Are you getting a flu shot this year?

[LittleDabbie]

A friend and I were debating the topic, I mentioned im getting mine tomorrow and he goes nuts ( ok not nuts ) but he goes on a rant about how its a conspiracy either by the government or big pharm, Then claims the flu shots going to make me sick ( side effects ) not directly giving me the flu.. Just typical myths and the like..

Last year i got hit with the flu twice so this year id prefer to avoid it...

Curious everyone else plan if you'r getting one or not?

 

[Ambre]

The last time I had a flu shot was about 30 years ago & I got so damned sick I still remember it! Never again.

 

[LittleDabbie]

Ive never had issues with them in the past , hope that holds out... the most i get is a sore arm for a day or two..

 

[DragonKilla]

I have no issues with vaccines and actually think they are one of the greatest modern medical breakthroughs. With that said, I've never seen the flu as a great enough threat to warrant the hassle. It would such getting laid low by it, but it's not happened yet. Vaccines are not a conspiracy and anyone who says so needs to get a firmer grip on reality. The flu vaccine does not confer total immunity, as the virus is constantly mutating, but it give immunity to the most currently common strains.

 

[deacon1503]

Why? I haven't been sick in years.

 

[connoisseurde420]

It's not the answer for me. Conspiracys aside... Healthy living is far more important. Your body kills cancer multiple times a day, fact. I get a cough once a year for a day or so for the last 10 years. No pills, no shots, no doc visits. Just healthy lifestyle, natural remedies. Everything people need to be healthy was here before pharmacys and hospitals.

 

[ArthritiSux]

It's not the answer for me. Conspiracys aside... Healthy living is far more important. Your body kills cancer multiple times a day, fact. I get a cough once a year for a day or so for the last 10 years. No pills, no shots, no doc visits. Just healthy lifestyle, natural remedies. Everything people need to be healthy was here before pharmacys and hospitals.

Same shitzel different bowl here too.

 

[LittleDabbie]

I would say its worth the effort to get the shot, But the products like tamiflu RX medication that only shaves off 1-2 days of the flu is a waste of time and money..

Normally i don't get one and i just suffer but this year im gonna be on that side of town so i said hell with it might as well.. Not gonna hurt well it might hurt a little ;)

 

[ArthritiSux]

I got the shot once in 07' an have never been sicker than that time. Good luck. No shots for me ever again. First time an was the last. I don't get sick, eat right an you won't either.....an smoke right.

 

[DragonKilla]

It's not the answer for me. Conspiracys aside... Healthy living is far more important. Your body kills cancer multiple times a day, fact. I get a cough once a year for a day or so for the last 10 years. No pills, no shots, no doc visits. Just healthy lifestyle, natural remedies. Everything people need to be healthy was here before pharmacys and hospitals.

I agree, healthy living should be a priority, but not everyone is born with the same level of immunity and so vaccines to commonly illnesses like the flu remain a good option for those people. Even just lack of proper care during critical developmental years, such as insufficient breastfeeding, can make a big difference in adult immune system responses. No amount of healthy living can undo that unfortunately. If @LittleDabbie is predisposed to getting the flu, then the shot is probably a good idea.

 

[fishwhistle]

We get ours at costco,like 20 bucks.I had a convo with the pharmacist last year and he dispelled quite a few myths about it,im not sure if it works but i havent had the flu since i started getting it so thats good.
I asked my doctor who is big on MJ and not pharma's and she said ''YES,get the flu shot!''Both the pharmacist and my DR laughed at me when i asked them if it could give me the flu!
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm

 

[DragonKilla]

I think this puts the value of vaccines into perspective.

 

[jammie]

My job requires it but I would get one regardless. Anything that boost and strengthens my immune system is a good thing. If your over fifty definitely get the shingles vaccine. I work in an emergency dept so trust me- ya don't want shingles

 

[MrBanjo]

I don't get them, because the only times in my adult life that I've gotten them, I ended up sick because of the damn shot!

Been years without it, don't see that changing anytime soon.

Things like that effect everyone differently, if it works for you, then that's awesome.

 

[Grow Up]

Never had the need yet! Touch wood.

 

[MakinGoo]

I get 1 every year & im gettin 1 again this yr..

 

[Blaze]

My wife and I usually had not in the past, but we are this year. If you travel, I think it's a good idea. Nothing worse than getting the flu while away from home or on vacation.

 

[JupiterX]

I've been fortunate enough to have never had the flu, so see no merit in it for myself.

 

[fishwhistle]

Jammie brings a good point and thats if your over 50(guilty as charged)things change and every bit of help you can get you should take.

 

[chickenman]

No way...Prevention thru nutrition....But lots will run to Wal mart and get their shot, how could anybody trust wal Mart for any health needs.....