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In reply to the discussion: If you have not had the flu shot please get it while it is still available. [View all]The empressof all
(29,098 posts)The reality is that getting the shot will not absolutely prevent you from getting sick, neither will hygiene or avoidance. It is another tool in the box to prevent it.
I also agree that our work culture in this country does not support those who get sick. People go to work sick not because they want to but because they are fearful of losing their job or merit based raises in the future. It's disgusting.
I had the flu four years ago. I was down for three weeks. For a few days I thought I would die. I wasn't sick "enough" to be hospitalized according to the doctor. It was frightening and awful to endure.
I hear your argument and understand where you are coming from... The healthy 40 year old mom near me who died last week and her family though convinced me that the shot was the best option for me.