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4. Good. You gave some good advice. Now why do we hear more about getting flu shots than

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Fri Jan 11, 2013, 09:58 PM

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If you have not had the flu shot please get it while it is still available. [View all] littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 OP

Got mine today The empressof all Jan 2013 #1

Good. You gave some good advice. Now why do we hear more about getting flu shots than Democratopia Jan 2013 #4

You mean the statistic that littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #6

I have to say I am a germ freak and try not to go when I am out, but men's toilets are disgusting Democratopia Jan 2013 #9

Prevention AND Control littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #2

Please let me ask you a question, LittleMissSmartyPants. Are you saying that EVERYONE in the nation Democratopia Jan 2013 #27

That's littlemissmartypants and the answer to your question is littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #30

Then what are you proposing? Democratopia Jan 2013 #42

There's always a quick-fix. Get the flu jab, take anti-acid, take blood pressure meds, etc. Democratopia Jan 2013 #3

It all boils down to respect and compassion for your neighbor. If I have a way to keep you from littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #7

I am very skeptical about flu shots. Yes, use it for those most vulnerable, and those who Democratopia Jan 2013 #17

And if someone sneezed close enough to you to infect you with littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #20

Are you saying that USA should also introduce a mass vaccination program against TB? Democratopia Jan 2013 #33

Clearly we have a shortage of answers for questions with an overabundance of questioners. n/t littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #37

So how's the fishin'? Gettin' any nibbles? NBachers Jan 2013 #58

I am skeptical too...But I got mine The empressof all Jan 2013 #60

I am very skeptical the Earth is round - we should join a club jpak Jan 2013 #61

+++ 1,000,000 +++ n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #31

Wow, really? Fail. Logical Jan 2013 #11

Wash Your Hands littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #18

That is a beautiful picture of a bar of soap. Democratopia Jan 2013 #44

I usually hide my germaphobia behind the mask of being a nurse tavalon Jan 2013 #49

Flu shot isn't a "quick fix", it is one part of overall health approach MH1 Jan 2013 #14

I am sorry but it is a quick fix. Democratopia Jan 2013 #25

So, following this line of reasoning, the polio vaccine is unnecessary too? n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #36

No, because the Polio vaccination is undoubtedly extremely successful. Democratopia Jan 2013 #40

Good points, thanks! n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #43

Damn dude, get real groundloop Jan 2013 #45

Flu Symptoms & Severity littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #5

If you can't get the shot, start eating 4000iu of vit D3, 50mg of zinc and 2000iu of vit C. daily. Purveyor Jan 2013 #8

We have been hearing about too many perfectly healthy people dying of this. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #10

Few years ago even with the shot I still got the flu, it was horrible, I almost called RKP5637 Jan 2013 #34

CDC Flu Vaccination Pledge for the 2012-2013 Season littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #12

Who Should Get Vaccinated Against Influenza littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #13

My wife had the shot AND now has the flu RomneyLies Jan 2013 #15

Same with me gollygee Jan 2013 #22

I don't like needles, but thanks for the concern. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #16

You're welcome, the nasal spray vaccine exisits. n/t littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #19

But, very important, tavalon Jan 2013 #50

I didn't either. Jennicut Jan 2013 #32

A healthy 14-year old girl in Minnesota died from the flu even after getting the vaccine davidn3600 Jan 2013 #21

A person dies that had the vaccine and that is an littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #23

While it might be an argument... Agschmid Jan 2013 #24

It's not enough of a benefit to me davidn3600 Jan 2013 #56

The vaccine is not perfect, but it's better than nothing. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #28

The flu vaccine decreases rather than eliminates your risk. tavalon Jan 2013 #51

Press Briefing Transcript littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #26

The type that's making people sick here in NM wasn't covered Warpy Jan 2013 #29

Twenty children have died so far this year. littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #38

Same in CA. I got the shot last October, but have the flu now. VOX Jan 2013 #39

One of our doctors had the Influenza A, a form that wasn't covered this year tavalon Jan 2013 #52

Would you like a side of the flu with your order? Hat tip to SHRED... littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #35

Hat Tip to Agschmid ... Post with poll littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #41

Me and my 3 1/2 year old son had the flu shot in November tandot Jan 2013 #46

It is assessed at 60% effective relative risk, and 1.5% as an absolute risk rate for Type A+B flu Democratopia Jan 2013 #47

Can you please provide a link for that? tandot Jan 2013 #48

Of course, flu shots or no flu shots, SheilaT Jan 2013 #53

Just got mine this afternoon TheMightyFavog Jan 2013 #54

Hell no Day And Night Jan 2013 #55

Thanks, LittleMiss- you inspired me to walk over to Walgreen's and get my flu shot NBachers Jan 2013 #57

already had the flu. JesterCS Jan 2013 #59