Does the Flu Jap Genuinely Work? Or Does it Make You ill?

Question

The 'smart talk' around here is that getting the jab nearly always makes you ill anyway.

What do YOU think?

Admin - that's the problem with being dyslexic - a 'p' looks as good as a 'b' to me lol

BUT what's your answer to the question

Answer 1

Well I've never had one but both my parents in their eighties have had it for years and they have never been ill from it. My older brother who's sixty has a very rare lung complaint so he has to have it too and he has never had any side effects from it either and as he is quite fragile anyway he would be a prime candidate for it to make him ill. I watched a health report recently were they said the jab doesn't consist of any sort of strain of actual flu, it works in a completely different way to some other vaccines, so if people report illness afterwards it's purely coincidental and they were probably coming down with something anyway. I'm going to see if I can have it this year as although I don't fit into the age bracket I do suffer with a long term health problem, so it might be a good idea and as they say prevention is better than cure.

Answer 2

We're not Senior Citizens just yet (Tc is 43 and Bj is 50) but a lot of people we know say we're like a couple of OAP's whatever that means! We both get the Flu Jab every year and have done for the past 14 years. There have been the odd once or twice when we've both felt a bit "off" for a couple of days but if there's any liklihood that it will make you feel that way we usually get a warning from the surgery nurse after getting the jab. The worst part of it is the jab site....a few times our arm has been really painful and sometimes it has made the whole of the arm feel stiff or even in the armpit but all these little problems are worth putting up with to be protected. About 7 or 8 years ago we had the Pneumovac as well which protects against pneumonia. It protects you for 10 years. If you haven't had that one enquire with your GP if you need it. We've had colds that have gone to the chest but full-blown flu we haven't had. It's not worth the risk to not have it because flu can bring a lot of complications with it that could mean you have to be hospitalized....with all these superbugs doing the rounds it's not worth the risk! And all because you didn't have a jab? Nah, not worth not having it.

Answer 3

It's been my experience, that in years when I've had the flu
shot for the biggie going around, I always, always get sick
within a few days of having the shot. It just never fails. So
whether it's another strain, or a lighter strain, all I know is that
if there's one stronger floating around on the breeze, I don't
think I could handle it. As I have no resistance anymore and
catch everything there is that's airborne.
This year and presently, I've had a big flu that has been
spreading fast around town, and across the river in the big
city. And the flu shots are not even available here yet. Well
since I have already succumbed, I know I will pass on the
shot. Just because, I'm bound to get either another strain or
the same one. So since this one, is still hungrily hanging on,
I don't want to go through another bout. This one doesn't
know when to let go.
The trouble with the flu shot, is that it can't protect against
all of the strains out there each flu season. It only protects
against the one strain they expect will be the big one to hit.
So I'll just take my chances and go with the flow.

Answer 4

The year before I had a jab I had one heck of a flue session. I was actually hallucinating at one stage and each time I felt a little better it hit me again. Since I have had the jab each year I have had fairly mild colds only. i have never felt ill after the jab but always develop a bruise. I'll take the bruise. I cannot prove the jab is beneficial but I suggest that for me it speaks for itself. Having said all this I will probably get the flu or something

Answer 5

You had me wondering if the Flu Jap was a new strain of the virus - LOL! Apparently the shots (jabs) work for most and many people wouldn't go a year without one. I have been blessed with not getting the flu that severely. I have had reactions in the past from a flu shot, and don't want to repeat that. So, I take my chances and don't get the shot.

Answer 6

When ever you get a jab to immunize you against an illness you are given a diluted form of the illness.

If your immune system is low as sure as eggs are eggs you will get the Flu from the Flu Jab.

Personally, I do not have the flu jab. I take my old Mum to have hers done and you can bet your boots a couple of days time I have the symptoms of flu even though I do not live with her.

Answer 7

Good news and bad news all in the same package. Flu shots work well for those with decent immune systems. Unfortunately, the very ones who the flu shots are aimed at are the ones with the declining immune systems...the older! Evidence indicates that the flu shot is seriously less effective on elderly than those in their middle years /younger years. The immune system just doesn't work well enough to protect all it is intended to protect. Play it safe...get the shot, and keep out of harm's way when you are able. AT the first sign of flu, get on Erythromyacin! The antibiotic does nothing for the flu, but prevents pneumonia which more than often accompanies the flu as a follow up. And, once on Erythromyacin, take the full treatment, do NOT stop once symptoms stop! All you will do is promote Erythromyacin resistance pneumococcis. ! (very bad...)

Answer 8

There are over 40 different types of the flu virus. The jag immunises people against the most common flu virus from the previous year. This means that you could still catch another type of flu.
The jag contains a small dose of the flu virus to help your body build an immunity to it so there is a small chance that you may have some mild symptoms for a few days but you would not get the full blown flu from having the jag. I hope this helps.

Answer 9

My wife and I have been having these flu jabs for several years now,in the past we were always called in to the surgery to have them done but this time we had to make enquiries because it seems that they are now only going to be given on request.My wife has had adverse reactions, experiencing flu symptoms and I have always been ok until the last time when we both contracted very nasty colds lasting about three weeks, but we don't know if this was as a result or just coincidence.

Answer 10

What is Flu Jap A Tokyo disease or what.. Sorry! I know you mean the flu jab... I think it helps.. I have had it for the last 10 years or so and(touch wood) not had a bad dose of flu in that time. The vaccine is supposed to be dead and inert and only makes your body form antibodies to protect you.. I will be honest I have felt a bit achy a few days after having the jab, but nothing serious.