Does anybody get flu shots?

[Stumpys]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

Same here with the free ones. I work in the aviation depatment, and they do not want us to ever get sick I suppose. Gotta watch for them terrorist!! This is the current report from city hall:<br /><br />News from City Hall <br /> <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct.5,2004 Flu vaccine supply to be less than <br /><br /><br />The Health Department anticipated receiving the majority of its flu vaccine from Chiron this year. Officials requested and have been placed on a waiting list for 4,000 additional doses of flu vaccine from Aventis, the other FDA-approved provider of flu vaccine. The Health Department does not have any flu vaccine at this time and does not anticipate receiving the vaccine this month.

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

I have gotten one every year since 85. On the night of the shot I usually get a couple flu-like symptoms but they are long gone by morning. The worst thing about the shot IMO is the sore arm for about 2 days. <br /><br />I get one because it is free and I have seen people who have gotten the full blown flu, not the sick in bed for a couple days flu, but the in the hospital, hooked to IV's, as close to death as you can get flu...and I don't want any part of that.

 

[jsfinn]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

No flu shot for me either.

 

[knobby]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

The shot is never the same strain as the one you catch anyway. I'll pass.

 

[mtumilty]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

I have gotten one every year for the last 13 years and have had ill effects from at least 10 of them. Many times I have already had the flu before getting the shot and then again with in a week or three. I think I'll try to avoid it this year, wish me luck...<br /><br />V/R<br />AFF

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

Nope...

 

[Mr.Ladyfish]

Re: Does anybody get flu shots?

At my Dr.'s suggestion I have been getting them at work for the last 7 years. Never had a problem until last year. Had the flu twice last year after getting the shot.