"Hegseth: Flu Vaccine Optional"

[mariomike]

I'm glad the Canadian Forces does not force members to get the flu shot.

What is CAF policy for Med Techs on respiratory illness calls?

My former employer - now - offers members "Freedom of choice ".

They can get vaccinated against Influenza , or "wear - full - PPE on all respiratory calls."

 

[OldSolduer]

Because his 'faith' wasn't mathing

https://twitter.com/x/status/2070136454513139727

Basic training is a crowded hot sweaty chaotic time. Everyone on basic gets sick with something- we called it the “Cornwallis Hack”

In infantry training in Wainwright I can’t recall anyone getting sick from colds or flu. By that time our immune systems would be pretty strong.

 

[mariomike]

Freedom vs Health

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire​

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire

Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shots

www.theguardian.com

 

[The Bread Guy]

Freedom vs Health

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire​

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire

Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shots

www.theguardian.com

I guess this is the opposite of militaries the world over: wait and hurry up.

 

[McG]

New medical fad for the US war machine: annual testosterone tests for men over 30.

Le taux de testostérone des soldats américains sera mesuré

L'armée américaine va mesurer le taux de testostérone de ses soldats pour identifier un éventuel déficit et leur proposer un traitement hormonal le cas échéant.

ici.radio-canada.ca

 

[RangerRay]

New medical fad for the US war machine: annual testosterone tests for men over 30.

Le taux de testostérone des soldats américains sera mesuré

L'armée américaine va mesurer le taux de testostérone de ses soldats pour identifier un éventuel déficit et leur proposer un traitement hormonal le cas échéant.

ici.radio-canada.ca

Oh wow. That a gong show.

 

[PuckChaser]

Oh wow. That a gong show.

Have you looked at the side effects of low testosterone? Whole lot of stuff that degrades general effectiveness, let alone combat effectiveness. It's not something men are typically going to go get checked out for either. This is a long time overdue for men's health, especially in a high performing, physical occupation like the military.

The gong show is that in the US military you get a yearly checkup with a doctor and in Canada it takes a year to get your appointment to get your check up done every 5 years.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Oh wow. That a gong show.

What makes you say that?

Common health effects include:
Lower muscle mass and strength
Increased body fat
Reduced bone density
Lower energy and fatigue
Mood changes
Reduced libido and erectile difficulties
Reduced fertility
Anemia
Cognitive effects

This kind of screeing could help the CAF's issues with obesity and mental health.

 

[MrWhyt]

Oh wow. That a gong show.

the US military is offering gender affirming care

 

[Jarnhamar]

the US military is offering gender affirming care

Testosterone replacement therapy is cheaper than Ozempic as well.

 

[McG]

... to get your check up done every 5 years.

Some number of bases have stopped doing cyclical check-ups. If you are not deploying and do not have a specific ailment or injury, then they don't want to see you.

 

[PuckChaser]

Can't see that going poorly at all.