Okay...here it goes. Can't do this on facebook for fear of "starting something" amongst my 'friends'. The Alberta Government started the immunization campaign by saying they would like the high-risk groups to come forward and get immunized but they wouldn't turn anyone away. So, the selfish, red-necked Albertan's came out in droves creating huge line-ups that were impenetrable by those in the high-risk groups.
I got my seasonal flu shot a month ago, at work, because we're considered high-risk as we're providing direct support to kids who are high-risk. I'm at work 8 hours+ per day to pay my taxes to have health care (including immunizations). Because I'm at work for 8 hours, I missed out on the clinics as the lines were too long as they were filled with those who are not considered high-risk.
I don't know if I'm more upset with AHS for not putting a screening process in place or with all the dumb-ass idiots who stood in line taking up space for those most at risk of contracting or passing on H1N1.
Then I read today that the Calgary Flames were able to get vaccines at an AHS private clinic. Really...healthy pro-hockey players are high-risk? I call BS.
This just in (as being reported on Global news as I type) - an AHS employee lost their job after allowing the Flames to queue-jump. Still doesn't change the fact I didn't get immunized and am worried about the kids I work with.
But...Glee just ended with "Don't Stop Believing". I love that song.
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