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To: opentalk
I read some stats that said 62% of those that got the vaccine didn't get the flu. But 38% did?? I'd say it was pretty worthless.

The big thing....If you're sick....STAY HOME !!

3 posted on 01/18/2013 10:34:32 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Sacajaweau

Since many people who are sick DON’T stay at home, I carry a container of disinfectant wipes in the car. Whenever I come back to the car from a store (grocery, hardware, etc.) I grab a wipe and clean my hands well. Maybe it’s my imagination, but it seems to help - don’t feel like I’ve caught as many ‘bugs’ since I’ve been doing this.


4 posted on 01/18/2013 10:42:49 AM PST by MissMagnolia (You see, truth always resides wherever brave men still have ammunition. I pick truth. (John Ransom))
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To: Sacajaweau

a meta-study analyzing 22-23 flu studies over the last 50 years to see the efficacy of the flu vaccine found that getting the flu shot only decreased your chances of getting the flu by 4%.

IOW it’s hardly effective and hardly worth it. especially if you already take hygiene/disinecting precautions with hands, exposure, etc.


33 posted on 01/18/2013 12:35:10 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
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To: Sacajaweau

I got a flu shot in November - lot of good it did me, been in bed three days with the flu!


38 posted on 01/18/2013 5:42:33 PM PST by StayoutdaBushesWay (Every man dies, but not every man really lives.)
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