I heard that there is 1% chance or higher of getting Influenza (the flu) when you take the flu shot. Does it make sense to take it?
2006-12-07 11:31:35 · 3 answers · asked by yphclubs 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
well all vaccines have a weakened form of the virus in it to help your body build immunity by producing the right antibodies.
if you have a compromised immunse system (young, elderly, pre-existing condition) getting the shot is worth it.
personally, as a healthy young adult, i choose not to get the shot because i know my body has a good chance at fighting it naturally.
2006-12-07 11:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by morequestions 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I have had the flu twice, and it was just awful. I was sick for 10 days and the cough lasted longer. I never want it again. I have never had a reaction to the shot. Not even a low fever. Just an ache in my arm from the shot for one day.
2006-12-07 19:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by whitefleur369 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1%? no brainer! I missed my flu shot two years ago and was never so miserable! I won't miss again! You stand a much better chance of being struck by lightening.
2006-12-07 19:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