Anyone getting a flu shot?

[slippedcork]

It was mandatory I have one when I was in the Army, 1984. Within 2 days I had the worst case of the flu ever! I think they used me as a guinnea pig. I havent had one since but with all the stuff going around Im still afraid to get one, but kinda want one. Anyone take the shots annually and do good with them? Im sceered I will get the flu again from the shot!

[GeoFisher]

I get it every year...........A few years ago I missed it, and GOT the flu...........

I've NEVER had the flu in 20-30 years, but that time.

Later,

Geo.

[RoadToad]

I've been getting flu shots ever year for a while now, and haven't had the flu in a year that I got the shot. They've got a lot better methods of killing the virus used in the vaccines now than they did 25 years ago. I would not worry about getting the flu from the vaccination.

[RICHYD4U]

It is impossible to get the flu from the vaccination. It is a DEAD virus. I laugh everytime I hear someone say that they won't get the flu vaccination because they always get the flu right after they get it. The only way this is possible is if there are two flu strains in a given year. Like this year, although you get a flu vaccination, you can still get H1N1 flu strain (swine flu). Although they are coming out with a vaccination for that soon. GET YOUR FLU SHOT!!! Will save you lots of missed work days if you do.

-Rich

[DJD]

I'll be getting mine usually in November.

[Chubminnow]

Last year was the first year I ever got a flu shot...I only did it because the company I work for was paying for them at no cost to the employee...same gig this year on October 20th I think, so yea I'm getting one (If it's free it's me)

[mhall]

It is impossible to get the flu from the vaccination. It is a DEAD virus. I laugh everytime I hear someone say that they won't get the flu vaccination because they always get the flu right after they get it. The only way this is possible is if there are two flu strains in a given year. Like this year, although you get a flu vaccination, you can still get H1N1 flu strain (swine flu). Although they are coming out with a vaccination for that soon. GET YOUR FLU SHOT!!! Will save you lots of missed work days if you do.

-Rich

You may laugh ole buddy but the only time I have ever had the full blown flu was about a week after I took it. I have never taken it since and I've never had the flu since either.

None for me Thanks!

[know1]

You may laugh ole buddy but the only time I have ever had the full blown flu was about a week after I took it. I have never taken it since and I've never had the flu since either.

None for me Thanks!

I've heard similar stories from many people over the years.

[RoadToad]

Speaking as a former healthcare professional (I was an RN in a cardiac ICU for 6 years), I just want to say one thing. If you really have a question about whether or not to get a flu shot, please, ask your doctor. Don't go by what you read on this or any other message board, pro or con.

[GeoFisher]

How did you go from Nursing to Network Services??.......Sounds like a pretty big change .

Later,

Geo

[RoadToad]

How did you go from Nursing to Network Services??.......Sounds like a pretty big change .

Later,

Geo

A lot of what drew me into critical care was the technology. It was really exciting to care for patients who had Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Swan-Ganz catheters, etc in place, and I especially loved assisting with cardiac caths and angioplasties. The hospital where I worked was one of the first in the country to use angioplasty as a first-line treatment for acute MI. But along the way, I also participated in dozens of code blue's, and was present at a number of deaths. After a while, I had trouble leaving all that at work. So, when I had the opportunity to make a relatively smooth transition from nursing to IT, I took it, and I haven't looked back. The biggest workplace emergency I've been involved with since then was that water main break, and nobody's life was in danger there

[slippedcork]

It is impossible to get the flu from the vaccination. It is a DEAD virus. I laugh everytime I hear someone say that they won't get the flu vaccination because they always get the flu right after they get it. The only way this is possible is if there are two flu strains in a given year. Like this year, although you get a flu vaccination, you can still get H1N1 flu strain (swine flu). Although they are coming out with a vaccination for that soon. GET YOUR FLU SHOT!!! Will save you lots of missed work days if you do.

-Rich

You are saying what every doctor says, Im just saying I had the shot and got the worst case I ever had! Maybe I already had the virus, maybe not, was I unlucky along with the few who stated it gave them the flu? Everyone who I work with has the same percentage as here, are we too unlucky? I really want your input, you seem to know whats going on. My doctor says I need the shot but I havent had the flu in a long while and dont want it!