How Do You Feel About The Flu Shot?

katatak1

Worst decision I ever made. I wasn't forced... but I was pressured by coworkers. I've never had the flu, I have asthma, and I'm exceptionally needle-phobic (like pass out, stop breathing, foam at the mouth type). The only flu I ever had was swine flu which was just awful (CDC confirmed case.) I opted for the nasal vaccine and, for the first time in my life, had flu like symptoms. It was awful.

Never again! I can't imagine being forced.

mamolinet

LOL I have Hepatitis C and just got a flu shot. I'm on interferon and Ribavirin for the Hepatitis, and I got a skin reaction to the flu shot, but I didn't feel anything from anything, not the shot, not the medicine. Everyone is making a big deal out of nothing. The medication I'm on should make me feel like I want to die, but it does nothing. I think people freak themselves out over nothing and make themselves sick by believing that they are going to get sick or should be sick from something.

Flu shot--- nothing happened. My arm was a little itchy for a couple days. Now I won't get this year's flu (My boyfriend works for DHS in the airport and gets exposed to A LOT of people) or the swine flu, which I also got a shot for. So take THAT you BIRDS!

Keran24

I'm a health care worker. I never get it and would be upset if I was forced. My daughter is forced and gets sick from it every year. Of course since she is military she usually gets a live vaccine or a special version of what everyone else gets. Sometimes I get sick but not very often and not for very long. I cringe when people say "it's the responsible thing to do." I remember that being said on Good Morning America last year. I know many medical professionals who do not get them. Flu shots do not necessarily protect against the current strain and do not guarantee that you won't get sick. I say it should be everyone's choice.

Scorpioangel

Mine are indifferent really. I got it this year just because it was free from work but I haven't had it in years...

Lisa__Michelle

I have heard about it having mercury in it like someone else said. Even doctor Oz accidentally said it on one of his shows.

RonSwanson66

I have heard about it having mercury in it like someone else said. Even doctor Oz accidentally said it on one of his shows.

Dr Oz is a quack

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa071434

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/112/5/1039.full

As has been stated before, you ingest more mercury from a can of tuna than from a vaccine.

asaba1013

i will NEVER get the flu shot.

M3CH4N1C

I have heard about it having mercury in it like someone else said. Even doctor Oz accidentally said it on one of his shows.

Dr Oz is a quack

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa071434

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/112/5/1039.full

As has been stated before, you ingest more mercury from a can of tuna than from a vaccine.

It's more like vaccines in general are quack science. You have approximately 2.7% chance of getting the flu in the first place. Open your eyes dude.:noway:

M3CH4N1C

Mine are indifferent really. I got it this year just because it was free from work but I haven't had it in years...

I don't get this reply either. LOL. If they were giving diving lessons of the golden gate bridge for free, would you do that too, just because they are free.

RonSwanson66

It's more like vaccines in general are quack science.

LULZ.

That's why polio disappeared. Coincidence? Or sauna suits?

gunmetalsunrise

Never had it, and unlikely to ever get it. As I don't have any sort of immune issues, I don't see the point.

M3CH4N1C

It's more like vaccines in general are quack science.

LULZ.

That's why polio disappeared. Coincidence? Or sauna suits?

Looks like somebody is still evolving from an ape. Gotta give that some time I guess. Like another 80 trillion years-RS66

DisneyAddictRW

I don't get one because I got really sick 3 years in a row. My hubby and kids get 1 every year.

RonSwanson66

It's more like vaccines in general are quack science.

LULZ.

That's why polio disappeared. Coincidence? Or sauna suits?

Looks like somebody is still evolving from an ape. Gotta give that some time I guess. Like another 80 trillion years-RS66

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolved-primate/201006/when-ignorance-begets-confidence-the-classic-dunning-kruger-effect

M3CH4N1C

Well I don't want to get a flushot because they are bad for you, unproven, and being forced onto people in which is violating our freedoms. When people continue to allow that kind of bullying, it becomes status quo. Next thing you know we will have no health freedoms. If you give them an inch they will take a mile. Stop giving them that inch, so we can continue to fight for our freedoms. Who wants bio engineered, body polluting, nonsense injected into their body. It's like the trojan horse of biological warfare. Below is a excerpt from an article on vran.org discussing some of the real statistics and info.


The biological ingredients intentionally included in vaccines are the lab-altered viruses and bacterial toxins or parts of viruses and bacteria which are meant to produce immunity to infectious diseases. Of particular concern are the live-virus vaccines (MMR, chickenpox vaccine, the combined MMR-chickenpox vaccine and the live-virus influenza nasal vaccine). Equally worrisome are ingredients which have been genetically engineered or otherwise manufactured into freakish man-mutilated entities. As for marketing genetically engineered foods, the long-term consequences of injecting humans with GMOs has been poorly considered. But animal and human tissues used in the manufacture of vaccines using the less technologically advanced culturing method are not without problems either. Currently, influenza vaccines and MMRII vaccine are cultured on chicken embryos, fragments of which remain in the vaccines. Chickenpox vaccine and Pediacel® vaccine (containing antigens of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib) are cultured on and contaminated with remains of foetal calf tissue.

tuffytuffy1

I get it every year since having a child 6 years ago, and so does my son and my husband. The real flu is absolutely horrible and the thought of not doing something so simple to prevent that is just ridiculous to me.

amilynnM

I hope everyone who's scared of mercury in vaccines doesn't eat fish! Thimerosal is not present in every vaccine and is used to prevent contamination by bacteria and fungi.

