Family members want me to get a flu shot...
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... because I'm around my elderly father, who has asthma, a few days a week (he's had his flu shot). So, to me, there's 2 options. Don't get the shot, and there's a small chance I'll be sick for about a week, which is about how long I had the flu for in the past. Or, get the shot and I'm more likely to get the flu, though only for a few days. That's not even taking into account how effective the flu virus is this year. I'm curious others thoughts on the matter.
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Lisagal bdp31770
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The flu shot is 10-30 percent effective. That can mean the difference of being hospitalized or treating flu at home. You do not get sick from a flu shot. If you get a flu shot and become sick it is because you came across a live virus after the shot. The flu shot is not an active cell therefore it can not give you the flu. It is a proven fact getting the flu shot does not keep you from getting the flu but it may keep your sypmtoms less. Also remember it takes two weeks to get that 10-30 percent imunity after the flu shot is given. It's never to late for it. We have about 10 weeks left of the worse flu season in 15 years. Also remember the problem is Flu A but flu b is also out there. You will have 50-60 percent coverage from the shot for flu b. Good luck
bdp31770
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Thank you for the reply. I'm curious where you get your information from? I ask because there seems to be so much different or conflicting info out there.
Lisagal bdp31770
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You don't have to be a Dr to give your opinion on virus's. I do not give false information. I do daily research for years on germs and viruses. My sister is a pathologist so if I'm not sure I always go to her for answers. If your questioning people's answers don't use this forum. This is for people that look for advice from other people. Not DR's and nurses. Just regular people that go through illnesses. I don't need to explain to you or anyone about my knowledge. I'm doing it out of kindness to try and help.
Lisagal bdp31770
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Remember nothing is 100 percent perfect or correct but it's good to get opinions on people then make ur own choices. If ur not sure on what someone says then research urself and don't join groups where people give advice.
Lisagal bdp31770
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Lisagal bdp31770
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Why would I waste my time on giving advice to people that ask. That does not make sense. I know this is a free country I have lived in it for many many years. If you're looking for an argument go onto another social media site not a site that ill and sick people are looking for free advice from other ill and sick people. Thank you
bdp31770 Lisagal
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If you think asking someone where they get their info is arguing then I guess we're going to have to agree to disagree.
olivia10514 bdp31770
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The flu shot will not necessarily prevent you from getting the flu. I took the flu shot because I'm required to as I work in a hospital and have gotten the flu twice this season in despite of the shot.