eldiablo Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ugh. I'm home with the flu, and bored hence this poll. Figures I was supposed to get my flu shot on Friday. I know some people that are extremely opposed to the flu shot. What's your take? My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 They're free here for everyone Canada FTW ! Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Never had one in 35yrs & do not plan on ever getting one;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Like a condom. Not the greatest but, seems to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzymt Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 My work was providing them for free yesterday - no interest. I have a good immune system - I figure if I'm going to get the flu, it will probably be the one strain the shot doesn't protect against anyway. My parents get it every year, and usually one of 'em gets the flu anyway. I don't get the shot & usually I make it through unscathed - except colds - I usually get slammed by a cold once or twice per winter - unfortunatley, no shot for those yet. [CENTER][URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18504"]Subaru Plug & Play Aux-in Mod[/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.jazzyengineering.com"]www.jazzyengineering.com[/URL][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srgdrum Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Just got my free "You aren't allowed to miss work for any reason" flu shot. Starting to feel a little dizzy. They said that can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I never get them. I got it once & it made me sick even though they say it doesn't happen. The #1 reason I don't get them is because they always seem to be running out. I feel like me getting a flu shot prevents some old person or sick person who really needs it from getting theirs. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I used to get them, when I lived closer to my parents, and when I was in college, and living in proximity to a lot of other students. I haven't gotten one in a couple years lately, though. A week ago, both my wife, and myself got the flu, quick, and BAD. She was in the hospital for two days for dehydration. Luckily when I got it, I kept the fluids going, but it was still a very miserable experience. A day off work for my wife being in the hospital, and sick over the weekend, and two more days off work for myself being sick. If you have access, and you come in contact with other people, get one. I wouldn't wish that kind of sickness on anyone. Although I do think I lost some weight. But that isn't the way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 They're free here for everyone Canada FTW ! It wasn't free. Look at the deductions on your pay statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relhok Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I went to the local pharmacy to get a flu shot a few years ago when my kids were in the "virus-of the-month-club" a.k.a. daycare. They get a little sick and bounce back but I get it from them and can't function for days. Turns out I couldn't get a flu shot due to my allergies which include eggs. And the very next day, I came down with the flu and was down for five days. How's that for luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 the funniest thing was, last year my whole office got a flu shot, then this girl come to work sick one day, then everyone got sick well even though we all got flu shots, but they don't protect us from everything.. so since one girl got sick, we ALL did! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Charlie Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I worked in a freezer (-20f) for 4 years and got hit each winter. Sure, my system was weakened enough to catch it, but there's no better place than a big freezer warehouse when you've got a bad fever. I left there 5 years ago and have had it once since then. I hate the shot. I understand the concept of innoculation and believe in it, but since the flu isn't going to kill me I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 for those of you whom are in your 40-50's, I agree with you- it's a personal choice. i don't think we got too many seniors on here but when you guys hit that age one day, i would strongly encourage you to get it. the so-called pseudo flu-syndrome you MAY get with the shot is nothing compared to actually getting the flu. plenty of people get a cold and think- "oh, I had the flu", trust me, the 2 are far different and you don't want the real flu bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I have 171 days of sick time saved up...I ain't getting a shot. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 this reminds me of the "I don't wear seatbelts thread" ;0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undert0e Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 We are required to get them annually, haha almost typed analy. AD MIllitary perk I suppose. I guess I really don't care at this point due to the fact that im already sick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 To dispel any rumors before they start/get out of hand... You can't get the flu from the flu shot. Its a dead virus. You can however, still get other strains of the flu that the shot is not protecting you against (the shot's protection is still a gamble), and your body can reject the shot, which is rare, but happens to some people (me). Just got the flu shot last wednesday and was deathly sick Thur-Sat from my body rejecting it. I've had the flu shot before with no problem, but I wont be getting it again. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undert0e Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 what happens If I get a flu shot after already gettting the flu? Will this be pretty redundant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 what happens If I get a flu shot after already gettting the flu? Will this be pretty redundant? There are a ton of different strains of the flu. The flu shot will still protect you from many more strains, even though you can't get the strain you had again. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deneb Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Got the flu once about 10 yrs. ago, I've gotten a flu shot every year since then and strangely enough, haven't caught the flu. I'll keep getting the shots, having the flu (not just a cold, but the real flu) was the sickest I've ever been by a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 The times I've had the flu shot I've needed at least 1 day off work to recover from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srgdrum Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I was fine. Just a little dizzy about an hour afterward. YMMV! I particpated in a flu study 2 years ago testing a new shot and oner of the Doctors told me that the flu starts with a mutated strain each year in the Pacific Rim region and that's what they base the years shots on. Intersting stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnesspower Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Never had one in 35yrs & do not plan on ever getting one;) never had one in 32 years...oh yeah, no immunizations either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnesspower Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 never had one in 32 years...oh yeah, no immunizations either and NEVER caught the flu or any of that other stuff you could get without immunizations...pertussis, mumps, rubella, etc......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deneb Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 and NEVER caught the flu or any of that other stuff you could get without immunizations...pertussis, mumps, rubella, etc......... Hopefully you won't catch any of those for your sake...I'd much rather be immunized than go through a serious illness that could be prevented. How did you get into school as a kid? Aren't kids required to have immunizations? What about travelling abroad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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