Flu Shots: Yay, Nay or Maybe... - Page 5

JackieB · 09-25-17, 08:58 AM

No

bonbon · 09-25-17, 09:06 AM

Yes!!!!! My husband and I started getting flu shots when we started our family 22 years ago and my kids started getting theirs when they became school aged. Not one of us has had the flu in all of those years. My adult offspring continue to get theirs on their own out of habit.

Pat58 · 09-25-17, 09:24 AM

I never used to until about 10 years ago when I had a horrible flu. The virus somehow kept coming back and on the third come-back I developed pneumonia to the point I cracked my own ribs from coughing. Ever since I partake of the annual free flu shot where I work. I still get one or two winter viruses but have not had a flu of that degree again.

My fingers are crossed that I can get the shot this week, because I had a throat virus over the weekend.

Arielle96 · 09-25-17, 11:15 AM

I get one every year. They are free with my insurance.

Izzy · 09-25-17, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsyancy

I've never had the flu, but I'm a nurse and with what I do, I wasn't required to get it until a facility that I started working for recently, required it. So I got it last year for the first time in about 5 or 6 years. If it wasn't for the requirement, I probably wouldn't get it.

I have a friend who works in the mental health facility of a hospital. After seeing this thread I asked her if she gets the flu shot. She said she is required to but if she wasn't she would not get it. I asked why and she said she believes it affects your body to naturally fight virus's. I told her that is exactly what I told my physician last year and that I got dreadfully sick with the flu when I got a flu shot. My friend said for some people it will have this adverse effect.

macska · 09-25-17, 12:29 PM

Never get the shots never got the flu.

macska · 09-25-17, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

I have a friend who works in the mental health facility of a hospital. After seeing this thread I asked her if she gets the flu shot. She said she is required to but if she wasn't she would not get it. I asked why and she said she believes it affects your body to naturally fight virus's. I told her that is exactly what I told my physician last year and that I got dreadfully sick with the flu when I got a flu shot. My friend said for some people it will have this adverse effect.

I have a nurse friend and she must take it or wear a mask. She chooses the mask.

SharonNYC · 09-25-17, 12:36 PM

The last time I got the flu (4 years ago), I ended up in the hospital for a week with pneumonia and now have an ICD (defibrillator) in my chest. I got the shot that year, but it was a bad match, and I got it way early -- it had probably worn off.

In those days we were spending summers in Argentina (where it's winter), so I had to get through 2 flu seasons.

Believe me I get the shot. I carry purell. I wash my hands every chance I get. I sanitize the tray table on airplanes and trains...

wlorrie · 09-25-17, 12:37 PM

I don't think I've ever had the flu and rarely get colds, but I started getting the flu shot every year about 20 years ago. For people who are on the fence about the shot, I'd just remind you that the shot is not just about protecting yourself, it's also about protecting those around you. For me, that's worth the extra pinch. Just my 2 cents!
Lorrie

cindyw75 · 09-25-17, 12:45 PM

I'm for it!

I started getting it a couple of years ago, and I noticed that I don't get sick as often. So, I'm all for it.

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09-25-17, 08:58 AM
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09-25-17, 09:06 AM
bonbon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Park, Texas	Yes!!!!! My husband and I started getting flu shots when we started our family 22 years ago and my kids started getting theirs when they became school aged. Not one of us has had the flu in all of those years. My adult offspring continue to get theirs on their own out of habit.

09-25-17, 09:24 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	I never used to until about 10 years ago when I had a horrible flu. The virus somehow kept coming back and on the third come-back I developed pneumonia to the point I cracked my own ribs from coughing. Ever since I partake of the annual free flu shot where I work. I still get one or two winter viruses but have not had a flu of that degree again. My fingers are crossed that I can get the shot this week, because I had a throat virus over the weekend.

09-25-17, 11:15 AM
Arielle96 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California	I get one every year. They are free with my insurance.

09-25-17, 12:29 PM
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09-25-17, 12:36 PM
SharonNYC VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brooklyn, New York	The last time I got the flu (4 years ago), I ended up in the hospital for a week with pneumonia and now have an ICD (defibrillator) in my chest. I got the shot that year, but it was a bad match, and I got it way early -- it had probably worn off. In those days we were spending summers in Argentina (where it's winter), so I had to get through 2 flu seasons. Believe me I get the shot. I carry purell. I wash my hands every chance I get. I sanitize the tray table on airplanes and trains... __________________ Sharon (You can get to my sketchblog through my profile page.) __________________________ I'm what I am, and what I am, Is back on Boogie Street. Leonard Cohen/Sharon Robinson "Boogie Street" 10 New Songs. (I have a professional/personal relationship with an instructor who produces video and book material relevant to this site.)

09-25-17, 12:37 PM
wlorrie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Mass	I don't think I've ever had the flu and rarely get colds, but I started getting the flu shot every year about 20 years ago. For people who are on the fence about the shot, I'd just remind you that the shot is not just about protecting yourself, it's also about protecting those around you. For me, that's worth the extra pinch. Just my 2 cents! Lorrie

09-25-17, 12:45 PM
cindyw75 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southern California	I'm for it! I started getting it a couple of years ago, and I noticed that I don't get sick as often. So, I'm all for it.