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Lars39

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1. Because it might keep you from getting the strain of flu that could kill you.

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Did you get the flu shot this season? [View all] apples and oranges Jan 2013 OP

Because it might keep you from getting the strain of flu that could kill you. Lars39 Jan 2013 #1

It might not ... Iwasthere Jan 2013 #53

Well, bless your heart...that's a very "righteous" rant, but... Lars39 Jan 2013 #57

Ditto. I didn't have chemo, but the "cutting" and "radiation" are the reasons I've been around ... 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #61

Same reason my husband is around too. RiffRandell Jan 2013 #64

Psychic surgery is a fraud, sweetie. Cutting is still very much in use, and very useful. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #79

No, I think that I actually had the flu MrScorpio Jan 2013 #2

I got one; I always do. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #3

Get one. I did, although the new strain got me. Faygo Kid Jan 2013 #4

Take care of that pneumonia! Tanuki Jan 2013 #93

you betcha.. and as early this year as possible. This year's vaccine is well matched to circulating hlthe2b Jan 2013 #5

Yes Tikki Jan 2013 #6

It's best to get the advice of your doctor, but... CBHagman Jan 2013 #7

I did, but still got a mild case of the flu. MineralMan Jan 2013 #8

Yes. I believe in the miracles of science. If it were a big money maker, I might have second Hoyt Jan 2013 #9

I got mine in late December sdfernando Jan 2013 #10

Of course you should. You can't hide from viruses. randome Jan 2013 #11

Viruses. NOBODY in the medical or scientific community says "virii" that I know of. It may or may kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #83

I got my shot in September Gothmog Jan 2013 #12

Yes and always do. sharp_stick Jan 2013 #13

Same here. Hospital emergency rooms and doctors' offices are overflowing with flu victims, kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #86

Yup, every year. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #14

Nope. Never have. bunnies Jan 2013 #15

That's what my supervisor said sharp_stick Jan 2013 #20

Im honestly more afraid of the chicken pox! bunnies Jan 2013 #22

GET THE EFFING CHICKEN POX VACCINE RIGHT NOW!!!!!! My favorite uncle DIED kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #88

Theres a vaccine?! bunnies Jan 2013 #111

I agree with everyone else here. Get the chicken pox vaccine!!! LeftInTX Jan 2013 #103

You need to be very careful with regard to Chicken Pox! sdfernando Jan 2013 #25

I'm torn also. I did insist my college age child get one, but Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #16

Your college-age child's immune system... markpkessinger Jan 2013 #41

Yeah, you're right. I was thinking the same thing--just get the damn shot. Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #43

The Spanish Flu of 1918 Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #52

Yes, there are exceptions . . . markpkessinger Jan 2013 #55

1918 was an aberration. Don't base medical decisions on fear of aberrations. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #90

I don't fear the flu at all....I don't get it. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #95

The typical reaction is "oh, gee, my arm is kinda sore if I press on it" for a day or so. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #89

November for mine benld74 Jan 2013 #17

No, we skipped the middle man LondonReign2 Jan 2013 #18

Yes, in September - and got the flu csziggy Jan 2013 #19

Yep. That's what happens sometimes, and unfortunately the shot gets blamed. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #91

Yeah, I had several people say I caught the flu from the shot csziggy Jan 2013 #106

I got mine in early December. LeftofObama Jan 2013 #21

No, but I tried. PotatoChip Jan 2013 #23

Better get the flu shot quick rightsideout Jan 2013 #24

I got it. It has helped me so far not even getting a cold. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #26

No, it hasn't elias7 Jan 2013 #108

Well I know that. I wash my hands often and try not to be around people who are sick. It's southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #113

No, but I did ask my doctor about it - closeupready Jan 2013 #27

Yes, in October, so far so good. Eom elfin Jan 2013 #28

Since my brother's heart attack following flu, I always Roselma Jan 2013 #29

I always get it. through work. rustydog Jan 2013 #30

I haven't had a flu shot since I retired 12 years ago tularetom Jan 2013 #31

Never had the flu, and don't get the shots Siwsan Jan 2013 #32

Same here. Never got the shot, never got the flu. My kids never had any immunizations and DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #72

