Never had a flu shot, can’t remember the last time I had the flu. I’m more than 1/2 century old.
Being allergic to the flu shot and having some horrible flu’s over the years, I really wished I could have taken the shots. It does not cover all the strains of flu for a given year but it is another line of defence that can help.
If you are over 50, the risks associated with getting the flu (e.g., being exposed to MRSA in a hospital, pneumonia, etc) are far greater than the risks from the vaccination itself.
I've never had the shot.
Only problem is the dominant strain of flu this year isn’t covered in the current vaccine. Also, the vaccine doesn’t guarantee you won’t get the flu that it does cover, thuogh the claim is that it should be less severe should you contract it. So, yes, of course you can get the flu after you’ve had the shot. This year it happens to be a particularly virulent strain of the flu that isn’t covered; and it is killing healthy people in short periods of time (about 40 hours for an otherwise healthy 17 year old I heard about on the news last night).
My last one was in 1978. I use Echinacea and Zinc instead. It works better.
I’ve never had the flu, and never had a flu shot. I’m 62.
I travel extensively and my doctor advised both the flu shot and Pneumovax 23 this year. He said he had a young patient whom contracted flu on a business trip and died in a hospital in Madrid. Vaccination is cheap and effective!
My one and only flu shot was in 72, while in the USAF.
I dodged it in 73 and got out in 74.
I get the flu about once every 10 years.
BUT, I lived alone for most of 40 years.
I think it’s a farce, as they get the strain wrong 75% of the time.
Pros and cons - I opted to make this year a no-shot one. My personal history is that when I get the shot, I spend more time sick than when I don’t get the shot. So far, this season is holding true - had a cold-like bout for 3 days about 7 weeks ago and have been hale and hearty the rest of the time. I’m 62 and stay fit so I’m willing to “risk” it.
I’d bet you actually heard a CONVERSATION on the radio....
But if you really heard a CONVERSION; well as long as it was sincere, and one of them gave their heart to Jesus, I’m all for that, too.
One is not REALLY ready to LIVE, until they’ve made peace with God and are ready to die.
Never had one, never had the flu.
The flu shot presents a challenge to your immune system. That’s what it’s supposed to do. But in presenting that challenge it can leave your immune system vulnerable to other infectious ailments that may be lingering about. Some of those ailments are annoying; some can be potentially serious. Which is why I always say, “If you need a flu shot, you probably shouldn’t get one.”
There are many different strains of flu each year, and a vaccine which will address 1-2 of them. Not worth those odds. Everyone I’ve known that has gotten a flu shot has been sick 1-2 weeks later. Toss in the Thimersol which has Mercury in it, and it’s a big no thanks.
I’m 60+. Being retired, I’m not often exposed to anyone with the flu. However, I get the flu shot every year over many years. It’s never made me sick. Ever.
For folk who say they got sick after the shot: If you work with a lot of other people and you all get sick a week after you get your shot, is it not possible that you got the flu that was going around before your immunity kicks in? Are you even sure that you had the flu and not something similar?
This year’s batch has been proven to be ineffective against the strain that’s been most common this season.
I’ve not had a flu shot in my life and never once have I had to the flu. Unless you’re a woman who plans to get pregnant, elderly, or in a field where you have a higher potential to be expose, I don’t recommend it.
Full disclosure: I’m not a doctor or professional in virology in any way.
Got the Flu shot twice last year - once at the VA and once due to updating my Army Reserve physical — still go it...so, I ‘m good - since I actually got the Flu that they are now using for everyone presently...
forget about it!
I got a flu shot with no reaction. While many of the people I work with and around got the flu (and no shot, I asked) I did not. It was $14 well spent.
I got it so that I would not bring the flu to my loved ones. In most cases when one person gets it the entire household gets it.
I get one every year and never had a problem. I did get the flu several times before I started getting the shot.
When I first started getting the shot, I would feel the mild symptoms but that stopped after a couple of years.
Repercussions from the flu can’t last for up to a month. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Note: I am already on the Autism spectrum so I don’t have to worry about getting the Autism from it.
Never had a flu shot, never had the flu. Why tempt fate?