The flu shot is in

[MrsDuck]

Never.

 

[daughtersrus]

Seasonal flu can still often have vomiting symptoms.

According to the CDC ...


Misconceptions about “Stomach Flu”
Is the “stomach flu” really the flu?
No. Many people use the term “stomach flu” to describe illnesses with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These symptoms can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria or even parasites. While vomiting, diarrhea, and being nauseous or “sick to your stomach” can sometimes be related to the flu — more commonly in children than adults — these problems are rarely the main symptoms of influenza. The flu is a respiratory disease and not a stomach or intestinal disease.

 

[CF'er]

I get it every year but I have to due to respiratory disease that I have. My kids get it to protect me from getting flu they might get without shot. My husband gets it as he has weakened immune system. I find it hard to believe that if the shot caused the flu that it would be recommended for those with weakened immune systems. I used to get it from work as it was mandatory. This year I will get it free from my dr's office as soon as it comes in.

 

[nkereina]

Here's why I don't get it...

1) Chance of a reaction to it
2) It may not prevent the flu (wrong strain, taken too early or too late, whatever).

I'll personally keep washing my hands and drinking lots of fluids. As I mentioned previously, even my kids' pediatrician has no problems with our family not getting the shot.

Fair enough. But your #2 is exactly my point. It MAY NOT prevent it - but it MAY! So that's why I get. I'll do whatever I can to make sure I MAY be protected. As far as a reaction goes, it's uncommon but I did take that risk the first time and now I know that I don't react to it.

 

[Disneefun]

Fair enough. But your #2 is exactly my point. It MAY NOT prevent it - but it MAY! So that's why I get. I'll do whatever I can to make sure I MAY be protected. As far as a reaction goes, it's uncommon but I did take that risk the first time and now I know that I don't react to it.

Bear in mind that things can change. I got the shot for many years and had no reaction and then, bam, I got the flu shot and ended up with hives, swollen skin, redness and both arms went numb within an hour after getting that shot. The Dr. mentioned that your body changes as you get older and sometimes you become allergic to something that you weren't before. It's good that you get the shot, but not reacting in any given year doesn't guarantee that you never will. No more shots for me.

 

[Deb in IA]

Yes - every year for the past 25+ years. I'm in healthcare. I believe in the flu shot and I KNOW it works.

 

[nkereina]

Bear in mind that things can change. I got the shot for many years and had no reaction and then, bam, I got the flu shot and ended up with hives, swollen skin, redness and both arms went numb within an hour after getting that shot. The Dr. mentioned that your body changes as you get older and sometimes you become allergic to something that you weren't before. It's good that you get the shot, but not reacting in any given year doesn't guarantee that you never will. No more shots for me.

Good point. But it's still a risk I'm willing to take to increase my chances of not getting the flu. If some would rather run the risk of getting the flu, then so be it.

 

[bdcp]

Bear in mind that things can change. I got the shot for many years and had no reaction and then, bam, I got the flu shot and ended up with hives, swollen skin, redness and both arms went numb within an hour after getting that shot. The Dr. mentioned that your body changes as you get older and sometimes you become allergic to something that you weren't before. It's good that you get the shot, but not reacting in any given year doesn't guarantee that you never will. No more shots for me.

More than likely a reaction to an ingredient in the shot, not the flu virus itself, which means more than likely you will have issues with other vaccines. So, a preservative, stabilizer or suspending fluid is more than likely the culprit. If you are allergic to the flu virus itself, then you are allergic to the flu which means you better not be around people, ever. I know someone who had the same reaction to a tetanus shot and the Dr told her it was an ingredient added to the shot itself. You need to find out exactly what caused the reaction.

 

[missbrooke06]

According to the CDC ...


Misconceptions about “Stomach Flu”
Is the “stomach flu” really the flu?
No. Many people use the term “stomach flu” to describe illnesses with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These symptoms can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria or even parasites. While vomiting, diarrhea, and being nauseous or “sick to your stomach” can sometimes be related to the flu — more commonly in children than adults — these problems are rarely the main symptoms of influenza. The flu is a respiratory disease and not a stomach or intestinal disease.

From the CDC...

While vomiting, diarrhea, and being nauseous or “sick to your stomach” can sometimes be related to the flu — more commonly in children than adults — these problems are rarely the main symptoms of influenza.

Can you show me where it says no one ever, ever, EVER throws up? I'm missing it somehow.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yes, I get it every year. No good reasons not to get it, many good reasons to get it. I get the stronger Fluzone dosage, for those over 65.

 

[kirbydog48]

Just got it. My DH just had a stem cell transplant, need to protect him any way we can!

 

[anniemae]

We get it but usually wait a bit, I think I read the best time to get it is in Oct or Nov. The flu is out there year round, but the flu season usually kicks in around Dec/Jan time frame.

 

[MIGrandma]

DH and I get our flu shots in October. Since I'm diabetic it's recommended to get one by my doctor, so I do. Insurance covers it so I really see no reason NOT to get it.

If I were to still to get the flu I would at least know I did what I could to protect myself from it. Same for the shingles shot, I will definitely get one when I turn 60. I know it doesn't prevent shingles completely but if I were to get shingles and hadn't had the shot I would always wonder if the shot would have made a difference. And if I get the shot and still get shingles, as with the flu shot I will at least know I did what I could to prevent it.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

I woould go to my doctor but we are talking 18 dollars vrs free at Walmart in my case

 

[daughtersrus]

From the CDC...

While vomiting, diarrhea, and being nauseous or “sick to your stomach” can sometimes be related to the flu — more commonly in children than adults — these problems are rarely the main symptoms of influenza.

Can you show me where it says no one ever, ever, EVER throws up? I'm missing it somehow.

I didn't say no one EVER throws up. You said the "often". The CDC says "rarely" . My point was that many people mistakenly think that the shot protects against what is commonly called the "stomach flu" and it doesn't.

 

[missbrooke06]

I didn't say no one EVER throws up. You said the "often". The CDC says "rarely" . My point was that many people mistakenly think that the shot protects against what is commonly called the "stomach flu" and it doesn't.

What the CDC says is "sometimes" or occasionally, not rarely, Dr. Google.

 

[debknight]

Seasonal flu can still often have vomiting symptoms.

What are the symptoms of the flu? (www.flu.gov)
Flu symptoms include:

• A 100oF or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever)
• A cough and/or sore throat
• A runny or stuffy nose
• Headaches and/or body aches
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (most common in children)

 

[debknight]

One of the main things medical professionals & epidemiologists are concerned with is the presence of Bird Flu (H5N1) in the U.S. now. Hundreds of thousands of chickens, ducks, and turkeys had to be euthanized in the last few months due to being infected with the bird flu (that is why egg prices are so high).

Viruses are very proficient in exchanging genetic material. If our common flu viruses are able to incorporate some of the Bird Flu DNA we may be in for a pandemic flu outbreak. The mortality rate with H5N1 is 60%. This is one of the important reasons to get flu vaccinations, the lower the rate of infection with the "common flu" the lower the chances of having it mutate to a more lethal form.

 

[PrincessElena]

Nope. I won't be getting it.

 

[Snoozan]

I always get my flu shot, even before I started working at a hospital. I don't do it just for myself, but for my elderly parents, my DS with asthma and my grandchildren. I don't want to be responsible for passing the flu to others. My little hospital in Western Mass already has had 2 confirmed cases of flu in August so it's going to be an early season.this year's flu shot is covering 4 strains so should have more effectiveness. And no, you cannot get the flu from the shot!