If not, what's your reasoning?
I never got the flu shot (because I believed all the myths) until 2004 when I wound up nearly DYING from the flu - I was hospitalized, then wound up with severe thyroid problems requiring radiation, daily medication and frequent blood work.
It's not too late - and your insurance company will likely pay for it as preventative medicine.
So - are YOU getting it?? They say on average, 25% of us will - I'm curious to see if your responses match the national average.
Thanks everyone!
2007-11-09 05:36:02 · 12 answers · asked by Roland'sMommy 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I already got it =)
wanna know something sooo stupid? I asked my roommate if she was getting it too and she said no...here is her reasoning: she said she's never gotten the flu so she's gonna wait until she gets the flu to get a flu shot...SHE IS SO STUPID SOMETIMES!!!! haha and we're at college where germs spread like CRAZY!
2007-11-09 05:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Yanks4Life23519 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Already got mine.
Only reason I did this year, and in 2004, was because I am the primary care giver for a cancer patient.
If it weren't for that, I wouldn't get it. It's not worth the sore burning arm and joint pain for a week after.
I use a neti pot once a day to wash out my sinuses, I always wash my hands, I consume a lot of garlic and ginger in the fall and winter, and if I still get it; I have Chinese herbs I cook with my chicken soup, and load up on vitamin c.... I've NEVER had the flu hang on for more than 5 days.
2007-11-09 05:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by tiny Valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to get one every year. Sever asthma and allergies make this a requirement. The one year I skipped getting one I ended up on a respirator for 2 weeks. That was not fun.
If you do have asthma or sever allergies, usually your allergist's office can provide you with the shot.
2007-11-09 05:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had mine already. I have no spleen and could die if from complications of the 'flu - otherwise I wouldn't bother. I tend to go for the least possible intervention.
2007-11-09 05:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by fiddlesticks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do. I work in a healthcare system, so I want to hedge my bets. We get it for free, and the two (far separated) years I didn't, I got it. The recovery wasn't as bad as you, but I stopped gambling after that.
2007-11-09 05:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Buttercup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am definately
I don't really care about pain or anything since i've had to get 5 other shots recently and more to come, so i might as well add one more!!
2007-11-09 05:39:40 · answer #6 · answered by ¡•ziggy•¡ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not going to.
It may sound illogical..but I've never had the flu shot..and I've never had the flu..
I'm going with those odds...
2007-11-09 05:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine on Oct 12th ... I work at a hospital so it's free but even tho I don't have patient contact, I always get it.
2007-11-09 05:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by jakegyllenhaalfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not me. i care about my health but i don't think it is necessary because i very rarely get sick and it is never something as serious as the flu.
2007-11-09 05:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine... 2 days ago!!! Why not, right... especially if your insurance pays for it. They don't hurt!
2007-11-09 05:39:16 · answer #10 · answered by SamCam 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