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Originally Published 9 months ago

Calgary Flames need a Swine Flu Clinic

Posted By JoshHamilton NHL News

Don't blame the Calgary Flames for swiping swine flu shots for their players, coaches, staff members and their families. Blame the culture of celebrity. Since most hockey players are big stars north of the border, blame Canada. Blame Alberta Health Services, the agency responsible.

But don't get all high and mighty about the Flames getting vaccinated while thousands of Alberta residents waited all day or were turned away at clinics throughout the province. The hockey team did not ask for preferential treatment. They only asked for treatment. Why a squad from Alberta Health provided the Flames with their own clinic is something the agency will have to explain. One suggestion for the investigators: start with the team's head physician. Those docs tend to be deeply connected.

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Posted By brittany
9 months ago
screw the shitty flames
I've seen so many people defending the flames that I needed to write my two cents.
First off, yes, it is the players own fault. How hard would it have been for them to say: "no, there are people that need it much more then I, save it for them." And how are they high risk? There are doctors and nutritionists there for their every beck and call. not to mention the fact that they are in top physical health, so chances are if they DID get it, their symptoms’ would be mild.
I am 33 weeks pregnant with a two year old and I think the only very sick and children should be getting it first, NOT healthy hockey players. Its sad some of you are willing to risk the lives of others so that your team wont get the sniffles.
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