flu shot?

I got the shot the first and only time in the early 90's. The very next day I was sicker than I had ever been or been since. No one can convince me that the shot did not give me the flu. never got the shot again and other than a short round of sniffles at the change of seasons every few years I've not been sick again.
A few years back a friend got the shot and then died 4 days later. A big resounding NO for me.

 

I had the flu once and like the others said it was a week of absolute misery. I Get the flu shot every year now and don't wish the flu on anyone, not even those that think western medicine is voodoo.ou:

 

A few nights in Mogadishu will cure this view of the U.S. government which happens to be the best government in the world.

 

ive had the flu over 10 times anyhow i didnt get the shot last year and got h1n1. was happy to get the shot this year after that. was the worst ive ever felt. it seems to keep all the colds away even. the years i didnt get it i got the flu or i got the flu before i could get the shot.

 

With respect best medical practices recommending vaccinations, were are talking the Mayo Clinic, Harvard School of Medicine, Duke Medical Center, etc.

 

I say :moonu::moonu::moonu::moonu::moonu::moonu:"SCREW THE FLU":moonu::moonu::moonu::moonu::moonu::moonu: there ya go, now I don't need no stinkin' Flu shot !!!

 

SMH...nevermind. I want to respect the "no politics" rule...

 

I've never had the flu.

I've never had a flu shot.

I work outside every day in all kinds of weather. for most of 37 years.
From
90+humidity in 90+degrees summer
to
freezing and sub freezing winter

I'm not going to make an argument of why someone should not get a flu shot.
By the same token, I won't be convinced to get a flu shot.

 

Over 20,000 nurses and doctors protested the H1N1 vaccine.

http://www.greatergoodmovie.org/

 

Thanks Jason!!! I think that will be the title for next Years thread:bla:

 

NO shots for me....i get low doses of everything on the planet when my wife comes home from work.....critical care RN...isolation patients all the time....remember people your immune system is one of the MOST POWERFUL forces in nature....you take care of and feed it....it will take care of you!

But the last year or two she is forced to get the shots....and she is always healthy.....that plus the extra computer work forced on RN's from documentation for ACA payment might make it time for her to become a full time groovy grandma to our 5 grandkids.

And local health care will lose a very good and professional and caring RN.

Nothing political here......just the facts.

Peace WildBill

.....more popcorn please....and a chocolate shake....... remember, whatever that does not kill you only makes you stronger

 

Jim, On that you are 100% correct.

But, then so is Pete correct...

 

50 million deaths from the flu circa 1917-19 beg a different conclusion.

 

I'm sure that you're right about that. And, I agree. I'm going to keep doing what works for me.

Thanks. And, I pray the same for everyone. The flu shot is there for those that need/want it. My history tells me, I don't happen to fall into that category

 

Sorry Jim,.......i forgot to add......"and proper everyday hygeneic procedures"......and heyman...it was 1917,we are better than that now...I HOPEray:

Peace WildBill

 

I have been getting the flu shot annually. I have had the pneumonia shot & the shingles shot.
To of u naysayers, please reconsider. As another author on this thread stated to revisit the pandemic flu the that struck world wide in 1918, Please do.
Acquire shingles and u will not believe the pain that ensues for months, yet preventable by the antiviral shot
The safety valves are out there, use them or suffer.
Here in Ontario, it is not mandatory for healthcare workers to receive the flu shot.