Flu shots and snow?

Has anyone here had a flu shot this year? I have had the flu twice so far and my kids have had it once. Just the little 24 hour stomach flu, but gross nonetheless. Also, who has snow on the ground? None here in Clinton, it snowed about an inch or so but mostly melted. Julie

Hi Julie, My family and myself have received the flu shot, but no sickness yet. We mainly got them because my mother in law is having chemo treatments for breast cancer and we need to be in the best health possible if we want to be around her. We are expecting roughly 4-6 inches of snow here on the western side of Iowa tonight and through tomorrow. And also wind!! We did have a bit of snow on the ground but it all melted yesterday from the nice warm temps. I can send some snow your way if you'd like

My mom is going through chemo for breast cancer also, maybe it would be best for us to get shots too. Thanks for the advice. Julie Oh, and NO TO SNOW! LOL! Thanks anyway, but I am sure we will get enough of our own soon enough. Have a great day.

Hi Julie! I read an article in the Waterloo Courier that this year's flu strain will be horrible! EVERYONE should get one, children, elderly, everyone. It was stated also that all should get the vaccination for menengitis as well. I know in my area, NE Iowa, their have been at least 6 deaths due to it. I hope that this helps. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Blessed Be! Sherry

I get a flu shot every year because I work in health care. I have thought about getting my son one, he is 6, but dang he really hates shots. we stil have some snow on the ground from the last few days, and right now we are in a weather watch (but the sun is shining, figure that one out! LOL) Judi

Judi, where is Osage located?

up near mason city, IA ...... I am just south of Austin, MN

I have never had a flu shot. Not sure why but just haven't? We DEFINITELY have snow. Last Tuesday night we got about 7" and on Thursday night we got an additional 3" and now we are in a storm watch tonight for freezing rain first then from 3-5" more tonight & I haven't even ventured further to find out about Tuesday. We've just had lots of freezing rain first before the snow so terribly slippery! I live in the way NW corner of Iowa --- about 10 miles from Minnesota border and 35 from South Dakota!!! Wendy

Hi Julie, I had the flu shot for the first time this year. So far not even a cold, but Christmas isn't here yet thats when I have the flu bug . As for the snow we have about 14 inches on the ground and we're under a watch for more tonight and tommorrow ick.... enough already ... Sheila

I'm allergic to eggs so can't take flu shots. I wish they had something to take instead because I really am scared of getting it this year so soon after my surgery. The one time I had a flu shot I got very sick, and not flu type sick. My mouth was raw & I couldn't swallow anything but liquid for close to a week. Doctor said to never do that again. We have about a inch of snow on the ground and now more is forcast. I am hoping the bad weather holds off a bit as my surgery is tomorrow at 12 & we have a 45 minute drive and my husband will need to get home to milk tomorrow night. Dixie