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Post by justthinking on Dec 30, 2020 11:55:15 GMT -5
Also, I don't think waiting to consult with your doctor and set up an opportunity to be vaccinated in a more controlled setting sets a bad example for your employees. If anything, it sets a good example about being aware of your medical conditions and proactive in working in collaboration with your health care provider to mitigate risk as much as possible. That is being a good patient, and your employees need to see examples of good patients. Only one of my 6 employees is willing to be vaccinated at this time. I feel like if I don’t do it I’m setting a bad example for my patients and my staff. What do I do when they ask me what I’m doing? I’m making it sound less safe if I said I can’t take it, which isn’t encouraging... I would simply say, "I really want to get the vaccine now, but due to my severe allergies it is best I wait until I can receive it in an allergist's office where I can be closely monitored and administered life-saving medications should that be necessary." That is a solid medical reason for not receiving it right now.
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Post by PB&J on Dec 30, 2020 14:59:37 GMT -5
Husband had the Moderna on Monday. So far just a sore arm. He goes back in a few weeks to get the booster. He is a sheriff's deputy and the county had 900+ doses for their employees. A bunch of employees opted out so he got boosted further up the line. They were told that if they opt out and then get sick, they do not get to use workers comp, they have to use their own benefits.
I will be in the 2 group so it will be a while before I can get it.
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Post by GiftOfFlavor on Dec 30, 2020 17:21:17 GMT -5
Ok I’m feeling slightly less stressed. Since my doctor was busy I contacted a colleague who’s an Oral Maxillofacial surgeon in a nearby hospital. (He does facial reconstruction after accidents, cancer patients, etc.). He is an Dual degree MD/DDS. He went over my history and said that I shouldn’t worry about the Juviderm too much. He said my allergy history is pretty concerning. He said before I get the injection to ask if the place I’m at has the ability to intubate me if I have a reaction. If the answer is yes then go ahead and get the shot and wait there for at least 45 minutes after to make sure I don’t have any anaphylactic reaction. He said as long as they can intubate even if I have a really bad anaphylactic reaction I won’t die.
He said if they don’t have the ability to intubate then wait and get it later in a hospital setting.
Then my doctor actually called back and said the exact same thing...
So I guess I’ll go and see if they can save me.. 🤷♀️
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Post by justthinking on Dec 30, 2020 17:24:23 GMT -5
Ok I’m feeling slightly less stressed. Since my doctor was busy I contacted a colleague who’s an Oral Maxillofacial surgeon in a nearby hospital. (He does facial reconstruction after accidents, cancer patients, etc.). He is an Dual degree MD/DDS. He went over my history and said that I shouldn’t worry about the Juviderm too much. He said my allergy history is pretty concerning. He said before I get the injection to ask if the place I’m at has the ability to intubate me if I have a reaction. If the answer is yes then go ahead and get the shot and wait there for at least 45 minutes after to make sure I don’t have any anaphylactic reaction. He said as long as they can intubate even if I have a really bad anaphylactic reaction I won’t die. He said if they don’t have the ability to intubate then wait and get it later in a hospital setting. Then my doctor actually called back and said the exact same thing... So I guess I’ll go and see if they can save me.. 🤷♀️ This sounds wise. Glad you have a plan which helps you feel less stressed.
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Post by alicechalmers on Dec 30, 2020 19:41:56 GMT -5
We are giving the Pfizer vaccine to everyone. If they have a history of allergies they need to hang out by the nurses’ station for thirty minutes before they leave.
Could you take someone with you, so that if you have one of the rare reactions they can make sure you get your epinephrine exams drive you to an ER?
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Post by GiftOfFlavor on Dec 30, 2020 21:25:08 GMT -5
We are giving the Pfizer vaccine to everyone. If they have a history of allergies they need to hang out by the nurses’ station for thirty minutes before they leave. Could you take someone with you, so that if you have one of the rare reactions they can make sure you get your epinephrine exams drive you to an ER? That’s a good idea, I’ll be leaving from work but I could have bf pick me up at work and take me over I don’t think he’s working Tuesday...
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Post by Mamapalooza on Dec 30, 2020 22:51:38 GMT -5
Sounds like a solid plan, GoF. No way I'd get a drive-through vaccine, especially something brand new. Jesus, really?! They always make us hang around for 15 minutes afterward. Imagine driving down the highway and having a sudden reaction, that sounds nuts.
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Post by GiftOfFlavor on Dec 30, 2020 22:57:48 GMT -5
Sounds like a solid plan, GoF. No way I'd get a drive-through vaccine, especially something brand new. Jesus, really?! They always make us hang around for 15 minutes afterward. Imagine driving down the highway and having a sudden reaction, that sounds nuts. One of my friends is a Rabbi in NV he got his drive thru today...
