I intend to write a more detailed post on the subject “bullies and how to deal with them” come the weekend. My post from yesterday is very schematic, as there are almost as many variations as there are incidents. Right now I’m just too tired to write anything that would require some cerebral effort.
Here’s to hoping that I won’t get sick from the H1N1 flu shot I received this afternoon. When I saw the line-up of people at the nursing station, I was almost ready to turn around – until my friend grabbed me and made me stay. Admittedly, it is nice to have it done – especially since they just said on the news that the spread of the flu is picking up speed all over the country.
I’m surprised there’s not a black market for the shot here–people are in panic mode.
Comment by Jenn @ Juggling Life — November 6, 2009 @ 5:12 am
If I worked in a place where I was in close contact with a lot of people (schools, or perhaps as a store clerk), I would definitely be lined up for the flu shot. My kids are supposed to be getting theirs for free at school, starting with the youngest students, but the vaccine shortage has postponed the scheduled dates. The school principal called with a message for parents last night because there are students now out sick with the flu.
The shot is from a “dead” virus, right? So hopefully you will be healthy!
Comment by kcinnova — November 6, 2009 @ 2:36 pm
There doesn’t seem to be the panic here yet – it was worse back in the summer. They are only giving the shot to “at risk” groups at the moment but there is talk of immunising all 10-24 year olds before Christmas. But I’ll be surprised if they get organised and do it.
It hasn’t hit home here yet really. I don’t know anyone who has been seriously ill with the flu at all – only a few who’ve had mild symptoms.
I’m not sure what i’ll do if it comes to deciding about the vaccine – either with regard to me or my children. I’ll reserve judgement until I have to make a decision.
Hope you suffer no side-effects in any case.
Comment by Reluctant Blogger — November 6, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Oh, but this is a subject that could become a small dissertation – I will give you all my take on it in a decent post during the weekend.
Comment by allmycke — November 6, 2009 @ 4:47 pm