Flu shots

[Krisu]

Just want to remind folks that it's flu shot time! I know it's usually recommended for older folks but if you have a chronic illness, work with large groups of people it's a good idea. Anyone who has had it knows it can be very debillitating. I for one can't afford to be laid up for 7 to 10 days so even though I hate getting shots (funny, I have no problem giving them at the Dr's office I work at ) I will be getting mine.

 

[Ranatra]

I've been getting a flu shot for the last 15 years. The last 2 years I got my shot pretty late, there seemed to be a shortage. I hope that's not the case this year.

 

[Krisu]

I haven't heard about a shortage this year. Last year there was a production problem. I don't know when you got yours last year but I think anytime now if they are offered. We will be starting 10/15. I actually like to get mine closer to early Nov.

 

[Dan Murphy]

For a number of years I was getting the flu or flu-like symptoms. The past three years I did get the shot and stayed healthy the whole flu season. I will get another this year.

 

[Boots]

Where DH works gives them but I have never had one. Guess I really should though.

 

[Krisu]

And please don't listen to people who say "I had the flu shot but still got the flu" This vaccine is not a live virus, so you can't get it from the shot. If you did get another flu-like illness it was a different strain and a coincidence. I see some places have "drive-thru" flu clinics. Think I'll ask my boss if I can do that and get to be outside in this great weather

 

[Luv2Roam]

I hav ehad flu shots for the last three years. It doesn't ward anything off 100%, I have noticed I usually only get one flu/cold during the season and it doesn't sink in as bad and goes away faster too.

 

[missymouse3367]

I have given a few shots already. I too hate getting a shot but I will get mine in Nov. Please get yours.