

    JVBT replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Very thorough answer and very thorough policy. I'm
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hello -- I am looking for information on this year's (2020-2021) influenza vaccine. I will go to the CDC web site, but I also wanted to check in with allnurses to hear from nurses on their own...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think I also had H1N1 in '09. At the time, I didn't put two and two together (thankfully) - was not a nurse then - but I've since done so, and I felt so miserable and like I was dying that that's...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I bet this is how the majority of nurses feel, but I could be wrong. I'm certainly not going to be the first in line, not by a long
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got mine last week. What time of year did you get the 2019-2020 flu? Are you sure it wasn't Covid? Where I work, there were four cases of pneumonia, before it was officially accepted that Covid...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As a fellow nurse, I thank you for your diligence and thoughtfulness! If they are already at your clinic, and getting labs, why not suggest checking D levels? I have checked mine during the...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hopefully I'll be getting my flu vaccine today. My idea is to put some amount of time between my flu vax and the possibility of 1) getting sick with either C19 or the flu; and/or 2) a possible Covid...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I used to love getting my flu vax at Rite Aid! I think now they're a Walgreens
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    JVBT replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yep, just this kind of thing. Anything (almost) and everything. I'm also looking forward to hearing from people who've had the vaccine and want to share what experiences they've had with the vaccine...
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    JVBT replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    AN, can you please close this
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    JVBT replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The thing with the diners happened in my neighborhood. It's got not a lot directly to do with nursing and IMHO should not be on the front page of allnurses. Move
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    Diabetic RN with HTN working in the ER with Covid Patients

    JVBT replied to TT IS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your point is spot on. Corona is everywhere, not just the hospitals. Everyone, not just HCWs, need to be wearing masks to their workplaces. This is not unique for HCWs. We all are dealing with...