I've never had one before. I think I'm young. I've heard the flu shot is recommended for 50+. I'm a 31 year old single parent. How many have you had the flu shot around this age or not and if so, what reactions have you dealt with?
2006-10-13 12:02:07 · 14 answers · asked by Cathy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have never had a flu shot and I am 34.
I think your best bet is to always wash your hands but a good wash . I like to say the alphabet while I am scrubbing my hands. ( 30 seconds is reccommended)
2006-10-13 12:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by Rick J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 30 and have gotten the flu shot the past 2 years. I get it because the flu can complicate my asthma.
I recommend getting it yourself and getting your children the shot as well.
A lot of people say they got the flu from it. Well that is impossible because it is not a live virus. It's just a matter of coincidence because flu shot season is also a bad cold season. With the temperatures changing up and down all month, lots of people are getting sick, it's not the flu shot, just the time of year.
2006-10-14 04:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 22. (male) I got the flu shot last year and the years before that and it did me no good. I still got sick with the flu. I was sick for 3 weeks with it then I got it a second time. so this year I'm not going to bother with it.. It doesn't help at all. If I was you I would not get the flu shot. If you have never had one before then you are fine..You should be fine but that is just my way of thinking.
2006-10-13 12:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being pregnant isn't a contraindication to having the flu shot. on the alternative having the flu shot throughout being pregnant has been shown to be effective for the two the toddler and the mum. As all you women comprehend the mum can bypass her immunity to her toddler by breast feeding, so in case you get the flu shot to furnish your self with protection, once you breast feed you would be definitely conserving your toddler. desire this enables. part observe: The flu shot which you receive in Canada and the rustic at the instant are not stay viruses, there are stay attenuated flu photos yet they at the instant are not used as lots and by no potential in Can and US. The flu shot that's in basic terms the 'markers' or 'flags' figuring out the virus. The flu has a marker, for ease of expertise we are able to declare it extremely is nearly a secure practices badge. Your physique's protection additionally has that's very own unique badge. once you get the flu shot it alerts your physique to this intruder 'the flu' and whilst they cutting-edge their 'badge' the physique's cells comprehend to combat it.
2016-10-16 04:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard on TV that babies above 6 mo. were to get the flu shot. It is also very important for older people and for those whose immune system is compromised. As a single parent, if you were dropped with a severe case of the flu and then your children got sick, who would take care of all of you???
2006-10-13 12:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone should get a flu shot....this year you cat get them your local pharmacy
...ask them about the times....flu shots don't hurt...you sure don't want to get sick being a single parent...
2006-10-13 12:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT get vaccinated.
A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into the bloodstream.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.
The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html
If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at
http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm
You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.
If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html
2006-10-14 21:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am 22 and i got the flu shot. its good to get if you are around alot of people it helps you from getting sick. after the shot some people get alittle sick but it passes.
2006-10-13 12:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by amber t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not get the flu shot becaus all you will do is open your self up to the flu .trust me i should know.it did that to me and i have a normal immune system
2006-10-13 12:09:13 · answer #9 · answered by salem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you are allergic to eggs if you can get a flu shot
2006-10-13 18:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