Vaccines

[Larry2]

How many vaccines or shots do you receive once you get to basic training? I have a phobia of needles and I’m trying to prepare myself.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

I'm a needle phob also.....need to lie down even after a blood test.

But just explain, as you certainly won't be the first.

 

[PuckChaser]

If you've had none, a lot. Let them know, and the medtechs will take care of you.

 

[Harris]

Depends on a number of factors. Here are some common ones as I understand them:
Reservist - None
Reg Force - As per the current recommendations at the time (not sure there are any if your not deploying)
Deploying Reg or Reserve - Depends on where you are deploying to

I can't speak for the Reg force, but you don't get any shots as a Reservist going on Basic. I've deployed three times and my needle book says I've received 29 shots from the CAF.

 

[Jarnhamar]

I have a phobia of needles and I’m trying to prepare myself.

What does preparing yourself for this look like?

 

[Remius]

What does preparing yourself for this look like?

Really? I mean it’s obvious.

 

[Larry2]

Really? I mean it’s obvious.

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Exactly!

 

[Larry2]

What does preparing yourself for this look like?

Just mentally preparing myself to be stuck with however many needles

 

[medicineman]

Get your doctor to print off all your vaccines to date and sign/date it or your provincial immunization record(s) - if they're up to date, won't get as many as you think...otherwise you're arm's will be kinda sore at inopportune times...