Flu shot
Feb 23, 2021 06:17:20 #
flip1948 wrote:
I have never gotten a flu shot and believe I may h... (show quote)
I once told a nurse taking a blood sample that I hated needles, and she said, « that’s good, because if you liked needles, I’d think there was something wrong with you. »
I get a flu shot (senior strength) at the beginning of every flu season, so yes, I got one last September. Had my first Moderna shot last week.
Feb 23, 2021 07:33:26 #
Took flu shot at doctors' office, first time there and was informed they have the senior flu shot. Did not know there was one. Had both Pfizer shots. First one no reaction at all, second one sore at injection site only for a day.National guard giving shots here, 83 years old and bladder held out for 2 1/2 hour auto parade to get the shots.
Feb 23, 2021 07:48:55 #
Feb 23, 2021 07:49:54 #
lwiley wrote:
Will be getting my second shot on Wednesday at 3PM! First shot only resulted in a sore shoulder for a couple of days. The only problem I had with the shot experience was with the Band-Aid they used to cover the shot area, it was a cartoon character of Wile Coyote! Do not know if they did that on purpose or not? L WILEY
Maybe they were trying to tell you something.
Feb 23, 2021 07:54:24 #
I hope the Covid vaccine turns out to be more effective than the flu vaccine.
"Since health officials started tracking it in 2003, effectiveness has varied from year to year, ranging from a low of 10% in 2004-05 to a high of 60% in 2010-11.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200902/how-effective-is-the-flu-vaccine
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"Since health officials started tracking it in 2003, effectiveness has varied from year to year, ranging from a low of 10% in 2004-05 to a high of 60% in 2010-11.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200902/how-effective-is-the-flu-vaccine
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Feb 23, 2021 08:07:17 #
First year I ever got the flu shot, wanted to be sure to keep up my resistance just in case.
Feb 23, 2021 08:11:25 #
Bill_de wrote:
With all the covid vaccinations going on, has anyone been offered or gotten a flu shot? Although I have never gotten one, every year it seems I was asked at least three times if I want one.
My first covid shot is scheduled for 9:00am Wednesday. The nurse promised she would find a sharp needle.
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My first covid shot is scheduled for 9:00am Wednesday. The nurse promised she would find a sharp needle.
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I am constantly reminded to get one, although I have not had one in many years. I seem to do just as least well as when I got them...perhaps better.
Feb 23, 2021 08:14:42 #
Bill_de wrote:
I hope the Covid vaccine turns out to be more effective than the flu vaccine.
"Since health officials started tracking it in 2003, effectiveness has varied from year to year, ranging from a low of 10% in 2004-05 to a high of 60% in 2010-11.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200902/how-effective-is-the-flu-vaccine
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"Since health officials started tracking it in 2003, effectiveness has varied from year to year, ranging from a low of 10% in 2004-05 to a high of 60% in 2010-11.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200902/how-effective-is-the-flu-vaccine
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I have known that as well. Good health is a matter of life style...not medicine.
Feb 23, 2021 08:33:30 #
Feb 23, 2021 08:53:19 #
Feb 23, 2021 08:57:08 #
flip1948 wrote:
I have never gotten a flu shot and believe I may h... (show quote)
If you ever get the full blown type A flu (and I hope you don't), I guaranty you will never forget it.
Feb 23, 2021 09:17:05 #
scatman
Loc: Waterbury, CT
Influenza is something to avoid. I had it in 1998 (I didn't get vaccinated) and I was praying for merciful death! Since then, I have never failed to get vaccinated every September.
Feb 23, 2021 09:18:00 #
Feb 23, 2021 09:22:41 #
Farm Boy
Loc: Mendota Illinois
I get one every year before i retired where I worked they had a nurse come and shots were free.
Feb 23, 2021 09:23:40 #
Farm Boy
Loc: Mendota Illinois
I get one every year before i retired where I worked they had a nurse come and shots were free.
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