Anyone getting a flu shot?

[kyfanatic]

What? What is this this stuff I'm reading?

Do you guys realize that you are going along with Obama's recommendation? He is saying that Americans should get the flu vaccine. And you guys are doing it.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...wine-flu_N.htm

Wonders never cease.



JWP

Some of us don't need a Govt that tells us how to wipe our hiney.

[jwp]

Just checking to see if anybody has a sense of humor.

None detected so far.

[slippedcork]

Thanks for all the replies guys and gal. Think I will continue to pass on the shot especially after Mark had the same experience as I did.

[Embrey]

never had a shot in my life...dont see a need. people get sick. it happens. what you live from makes you stronger

[RICHYD4U]

I have been a cardiac telemetry RN for over 8 yrs. We have been seeing numerous cases of people infected with H1N1 over the past couple weeks. Although the treatment for the H1N1 flu strain is the same as the treatment for the regular seasonal flu (tamiflu) the H1N1 flu strain is more severe in its attack on the body. Those at highest risk are the immunocomprimised, elderly, and children. This is nothing new. We have already had swine flu scares back in 1970's, when a vaccination was produced and given. Although this swine flu is being presented as a new thing, it has been around for a long time. And YES, people are DYING from this flu strain!

I highly recommend receiving the annual flu shot, as well as the H1N1 when it becomes available to the public. By the look of it, as we are not even in the flu season yet and we are seeing numerous cases of the H1N1 flu strain, it is going to be a long flu season.

As for contracting the flu from the flu shot, it is scientifically impossible. However, the flu shot does take up to 2 weeks to become effective. This is more than likely what has happened to the people saying they got the flu from the flu shot. Rather, they were either exposed prior to, or within 2 weeks after, and then got the flu. GET YOUR FLU SHOT!

-Rich

[roadrunner]

I have been a cardiac telemetry RN for over 8 yrs. We have been seeing numerous cases of people infected with H1N1 over the past couple weeks. Although the treatment for the H1N1 flu strain is the same as the treatment for the regular seasonal flu (tamiflu) the H1N1 flu strain is more severe in its attack on the body. Those at highest risk are the immunocomprimised, elderly, and children. This is nothing new. We have already had swine flu scares back in 1970's, when a vaccination was produced and given. Although this swine flu is being presented as a new thing, it has been around for a long time. And YES, people are DYING from this flu strain!

I highly recommend receiving the annual flu shot, as well as the H1N1 when it becomes available to the public. By the look of it, as we are not even in the flu season yet and we are seeing numerous cases of the H1N1 flu strain, it is going to be a long flu season.

As for contracting the flu from the flu shot, it is scientifically impossible. However, the flu shot does take up to 2 weeks to become effective. This is more than likely what has happened to the people saying they got the flu from the flu shot. Rather, they were either exposed prior to, or within 2 weeks after, and then got the flu. GET YOUR FLU SHOT!

-Rich

I got my regular flu shot this morning. One of my fishing buddies got the regular flu shot last week and is waiting for the swine flu vaccine because he has been dating some real pigs

beep beep

[kyfanatic]

Well,I've tried for several days to get my son an H1N1 Vaccine,but there is no such animal in Northern Ky. I'm not too concerned about myself here on the farm,but there are several cases of it at my son's elementary school and children are the most susceptible to the virus. The pediatrician office and area Health Dept's have no idea when the CDC will release any vaccine to them.

[bassin_bug]

never had a shot in my life...dont see a need. people get sick. it happens. what you live from makes you stronger

"What you live from makes you stronger." I think I might understand what you wrote but I'll be doggone if I can untangle the logic. What does what you die from make you, other than dead? At least I now know that I can send an online "get well" card to you or a sympathy card to your family.

I think you are just afraid of needles and won't admit it. lol

[Embrey]

nah needles dont bother me...but you wont catch me in a doctors office unless i cant physically move...ever

[CMorg]

What? What is this this stuff I'm reading?

Do you guys realize that you are going along with Obama's recommendation? He is saying that Americans should get the flu vaccine. And you guys are doing it.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...wine-flu_N.htm

Wonders never cease.



JWP

Is this a joke ? I really dont think anyone would make this decision based on politics. Would they ?