Flu Near You

[mAlice]

https://flunearyou.org/

Anyone got the flu? Had it recently? Got the vaccine?

I'm curious, because I don't get the flu shot, and I rarely get sick. However, what I'm seeing fairly regularly is that people who get the vaccine, are still getting the flu. What's the point?

[Moved_south]

Originally Posted by mAlice

https://flunearyou.org/

Anyone got the flu? Had it recently? Got the vaccine?

I'm curious, because I don't get the flu shot, and I rarely get sick. However, what I'm seeing fairly regularly is that people who get the vaccine, are still getting the flu. What's the point?

The flu is rampant this season, and we started seeing it really early as well. I did get the shot and am exposed to sick people. Have not gotten the flu myself, but also have seen confirmed flu cases in those that have had the shot. That being said, there are lots of folks that get a bug that may not be the flu that self diagnose as such.

Also seeing confirmed flu cases without fever which is just weird. I think that there are multiple strains running around this year that were not covered by the vaccine.

[migtig]

The only times I've ever gotten the flu was when I had the flu shots, so I don't get them anymore as a personal choice. I've read that some folks react to the vaccine (which is the virus) and develop minor flu like symptoms. I have a history of developing a full blown flu, pneumonia and other things after getting the shot. So it's not for me.

But for some people it helps them fight the flu when their bodies wouldn't have been able to before by exposing them to a low level and building up a resistance to fight when they come in contact with the most recent strain. This is especially true for the elderly.

[CRHS89]

My son and I got the vaccine and did get the flu (or what I thought was the flu) but ours was much shorter and MUCH less severe than my husbands bout with it and he did not get the vaccine. So even though we still got it, I am glad we had the vaccine. Mine lasted less than 24 hours. Hubby's lasted 5 days.

[vraiblonde]

No flu shot, and no flu (so far).

In fact, I've never had a flu shot and my bouts with being sick are brief and unremarkable.

[Baja28 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

No flu shot, and no flu (so far).

In fact, I've never had a flu shot and my bouts with being sick are brief and unremarkable.

Ditto

[sockgirl77 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by migtig

The only times I've ever gotten the flu was when I had the flu shots, so I don't get them anymore as a personal choice. I've read that some folks react to the vaccine (which is the virus) and develop minor flu like symptoms. I have a history of developing a full blown flu, pneumonia and other things after getting the shot. So it's not for me.

But for some people it helps them fight the flu when their bodies wouldn't have been able to before by exposing them to a low level and building up a resistance to fight when they come in contact with the most recent strain. This is especially true for the elderly.

Same here. The only time that our family got the flu shot we all ended up sick for a week, miserably sick.

[Katt]

I got the flu shot, as I do every year. I have diabetes and flu can be deadly to us pre-existing illnesses ppl. I got sick right after Christmas, and after 4 days was diagnosed with pneumonia. I just finished my antibiotics and still coughing and feeling run down. It was terrible and had me in bed for a week. I didn't get tested for the actual flu virus at the hospital, (not sure why not) but assuming it started out that way. My husband has it now and he didn't get the flu shot. I would have to have an ambulance come get him to have him checked out... he wouldn't go in willingly, type. If you are sick... STAY HOME! This $hit is bad!

[GWguy]

From this article:

Flu picks up steam across the U.S. - CNN.com

What many people don't know is that the flu vaccine becomes less effective as you get older or develop other medical problems, Zich said. The flu shot relies on the body's antibodies against the flu, so if the immune system is already compromised, it will not work as well.

No one I know personally has the flu, but the season is far from over.

If you haven't gotten an annual flu vaccine, it's not too late, doctors say. To further protect yourself, try to avoid anyone who is sneezing and coughing, and wash your hands. Also, exercise and eat healthy foods, Zich said.

Most flu patients should not go to an emergency room, Zich said. They will likely be sent home, as there is very little that can be done for them. A fever as high as 103 degrees Fahrenheit is common in the flu.

Patients with normal flu symptoms should get a lot of rest and take painkillers to help with muscle aches, Zich said. "In five to seven days, you're going to be feeling yourself again," he said.

[MMM_donuts]

My husband and I do not have any children, do not work with the public, nor do we have any reason to suspect any compromized immunity between us therefore we do not get the flu shot.

Medical data does not support the flu shot therefore we have no reason to get one. The only reason we can come up with would be if we were in a situation where our exposure to the flu had the potential to seriously harm another individual and even then we would evaluate the situation to determine whether it would be an appropriate thing for us to do.