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Old 10-21-2008, 11:20 AM   #76
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I got the flu shot every year when I worked in the NHS.
If I was offered it now I'd take it too.

Never had a single problem.

HM gets it because he's asthmatic.
He claimed it stopped him getting colds too. He would not accept my argument as to why this was emphatically not the case.
Then again he also claimed virtuous living as the reason he didn't get colds, and predicted his brother's early death practically every time he talked about him (also Alan Parker, who will be dead before next summer apparently, because he's put on weight).
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:22 AM   #77
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The difference between offered and mandated is the issue... as some people have had problems.
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:34 AM   #78
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I don't even like it "offered" to the naive.
It's not like they say, "hey this has mercury in it". "Do you still want it?"

The fact that it is mandated really screws me up. Like, in the head. Utter complete bullshit.

If you want your child to be healthy that is your choice. Letting your kid have a strong immune system is part of that choice.
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:11 PM   #79
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The Infection Control Practitioner delivered mine to my office last week. I didn't even have to go upstairs and stand in a big line, which is how they usually dispense the shots. Downside is that because she was mobile, she didn't bring the bag of lollipops with her.

I've never had any problems with the shot, but my cow orker who tends toward hypochondria started having hot flashes and general malaise almost immediately, which then lasted for the next three days.
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:12 PM   #80
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I'm getting mine in early November. They come to work and it's free for me.
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Old 10-21-2008, 02:27 PM   #81
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I just turned down the one at Minifobette's 6-month checkup (at our doctor they do make a point to mention that it's optional--but recommended--when they're going through all the other vaccines.) I told the pediatrician, "Nah, I'm not worried about it, we don't really get sick."

Of course, just two days later we all got a cold. Minifob got it first though, and I'm certain he picked it up in the waiting room, playing around the other sick kiddos.
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:53 PM   #82
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I refused a free one at work today. I'd rather just get the flu.
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Old 10-21-2008, 05:26 PM   #83
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I've never had a flu shot. Don't intend to ever get one either.
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Old 10-21-2008, 05:32 PM   #84
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We're paying for employees at work to have them on Thursday. I got one the last two years. 2006, I got sick three days later, for three days...with the flu. Last year, all was well.
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:09 PM   #85
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I refused a free one at work today. I'd rather just get the flu.
You know this is a vaccine against influenza don't you? Not just a cold, which people call "the flu".

Flu lays you low for 3-5 days (I mean really, not soldiering through it, actually needing to be looked after for this amount of time). The after effects can last for weeks.

And as it's airbourne and you can be infected without symptoms for up to 24 hours, you might be passing it on to vulnerable people.

I'm not saying everyone should have the vaccination, and of course it should be by choice. I'm just explaining why many people take it when offered.

And yes I know the above from personal experience because I've had influenza, and it's as different from any other cold as a migraine is from a headache. And also because I worked for the Medicines Management Team of course.
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:24 PM   #86
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lol!! And all this time I thought flu shots were given for syphilis...That would suck. To have syfluenza....lol!

So you guys aren't going to have your kids vaccinated against the flu? Well don't come crying to me when they turn into flesh eating zombies..... lol!
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:40 PM   #87
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influenza

Um, no shit really. :eyeroll:

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Thiomersal (INN) (C9H9HgNaO2S), commonly known in the United States as thimerosal, is an organomercury compound (approximately 49% mercury by weight) used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent.

I generally say no thank you when offered brain poisons even in light doses. As a child I wasn't given a choice, now I'll exercise mine.
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:46 PM   #88
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Sorry, I was making a point - just rather heavy-handedly.
I should simply have asked if you've ever suffered from the flu.
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:49 PM   #89
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lol! You know you were referring to syfluenza admit it.

Here's another little fyi...Pork comes from pigs! I know you thought pork came from cows......but it doesn't....Isn't that why you weren't eating pork?

lol! Sorry Sundae. That was pretty far fetched...gotta give you "the business" for that one. lol!

Aaah that made me laugh....thnx.
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:52 PM   #90
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Meh - I get tired of people self diagnosing very minor illnesses with more serious names.
I forget that when I come here I am dealing with people at least twice as intelligent (not sarcasm)
My bad
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