Don't forget to get your flu shot!
Replies
-
I don't get the flu shot and won't ever. I'm not worried about catching it from other people. If I get it, I get it.
To the person inferring people like me are hypocrites from not getting the flu shot while getting MMR shots, last I knew, the flu shot wasn't legally mandatory in order to attend U.S./Canadian schools.
The problem with this is that you're contagious for a day or two before you have any symptoms.
So if you do get the flu, you could pass it on to dozens of people before you are even aware you're spreading it.
And once you are showing symptoms, chances are you won't spend the next week in total isolation, so you'll keep on spreading it to people.
The flu shot is not just about you - it's about everyone else.
Legit question. So if all the people who don't get the flu shot catch it, will they only spread it to others who didn't get the flu shot. So they will just be infecting each other while us vacinnated peeps sit in our ivory (or is that irony) towers and laugh?
Or are there certain segments of the population who just can't receive the vaccinne regardless of whether they would like to or not?
There are certain segments who cannot get vaccinated.0 -
I don't get the flu shot and won't ever. I'm not worried about catching it from other people. If I get it, I get it.
To the person inferring people like me are hypocrites from not getting the flu shot while getting MMR shots, last I knew, the flu shot wasn't legally mandatory in order to attend U.S./Canadian schools.
The problem with this is that you're contagious for a day or two before you have any symptoms.
if you do get the flu, you could pass it on to dozens of people before you are even aware you're spreading it.
And once you are showing symptoms, chances are you won't spend the next week in total isolation, so you'll keep on spreading it to people.
The flu shot is not just about you - it's about everyone else.
Legit question. So if all the people who don't get the flu shot catch it, will they only spread it to others who didn't get the flu shot. So they will just be infecting each other while us vacinnated peeps sit in our ivory (or is that irony) towers and laugh?
Or are there certain segments of the population who just can't receive the vaccinne regardless of whether they would like to or not?
The vaccine is not 100% effective even against the strains it is designed to protect against.
It's about mitigating risk, not eliminating it.
There are definitely some segments of the population who cannot get a flu vaccine, yes.
It's not that all the unvaccinated people will get the flu and all the vaccinated people will not. Look at all the people in this very thread who have never gotten either. The idea is that the larger the portion of the population that gets the shot, the smaller the portion of the population that will get the flu. The effect is a combination of people who get the vaccine being less likely to catch the flu, and in turn being less likely to spread thef lu.
Good to know. Learn something new every day.0 -
I don't get the flu shot and won't ever. I'm not worried about catching it from other people. If I get it, I get it.
To the person inferring people like me are hypocrites from not getting the flu shot while getting MMR shots, last I knew, the flu shot wasn't legally mandatory in order to attend U.S./Canadian schools.
The problem with this is that you're contagious for a day or two before you have any symptoms.
So if you do get the flu, you could pass it on to dozens of people before you are even aware you're spreading it.
And once you are showing symptoms, chances are you won't spend the next week in total isolation, so you'll keep on spreading it to people.
The flu shot is not just about you - it's about everyone else.
Legit question. So if all the people who don't get the flu shot catch it, will they only spread it to others who didn't get the flu shot. So they will just be infecting each other while us vacinnated peeps sit in our ivory (or is that irony) towers and laugh?
Or are there certain segments of the population who just can't receive the vaccinne regardless of whether they would like to or not?
I believe there are various segments of the population who cannot receive vaccinations for medical reasons.0 -
lol no
id rather let my body "fight" with it0 -
I've gotten the flu shot twice in my life. Each time, I had "flu-like symptoms" that knocked me out of work for a week.
I don't work with small children or elderly.
No thanks. I'll pass.0 -
It's amazing to me how much people get their feathers ruffled by the mention of vaccines...0
-
It's amazing to me how much people get their feathers ruffled by the mention of vaccines...
The anti-vaccine alarmists haven't even shown up yet with their pseudoscience. Trust me it will get quite a bit worse when that happens.0 -
It's amazing to me how much people get their feathers ruffled by the mention of vaccines...
The anti-vaccine alarmists haven't even shown up yet with their pseudoscience. Trust me it will get quite a bit worse when that happens.
And ^this, no doubt.0 -
It's amazing to me how much people get their feathers ruffled by the mention of vaccines...
The anti-vaccine alarmists haven't even shown up yet with their pseudoscience. Trust me it will get quite a bit worse when that happens.
