Free for all in QLD- Flu jabs

[NavyDiver]

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.
People aged six months and older will be able to get a free flu vaccine from now until mid-June from their local GPs and pharmacies.

It comes amid a major outbreak that had seen more than 4,000 flu cases already reported this year.
Queensland Health warns cases have been doubling every week — increasing from 1,848 cases to 4,282 in the latest data released last week.Key points:

More than 150 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu so far, while 10 are in ICU
The Australian Medical Association says Queensland's current flu trajectory is "frightening"
Businesses have been warned to prepare for staffing shortages over the winter months





Now my bit. You lucky lucky buggers! I have to charge for everyone over 5 and under 65 years old. The price is $15 and we do not charge for the Doc or Nurse giving it. Getting the $15 or working out who in the >5 and <65 might have a health condition that allows a freebie here as well That costs me a lot in time and admin.

When I say lucky I think QLD Docs and Nurses are as well as free makes it cheaper and quicker! I wonder if we can all just drop up for a visit and a flu shot [biggrin]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI7p2p1QJI

[V8Ian]

Won't do you any good James, the needles are tailored to high class northern bugs, not the common southern germs. [tonguewink]

[NavyDiver]

Won't do you any good James, the needles are tailored to high class northern bugs, not the common southern germs. [tonguewink]

Love it Ian. We do have needles of all sizes at work. The little ones are used 99% of the time down here. We are little ****** perhaps [biggrin]

[Saitch]

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.
People aged six months and older will be able to get a free flu vaccine from now until mid-June from their local GPs and pharmacies.

It comes amid a major outbreak that had seen more than 4,000 flu cases already reported this year.
Queensland Health warns cases have been doubling every week — increasing from 1,848 cases to 4,282 in the latest data released last week.Key points:



More than 150 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu so far, while 10 are in ICU
The Australian Medical Association says Queensland's current flu trajectory is "frightening"
Businesses have been warned to prepare for staffing shortages over the winter months





Now my bit. You lucky lucky buggers! I have to charge for everyone over 5 and under 65 years old. The price is $15 and we do not charge for the Doc or Nurse giving it. Getting the $15 or working out who in the >5 and <65 might have a health condition that allows a freebie here as well That costs me a lot in time and admin.

When I say lucky I think QLD Docs and Nurses are as well as free makes it cheaper and quicker! I wonder if we can all just drop up for a visit and a flu shot [biggrin]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI7p2p1QJI

How good is this? I'm booked in for 0920, tomorrow.
Hmmmm. I wonder if they'll charge me because I had booked a while ago?

[V8Ian]

How good is this? I'm booked in for 0920, tomorrow.
Hmmmm. I wonder if they'll charge me because I had booked a while ago?
I'm booked in for next week. Will you and H be joining Chook and I for lunch?

Edit: H as in Hellen, not Henry. [biggrin]

[Saitch]

I'm booked in for next week. Will you and H be joining Chook and I for lunch?

Edit: H as in Hellen, not Henry. [biggrin]

Now look, Ian, I understand why you may spell my wife's name as you have, but believe it or not, there's only one 'L'.
.............and what is this talk of lunch?

[V8Ian]

Now look, Ian, I understand why you may spell my wife's name as you have, but believe it or not, there's only one 'L'.
.............and what is this talk of lunch?
You don't remember discussing it last week? One of us is suffering ole timers. [bigsad]
Gaythorne RSL next Monday lunch. We can talk about spelling.

[Saitch]

How good is this? I'm booked in for 0920, tomorrow.
Hmmmm. I wonder if they'll charge me because I had booked a while ago?

Well, it turned out that I had to fork over the spondulicks, as the freebie is dependant on D.O.B. [bigsad]

[Saitch]

You don't remember discussing it last week? One of us is suffering ole timers. [bigsad]
Gaythorne RSL next Monday lunch. We can talk about spelling.

....................aaand? :tease:

[ChookD2]

Well, it turned out that I had to fork over the spondulicks, as the freebie is dependant on D.O.B. [bigsad]

I'd be disputing this and asking for a refund. This statement from Qld gov clearly states "Free Flu Jab for Every Queenslander (https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/95201)"

No mention of under or over certain age or born before/after certain dates, you been ripped.

