skymama 35 #1 November 9, 2006 A clinic around the corner is trying to get the World Record today for the most flu shots given in one day. (I swear, there's a record for everything!) I've never gotten a flu shot and am wary because I always hear people say that got sick from them. Just wondering what other people do and if I should stop by today. I haven't had the flu in years and am wondering if I'm pressing my luck!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 November 9, 2006 I've never gotten one, but I'm considering it, based on the recommendation from my Microbiology professor. She knows A LOT about the vaccine and gets one every year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 November 9, 2006 People used to get sick from flu shots but they are now made with a 'dead' virus which is impossible to get sick from - or so says my daughters pediatrician. Hubby and I were ordered to get flu shots this year, and Arianna is getting $9000 synagis shots AND a flu shot to prevent her from getting sick this winter... I hope it works! Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 November 9, 2006 I'm kind of required too... which reminds me that I need to take care of that... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 November 9, 2006 Come here before 6:00 and you can get it for free and be part of a World Record. Woohoo! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #6 November 9, 2006 I got mine on Monday. The doctor I go to injects into the epidermis versus into the deep tissue, thereby no ill effects. I had a lil swelling at the injection sight and that's it It's the first flu shot I've had in 17 years. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 November 9, 2006 QuoteCome here before 6:00 and you can get it for free and be part of a World Record. Woohoo! LOL... sure but the drive is a bitch... and I can actually get if for free at the Base Hospital which is w/in walking distance of my house... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cudlo 0 #8 November 9, 2006 Quoteimpossible to get sick from heh... last time I got a flu shot was in basic training. I don't know if it was the oversized flu shot or the other countless injections we got but we were all horribly sick. just to make it more fun we had PT tests the next day. and even BETTER was they were doing controlled fires in the woods, so the air was so thick with smoke you couldn't see 5 feet in front of you. for whatever ever reason I have resisted getting shots since then..._________________________________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Kierkegaard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidST 0 #9 November 9, 2006 I get em most every year since the county provides them free for EMS & Fire It's about a 50/50 shot on if i get sick from them.As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #10 November 9, 2006 I'm in the same boat as Scott, us military folk have to get it. I wouldn't if I didn't have to . I got the flu-mist intranasal vaccine 2 weeks ago, half goes into each nostril. I didn't really notice it for about 5 seconds, then my nose started running real bad, then I got a really nasty maple-syrupy taste in my mouth . Honestly I'd rather get the shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #11 November 9, 2006 I've gotten the shot and gotten the flu, I've skipped it and been OK-It doesn't seem to have any impact on my personal odds.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMPattersonJr 0 #12 November 9, 2006 The only time I ever got a flu shot was when I was in the military and was forced to get it, and yes I'd get sick as a dog about a week after getting it. I HATE flu shots!!!Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook www.PLabsInc.com www.SkydiveDeLand.com www.FlyteSkool.ws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 November 9, 2006 Yes...yearly. Going on Saturday to get one. Hate shots, but as asthmatic, the risk of getting the flu in my lungs... http://asthma.about.com/od/asthmaprevention/p/flushots.htmLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #14 November 9, 2006 Yeup, I get flu shots since I have asthma. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bum 0 #15 November 9, 2006 Got horrendously sick with the flu one year AND missed the best New Year's DZ party ever. As I lay shivering in a puddle of my own sweat I swore; "Never, Ever Again". Flu shot, at any price, every year for this cowboy. --- Doug the DZ Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #16 November 9, 2006 With my health, I don't dare miss it. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 November 9, 2006 Where's the "Oh hell no, I don't want to get sick" option? It seems like 90% of everyone I know that gets the shot gets sick. I don't get the shot, I drink OJ, take Vitiman C, etc.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #18 November 9, 2006 I have to every year (military) but this year it was the mist instead of the shot. Neither has made me sick.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #19 November 9, 2006 I believe if something's not broken, don't fix it. I also bleieve an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I've had an overwhelming success with homeopathy, and have kept my immune system in shape with that. This does not work for everyone as we are all obviously different, and certainly the flu shot is a God send to some people. I guess the obvious conclusion IMO is people should do what works for them.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
za_skydiver 0 #20 November 9, 2006 Yes i do. I got Asthma, so if i dont get a shot i could die from flu Some dream of flying, i live the dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #21 November 9, 2006 I get a shot every year cause my work makes me... I would still get one even if I wasn't told I had too. Yesterday I personally gave 35 flu shots to people. Over the years I have never seen a patient get sick from receiving one.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #22 November 9, 2006 Wow, you guys have really enlightened me about asthma and the flu. My son has exercise induced asthma, but his doctor has never talked to us about flu shots. I'm going to have to make a call!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 November 9, 2006 The only time I've gotten a flu shot as a civilian was years ago when my boss INSISTED that we all get them, as he didn't want any of us to miss work due to illness... I was SO INCREDIBLY ILL after that damn shot I almost went to the ER for dehydration... I had never had the flu that bad. Yeah, and in the army, it was kind of like pre-planning sick call when you knew you were getting a flu shot, 'cause we ALL got sick every time. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #24 November 9, 2006 I get one every year (except when the supply ran low-) and have been for many years. I've never gotten sick from it at all. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #25 November 9, 2006 OK, I got the shot. They had a ton of nurses there, so it took all of 5 minutes. I swear, I better not get sick from it though, or I'm never getting one again! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
