Flu shots

Hitman · Sep 29, 2014

No, nor do my wife and kids. Never have.

1911Dave · Sep 29, 2014

Mandatory at my job. Dont care either way.

NOLASHOOTER · Sep 29, 2014

Free at work and get one every year.

JBP55 · Sep 29, 2014

Yes, the super size one.

TomTerrific · Sep 30, 2014

Cajun Camper said:
I had pneumonia in 2012, not a good time. Took a pneumonia vaccine last year & the next one when I hit 65.

How far apart is that? I am 74, had the pneumonia shot 5y ago, and IIRC was told I will not need another.

I have been taking the flu shot for 35y and never had it, but I do have chronic bronchitis and asthma so am a prime candidate for them. I think if you are over 50, you are asking for trouble not taking it.

ColbyLang · Sep 30, 2014

I don't get sick. I will not be taking it. My wife, who is due in February, will be getting one very soon. She manages to get the flu yearly. Last thing we need is her being 5+ months pregnant and getting the flu.

DStewart · Sep 30, 2014

Got the shot one time, got the flu later that year. Never had the flu before or since.

VeedUp · Sep 30, 2014

I get it and the wife and kids get it, so far has been working for us.

Hermit · Sep 30, 2014

DStewart said:
Got the shot one time, got the flu later that year. Never had the flu before or since.

That's fine, but there's nuthin' in the shot that can give you the flu.

rtr_rtr · Sep 30, 2014

TomTerrific said:
How far apart is that? I am 74, had the pneumonia shot 5y ago, and IIRC was told I will not need another.

I have been taking the flu shot for 35y and never had it, but I do have chronic bronchitis and asthma so am a prime candidate for them. I think if you are over 50, you are asking for trouble not taking it.

Pneumonia vaccination is one of the more confusing ones as far as schedule and indications, but based on what you've said you should be good to go, one dose for 65+

Hermit · Sep 30, 2014

Speaking of vaccines, I just got my Shingles shot.
(for geezers who have had Chickenpox.)
You really don't wanna get Shingles. :eek4:

Cajun Camper · Sep 30, 2014

TomTerrific said:
How far apart is that? I am 74, had the pneumonia shot 5y ago, and IIRC was told I will not need another.

I have been taking the flu shot for 35y and never had it, but I do have chronic bronchitis and asthma so am a prime candidate for them. I think if you are over 50, you are asking for trouble not taking it.

Took the pneumonia shot last October. The next one is 5 years later. As far as I know it is only a 2 shot series unless you are a certain age (not sure what age) then you just need one.

Cajun Camper · Sep 30, 2014

Hermit said:
Speaking of vaccines, I just got my Shingles shot.
(for geezers who have had Chickenpox.)
You really don't wanna get Shingles.

I need to get that one. My Dad had shingles & I Damn sure don't want that s###.

noob · Sep 30, 2014

1 in 3 people will get shingles in their life time.

Hitman · Sep 30, 2014

I got the shingles at 19 ..... HORRIFIC!

Started on my underwear line right hip area.

I was taking Nyquil, Tylenol PM, Codine and BEER to just pass out....when I'd wake up ... PAIN! and itching.

It was horrible.

DixieXD · Sep 30, 2014

Shingles victim here, not vaccinated yet. Like getting red ants in your jellyfish sting and brushing them away with poison ivy. In other words a real beotch. If I didn't work in a hospital I wouldn't, but I do so I do.

Redd508 · Oct 1, 2014

The poll seems a little slanted in its reasoning. How about a straight NO option for ppl that are healthy and seldom get sick so dont see the need? It looks like my only options are to profess being a sissy, panic driven or a tin foil hatter. Or you could split the yes vote into YES i like needles and pain, YES i'm afraid to maybe get sick and YES i believe the govt is better able to adequately see to my medical care than i am.

Mr Manouche · Oct 1, 2014

Only time I ever got the flu as an adult was the year I got the stupid flu shot. Did the shot cause my flu. NO. Did it prevent the flu. HELL NO! They can keep those shots.

sandman7925 · Oct 1, 2014

Never had a shot and I've never had the flu.

TomTerrific · Oct 2, 2014

How many of y'all see a primary care physician regularly, at least once a year?

Did your pc physician tell you not to get the flu shot?

Mine have so I do.

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