[NavyDiver]

Well, it turned out that I had to fork over the spondulicks, as the freebie is dependant on D.O.B. [bigsad]

Interesting to note if the same occurred here. I had almost $5,000 in private flu vax in my fridges beside even more free ones for over 65 and co. If the Vic government made it a free for all with out first agreeing to acquire my private stocks I would be not amused.

I like what QLD gov is doing yet appreciate the Doctors, pharmacies and others who have been doing there job helpfully might feel unhappy with the lack of thought in this.

Two sides to all most all things Saitch. I wonder if QLD could rebate the amount you paid? That would seem fair?

The DOB bit was not in the statement????

[4bee]

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.
People aged six months and older will be able to get a free flu vaccine from now until mid-June from their local GPs and pharmacies.

It comes amid a major outbreak that had seen more than 4,000 flu cases already reported this year.
Queensland Health warns cases have been doubling every week — increasing from 1,848 cases to 4,282 in the latest data released last week.Key points:



More than 150 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu so far, while 10 are in ICU
The Australian Medical Association says Queensland's current flu trajectory is "frightening"
Businesses have been warned to prepare for staffing shortages over the winter months





Now my bit. You lucky lucky buggers! I have to charge for everyone over 5 and under 65 years old. The price is $15 and we do not charge for the Doc or Nurse giving it. Getting the $15 or working out who in the >5 and <65 might have a health condition that allows a freebie here as well That costs me a lot in time and admin.

When I say lucky I think QLD Docs and Nurses are as well as free makes it cheaper and quicker! I wonder if we can all just drop up for a visit and a flu shot [biggrin]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI7p2p1QJI


That costs me a lot in time and admin.



Yeah & time better spent running & Fishing & stuff.[bighmmm] [bigrolf]

[Saitch]

Interesting to note if the same occurred here. I had almost $5,000 in private flu vax in my fridges beside even more free ones for over 65 and co. If the Vic government made it a free for all with out first agreeing to acquire my private stocks I would be not amused.

I like what QLD gov is doing yet appreciate the Doctors, pharmacies and others who have been doing there job helpfully might feel unhappy with the lack of thought in this.

Two sides to all most all things Saitch. I wonder if QLD could rebate the amount you paid? That would seem fair?

The DOB bit was not in the statement????

When it's all boiled down, $21 for a bit of good gear? I can live with that! [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Apology:

I must apologise to Saitch, it was not my intention to draw attention to the working condition, or otherwise, of his aged brain function. [bigwhistle][wink11]

[4bee]

Apology:

I must apologise to Saitch, it was not my intention to draw attention to the working condition, or otherwise, of his aged brain function. [bigwhistle][wink11]


But you did anyway.[bigrolf]

[jonesfam]

Going for my Jab tomorrow.
In Aboriginal Communities all doctors, medication etc is free all the time. I don't know who funds that, State or Feds?
Even though all this stuff is free they still have huge problems getting folks around here to get their jabs be it for whatever.
To encourage people to get the Covid jabs they gave away prizes with each shot in the arm.
I did not get any prizes, just 3 holes in my arm.[bawl]
Jonesfam

[NavyDiver]

When it's all boiled down, $21 for a bit of good gear? I can live with that! [biggrin]

Robbery under arms? I am giving it away at $15. Bet you I pay the same wholesale price as the nice doctors in QLD and am fully aware everyone else about here in Mexico is at about $20. Yep I am cheap again [biggrin]

[4bee]

Robbery under arms? I am giving it away at $15. Bet you I pay the same wholesale price as the nice doctors in QLD and am fully aware everyone else about here in Mexico is at about $20. Yep I am cheap again [biggrin]



"Yep I am cheap again


Same price as this time last week, remember? ".


As the Kings Cross Tart said to the going on leave Sailor.

[bighmmm] [bigrolf]

[BigJon]

I read a post on another forum by a doctor.

They were informed at the same time as the general public.
They can't use federally provided flu shots.
They can't use flu shots they already have in stock (and have paid for) as they won't be reimbursed.
There is no system in place for the supply of the flu shots that the government claims will be provided for free.

Seems like another politician going off half cocked without a clue how to implement what they are claiming will happen.

