old medic
Senior Member
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- Western NC
I've had one..... then got the flu... funny haven't had the flu since
Will you get a flu shot this year or next?
- Thread starter LadyEmeraude
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Been There
Well-known Member
- Location
- Florida
This year and every year.
spookycat2
Member
- Location
- Indiana
Got mine last week. They do seem to help. I have gotten the flu on a year I had the shot, but it didn't affect me as bad as others in my house who didn't get the shot.
CaliS
girl next door
- Location
- West Coast, USA
I've gotten the flu shot twice, followed by the flu.
I'm not getting one this year - not sure about the future.
To each their own - it's a somewhat controversial subject and I respect each individual's personal choice.
I'm not getting one this year - not sure about the future.
To each their own - it's a somewhat controversial subject and I respect each individual's personal choice.
That Lady in PA
Senior Member
Last week, DH and I both got high dose flu shot in the right arm and covid shot in the left.
MarkD
Keeper of the Hounds & Garden
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- San Francisco Bay Area
Better than I feel about the flu. Have gotten one every year since I began teaching in 1990 and haven’t stopped in the ten years I’ve been retired.
MarkD
Keeper of the Hounds & Garden
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
Of course the flu isn’t the same every time either in how contagious or in how damaging it is. I figure no flu is good flu.
-Oy-
Bloke with a camera
- Location
- Lancashire
My flu jab is booked in for Nov 3rd.
debodun
SF VIP
- Location
- way upstate in New York, USA
Never had a flu or COVID vaccination and I seldom get sick. I was in the pharmacy to pick up my glaucoma drops last week and there were people lined up at the vaccination kiosk.
MarkD
Keeper of the Hounds & Garden
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
I've gotten the flu shot twice, followed by the flu.
I'm not getting one this year - not sure about the future.
To each their own - it's a somewhat controversial subject and I respect each individual's personal choice.
I know people who've had your experience but I've never had any reaction to any vaccine and I've gotten the flu jab 35 straight years and Covid jabs every time one has become available. I can't recall the last time I've gotten the flu and I've never had Covid. It's almost like we're all individuals.
Babs2u
Senior Member
I got my flu shot Friday when I had my 6 months checkup Also I'm happy to report that most all my blood test showed improvement, lost some weight and no longer a prediabetic..
Great news Jackie!
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
- Location
- Los Angeles Suburbs
Being a senior, I'm automatically given the high dose. No charge for regular or high does.
IKE
Well-known Member
- Location
- Oklahoma....U.S.A.
hawkdon
Well-known Member
- Location
- Liberty MO
GOT. one. Tues.......
spookycat2
Member
- Location
- Indiana
Got one last month. I've had decent luck with them, perhaps some people adapt to them better or not so good, Idk.
I hate vomiting and anything that sends me to the restroom every ten minutes!
Last time I got the flu, my eyes hurt so bad I wore dark sunglasses to watch television. For two or three days.
I hate vomiting and anything that sends me to the restroom every ten minutes!
Last time I got the flu, my eyes hurt so bad I wore dark sunglasses to watch television. For two or three days.
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
- Location
- Los Angeles Suburbs
The "flu" is an upper respiratory virus, and that's what the vaccine addresses.
As far as I know, there aren't any vaccines for gastrointestinal illnesses like noro virus.
Lethe200
Senior Member
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
Spouse and I get our flu and COVID booster shots every year, no exceptions. I get a mild sore arm; he doesn't have any side effects at all.