i hope you all know what is in it, if you dont look it up
why in the world would you get one. i would love to see the stats, form 10 years ago and from last year. How many people die from the flu, bet there is no diff...
2006-10-19 11:51:17 · 9 answers · asked by jjayflash9 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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2006-10-19 12:09:16 · update #1
yep, death rates are going up, more peolpe get ful shots and death rates keep going up, why is that
2006-10-19 12:59:04 · update #2
I've never gotten the flu shot and probably never will. I try to stay healthy, eat a fairly healthy diet, get lots of fresh air and exercise as much as I can. I haven't had the flu in years & hopefully won't.'
2006-10-19 11:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got the flu shot every year. And wondered why. Then one year, I did not get the shot, then got the flu, and now know why. I will not miss another flu shot. Death is not the issue. Feeling lousy for 2 weeks is.
2006-10-19 12:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by Nuk.Nuk.Nuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pneumonia and influenza related death rate for people 65 years of age and older in the United States increased 10.2% from 1993 through 1996, Texas and Harris County increased 16.7% and 28.7% respectively from 1993 through 1998.
it is surely your right not to get the flu shot. Highly recommended for those w/chronic illness,pregnancy,young and elderly.
Washing your hands helps stop spread germs .
Stay well ! RN in CA
2006-10-19 12:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by JUDY G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always get the flu shot since I am so subject to viruses. I have had the 'big' flus & have been sick for 1 month each time. No thanks! The annual shots are based on what scientists predict are the germs that will cause the flu that year. Health care workers, the elderly, the infirm and infants are most susceptible.
2006-10-19 12:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not get it EVER!
It is a combination of three Flu Strains that the CDC guesstimate's as to what they suspect will be coming around that year. There is no guarantee that it will protect you from any flu and they state that it can possibly make the flu less drastic if you get it. Well, that's if you get one of the strains they GUESSED may hit us. So, you risk getting ill from the injection, which most people do, plus, you are still at risk in getting the flu if you get hit with any of the WHO KNOWS HOW MANY STRAINS other than the three that "MAY"protect you.
No Flu Shot for this kid. . .I figure my immune system is functioning pretty well. . .I do not want to wear it down by making anti bodies that may not be needed to begin with. . .
Just my own choice. . .you all can make your own. . .
2006-10-19 12:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by zambranoray 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Children die from the flu. The elderly die from the flu. The shot consist of a weakened state of the virus, it's easier for your body to fight it. People aren't dying of the flu because we have it contained and under control. Lots of people in history have died before the vaccine was invented. Maybe its time to go back to school junior.
2006-10-19 12:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, your choice is fine for you. For those who fit into the high-risk catagory, such as children, the elderly, people with chronic respiratory ailments, and others, the flu vaccination can be a life-saver. Good luck.
2006-10-19 12:00:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never use to take it until I was so sick one year i couldn't walk so I get it so why take the chance to get that sick. Usually people who die are children who have other problems and the elderly they don't tell you those stats do they?
2006-10-19 11:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by cshell442003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have never taken the flu shot and never will.
2006-10-19 11:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by goodgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