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LWolf

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50. I got mine yesterday.

Wed Oct 21, 2015, 08:51 AM

Oct 2015

To be honest, I haven't, for much of my life, bothered. I have an unusually strong immune system and I don't get sick very often. When I do, it's milder and shorter than what others are getting.

Since I've gotten older, though, and I can feel the wear and tear of the years, I get one. I work in an environment of coughing, sneezing, and talking...a public school. That's probably helped build my immune system, but it also means constant exposure.

So I get my flu shot, and I got mine yesterday.

I WAS heard to grumble, "Why is the mist only for those under 49?" as I stepped up to be stabbed.

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5 myths about the flu shot [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 2015 OP

Myth 1: "I don't want to get the flu from the flu shot." Human101948 Oct 2015 #1

You can't vaccinate away the stupidity. I wish there was. LiberalArkie Oct 2015 #2

They wouldn't get that vaccination either, unfortunately. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #3

If such a vaccine was created it would mean the end of the Republican party. 11 Bravo Oct 2015 #46

The flu shot virus is dead meow2u3 Oct 2015 #21

I'm not sure If I've ever got the flu shot Travis_0004 Oct 2015 #4

Three out of the last five times I've had a flu shot, which I always get on a Friday, phylny Oct 2015 #5

You had 2 days of low grade fever and body aches Warpy Oct 2015 #7

I agree! I mean, I said I get a flu shot every year. phylny Oct 2015 #8

The reaction means your immune system is doing its job Warpy Oct 2015 #11

Yes, and again - people DO get reactions from flu shots :) n/t phylny Oct 2015 #12

People can get a similar reaction... 3catwoman3 Oct 2015 #36

The Symptoms RobinA Oct 2015 #48

Are you allergic to eggs? B Calm Oct 2015 #28

No You Didn't RobinA Oct 2015 #47

Hijack: Be very wary of tamiflu Ex Lurker Oct 2015 #6

If she developed even the slightest, mildest UTI Ilsa Oct 2015 #14

It's the sleep deprivation Warpy Oct 2015 #15

That, too, but even my dr Ilsa Oct 2015 #22

They're also quite painful REP Oct 2015 #29

Pain will do that. Hope you're on the mend. haikugal Oct 2015 #38

oh yes. I hope you are finally Ilsa Oct 2015 #42

The flu shot is least effective among the populations for whom the flu is most dangerous. mhatrw Oct 2015 #9

Nothing about that article says vaccines are a scam Warpy Oct 2015 #16

The mercury preservative is unnecessary. Get a single vial dose to avoid it. mhatrw Oct 2015 #39

"a completely unnecessary dose of mercury" Omaha Steve Oct 2015 #19

Facts... RobinA Oct 2015 #49

I've been getting the flu shot for years at work. Waldorf Oct 2015 #10

Got the shot last year, didn't get the flu. geomon666 Oct 2015 #13

I've never had a flu shot Blue_In_AK Oct 2015 #17

I got that Swine one about six years ago- developed into pneumonia, took five weeks to recover... bettyellen Oct 2015 #24

I can understand that. Blue_In_AK Oct 2015 #25

To top it off, it was someone who was not welcome here, showed up at my door with family.... bettyellen Oct 2015 #27

I'm retired, avoid children and crowds but make sure to get my shot REP Oct 2015 #31

No probably about it. 3catwoman3 Oct 2015 #37

Ding ding! I predicted someone would post this! LOL, every year! Nt Logical Oct 2015 #40

And, you fell for Myth #2! Logical Oct 2015 #41

Didn't read it. Blue_In_AK Oct 2015 #43

So do 1000s who die from the flu a year. Nt Logical Oct 2015 #52

I've had a flu shot every year angryvet Oct 2015 #18

I get it every year from the VA... Wounded Bear Oct 2015 #20

Got mine yesterday. (Is anyone else getting a Monty Python "Cheese Shop" vibe from our posts?!) WinkyDink Oct 2015 #23

I have the flu gollygee Oct 2015 #26

I'm in exactly the same boat My Good Babushka Oct 2015 #51

I don't get the flu vaccine, i have an egg allergy ms liberty Oct 2015 #30

Did you check out myth 3? B Calm Oct 2015 #32

LOL! Bad me... ms liberty Oct 2015 #34

Anybody who was in the military... Bigmack Oct 2015 #33

I got mine at Costco for $10. n/t winter is coming Oct 2015 #35

I rolled that dice once too often HeiressofBickworth Oct 2015 #44

Got Mine ProfessorGAC Oct 2015 #45

I got mine yesterday. LWolf Oct 2015 #50

It seem everyone got it yesterday. Me, too. Vinca Oct 2015 #53