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Mendalla said:
I had not heard of this, but in case anyone has, getting vaccinated does NOT affect your health insurance. It is eff-ing anti-vax bs and probably deliberate misinformation. In fact, Manulife is even offering incentives to get the shot.

www.theglobeandmail.com

Life insurers hit out at online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine

The coronavirus vaccination will not have an impact on Canadians’ ability to get new coverage or maintain their existing benefits
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This is behind a paywall, what does it say? Why would it affect insurances negatively? The opposite would more likely be the case.
 
Mrs.Anteater said:
This is behind a paywall, what does it say? Why would it affect insurances negatively? The opposite would more likely be the case.
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Apparently some twits are spreading the idea that because these vaccines are under emergency approval, they are considered an experimental treatment and negative effects could invalidate your insurance. Anti-vax misinformation of the sort we see even here from time to time.

And that article should not be paywalled according to my app. The Globe is being a serious PITA anymore.
 
Northwind said:
No paywall for me
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Yeah, it's paywalled now. The buggers changed it after I originally read it because earlier I was able to take it out of my app into my browser where I'm not logged in. Now I get the subscription offer instead of the text. Apparently, this isn't "COVID News" since they are supposed to not be paywalling COVID news. I'll find a non-Globe source later.
 
My booking date starts tomorrow assuming it opens to everyone in the phase at once - have to watch the update today for the details.
 
My sense of it is that the risk for stroke in people receiving the AZ vaccine is pretty minimal. I think it may be lower than the usual incidence of stroke in younger women actually. Since NO younger people are receiving the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines - there's no way to assess whether risk is higher with AZ - but it is being assumed to be so I think.

The CBC article states this - Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, said people who develop stroke-like medical symptoms after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine — shortness of breath, chest pain, leg swelling, abdominal pain, sudden onset of headaches or blurred vision — should immediately seek medical attention. There is no risk for people who have not developed such symptoms 20 days post-vaccination. REALLY? I think if these symptoms develop AT ANY TIME one should be seeking medical attention - not if it's just "after receiving the AZ vaccine" And I think "There is no risk for people who have not developed such symptoms 20 days post-vaccination." ... what does THIS mean?? Sigh.
 
BC is suspending the AZ vaccine for a few days while they review the data or whatever.

Where's the magic wand that will make this s**t be done.
 
Carolla said:
My sense of it is that the risk for stroke in people receiving the AZ vaccine is pretty minimal. I think it may be lower than the usual incidence of stroke in younger women actually. Since NO younger people are receiving the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines - there's no way to assess whether risk is higher with AZ - but it is being assumed to be so I think.

The CBC article states this - Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, said people who develop stroke-like medical symptoms after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine — shortness of breath, chest pain, leg swelling, abdominal pain, sudden onset of headaches or blurred vision — should immediately seek medical attention. There is no risk for people who have not developed such symptoms 20 days post-vaccination. REALLY? I think if these symptoms develop AT ANY TIME one should be seeking medical attention - not if it's just "after receiving the AZ vaccine" And I think "There is no risk for people who have not developed such symptoms 20 days post-vaccination." ... what does THIS mean?? Sigh.
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My hematologist was on the committee (actually during my appointment time), and even for me, despite all the issues I have had no issue with me getting one over another. I can guess what his recommendation was.
 
For the health conditions phase, they are splitting it into age groups. Like I said though, some pharmacies were booking ahead though but unfortunately around me it's all Shoppers - where one has already said they wouldn't do it. I know other pharmacies by me will be included, but they don't even know when.
 
Here, I think they are now using AstraZeneca for those 55-64 (if they had their birthday already this year, they based it on year, not age ie. those who turn 65 this year aren't eligible for that one). Suspended for those under 55. Bit of a mess going on.
 
I'm waiting for my "invitation letter" to get my vaccine. Apparently BC doesn't know there's technology and that they no longer need to rely on paper letters and Canada Post.
 
And for the record I'm cranky about being in a position where I am declared vulnerable yet can't make an appointment today like I should be able to.
 
BetteTheRed said:
I'm signed up with Shopper's Drug Mart, although what that might practically mean is very uncertain.
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I'm concerned with them, as it's 1 number to call. Were you able to pick the location? Frustrating when a pharmacy can discriminate due to a health issue.
 
I signed up on-line, and told them to pick the closest location (there's half a dozen or so of them here).

According to them, I'm eligible because of my age (60+) and my employment status (grocery store cashier). But I haven't heard "boo", of course.
 
Fair, @Northwind. I am sorry that is the symptom. My laugh was at your observation re the letter.

Question: can't you just go onto your site and register stating your case. Locally, there is a method to do that. I get though that every province is doffre
 
JayneWonders said:
Fair, @Northwind. I am sorry that is the symptom. My laugh was at your observation re the letter.

Question: can't you just go onto your site and register stating your case. Locally, there is a method to do that. I get though that every province is doffre
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Well they haven't set up online booking yet either outside of Fraser Health. We also have to bring our letter to the appointment too.
 
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