Did You Get A Flu Shot This Year?

[lizbud]

Every year I think about it but never did and usually end up with flu like
symptoms sometime over the winter. I've heard so many people say that
as soon as they got the shot, they got the flu anyway within a few days.

Do you get the flu shot every year?

[moosmom]

I haven't had a flu shot in at least 8 years. Never got the flu either.

[finn's mom]

I can't remember the last time I got one. I haven't the flu in a long time, either, though. Knock on wood.

[Lady's Human]

My main problem with flu shots is that I HAVE to get one for the Army, I HAVE to get one for the PO (Both considered high risks of exposure), and my doc gives me one every year because I have a mild case of asthma. The only one that will accept the fact that I have already gotten a flu shot and don't need another one is the civilian doc, so I wind up getting 2 shots annually. Gee, thanks.

I normally don't feel ill from the shot, but every once in a while I do wind up feeling under the weather for a day or two after the shot.

[Killearn Kitties]

I've never had the jab myself, but my mum now gets it every year. She was never suseptible to colds, but after having chemotherapy a number of years ago, which destroys your immune system, she ended up with a really bad cold every winter. She started getting the flu jab a while ago and she has not had any symptoms in the years she has been getting it.

[prechrswife]

I've never gotten one before, but hubby and I will both be getting one this year since we'll be traveling to China in early 2006. They are just starting them here this week for people who aren't "high risk."

[CagneyDog]

I had it once and I got really sick right after it, I'm never going to have it again.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Last year was the first year in a long time I did NOT get one. Due to the shortage. I am a big believer in the value. You cannot get sick from the vaccination as it is a killed virus.

[NoahsMommy]

Last year was the first year in a long time I did NOT get one. Due to the shortage. I am a big believer in the value. You cannot get sick from the vaccination as it is a killed virus.

EXACTLY...you cannot get sick from the virus itself, its dead.

You may have a reaction, but you wont get the flu FROM the flu shot.

I work in a hospital and with all the sick patients we come into contact with, we are encouraged to get a flu shot. I just signed up for one. It'll be the first time I get the flu shot...as I've normally been healthy with my "super immune system"

[sirrahbed]

I just received my letter today - that says I have to get mine on Nov 9 or 10 (considered high risk for kidney disease)

I don't remember when I last had the flu and do sometimes feel droopy right after the shot - I really do not like to get it at all! Supposedly the vaccine is "dead" and will not cause symptoms but I sure feel them. All in my had? I don't think so!!

[Lady's Human]

Straight from the horses mouth on the flu vaccine (the doc)....

You cannot GET the flu from the vaccine, but it is entirely possible to have a reaction to the vaccine that makes you ill, in some cases extremely ill.

[ramanth]

I haven't recieved a flu shot in years either. I figure I'm young and healthy and if I get sick I can deal with it accordingly. Especially since in these past years there has seemed to be a shortage, so I figured my shot can go towards a child or elderly that need it.

I've gotten colds and sinus infections in years past, but never the flu.

[Samantha Puppy]

A voluntary shot? Puh-leeze. I never get a flu shot and it usually doesn't matter as I haven't gotten the flu in about 6 years now. Besides, I don't think I'm allowed to as I'm pregnant anyway... darn the luck.

Needles = evil

[Maresche]

My Ob demanded I get a flu shot last year as I was more than 4 months along during the height of flu season.

I'm planning to get mine tonight. It's recommended with young children in the household. Mimi gets the 2nd half of hers tomorrow.

[Samantha Puppy]

Really? Hm. I didn't think they'd want you shooting live strains of flu into your body when someone else is inhabiting it. My OB hasn't said a word about it and since I don't have that much longer to go, I'm not worried about it... not that I am any other time. Like I said - voluntary needles and me do not mix.