Flu shot poetry contest…let’s do this, people!
No flu for me, I’m safe from harm;
I got a small stab in my arm!
I got my shot this morning, and it hurt substantially less than the photo would indicate. In fact, I complained so much I didn’t notice anything until they told me to vacate the chair.
I then thought about poetry, which I’m told is NOT a side-effect of the vaccine. Not getting the flu is, though, and so is not giving your flu bug to others…pretty important stuff working in a medical center!
So I thought this up:
After the Democratic National Convention,
It’s time to give your flu shot some attention!
I know – pretty good, right? Or this way:
When the Democratic Convention
You have seen;
It’s time to get
Your flu vaccine!
Perhaps you prefer haiku:
I miss the outdoors
in bed all week with the flu
I should have listened
Think you can do better? I think you can too. Like, WAY better. Please, send me your flu shot poetry and I’ll tweet, Facebook, blog and share with others who need to get the message – getting vaccinated is a smart thing to do, and now is the time!
Write your poem in the comment section below:
A vaccine indeed,
is all you need;
To keep the flu,
from making you blue.
Give it no thought,
it’s just one little shot.
To have or not to have the Flu.
This is the question.
The thought of being under the weather and feeling blue
Just gives me indigestion.
Get the vaccine and feel protected.
Don’t let your body be exposed and neglected.
Just a little bit of your time taken aside
Can ensure that the influenza virus will not be able to hide
Go get your shot for the flu!
You know it’s the right thing to do.
If you miss this trick,
You’ll find yourself sick
And your patients may get your flu, too!
You don’t want to get the flu
You’d be in bed going Achooo
You’d have some of these symptoms
Just to name a few
You might have a fever, chills, body aches
Oh no!
Maybe some diarrhea, vomitting and headaches too
You don’t want to get the flu
So get a flu shot!
It’s best for you and those around you
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
Got a flu shot.
If good health is what you’re after
This is what you need to do.
Go find a friendly nearby clinic
And get a shot against the flu.
See, pesky flue germs have this habit
They change a bit from year to year.
You know the shot you had last autumn?
Well, it’s effects have disappeared!
To have the flu is a real bummer
Even more so for the frail.
And every year our loved ones suffer
When to get the shot we fail.
So be a hero! Get your flu shot!
Do it soon-you should you should.
Protect yourself and those around you
Do the whole community good.
Haik – flu
Will you roll the dice
on your risk of spreading flu ?
Are clean hands enough ?
Sunshine Weiss, MD
1.
Now is the time!
Not after you feel blue.
So get your vaccine on
and help us all prevent the flu!
2.
Now is the time for a shot!
Not the one enjoyed at happy hour.
I’m talking about the flu vaccine,
to help us all from feeling sour!
Last year I got the crud and felt so blue.
I thought I had been kicked with a shoe.
I wanted to cry, “Boo Hoo”.
I could have avoided this if I only got a &^%$ shot to prevent the flu!
There once was a boy, so blue
He didn’t know what to do
He felt quite listless
His tummy all twisted
Without the vaccine, its flu!
Once in awhile free gifts come along
This dose in particular causes a song
To be well every day is as good as gold
It compares with the greatest story ever told
Why suffer when absolutely no need
Get out and help others and wish them god-speed
The flu kills between 3000-49,000 Americans each year,
If you get the shot you’ll have nothing to fear!
The law requires that you get the shot or wear a mask;
Protecting your coworkers and our patients that is your task.
Even healthy people can get the flu,
Get the shot so it won’t happen to you!
It is a quick little shot in the arm,
Pravin is gentle, she won’t do much harm.
The shot is safe and won’t give you the flu;
Protecting your coworkers and patients, it’s up to you!
Washing your hands can help alot:
For better protection, GET THE SHOT!
1. To avoid feeling ill, turning green
Get your shot of the new flu vaccine
You might feel icky, but you won’t get sicky
And could possibly Begin the Beguine
2. We hope you won’t catch the flu
The vaccine is a good thing to do.
One poke in the arm will do you no harm
And you can tell that old flu, adieu!
3. Remember what the flu feels like?
Well now you can say “take a hike”,
If you had your shot, the flu you won’t got
I guess you could say you’re on strike!
4. Every smart guy and his date
Gets a shot- and while it’s not great
A pop in the arm will do you no harm
And now you’re flu-free, celebrate!
One thing I can tell you that’s true:
you need not get sick with the flu
just go get a shot
and believe it or not
you will not blacken or blue
that shot stays with you like glue
for months of protection from flu
one shot is all you need do
The Flu is a very contagious infection
It is in Your power to get the protection
It can spread in the spring, in the winter, or fall
The key is prevention, for old, young and all
A spray in the nose or a shot in the arm?
Pick one and JUST DO IT!
It shall NOT bring you harm.
The flu is a mighty bug
which will grab you in a hug
that leaves you sick and tired
of being so attired
See the note on the credenza
says Get the shot for Influenza
If you don’t you’ll go insane
blowing your nose and being in pain
So call VMC – it’s simply that easy
See you soon.
Love Dr. Sneezy
Flu season is near
So hold out your arm
No not for a beer
It won’t do any harm
It’s a fine needle
To keep you clear from the sniffles
Your co-workers won’t wheedle
So help stop the riffle
Central Coast VNA
We are the Flu Crew
Covering Monterey, Santa Cruz and Salinas
We cover the distances,
To help the masses..
Senior centers, schools, nursing homes and more
Never has it been,
So easy to do, a lot for so many,
With one simple prick,
You avoid being sick!
It’s not just about you,
But babies and seniors too
Be wise – immunize!!!!!
IF YOU DON’T WANT TO FEEL BLUE
GET A LITTLE SHOT
THAT WILL PREVENT THE FLU
THAT’S ALL I GOT
A POEM BY HENRY GIBSON