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Hi Everyone,
I want you guys to help me out for a minute. My work is giving out free flu shots to employees, I wanted to know if you think I should get one and has anyone else ever gotten one? Since my surgery in July of 2004 I have been sick only twice and it lasted maybe 2 days the most. My surgeon had told me way back when that we would be more susceptible to getting sick since surgery but I think he was wrong. Like I said I have only had a cold 2 times since surgery and it wasn't even a full-blown cold. It was gone within 2 days, So what do you think? Should I be safe rather then sorry???? Thanks for your opinions, I can always count on you guys!!!!!
I want you guys to help me out for a minute. My work is giving out free flu shots to employees, I wanted to know if you think I should get one and has anyone else ever gotten one? Since my surgery in July of 2004 I have been sick only twice and it lasted maybe 2 days the most. My surgeon had told me way back when that we would be more susceptible to getting sick since surgery but I think he was wrong. Like I said I have only had a cold 2 times since surgery and it wasn't even a full-blown cold. It was gone within 2 days, So what do you think? Should I be safe rather then sorry???? Thanks for your opinions, I can always count on you guys!!!!!
With so many strains of the flu, one injection can only offer minimal protection. I'm an RN doing Community Health and should get one. But each year about this time I choose not to have it. Luckily, I have not gotten ill. My RNY was 4/30/08 and I have been cold/flu-free. Do you have an internist/GP? Perhaps ask them. Good luck and be healthy.
Gus,
Listen to your own common sense. Don't get the flu shot! Do you really think it can't hurt? From a strictly medical standpoint, it only protects against one particular strain of flu. Here is something very very interesting to think about. Each year, they have to pick one strain that they think will be prevalent that year. Now, how on earth can they know what strain will be most common? Either they have a chrystal ball into which they gaze or there is another agenda out there. Have you ever thought of how much money is generated by selling these vaccines? Even if YOU got it for free, someone had to pay to purchase the vaccination. It's all big business, big money. Also, that's if that vaccine is even harmless. I don't trust them at all. Oops, now how did that other type of virus get in there.... I'm never taken a flut shot in my life, and it's been many years since I caught the flu. Let your immune system work for you. People are not health-conscious any longer--only medical conscious. I did a Google search for flu vaccines and found some interesting results. Has anyone heard of Hyperwear? I'm not sure why Google brought it up because it's some sort of exercise vest. http://www.hyperwear.com
There should be a fitness article if you use the search feature on the site that talks about the flu vaccinations and the dangers. Anyway, to summarize, don't do it. By the way, have you ever noticed how if a parent doesn't want to get a flu shot for their children, then they are horrible? Everything is for the children....
Feel free to email me if you have any questions about the flu shots.
Thanks,
Jamie
Listen to your own common sense. Don't get the flu shot! Do you really think it can't hurt? From a strictly medical standpoint, it only protects against one particular strain of flu. Here is something very very interesting to think about. Each year, they have to pick one strain that they think will be prevalent that year. Now, how on earth can they know what strain will be most common? Either they have a chrystal ball into which they gaze or there is another agenda out there. Have you ever thought of how much money is generated by selling these vaccines? Even if YOU got it for free, someone had to pay to purchase the vaccination. It's all big business, big money. Also, that's if that vaccine is even harmless. I don't trust them at all. Oops, now how did that other type of virus get in there.... I'm never taken a flut shot in my life, and it's been many years since I caught the flu. Let your immune system work for you. People are not health-conscious any longer--only medical conscious. I did a Google search for flu vaccines and found some interesting results. Has anyone heard of Hyperwear? I'm not sure why Google brought it up because it's some sort of exercise vest. http://www.hyperwear.com
There should be a fitness article if you use the search feature on the site that talks about the flu vaccinations and the dangers. Anyway, to summarize, don't do it. By the way, have you ever noticed how if a parent doesn't want to get a flu shot for their children, then they are horrible? Everything is for the children....
Feel free to email me if you have any questions about the flu shots.
Thanks,
Jamie
Please do get a flu shot. I worked for the CDC Natl. Immunization Hotline for many years. The shot is comprised to protect against 3 different strains of flu that are calculated to be the most likely to be out there. Even if you catch a different strain, it will help reduce complications. It couldn't hurt.
Every year over 30,000 Americans die of flu and it's complications. I lost 2 friends.
Please protect yourself and others.
Every year over 30,000 Americans die of flu and it's complications. I lost 2 friends.
Please protect yourself and others.
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