Flu Shot

[Rogar]

One thing I do try to do during a lot of cold and flu season is reduce exposure to crowded places as much as possible. It's not all avoidable, I know, but I'd wager airline cabins are breeding grounds for a variety of ailments. It's a lot easier in retirement to avoid crowded stores especially around the Holidays and weekends when every place seems busy. I'm not obsessive about it but am onto the hand washing routine fairly good after being out. Seems like fairly simple things to try to beat the odds.

[frugal-one]

I really have no desire to convince anyone to get the flu shot as long as they are aware of the consequences and making an informed choice. Anymore with the internet there are plenty of reliable resources to explore.

I believe the anti-vaccers are generally against all vaccines. I hope they all are not inventions of big pharma.

I don't consider myself an anti-vaccer. I have had all my shots and gave them to my kid. I have travelled the world and took vaccinations to prevent contracting diseases. The flu shot is not worth the risk vs reward IMO. Every year they tell you to put this stuff in your body. Like the dog scenario above.... who knows what this does to a person cumulatively? 29% effectiveness is not high enough to warrant taking it.

[frugal-one]

One thing I do try to do during a lot of cold and flu season is reduce exposure to crowded places as much as possible. It's not all avoidable, I know, but I'd wager airline cabins are breeding grounds for a variety of ailments. It's a lot easier in retirement to avoid crowded stores especially around the Holidays and weekends when every place seems busy. I'm not obsessive about it but am onto the hand washing routine fairly good after being out. Seems like fairly simple things to try to beat the odds.

I also do whatever I can to build up my immune system.

[Tammy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu

Flu kills

[Teacher Terry]

Some of us are willing to take the risk.

[happystuff]

It's not all avoidable, I know, but I'd wager airline cabins are breeding grounds for a variety of ailments.

Was with a sibling getting a prescription for her dh and realized one of the most germ-filled places is probably the line at the pharmacy - lol. I went and browsed the aisles on the other side of the store.

[Rogar]

Was with a sibling getting a prescription for her dh and realized one of the most germ-filled places is probably the line at the pharmacy - lol. I went and browsed the aisles on the other side of the store.

No foolin'. It's maybe a little ironic that the places where people tend to get the flu shots have more people present that are sick. Could be why some people report flu or cold symptoms after getting the shot. If the CDC is to be trusted, they have a sections on misconceptions of the flu shot. I have had my own reasons to take some medical advice with a grain of salt, so I understand. But, the more people that get the shot the fewer sick people will be around to give it to others.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm

[happystuff]

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm

I remember reading this a while ago, but always good to go back and refresh my memory. Thanks for posting it.

Still - no flu shot here.

[JaneV2.0]

As one of bae's morons, I diligently wash my hands when I return home from weekly errands, during which I take scrupulous care not to kiss anyone or rub my hands all over them. So far, it's working.

[Gardnr]

But, the more people that get the shot the fewer sick people will be around to give it to others.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm

It's called Herd Immunity. 95% is considered the minimum for prevention. The drop in vac rates is what caused the resurgence of measles. Given the historical exemplars for irradicating diseases, I'd say they work.

Yes, Flu vac is always a best guess on which strains to compile the quad and trivalent vaccines. I'll take my chances on not getting sick. Watching young healthy women die in the ICU from the flu cured me!