Its ok. I'm vacinnated against that as well.0 -
I wouldn't get it, as it was soooooooo effective last yearThe winter season is upon us so I just wanted to give everyone a friendly reminder to get vaccinated this holiday season against this year's flu strain.
Happy Monday!0 -
It's amazing to me how much people get their feathers ruffled by the mention of vaccines...
The anti-vaccine alarmists haven't even shown up yet with their pseudoscience. Trust me it will get quite a bit worse when that happens.
Its ok. I'm vacinnated against that as well.
Yes, I think the cootie shot defends against this!0 -
lame. I still took it as a signPersonally, I don't get the shot. And now that I have a daughter I wasn't sure if I should make her get one or not. But turns out she is allergic to eggs and can't have it anyway. Thanks God for making the decision for me
There are alternative vaccines for those allergic to eggs. IIRC the nasal spray version is fine for those people. So it's not really God making a decision for you.
One time I went to the gym and tripped on a dumbbell.
I thanked God for making the decision never to go to the gym again for me.
jeeze you're on fire today. settle down
I was banned for a couple weeks. I have a lot of pent-up snark to let out.
LOL happy unbanned-ment0 -
I got the shot once (oh...11 years or so ago) when they gave them free at work. Two months later, I got the flu and was sick as a dog for two freaking weeks....and completely missed Christmas (couldn't even get out of bed, let alone ride in a car for 45 minutes one way).
I am well aware that I didn't get the flu from the shot. But the shot doesn't cover all strains...just the strains "they" think will be prevalent each year....and "they" don't have a great track record with that.
I also have limited people that I come in contact with....a small office at work (where people actually stay home when they're sick - either by taking a sick day or just working from home), hubby at home, family, and a small group of friends that we see on the weekends. Outside of a trip to the grocery store once every 10 days or so, I'm not around strangers (and my shopping trips are ninja strikes...I don't lollygag). We are pretty dull LOL :laugh:
So, I don't get the shot (didn't before the year I got it, and haven't since). And except for that one year I got the shot, I have never had the flu. And outside of that one time I got the flu, I haven't even been sick at all since I got my tonsils out 15 years ago (the handful of sick days that I've used, outside of the flu incident, were for migraines).0 -
Nope.... nuh uh..... nada.....never.....No Flu Shot here.....
Only time I got it was when I was in the military b/c they made us. 2 of the 4 years I got horribly sick. I'm good without it... but thanks for thinking of me!0 -
No thanks, I'm not interested in autism as a lifestyle choice.
in for this.0 -
QUOTE:
Cute kid, however, I have no emotional connection to her or your family. Sorry. Guess that makes me a robot. I have a friend who's baby was born with a very rare metabolic disorder. I have done what I can to help them raise money. I know I can't be around her because it could crash her system. However, her parents have figured out that people have their own choices to make and therefore don't judge other becuase of it. If I choose to not get my shot, does it hurt them at all? Nope. It just means I stay away. No hard feelings. And unless you come up with a cure for the common cold and other "bugs" there will be a lot more than the flu that can hurt a child or anyone with a low immune system.
You are not a villian. Once it becomes a nation-wide law, I will have no choice but to start back getting them myself.0 -
QUOTE:
Cute kid, however, I have no emotional connection to her or your family. Sorry. Guess that makes me a robot. I have a friend who's baby was born with a very rare metabolic disorder. I have done what I can to help them raise money. I know I can't be around her because it could crash her system. However, her parents have figured out that people have their own choices to make and therefore don't judge other becuase of it. If I choose to not get my shot, does it hurt them at all? Nope. It just means I stay away. No hard feelings. And unless you come up with a cure for the common cold and other "bugs" there will be a lot more than the flu that can hurt a child or anyone with a low immune system.
You are not a villian. Once it becomes a nation-wide law, I will have no choice but to start back getting them myself.
National law requiring flu shots? Eh, not likely0 -
It's amazing to me how much people get their feathers ruffled by the mention of vaccines...
The anti-vaccine alarmists haven't even shown up yet with their pseudoscience. Trust me it will get quite a bit worse when that happens.
OMG one of my friends is pretty much the driver of the anti-vaccine train. Drive me insane. Didn't vaccinate her kids against anything and is incredibly proud of it. I'll be so sad if they wind up with preventable diseases because of it.
I haven't gotten my flu shot this year (not sure where to get it here). I used to get the flu every year growing up until I started getting the flu shot, but haven't gotten it since. Knock on wood I don't get it this year since I'm working with munchkins again...0 -
I have never had one and won't until it is "required" which should be very soon under government run healthcare.0
-
I have never had one and won't until it is "required" which should be very soon under government run healthcare.
