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And we wonder why children are confused when we tell them not to let others touch them in ways that make them feel bad, and not to use drugs, but then allow others to force chemicals directly into their bloodstreams. I hate people sometimes. #swinefluvaccine
10/28/09
You know what I think should be illegal? Parents who make decisions that have lasting negative health impacts for not only their children but other people around them.
Also, kids are being vaccinated for swine BECAUSE THEY'RE ONE OF THE AT RISK GROUPS. There's little point in a healthy adult getting it unless they work with children, the elderly or the immune-compromised. #swinefluvaccine
10/28/09
In New Zealand we have been through winter flu season. There was no vaccine available and most people who contracted H1N1 had simply regular flu symptoms. Unpleasant but no worse than any other flu. There were some fatalities with people who had other underlying medical conditions. #swinefluvaccine
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I'm in the UK and had my seasonal flu jab over a week ago. I'm supposed to be in the first group for the anti-oink jab thanks to a medical condition, just waiting for the automated letter to turn up. #swinefluvaccine
10/28/09
And, apparently they are running out of seasonal flu vaccine this year because a) so many people want it this year and b) manufacturers switched over to H1N1 already, neglecting the seasonal flu to a certain extent. #swinefluvaccine
10/29/09
My GP practice sends the vaccination invite. Whether it gets through the Royal Mail strike is something else. :)
My GPs also sent me automatic letters when I lived in France, the Netherlands and New Zealand. The vaccine has been free in each country for seniors and those with medical conditions, IIRC. The insurers cover the cost because it's cheaper than people getting flu. #swinefluvaccine
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Especially when I broke my arm in kindergarten and my mom told me they were going to give me a shot... in the BUTT. I flipped and they had to get the strongest male nurses on the floor to hold me down. The stupid shot was in my thigh. Lying mother. #swinefluvaccine
10/28/09
I got over the needle thing when I was in a pretty bad car accident in high school. They took a lot of blood that day. Good thing I got over it too, as I know get my blood taken bi-monthly and have to administer a shot to myself each week. ooof. I still look the other way though. #swinefluvaccine
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There's a flu clinic locator on the American Lung Association website, I'm not sure how up-to-date it is, but maybe you could find one through that? #swinefluvaccine
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(I remember in middle school I dressed as Sailor Mercury. Mostly I remember it as being awesome because I got to dye my hair blue, but those skirts be SHORT, yo!)
10/12/09
What concerns me isn't preteens or teens dressing up "sexy" if they want to. That is an element of growing up. But when we're talking about things being marketed and targeted at that age group with that in mind, then it's a little different. That's part of the cultural sexualization of girls and I do think that's important. How many girls are dressing up that way because they want to, think they have to, or don't have many other options?
Mean Girls was also trying to point out the problem with that phenomenon, not just say, whatever, who cares.
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Poor nerdy 4th Graders. Their horror is starting earlier.
edit: This year, I'm going as a punkrock panada; docs, shapless black dress, hoodie with felt to make it all panda, face paint, and maybe ears. I'll be warm and cool. I learned my lesson.
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