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Flu shot: yay or nay?

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Flu shot?

  • Yes, every year

  • Sometimes

  • Never

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Never get it. I'm genetically superior to most. I heal quickly, and hardly ever get sick. In fact, the last time I was really sick was around 2005.
 
I get them but only because insurance covers 100% of the cost and they do immunizations in the building. If I had to start paying or it became inconvenient to get them done I wouldn't bother.
 
Bateluer said:
Not everyone has that option.
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Those who do should take it, for the benefit of all the people they shouldn't be coming in contact with.

Everyone should be washing their hands frequently. It's not at all difficult to keep from spreading germs.
 
Done it every year for the last few. Always feel a little cruddy for a couple days afterwards, but nothing serious.

Right now, my roommate is starting to feel better after having "a stomach bug - NO IT'S NOT THE FLU - I just have some muscle cramps and can't decide whether it's hot or cold in here... I think I'll lie down for a few hours..." for a week+, and I didn't get sick at all.

So worth it.
 
No, I no wan da guberment to haxxorz me.

... Worth it, but I don't like needles, and the last time I had it was 3 or 4 years ago in February/March, late in the season. Must have gotten it in the foodcourt opening a contaminated door that a few thousand people touch daily.
 
Never gotten one, and I likely never will unless it's mandated by employment(medical work, or something like that).
 
i got one once when i was in college. i had what felt like a head cold for the next 2 months

prob not related, but i havent gotten once since

i did get the Flu, the actual flu in 2009 around thanksgiving and it sucked. But TBH ive been sicker without having the flu
 
I've been getting a Flu shot for the last 8 years and have been Flu free! I think it is luck tho because my Doctor said the shot only covers the worst ones coming over seas and they are only cover bronchial flues.
 
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I don't usually, but I hear that this season's strain is pretty nasty so I probably will. My employer will reimburse me for it, so I'll probably drop by CVS or something early next week.
 
Still young to the point where I'll get over it quickly. But when I get older, I won't be dumb enough to avoid getting it.
 
I've been getting the flu shot every year for years now. Company pays for it so I just show up, roll up my sleeve and that's it. I didn't even feel any mild symptoms from it this year.
 
For all the folks worried about needles you know they offer a nasal version of it correct?
Also anyone opting out if you are sick stay home and definitely stay away from older people, pregnant women and anyone who has a chronic condition.
 
I get one but thats only because I get a free lolly pop!

Plus I work around loads of elderly or vulnerable patients so its good to reduce the chances of them coming in contact with it.

But mainly its the free lolly pop.
 
I never get it.. I don't really ever get the flu.. My gf, OTOH, an educator, is required to get it every year. She gets sick a lot. So, I'll continue to NOT get it.
 
Yeah, I hang out with my family in the winter months and there are always babies and kids. They're disease-ridden, and I'd feel guilty if they got something from me.

Company pays for it and brings people in to work to do it, and needles (especially these tiny things) don't bother me.
 
I don't usually get the shot, because I just don't think I'll catch the bug. If the situation presents itself where I'm there and they're giving the shot for free/cheap, then I'll get it.
 
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