[Saitch]

Robbery under arms? I am giving it away at $15. Bet you I pay the same wholesale price as the nice doctors in QLD and am fully aware everyone else about here in Mexico is at about $20. Yep I am cheap again [biggrin]

If I'd gone to my regular G.P. it was a freebie, but I couldn't be bothered with the drive. I went to my local apothecary instead.

[4bee]

If I'd gone to my regular G.P. it was a freebie, but I couldn't be bothered with the drive. I went to my local apothecary instead.


Could have been worse I suppose if you went to your local Witch Doctor. Waving carcasses of Dead Pigeons around & swallowing yukky green **** & turning around for 4 Circles while muttering strange chants could be the norm.



Probably not free as he/she would have charged you Entertainment Tax.[bigrolf]

[RHS58]

Going for my Jab tomorrow.
In Aboriginal Communities all doctors, medication etc is free all the time. I don't know who funds that, State or Feds?
Even though all this stuff is free they still have huge problems getting folks around here to get their jabs be it for whatever.
To encourage people to get the Covid jabs they gave away prizes with each shot in the arm.
I did not get any prizes, just 3 holes in my arm.[bawl]
Jonesfam

Nothing is free - somebody somewhere is paying for it.

[RHS58]

I read a post on another forum by a doctor.

They were informed at the same time as the general public.
They can't use federally provided flu shots.
They can't use flu shots they already have in stock (and have paid for) as they won't be reimbursed.
There is no system in place for the supply of the flu shots that the government claims will be provided for free.

Seems like another politician going off half cocked without a clue how to implement what they are claiming will happen.

Yup. Typical.

[NavyDiver]

The Melbourne Age reported free flu vax is about to happen in Vic. It is happening in QLD and NSW. Doctors Medical Practices and pharmacies in QLD and NSW phones are in melt down again.

This year for the first time in years we have had an almost orderly flu vaccine programme until now with free for under 5, free for over 65 and free some others with medical conditions. Private for people like me.


We all had enough private and government stocks.


Now we are all again left with not enough information to make bookings or inform the people ringing us for information.

If this was orderly and effective it would be fantastic.

Apparently, the AMA and other medical groups have been involved so I assume these issues would have been raised? Chaos caused by poorly informed changes made in the Media are very unhelpful. :soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:

[1950landy]

Wife & I had ours at our GP on Monday & Pneumonia Booster , booth at no cost . One in each arm , Boy that Pneumonia shot hurts , arm is still sore, haven't been able to lay on left side since Monday.

[4bee]

The Melbourne Age reported free flu vax is about to happen in Vic. It is happening in QLD and NSW. Doctors Medical Practices and pharmacies in QLD and NSW phones are in melt down again.

This year for the first time in years we have had an almost orderly flu vaccine programme until now with free for under 5, free for over 65 and free some others with medical conditions. Private for people like me.


We all had enough private and government stocks.


Now we are all again left with not enough information to make bookings or inform the people ringing us for information.

If this was orderly and effective it would be fantastic.

Apparently, the AMA and other medical groups have been involved so I assume these issues would have been raised? Chaos caused by poorly informed changes made in the Media are very unhelpful. :soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:


Bloody hell James, you'd think at this late stage of things "they" would have enough practice to get the system right!


Believe 1% of what we read in the media & discard the other 99% as utter bull**** or fake.

[4bee]

Nothing is free - somebody somewhere is paying for it.

Spot on, it makes oi laff when i see stuff on TV about things being free. Come in suckers, you'll be paying for it in a jacked up price to cover it.:bat:

[3toes]

Here in the UK is free if you are in a risk group. The doctors are paid per jab with a sales quota based on the people on their books and bigger payments if they exceed targets

[jonesfam]

Got my jab Thursday due to being flat out Wednesday.
As the Nurse, who I know well, prepared the needle she explained how much it would hurt!
Then proceeded to tell me to relax? Right!
Didn't hurt but she had me going.
Jonesfam

[4bee]

Got my jab Thursday due to being flat out Wednesday.
As the Nurse, who I know well, prepared the needle she explained how much it would hurt!
Then proceeded to tell me to relax? Right!
Didn't hurt but she had me going.
Jonesfam

What a brave boy? Did you get your black Jelly Bean as a reward?

[jonesfam]

No Jelly Bean but, I did take the Nurses a latte coffee.
Jonesfam