i think it does, i have not caught the flu since i started getting the shots, and i was exposed to it right in my own home my mom had it and i took care of her and did not catch it.
would you chance catching the flu
to take care of someone that you love that had it?
also would you care about getting it from someone you care about if they got it and you were with them at the time?
i dont care if i catch anyting and i have taken the chance and would again for someone who was sick that i loved if they needed a little TLC!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-04 16:47:23 · 20 answers · asked by ♥musiclover♥ 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The flu shot is not 100 percent proof, you could get the flu. But you have a better chance of not getting then flu then someone that did not get the shot. And the answer to you other questions the answer is Yes I would chance it and NO i won't care about getting it.
2007-11-04 16:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Melody 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The flu shot has only immunization to some strands of the flu. The scientists figure out what strands are going to be most harmful and make an immunization based on that. Sometimes, they dont make a shot for all the strands, and that is why some people still get the flu. The flu is generally not a deadly disease, so people who have healthy immune systems are fine. The reason the elderly and infants can die from it, is because they have low immune systems. Also, sometimes people get the flu shot and then get the flu a day or two later, but thats because when you get the flu, there are two days that it is highly contagous and shows no symptoms. So often, people get the shot and think it was the shot that gave it to them, or they got the flu anyways, when really, they had it before they got the shot. I always get the shot done. It works
2007-11-04 16:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Jill 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well here is the thing, not everyone is smart enough to stay home when they are sick and even more cannot afford to do that. A vaccine basically introduces your body's natural protection system to a dead version of the virus. After your body has been exposed it starts to build an immunity to that specific version of the virus, just like if you had been sick. What they basically are doing is tricking your body into thinking it may be sick and having it react to it. This way when the actual virus enters your body later on your body has already prepared itself against an infection like that. They don't work 100% of the time. There is also something called group immunity. Basically it works by having a portion of the population get vaccinated which effectively minimizes the transmission of the illness lowering the chances that an unvaccinated person will ever come into contact with it. Plus this is only a flu. If you get sick and then take care of yourself your chances of dying are minimal. The people who need these vaccinations the most are the ones who have or are constantly around people who have weakened immune systems.
2016-05-27 10:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flu shots protect you from contracting the types of flu that are included in the shot. Go to the website of the drug manufacturer of the flu shot you had and they will be able to tell you what strains they have included. The types included are a best guess of what will be this years strains of flu. You will also have some immunity to flu strains similar to what is in the shot so if you do end up catching the flu then you should not suffer as bad as you would have without the shot.
Also, if you already have the flu (you get the virus 7-14 days before the symptons start to show) then flu vaccine will not help you. This is why you should always get your shot as early as possible.
2007-11-04 23:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by oldersox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under most situations yes, the shot does prevent you from catching the flu, however so does basic hygiene and protective measures. if you understand how the flu is transferred from one person to another you can protect yourself without any shots. personally, i cant take the shots because i'm allergic (took one and had a horrible reaction) and i'm a nurse working in a hospital setting. i've only had the flu once in my life.... before i ever became a nurse. the flu is transmitted by droplets... someone that has it sneezes or coughs on you or some surface you touch (then you touch your nose or mouth allowing the virus to enter your body) hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection! here are some links with great information about the flu and how it spreads
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
2007-11-04 16:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by super_goofychick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A flu shot is supposed to help your body build up an immunity against the flu virus. It might protect you if you came into contact with someone who had the flu. Yes, if it was necessary, I would take care of someone who had the flu if it meant that I might run the risk of catching the flu from them.
2007-11-04 16:53:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i get a flu-shot every year for about 14 years and the vaccine is different each year. The flu you get each year starts in Asia and slowly makes it here. they know which kinds are coming and they normally make the vaccine out of 2 killed viruses. the shot or spray takes around 2 weeks to be totally in your system as antibodies that will fight these expected strains of influenza. i found that I had fewer colds that winter and some times you might feel bad for 24 hours and it's gone. i have had pneumonia, so i had the pneumonia, vaccine and a week later my flu shot.I had to get them in the past because i took care of my parents and they got them too. If you can get the shot take it you will be more likely to go all winter with out a severe cold besides the influenza
2007-11-04 17:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by redd headd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son 6 and I got our flu shots, my husband is next. We have a 5 1/2 month old daughter and I do not want to risk her getting it either. I think she can get hers this month when she turns 6 months, and she will get one too. Yes, I do take care of my family if they get sick because that is what I am supposed to do. I hate to see anyone sick or in pain (well depends on the person if it is a comical situation) I want to cry.
2007-11-04 17:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by TM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works like any other vaccine i.e... it helps your own immune system stand strong against a certain strain of the flu. Flu virus's mutate and change all the time which is why they have to produce a new vaccine for a "changed flu virus". It is like the measles or chicken pox vaccine, your immune system goes to work fighting it & sort of learns how so when & if you are exposed to it your body will be immune to it, or your immune system will already "know how" to fight it off so it will not make you as sick as if you did not get the vaccine.
2007-11-04 16:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it helps prevent it, but you still can get it. There are mixed opinions from professionals and doctors on how effective the flu shot really is.
Also it will not protect you against the norovirus.
If your worried about it, then get one.
2007-11-04 17:12:51 · answer #10 · answered by Happy Goat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