I got my flu shot yesterday. Don't forget to get yours. I get mine at my pharmacy. The pharmacist is particularly knowledgeable about which one I needed. She said that now is a good time to get it.
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Never. I don’t get the flu. I don’t even get colds. But if others want to get the shot, then it’s their choice to do so.
graceylou
Level 8
Sep 16, 2018
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@kasmian Wow! I'm learning a lot from this thread. I didn't know that someone can be a silent carrier or healthy carrier. That's at the same time fascinating and scary. Thank you for bringing that fact to light.
@kasmian I'm rarely around people. I used to be sick all the time when I was a lot younger so I know I would show symptoms if I were sick. The last 15 years or so, I started to eat healthier and work on my stress level. Now I have been vegan for 9 years and I mostly eat food that I make from scratch so I know what gets into my body. I have not had a cold or flu in 12-15 years.
Even the most hyped estimates of the efficacy and effectiveness of flu vaccines revealed that they are barely effective for stopping seasonal flu.
In a 2011 study published in the journal, The Lancet, the authors analyzed 31 past studies investigating the effectiveness of flu vaccines only to find out that these vaccines are only effective 67% of the time.
Studies also show that the elderly, who are most vulnerable to flu, benefit the least from flu vaccines.
Most independent studies agree that flu vaccines are barely effective. Strangely, the results of most clinical trials investigating their efficacies are never published or riddled with useless data. Meanwhile, discerning doctors and scientists continue to refuse getting vaccinated with flu shots even while they endorse the “party line” for everyone to get vaccinated.
Even the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) clearly states that flu vaccines are only effective if the strains they carry are the same ones in circulation in a particular year.
What are the odds of that? Let’s do the math.
To make the trivalent or even the new quadrivalent (against 4 influenza viruses) flu vaccine for the year, the CDC selects 2 – 3 strains of influenza A virus out of more than 250 identified strains and 1 – 2 stains of influenza B viruses from about 100 identified strains. Strains of Influenza C virus are not considered.
This selection (and what are the selection criteria?) means that there is a 1 in 10,000 chance that the seasonal flu shot you are receiving will provide an effective coverage for that year.
Link: [progressivehealth.com]
By the way, I used to get severe flu every winter so bad it would go into what resembled pneumonia, but when I dumped red meat, white flour, white sugar, and most processed food when I was in my mid 20s, I never got flu again. EVER. I didn't even get colds or infections any more...even into old age.
birdingnut
Level 8
Sep 16, 2018
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As last year's flu was virulent and deadly, this was a constant source of contention. That the shot was only a low percentile effective. I said this last year, and I'll say it again: I'd rather be 11% protected than 0% protected. I also have asthma, chronic bronchitis, and COPD. When I get sick, it's bad, and potentially fatal. Plus, there's no harm in getting the shot. Think of the Enterprise, when the shields were partially down. They still protected the ship though.
@MissKathleen True, but please see my reply above (so I don't have to type it again 
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@ArgosFriend When a simple change of diet could protect you forever...My kids not only NEVER got the flu, they never even got the sniffles when they ate whole, organic foods, no red meat, etc. They could play in the snow in their shirt sleeves, no problem. Never got sick.
@birdingnut Everyone has different ways of doing things. I guess if that's what works for you, then, well, there you go.
@ArgosFriend It's easier to just eat conventional junk food and red meat then take toxic vaccinations. Most US people do that.
@birdingnut I don't believe that just eating right alone will guard me against all the diseases out there. But we're all different. I don't eat junk food.
Thanks for reminding me.
Sticks48
Level 9
Sep 16, 2018
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You're welcome 
I'm very into vaccinations because I was a very sick kid (almost died when I was 14 months old).
@ArgosFriend That had to be scary for your parents. I used to get the flu almost every year. I started getting flu shots in my 50's, and haven't had it since. I've known four people including Leon Russell who had polio. Big believer in vaccines.
Thank you for getting a flu shot. I'm allergic to the shot. Most of my co-workers get the shot and that helps keep me from getting the flu.
sewchick57
Level 7
Sep 15, 2018
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Awwww, you're welcome. My friend is also allergic to the shot, and so was my mom. I wish they could come up with a different way to make it for those who are allergic to the ingredients. I'm glad your co-workers get vaccinated.
@ArgosFriend It really sucks being allergic to the shot. I would much rather get a $10 shot every year at the pharmacy than hope I don't get the flu. I get real sick, real fast and Tamiflu is $100 bucks WITH insurance that pays.
The weird part is, I'm not allergic to eggs or chicken. I can eat both without a problem. I am allergic to feathers though. They didn't ask me that the one and only time I got the shot. The allergic reaction lasted 3 full days. And that was the first time. I'm not willing to give it a second shot! LOL
@sewchick57 My friend isn't allergic to eggs either. It's weird. I'm so sorry you got so sick. Yikes! I didn't know that drug was so expensive.
It is! I waited too long last year and ended up missing a week of work.
GreatNani
Level 8
Sep 15, 2018
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Oh no! I'm sorry you got sick. Considering that least year tons of people were being hospitalized and died, perhaps only one week was lucky for you. That's weird, I'm usually not a "bright-side" person...lol. Usually I'm fairly negative.
@ArgosFriend I did not think of that then, but you are right. I was lucky
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