I got my flu shot yesterday. Getting a flu shot won't prevent you from getting the flu, but if you do, the results won't be as severe. I also plan on getting the H1N1 (Swine Flu) injection too.
The viruses in the flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some minor side effects that could occur are:
•Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
•Fever (low grade)
•Aches
Each winter our hospitals are full of really sick patients. I try my best to not be one of them. Take your vitamins regularly and be proactive and get your flu shot. It just may save you a hospital visit.
8 comments:
Hi Linda,
I normally get my flu shot around the beginning of Nov. but I'm a little leery of the swine flu shot. My DH and I got the swine flu shot back in the 70's but we never got the 2nd shot. My cousin became paralyzed for about a year after she got her shot. She now has MS. Also my SIL is a nurse and she won't take it so I don't know. I think I need to know if anyone is having any bad reactions from the shot. Have a good night! Hugs, Loretta
I want to get a flu shot. I need to find a doctor. And a dentist. And a few other things in this new town too.
My nephew just got his flu shot this week...it seems early to me...are they recommending them earlier this year?
I get the flu shot every year, usually in October. I'm surprised by how many nurses are afraid to get it. I've had no problems!
A helpful PSA today! My kids both had the flu mist, but I haven't had anything yet. I suppose I should...
Haven't had a flu shot yet. I DO take lots of vitamins.
We all get a flu shot every year. Kim and I have to because we are in health care and Griffin gets one from the immunologist since he is considered high risk (asthma, etc.) and I always have Luci get one when we take Griffin in. We are supposed to get the H1N1 shot at work also but I am worried about the whole side effects thing.
All this talk about how horrible the swine flu is going to be & how many kids it's going to kill kindof has me scared. I plan on my kids getting both shots. But I hope I can do them together in one day.
Good for you!!
ive been very lucky. ive never got the flu shot (until last year when the hospital made it mandatory for employees) and ive never gotten the flu. acutally i just dont get sick. occ. a quick mild cold, but thats it! i guess i have good genes!?!?!
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