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Post by lifesaver on Oct 6, 2011 8:25:52 GMT -5
I am encouraging everyone here to get your flu shot. There are numerous places to get them in the area as well as your PCP's offices. We are already seeing people with flu like symptoms which suggests that this may be a particularly bad season. The flu shot will not make you sick. The flu shot does not necessarily mean you will not get the flu, but if you do it will probably be a milder case. We are seeing a LOT of really nasty respiratory infections and infections in general lately affecting people of ALL ages. This is not related to the flu and the flu shot will not prevent this. Part of the respiratory issues are related to the extended warm, rainy weather we have been having and the high mold counts associated with it. The drier, cooler weather should help to diminish this risk. The problem with the infections we have been seeing lately is that a) they are requiring the big gun antibiotics to fight it and b) they are very quickly invading the body and affecting the entire system. This can be life threatening if not recognized quickly and treated aggressively. So please, get your flu shot. I want to keep my BV friends healthy so we all can live to bitch another day.  |
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Post by redlock on Oct 6, 2011 8:50:52 GMT -5
No thanks. I have gotten a flu shot 3 times. 1995- Got sick for 4 days. 2002- Got sick for 3 days. 2010- Got sick for 5 days and was the worse of the 3 times. Developed the sickness within 18 hours all 3 times. FWIW, I am allergic to many, many medications and can't even take lots of the OTC stuff out there. Dr "Let's write a pill prescription out for everything" AKA Dr. Kratz has recommended no more flu shots for me.
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Post by lifesaver on Oct 6, 2011 9:21:28 GMT -5
No thanks. I have gotten a flu shot 3 times. 1995- Got sick for 4 days. 2002- Got sick for 3 days. 2010- Got sick for 5 days and was the worse of the 3 times. Developed the sickness within 18 hours all 3 times. FWIW, I am allergic to many, many medications and can't even take lots of the OTC stuff out there. Dr "Let's write a pill prescription out for everything" AKA Dr. Kratz has recommended no more flu shots for me. Understood redlock- there are people who can't take the flu shot because of allergic reactions. There are those out there who have that kind of mindset without the documented reactions that you have. Big difference. So for you I have some different advice, and really advice for all of us out there. Wash your hands...often. Carry a pocket size bottle of hand sanitizer with you and use it often. Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most effective ways of preventing and spreading infection. That, and cover your cough and sneeze. Easy as pie! |
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Post by Fire Marshal Bill on Oct 6, 2011 14:20:40 GMT -5
I got mine today at Walmart. I was a bit hesitant about dropping my pants right there in the front of the store. But I did it anyway because Lifesaver said I should get the shot.
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Post by lifesaver on Oct 6, 2011 15:12:56 GMT -5
I got mine today at Walmart. I was a bit hesitant about dropping my pants right there in the front of the store. But I did it anyway because Lifesaver said I should get the shot.  Ummmmm.......they go in the arm, Bill. I'll watch for your pic on People of Walmart.  |
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Post by Fire Marshal Bill on Oct 6, 2011 15:22:31 GMT -5
I got mine today at Walmart. I was a bit hesitant about dropping my pants right there in the front of the store. But I did it anyway because Lifesaver said I should get the shot. Ummmmm.......they go in the arm, Bill. I'll watch for your pic on People of Walmart. You mean I had an option? No wonder the girl was laughing |
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Post by poindexter on Oct 6, 2011 18:51:26 GMT -5
I got mine today at Walmart. I was a bit hesitant about dropping my pants right there in the front of the store. But I did it anyway because Lifesaver said I should get the shot. Now I know why there was a gaggle of young girls gathering around the table! |
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Post by ballpienhammer on Oct 12, 2011 18:10:54 GMT -5
Ad in todays fishwrap by Wellspan offering many locations including Red Park this coming Sunday. Guess I'll skip church.....
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Post by ballpienhammer on Oct 12, 2011 18:12:06 GMT -5
Rec Park
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Post by HoneyBadger on Oct 12, 2011 18:21:33 GMT -5
Stopped by Family Practice on my way home from work and I have been shot. Thank you lifesaver for the reminder.
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Post by lifesaver on Oct 12, 2011 19:05:58 GMT -5
Stopped by Family Practice on my way home from work and I have been shot. Thank you lifesaver for the reminder. You are welcome, my friend |
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Post by suburbanite on Oct 28, 2011 20:37:20 GMT -5
As a former New Yorker, I PM'ed my snow blower last weekend, stocked up on firewood and Jack Daniels. My neighbors and co-workers are in a
"tizzy".
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