Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues invented a new vaccine that protects mice from respiratory viruses, bacteria and allergens — the closest yet to a universal vaccine.
I refuse to get flu shots simply because I’d rather feel like shit and sit at home for a few days than go to work.
But I still get paid for those days, people in less developed countries don’t, so have only the option to work while sick or get the jab and work. Or starve.
Considering we get all the sick days we need and get paid for them all, it’s a small price to pay (doctors visit is paid for by the employer). This is separate from our 5 weeks of paid holidays each year.
I was hesitant to get the vaccine when I was just making a personal tradeoff. Seeing the whole “flatten the curve” catastrophe of COVID, and the resurgence of measles now, I think the major benefit is herd immunity / protecting vulnerable individuals.
I refuse to get flu shots simply because I’d rather feel like shit and sit at home for a few days than go to work.
But I still get paid for those days, people in less developed countries don’t, so have only the option to work while sick or get the jab and work. Or starve.
Or you could get the vaccine, don’t get sick, and take a few days off while healthy.
How do I get a doctor to sign off on sick leave when I’m healthy?
You need a doctor to sign off when you have a cold? What a shitty employer you must have.
Considering we get all the sick days we need and get paid for them all, it’s a small price to pay (doctors visit is paid for by the employer). This is separate from our 5 weeks of paid holidays each year.
I was hesitant to get the vaccine when I was just making a personal tradeoff. Seeing the whole “flatten the curve” catastrophe of COVID, and the resurgence of measles now, I think the major benefit is herd immunity / protecting vulnerable individuals.
Stupid.