Winter stuff

[gothkitten_514]

Okay, so I don't care that winter "officially" starts Dec. 21st. This morning it was -19 C with a wind chill of -29. That's winter in my book. Also, owing to toque issues, I have started crocheting myself a slouchy winter hat which I hope won't crush my hard-won curls flat against my head in quite the same manner. Naturally, I picked a chunky,

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[lucky_jim]

Moral responsibility to contribute to herd immunity for the well being of the immunocompromised FTW

[gothkitten_514]

Does this mean you don't want to hang out with me now? :(

Seriously, this is why it's dumb not to vaccinate for stuff like polio, but I was under the impression that flu didn't work quite the same way. I've never had a seasonal flu vaccine since I always figured it was better to let my immune system fight (normally not dangerous) things off on its own when possible and I am not in close contact with anyone who's immunocompromised. I am still willing to be convinced but so far I haven't seen anything (media fearmongering aside) that has made me think, "Yes, I definitely need to get vaccinated." Although if the government of Japan tells me I need to get the shot to come on the JET Programme I definitely will so I suppose I am a cheap vaccine whore.

[lucky_jim]

Oh, dear old thing, it just means I'll be quietly judging you when we hang out.

In other news: I'm back in Montreal: we should hang out.

[lucky_jim]

And, though I'm loath to get into another argument about all this -- let this be the last I say about the matter here -- I think sparklymoon's claim that she knows better than pretty much every doctor everywhere (if she's been to med school, I'll ask her to excuse my presumption, but I don't think she has) is undermined by the fact that she completely misses the point of contributing to herd immunity for the good of the immunocompromised, namely that the immunocompromised are not well enough to get the shot, meaning that the likelihood of their getting the disease, which would be much worse for them than for people with healthy immune systems, depends in large part on other people getting vaccinated. The vaccine does "help them more" -- when those who are able to get it get it.

*Takes a deep breath.* *Moves on with his life.*

[sparklymoon]

I refuse to get the vaccine. I also refuse to use hand sanitizer. I think the more we fight it the stronger it will get. I am however all for people with suppressed immune systems getting the shot because it will help them more. My work neighbor had the shot on Tuesday and he had a terrible reaction to it and ended up with crazy stomach flu and a paralyzed arm for 2 days.