I’ve received seasonal flu shots every year since 1991 and am happy to report not one case of ‘flu’ since. Prior to that I got hit hard with influenza a couple of times.
BUT........... this swine flu shot seems different — too dicey for my taste. I’m 60 now so seem to be out of the age range of those who get hardest hit by swine flu. I think I’ll pass on that vaccine.
BTW, for those of you over 60 who’ve had chicken pox, it’s a good idea to get an anti-shingles vaccine to help prevent shingles. Even if you’ve had shingles, you can get that plague again. This info was related to me via physicians and pharmacists, and patients alike.
I had a really bad case of shingles in late fifties and still have the non-stop discomfort from it — after nearly 3 years it’s not likely to go away — ever! Trust me, post- herpetic pain or itch is not something anyone wants —
Swine flu on the other hand — hmmm, I’ll take my chances without the shot.
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[[I’ve received seasonal flu shots every year since 1991 and am happy to report not one case of ‘flu’ since. Prior to that I got hit hard with influenza a couple of times.
BUT........... this swine flu shot seems different — too dicey for my taste. I’m 60 now so seem to be out of the age range of those who get hardest hit by swine flu. I think I’ll pass on that vaccine.]]
I’m with you on this- Been gettign flu shot every year- never get reaction to it- but, as you say, this swine flu shot might just be a different animal altogether- I’m not well health-wise, and not sure if I’d survive a negative reaction (let alone GBS)- but I know I’ll probably not survive the swine flu as it causes pneumonia, which woudl be devestating because of my breathign problems- it’s definately goign to be risky— but then again even gettign hte ‘simple’ flus can be risky- uggh! Not realyl sure what to do in htis case- The n umbers look ok of the lcinical tirals, but then again, it was only taken in small minority of people- will have to see how htigns go I guess