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Post by coachgrrl on Dec 30, 2020 23:47:49 GMT -5
I got mine today!
The roll out past front line is going to be a clusterfuck. Our local vaccination center is at the firehouse where they’ve trained firemen/Emts how to give it. They seem to already be overwhelmed. I can only hope once Biden’s I office there will be a National plan. We have numerous convention centers in DFW standing empty. They should all be vaccination centers manned by anyone who has a med license including retirees if they’re able, to give shots 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. I would gladly sign up for several 6 hour shifts a week.
The current plan is nowhere near that
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Post by justthinking on Dec 30, 2020 23:54:13 GMT -5
I got mine today! The roll out past front line is going to be a clusterfuck. Our local vaccination center is at the firehouse where they’ve trained firemen/Emts how to give it. They seem to already be overwhelmed. I can only hope once Biden’s I office there will be a National plan. We have numerous convention centers in DFW standing empty. They should all be vaccination centers manned by anyone who has a med license including retirees if they’re able, to give shots 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. I would gladly sign up for several 6 hour shifts a week. The current plan is nowhere near that The current plan is, "Deliver it to warehouses and hope the states of money to take it from there." 21 days until a real planner takes over.
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Post by alicechalmers on Dec 30, 2020 23:58:14 GMT -5
That’s interesting—aside from the current vaccine and only in people us history of anaphylaxis, I have never in my career had a patient wait around after getting any sort of vaccine. Needle, bandage, and away with ye. 😄
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Post by coachgrrl on Dec 31, 2020 0:17:09 GMT -5
True
The firemen they filmed giving shots? Painfully slow. 😳
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Post by puppylove on Dec 31, 2020 9:35:58 GMT -5
I think I’m considered front line 1b here (1a being healthcare and people in nursing homes), 1b being policemen, mailmen, food and agriculture workers, essential services personnel. But I have no idea how to actually get on a list.
Does anyone actually have a clue how to go about getting it if you’re not a nurse?
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Post by marianparoo on Dec 31, 2020 10:58:28 GMT -5
That’s interesting—aside from the current vaccine and only in people us history of anaphylaxis, I have never in my career had a patient wait around after getting any sort of vaccine. Needle, bandage, and away with ye. 😄 In Israel, at the HMO I was in, anyway, there were signs advising patients to wait, I think it was 20 minutes, after. But the nurses had more to do than stand around and guard the patient.
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Post by mmeblue on Dec 31, 2020 11:10:11 GMT -5
I think I’m considered front line 1b here (1a being healthcare and people in nursing homes), 1b being policemen, mailmen, food and agriculture workers, essential services personnel. But I have no idea how to actually get on a list. Does anyone actually have a clue how to go about getting it if you’re not a nurse? I'd contact your local health department. Here they announced a couple of days ago that residents of my county who are 65 or older can schedule appointments for the vaccine. They are overwhelmed with calls and online registrations. I'm glad so many people want to get it. (Our governor has chosen to move the elderly higher up on the priority list.)
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Post by momof3b1g on Dec 31, 2020 11:21:02 GMT -5
In the county above us people are staying in line overnight and/or getting there very early. It has been a complete clusterf*$%. Monday or Tuesday the police had to be called because people were hopping the line. Yesterday they announced that they were at full capacity before vaccination even started. Apparently our county hasn't even gotten any yet?! Not sure exactly what the deal is with that.
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Post by justthinking on Dec 31, 2020 11:24:02 GMT -5
In my county a hospital employee INTENTIONALLY left over 500 doses out on a counter to spoil.😠
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Post by mmeblue on Dec 31, 2020 11:29:07 GMT -5
In my county a hospital employee INTENTIONALLY left over 500 doses out on a counter to spoil.😠 I really hope that can be adjusted to "a former hospital employee." Because no way should that person still have a job after that. WOW.
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Post by justthinking on Dec 31, 2020 11:36:19 GMT -5
In my county a hospital employee INTENTIONALLY left over 500 doses out on a counter to spoil.😠 I really hope that can be adjusted to "a former hospital employee." Because no way should that person still have a job after that. WOW. Yes, it is now a former employee.
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Post by deeniereenie on Dec 31, 2020 11:55:28 GMT -5
Our health department started giving vaccines on Tuesday at our community center. It was supposed to be for first responders, but apparently they thawed too many vaccines, and opened it up to the public via word of mouth. So several of my teacher friends went in and got theirs. I didn't hear about it until it was too late. Yesterday was another event, and it was more limited. Our governor has placed teachers in phase 2, so when it is available to me I will go and get it.
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