I think it's a combo of lifestyle, diet and genetics Siwsan Jan 2013 #74

Have you ever had the flu? I mean, really had the flu, not one of the milder viruses gkhouston Jan 2013 #33

I always get a shot. Hubby did still get the flu but it was not a bad case. He is 76 and a appleannie1 Jan 2013 #34

No Bjornsdotter Jan 2013 #35

same here - I'm only allergic to the whites of eggs womanofthehills Jan 2013 #94

The white's only Bjornsdotter Jan 2013 #97

I get flu shots in part to protect people like you from my germs. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #96

Thank-you! Bjornsdotter Jan 2013 #98

yes. I've been getting the shot for years. Haven't had the flu since started getting shots. northoftheborder Jan 2013 #36

Yep. Lugnut Jan 2013 #37

Yes -- I am diabetic and thus my doctor insists on it... markpkessinger Jan 2013 #38

This year, yes. Worst goddamn flu case of my life last year. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #39

Was too lazy to this year. Now I'm getting immunized the hard way. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #40

Nope. Never had one and never will. RebelOne Jan 2013 #42

Yesterday laundry_queen Jan 2013 #44

Got it in October. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #45

nah, I don't do the flu shot watch the sky Jan 2013 #46

Anyone else amazed this didn't turn into a vac/anti-vac shitstorm? rbixby Jan 2013 #47

I have not gotten a flu shot this year.. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #48

I'm on the fence too. Almost went to get it today.... Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #49

Yep, first time I've had one, but my Doctor insisted 1-Old-Man Jan 2013 #50

Nope and Nope... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #51

Every year. xchrom Jan 2013 #54

Yes, when i was getting discharged from the hospital southern_belle Jan 2013 #56

No, I never do. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #58

No, it's a plot by the Illuminati aristocles Jan 2013 #59

Used to get one, without question, sense Jan 2013 #60

Yes. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #62

Check this post with poll! Agschmid Jan 2013 #63

Yes, the whole family gets it every year. RiffRandell Jan 2013 #65

We got ours Wedneday; now they're out of vaccine. Shrike47 Jan 2013 #66

No, I never get one. Blue_In_AK Jan 2013 #67

I got that, too. It was nasty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #70

That was one of the two sickest times in my life that I can remember. Blue_In_AK Jan 2013 #71

I got scarlet fever when I was about 10 The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #73

Get it. I got my shot in October, and this past week I caught something very flulike. I can't say Nay Jan 2013 #68

I had gotten viral pneumonia after a bout of the flu for three years in a row, pnwmom Jan 2013 #69

Fuck yeah. tabasco Jan 2013 #75

Yes. Tried the subcutaneous vax. Ilsa Jan 2013 #76

Nope. I put it off and got the flu instead over the holidays. Cleita Jan 2013 #77

The point is, you will be participating in blocking the strains you WERE vaccinated against kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #78

I was debating, but the flu has been so virulent here in Boston that I finally decided to smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #80

My doctor guilted me into getting one Evergreen Emerald Jan 2013 #81

It won't prevent pregnancy either jberryhill Jan 2013 #82

I always get one. I'm working in school and hospitals all the time. I register donors at blood brewens Jan 2013 #84

You get the shot to keep from being a vector for spreading the flu. littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #85

Yes union_maid Jan 2013 #87

No...caught the flu in November...been healthy as a horse since then tjwash Jan 2013 #92

Yes, my company makes it easy FreeJoe Jan 2013 #99

tomorrow morning.. thanks to medicare it`s free! madrchsod Jan 2013 #100

I have taken flu shots for the last 10 years or so. I haven't had a bad flu doc03 Jan 2013 #101

no. i never had the flu. no need. nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #102

Got one early on. GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #104

I've never gotten a flu shot and don't intend to - I've been very blessed healthwise my entire life Midwestern Democrat Jan 2013 #105

You sound like me- until I got the flu cali Jan 2013 #110

The one and only time I got the flu SteveG Jan 2013 #107

Got mine in November rox63 Jan 2013 #109

I don't get the flu shot cherish44 Jan 2013 #112

I have severe asthma Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #114

It has 60% efficacy this year, better than other years flamingdem Jan 2013 #115