If you've never had the shot and still didn't get the flu, that's anecdotal (and very lucky for you!)
If someone developed the flu shortly after getting the vaccine, they did not get it from the vaccine (possibly they didn't have the flu but another infection with similar symptoms)

http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/about/myths.html
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/init/kids-enfants/immun/facts-fiction-realite/index-eng.php
http://www.who.int/immunization_safety/aefi/immunization_misconceptions/en/
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/misconception-eng.php#is

amilynnM

Metal poisoning from mercury, lead, aluminum and who knows what other metals are linked to alzheimers, autism, etc.

No they aren't. Please stop with your conspiracy theories and spreading of misinformation.

Everyone should do their own research from a variety of sources and make a decision that is right for them. It's unfortunate that sensationalist news stories get accepted as fact even after they've been disputed. A story about how something is KILLING US ALL is much more interesting than a story about something that isn't.

eta: I'll give you lead, but the link between mercury and autism and between aluminum and alzheimers have weak evidence at best

bhalter

I have never gotten it for two reasons: 1) I've heard horror stories from the people I know who HAVE gotten it, and 2) I have bad reactions to so many medications/medical things, that I don't care to add getting the flu shot to it. I also don't get the flu often, *knock on wood*, what I need to get is a pneumonia vaccine and if they have one for strep....because THOSE are what I get every year.

Jexebel

I have never gotten it for two reasons: 1) I've heard horror stories from the people I know who HAVE gotten it, and 2) I have bad reactions to so many medications/medical things, that I don't care to add getting the flu shot to it. I also don't get the flu often, *knock on wood*, what I need to get is a pneumonia vaccine and if they have one for strep....because THOSE are what I get every year.

....you know pneumonia is a condition caused by different things including many viruses one of which is the influenza virus?

Health_Gal

In reality, the people that develop the flu shots are only guessing at what strain of flu to immunize people against. Do you remember the panic over the bird flu and the Asian flu and the Swine flu and so many other "near-miss" flues that basically were unwarranted?

I will take my vitamins and supplements and if others want to take flu shots, they are welcome to do so.

M3CH4N1C

In reality, the people that develop the flu shots are only guessing at what strain of flu to immunize people against. Do you remember the panic over the bird flu and the Asian flu and the Swine flu and so many other "near-miss" flues that basically were unwarranted?

I will take my vitamins and supplements and if others want to take flu shots, they are welcome to do so.

Exactly. You have less than a 3% chance of getting the flu in the first place. Is it really worth it? I've had the flu and it's not that bad. People are just pre madonnas

tegla

I've never had one, getting sick is part of being human. Now of course if it's serious, it's to the doctor we go, but being prepared and smart goes a long way. The way I see it, if I want my muscles to be stronger they have to be worked out, same with my immune system. ( My husband, he thinks food trucks and shady restaurants are for building immune systems also.. Gag ((No he isn't completely serious about that, I hope))

RonSwanson66

If someone developed the flu shortly after getting the vaccine, they did not get it from the vaccine (possibly they didn't have the flu but another infection with similar symptoms)

Or they already had it when they got the shot, but hadn't yet presented symptoms. The incubation period is 2-5 days.
This is the reason that it's important for people who are in contact with more sensitive populations (ie small children, the elderly, etc. ) to get immunized.

Even if you don't show symptoms, or had mild symptoms, this doesn't mean that you didn't contract the virus. Once contracted, it can still be spread, even if you never get sick.

Molly182

I get one. I don't see what the big deal would be about having to get one. I work in a pharmacy and there's a girl I work with that absolutely refuses to get a flu shot, but she has serious issues.

jnissi

I never get one. You shouldn't ever be forced by someone else or by a company to make any specific medical decision. The flu shot only covers a certain number of strains anyways, and they are just hoping that it covers the new seasons variations of the flu. So, in my opinion, it is pointless. I think the big push to get everyone to vaccinate is majorly motivated by money!

Murlin54

I myself am highly upset that everyone here is being forced to take a flu shot regardless of whether you want it or not. It's either take it or lose your job- I have never taken one and I don't want one! What are your thoughts about the flu shot?

I've never gotten a flu shot. I'm 57 yrs old. I had a serious chest cold 29 years ago that I took antibiotics for. I've cared for my kids when they had the flu and didn't catch it myself. Of course I used a lot of sanitizer and alchohol wipes on the thermometer. A couple of years ago I think my son had swine flu because they said it was too early for seasonal flu and swine flu was making the rounds here. i don't think anyone should be forced to get the flu shot, but if you get the flu, they should be able to force you to stay home from work so as not to spread the germs. I am taking extra vitamin D which doctors are saying is a natural flu preventative. You can find some info on that on youtube or google it. This year I started taking abt 1500 to 2000 iu's of vit D at start of flu season. If I'm able to get out in the sun, I cut back a little on the D that day. I do believe the whole "swine flu" epidemic was a big scam to make money for the pharmaceutical companies. It was way overblown and the numbers of cases and deaths globally did not support the "epidemic" claims.

I hope I didn't just jinx myself. haha I better not get the flu this year! They used to give the flu shot free at my workplace but it was always on my off day (Wednesday), so I always missed it. Never felt inclined to seek it out.

Murlin54

I never get one. You shouldn't ever be forced by someone else or by a company to make any specific medical decision. The flu shot only covers a certain number of strains anyways, and they are just hoping that it covers the new seasons variations of the flu. So, in my opinion, it is pointless. I think the big push to get everyone to vaccinate is majorly motivated by money!

I agree with you.

grobbygru

NO WAY would I get one - and I'd be kicking that company to the kerb!!!!

M3CH4N1C

I agree with jnissi and murlin. And this is exactly the point. People are slowly but surely accepting the fact that employers are violating they're rights. And what's scary about this is that soon it will be status quo and a social norm. Peer pressure, political pressure, employment pressure. Systematically they are taking away our rights and liberties, using every dirty trick in the book.