TexasCTD

I have the opportunity at work, as a first responder, to get a flu shot. The H1N1 flu stuff is in the news all the time.

I have never had a flu shot and rarely get sick. I tend to want to stay away from stuff like that and let my body fight the infection, if needed. I guess in some way im afraid it will, GIVE, me the flu or somehow weaken my body's ability to fight infection.

Please set me straight. Should I get the shot or go with the, "if it ain't broke don't fix it mentality"? Thanks.

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chaikwa

My opinion; https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...49&postcount=5

chaikwa.

rich

i never have gotten because i dont want the flu and it seems when some people get the shot they get sick. i just eat a crap load of peppers and it keeps me from getting sick about 99% of the time

cbrahs

hey brother. when I was active duty, they made us get the flu shot every year. about 4-5 days after the shot EVERY YEAR I would be sicker than a dog. Been out almost 10 years now and only been sick a couple times and NO SHOTS. To be honest, i think that swine flu (h1n1) is blown out of proportion.

I agree with CD in NM. I refuse to get any flu shots. I had an appointment a couple weeks ago at the VA and had to refuse it 3 times. I work for the govt and they are trying to push it down our throats and I am pushing back. aint gettin it!

06RAM2500

Got a flu shot early this year and I still came down with the flu. That time I was only sick for a couple days and not an entire week.

Fiftygrit

I have had them for over 10 years, if everyone got them there would be no flu, I have had some minor symptoms of flu but never as sick as when I didnt get shots, I believe in them, maybe just because im older, not dirt digging old, but old enough, they work.

wyododge

I never have gotten them, and never will. I'll let my body build up antibodies on it's own. The way god and mother nature intended. Eat right, get out in the sun, love your family, be happy and work hard. That's all the immunization I need.

Jeff in TD

I always get a flu shot. Last year the GF was really miserable, and I never got sick. I really think the benefit outweighs the risk.

I am also eligible for a free H1N1 shot, and plan to do it on Tuesday.

Redleg

I think the H1N1 is really loaded with microscopic robots so big brother can control us. Prepare for assimilation!

On a serious side. Even with me historically being against flu shots, I'd seriously consider one if I had to respond to treat people with the volume of 911 calls for people complaining about flu symptoms. Glad I live in the woods.

DaveB.inVa

I always get a flu shot and never have had any problems with it, mostly just a day where you feel crappy, nothing a couple advil can't fix.

I went on vacation with my girlfriend and her family to St. Simons Is, Ga last week to go to my girlfriends cousins wedding. Somewhere in the middle of all that I got the swine flu.

I'm not a germophobe and crazy with avoiding sick folks or using sanitizers after touching a doorknob. I do wash my hands when needed, before eating, after shaking hands or touching sick folks. I have always prepped the towels so I don't have to retouch the faucet, plus I use a towel to open the bathroom door in public places but I certainly won't freak out if someone coughs or sneezes nearby.



Anyway, H1N1 is no fun, I've been running a fever between 100.5 to 102 since Wednesday evening with Tylenol or Advil. The couple times I've forgot the Advil, I was quickly reminded when my temp started going over 103 and nearing 104 (did that once, the shadows were moving funny, got scared and took a cold shower). The Dr gave me Tamiflu which I hope is helping. I'm either sweating a lot or freezing and right now I really want to throw up. Plus all the aches, pains (boy its really killing my leg and knee that was broke a couple years ago), plus the horrible sore throat!

I think if you have the opportunity to get the vaccine, go for it!

Redleg

Sorry to hear it Dave, good luck.

MikeyB

I always get the flu shot every year since we have so many people traveling to the far east and bringing back crap. The one year I didn't get the flu shot, I got the flu.

And now we people sick in my work area due to the flu.

MikeyB

chaikwa

If everyone got them we'd probably see more people with less resistance to more things. Have you ever noticed that we now have more kids allergic to more stuff, more people that get sick at the drop of a hat, and more diseases popping up every year? Part of the problem, I believe, is that we have become such a 'take a pill - get a shot' society, that we no longer have any natural resistance to anything. And for every disease we eliminate, there are 2 more that are discovered. (I believe there's something in the Bible about this, but I'm not overly religious so I can't say for sure)

Anyway, when it's your time, it's your time. And there ain't no shot for that!

chaikwa.

TexasCTD

Seems like the opinions are divided pretty evenly....for and against. I think im gonna pass on it. If im not broke, don't fix me..

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megacabdad

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