Flu shots

BrentB · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:49 am Post subject: Flu shots

Everyone planning on getting a flu shot this year?

potter water · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:04 am Post subject:

20 years of fighting cancer forces me to follow Doc orders and get a flue shot. Also, at age 73, my immune system is marginally compromised anyway. So, I drink the Koolaid every year. The biggest difference I can tell with the shot is that my immunity to the common cold has been upped significantly. I haven't had a case of the common cold for over 5 years.

A case of the flue could be very nasty for me at this point in time, so I take every possible route available to minimize my chances of catching a bug. I only fly with a surgical mask. I don't go to movie theaters and when i'm at the grocery store, I always wipe down the cart handle.

So far, so good.

I know there is a lot of questionable info out there about big pharma and flue shots, but so far they've done the job. Also, I'm alive and well after 20 years of cancer therapies including one miracle drug from big Pharma, so I'm good with the shots and all the scandals.

BTDT · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:33 am Post subject:

I think this will be my 50th anniversary for taking flu shots. I'm looking forward to my 75th Laughing

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:41 am Post subject:

have not had one since leaving the Marines in 95. Not against them just do not see a need for me. Oh and dont get the flu but once in 20 years.

BTDT · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:43 am Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 12:09 pm Post subject:

After 28 years as a Respiratory Therapist, (my first medical career go round),seeing countless flu patients in the hospital, some of them on one way trips from home, (since it often progresses into pneumonia), and getting a personal flu shot every year since I can't remember when and not getting sick, I am a firm believer in if it might work, that is better than not Confused

As mentioned, as we age our immune system becomes less robust, and for whatever reason, what ever I can do to prevent getting sick, I do. Yes to wiping down the cart, and use a wipe on the way out of the store for a hand wash too, frequent hand washing, don't touch the handle when leaving the restroom door, don't cough or sneeze into my hand, and take lots of Vitamin C.

At chooo now Wink

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

thataway · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 12:50 pm Post subject:

We both religiously get our "super duper, double dose, Senior flu shot" yearly--and had ours the end of August. I had a slightly sore arm this year, and some mild general reaction--Marie had the same.

Also as you ago, there are several strains of pneumonia vaccine which you should have.

Also the shingles vaccine--it will not prevent the shingles, but make it much milder. Marie has had all of her shots, and developed a very mild case of shingles--treated with the oral RX starting the second day after the rash appeared, and was gone within about 10 days--none of the usual suffering usually present.

Wonderful if you are young and healthy. As Harvey says, if you get a complication and have to be hospitalized, it is a different story. There is still a mortality with the flu--and it is something which can be avoided.

hardee · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:29 pm Post subject:

BTDT · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:54 pm Post subject:

[quote="hardee
Bob, when I was in the military and giving "all those shots" I always had the guys "drop and do 50 (pushups) before they got to the pay officer. Cured the arm soreness -- :
][/quote]

So you were the culprit that made both my arms hurt Disgust

Just remember- I don't get mad......I get even

rogerbum · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:00 pm Post subject:

I got mine last week. It's not just about me not getting the flu it's also about my contribution to the community's herd immunity. Also, I have grandchildren and I don't want to pass the flu to them (even if I show no or few symptoms). For me, it's part of my patriotic duty to get my vaccinations and help keep others who might not have a strong immune system safe.

BTDT · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:02 pm Post subject:

Capn Jack · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:32 pm Post subject: Flu Shots

My wife can't have them, so I make sure I get mine to keep
from passing anything on. Wink

BrentB · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:38 pm Post subject:

From a Texas colleague

I’m particularly worried given delays in vaccine delivery due to Harvey and probably Irma, compounded with the issue of so many families being displaced and dealing with other hurricane related trauma that the vaccine will slip their minds. Tell everyone you see… get vaccinated!!

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:57 pm Post subject:

The other issue with Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is that it follows the neurological dermatomes (the routes of the peripheral nerves). But if it gets on the face, and then gets into the eye, it can case blindness!

The prodromal to shingles on the face may be an unusual head ache, burning sensation, and then the rash. If you have any facial symptoms like this seek medical care immediately. Once the eye is involved it becomes far more serious very rapidly.