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Thread: Do You Get Annual Flu Shots?

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    Do You Get Annual Flu Shots?

    I usually do. They have really been covering news about the new
    H1N1 varietry. Can't seem to keep up with the demand locally.
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    I have for many years. Had one the first week of September.

    Since I am over 65 and not considered at high risk , I'm not too worried about the H1N1. Have an appointment with my FP doc in 2 weeks - will see what he has to say about it.

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    I do but only because the hospital I work at will vaccinate employees for free. They always start with direct-patient-contact personnel first and then trickle down to everyone else (like me) as supplies are available. I've been vaccinated for both types of flu this season.

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    Yes, Dad and I both. We got ours in Sept.

    We are on the list for H1N1 shots, RI keeps running out.
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    I do, ever since I was hospitalized for asthma several years ago. My doctor at that time said to me "You WILL get a flu shot every year" in her sternest manner. She was smart enough to also reschedule my annual physical to be in flu shot season, so I can just get it when I go for my physical on Monday.
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    Every year! I wish that we had been able to get the shots a few weeks ago, then maybe my baby would not be sick and trying to cough up his lungs
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    Nope. Can't remember the last time I had the shot. Probably back in Jr. High.
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    I call my family doc 2x a week. He has yet to get more serum. I've had the flu shot since it first came out and NEVER had the flu since *KNOCK ON WOOD*

    I have a physical coming up. If he doesn't have it, I'll check local pharmacies..ie: CVS



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    I'm allergic to the egg base that all vaccines are made with. I have never has a flu, tetnus, typhoid, typhus or cholea shot that would normally be required for international travel. I spent 6 years in Navy without having a single shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by K9karen View Post
    I call my family doc 2x a week. He has yet to get more serum. I've had the flu shot since it first came out and NEVER had the flu since *KNOCK ON WOOD*

    I have a physical coming up. If he doesn't have it, I'll check local pharmacies..ie: CVS

    Our local CVS had to cancel their planned flu shots, so I got mine at
    my Doc's office. I do feel bad about young parents not being able to
    get their children's vaccines. (H1N1) Must be shortages all over the place.
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    One down

    I did get the regular flu shot early in October. The H1N1 is not available right now, for folks in my age bracket etc. I would rather the kiddies and at risk get their's first.... I'll wait.

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    I had both the seasonal and the H1N1 shot already, but I'm type 1 diabetic and was able to get them early.

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    I got my flu shot in early September....not too sure about the H1N1 vaccine, though...

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    I got my flu shot for this year.
    Nancy



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    I never used to get the flu shot but since having Hannah I have gotten it every year... not yet this year though so we need to schedule it with the doctor. Hannah can't get the flu shot herself so we get it ourselves to minimize the chances of bringing it home




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