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Posted on 10/24/14 at 9:54 am to CuseTiger
i've been flu free for a week now.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 9:55 am to CuseTiger
Yesterday, I tried to run to Walgreens around lunchtime, and there wasn't a single open parking space. First time I've ever seen that. Then I saw the flu shot sign. Frickin' people think they are preventing Ebola or something.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 9:56 am to CuseTiger
Sometimes....when they vaccinate against the right flu. Sometimes they get it wrong.
This post was edited on 10/24/14 at 9:57 am
Posted on 10/24/14 at 9:56 am to CuseTiger
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Do flu shots only cover one strand of the flu?
IIRC they cover the 6 most likely strands that will occur that year. They definitely work if you encounter one of those 6 strands. i would definitely recommend getting a flu shot, but I would avoid going to the LSU health clinic if you have insurance. I went my freshman year it took forever. Ever since then I just went to Winn Dixie pharmacy and my insurance paid for it.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 9:57 am to CuseTiger
quote:I don't think it's a "random cold, fever, and pneumonia" shot. It's intended to vaccinate against a few forms of influenza.
Got the shot several years ago and was sick most of the winter with random colds, fevers, and pneumonia
Posted on 10/24/14 at 9:58 am to CuseTiger
I've gotten them twice and was off and on sick all winter. I will no longer get them.
Yes, they only cover the strand that is "predicted" to be the one that causes havoc in a particular season.
I'll take my chances with my immune system instead of taking medicine that is not totally necessary.
Yes, they only cover the strand that is "predicted" to be the one that causes havoc in a particular season.
I'll take my chances with my immune system instead of taking medicine that is not totally necessary.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:00 am to CuseTiger
It covers 3 (usually) strands of influenza. It does not cover other respiratory viruses or causes of pneumonia. In an immunocometent host, yes, it works to generate a humoral response to three variations of influenza.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:04 am to CuseTiger
I'm sure they do, but I haven't had one in years. Every time I get one I get a cold or flu like symptoms. So I don't get them anymore.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:05 am to CuseTiger
EVERY time that my oldest child took a flu shot he got the flu (not immediately after though). I'm not saying it caused it by any means but he got to the point where he just didn't want to take it. I work in health care and haven't had the flu in years and haven't taken the flu shot in years either.
Not anti about it at all ... we just don't take them in my family.
Not anti about it at all ... we just don't take them in my family.
This post was edited on 10/24/14 at 10:06 am
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:12 am to CuseTiger
I've had a flu shot every year there has been a flu shot and have yet to get sick. So there!
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:14 am to CuseTiger
It's not a strand of flu. It's a strain of flu.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:15 am to CuseTiger
I have to get a flu shot for my job or I'm fired if I don't comply.
Even if I wasn't made to do so.....I would still get one though.
All the people saying the flu shot gave them the flu.....it takes 2 weeks for the shot to protect you. So if you were exposed to the flu before those 2 weeks...you can still get the flu.
Even if I wasn't made to do so.....I would still get one though.
All the people saying the flu shot gave them the flu.....it takes 2 weeks for the shot to protect you. So if you were exposed to the flu before those 2 weeks...you can still get the flu.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:18 am to CuseTiger
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Flu shots: Do they really work?
In most cases...
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:21 am to CuseTiger
IMO they do but I'm not a doctor just someone that never got the flu after getting the shot.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:22 am to CuseTiger
I'll never miss another flu shot in my life as long as I don't develop an allergy. I think a lot of people *think* they've gotten the flu before and it wasn't so bad so they don't bother with the shot. Truth is, you likely just had a bad cold - the flu is completely debilitating. It knocks you flat on your arse for about a week and I would rather not experience that again.
Also, it's possible to develop some flu-like symptoms around the time period that you get the vaccine - that's how it works. It exposes your body to a denatured bug so your body can develop its own immune response to it.
Also, it's possible to develop some flu-like symptoms around the time period that you get the vaccine - that's how it works. It exposes your body to a denatured bug so your body can develop its own immune response to it.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:23 am to CuseTiger
Never had a flu shot.
Never had the flu.
Never had the flu.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:24 am to CuseTiger
I dont get them and I havent had the flu since I was a kid, if that was even the flu.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:24 am to CuseTiger
I've never had a flu shot in 39 years and I've never had the flu.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 10:25 am to CuseTiger
Some years they work, some years they don't.
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