Yeah, thanks Obama.0 -
I have never had one and won't until it is "required" which should be very soon under government run healthcare.
We're getting government-run healthcare? How did no one tell me this??0 -
I got mine in nov...I had the flu last week...
Happens to everyone I know who gets a flu shot...hence the reason I've never done it...
Yep. In 20 years I've had the flu twice, and both times it was after I got the flu shot. I was out of work for a week the last time, so I'm done with those damn shots.0 -
I have no excuse, I'm just a horrible human being that refuses to get one. I'm ok with that though.
Me too.
I don't spend time around elderly or babies either, so I'm not too concerned.
If I did spend sufficient time around that cute little girl (or someone like her), I'd certainly re-consider.0 -
I don't get the flu shot and won't ever. I'm not worried about catching it from other people. If I get it, I get it.
To the person inferring people like me are hypocrites from not getting the flu shot while getting MMR shots, last I knew, the flu shot wasn't legally mandatory in order to attend U.S./Canadian schools.
The problem with this is that you're contagious for a day or two before you have any symptoms.
So if you do get the flu, you could pass it on to dozens of people before you are even aware you're spreading it.
And once you are showing symptoms, chances are you won't spend the next week in total isolation, so you'll keep on spreading it to people.
The flu shot is not just about you - it's about everyone else.
I didn't realize it was my sole responsibility to keep others from getting the flu. Clinics should put Smokey the bear on the posters. I understand your logic and reasonings, though.0 -
I got mine in nov...I had the flu last week...
Happens to everyone I know who gets a flu shot...hence the reason I've never done it...
Yep. In 20 years I've had the flu twice, and both times it was after I got the flu shot. I was out of work for a week the last time, so I'm done with those damn shots.
So..... you think getting the flu shot gave you the flu? Is that what you're saying here?0 -
Already did but the nurses at my hospital were telling me it wasnt a new strain and I'd probably already been vaccinated. My OB told me I needed to get it, so I got it.
Good luck. I have a 32 week pregnant friend that got it a few weeks ago because her doctor said to. She's been in the hospital with the flu for the last 4 days. Never had it before.
I've only had the flu when I've had the shot. I don't care if it's not an active virus, it's not worth it to me!0 -
I don't get the flu shot and won't ever. I'm not worried about catching it from other people. If I get it, I get it.
To the person inferring people like me are hypocrites from not getting the flu shot while getting MMR shots, last I knew, the flu shot wasn't legally mandatory in order to attend U.S./Canadian schools.
The problem with this is that you're contagious for a day or two before you have any symptoms.
So if you do get the flu, you could pass it on to dozens of people before you are even aware you're spreading it.
And once you are showing symptoms, chances are you won't spend the next week in total isolation, so you'll keep on spreading it to people.
The flu shot is not just about you - it's about everyone else.
I didn't realize it was my sole responsibility to keep others from getting the flu. Clinics should put Smokey the bear on the posters. I understand your logic and reasonings, though.
So you do not believe that you have a social responsibility to not spread any viruses you may have contracted to others?0 -
I don't get the vaccine myself, and I think it's mostly a personal choice. Yes, herd immunity is important, but so is the ability to decide what goes into your own body.
I'm all for people opting for the shot, but there are organizations in my area that are REQUIRING their employees to do so, and I'm not all for that.
Annd I'm just going to throw out this link that talks about a *potential* link between flu vaccines and developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I know the MFP boards are teeming with primary lit sharks...don't ask me for any. It's mostly just a temporal correlation at this point, but a practicing pathologist that I hold in high esteem refuses his flu shot every year because of it, so I thought I'd mention that the possibility exists. I don't really buy it yet, but a lot of times we don't find out about long-term detrimental effects until the causatory agent is already wide spread (like flu shots are becoming).
http://gaia-health.com/gaia-blog/2011-10-24/vaccines-may-be-fueling-the-increasing-rate-of-non-hodgkins-lymphoma-cancer/0 -
The flu shot was integrated with flouride additives to municipal water supplies under HW Bush, as a stimulus to both industrial waste and pharmaceuticals. The current "flu shot" is comprised mainly of radioactive isotopes used by the NSA to categorize and track US citizens.0
-
I never had a flu shot, never had the flu. I'll stick with what works for me. Besides, I can't afford it.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 424 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions