Flu shots

[James]

Just curious how many folk actually get them, plus for us older folk, a shingles shot as it is pretty nasty, If you had chicken pox you have the shingles virus, James

[mbennet35]

I get one every year. My doctor insist because I have diabetes and flu is very dangerous for me because i cant eat or drink and I will have to go to the hospital.

[VileKyle]

I always get flu shots, since I have a terrible immune system. Without it, I'd probably be sick all year.

[southbiochem]

Over here in the Southern cone, the Elderly, pregnant women and kids are the immediate priority...I don't think I've ever gotten a flu shot...nor anyone else in the 18-35 range oh well, I just have to endure them when I get them (which is not that often really)

[ChrisD]

I don't remember the last time I got one, my immune system seems to do fine on its own. Except I better not get this damn cold that's going around.....

[Lilitu]

I had one in June, I had no reaction to it.

My dad got shingles once a couple years ago, it was really horrible, he got it on his face and it looked awfully painful.

I've had meningococcal B vaccines and all the usual polio whooping cough etc. super jab.

[MisterTinkles]

I never got them when I was younger.

I worked for American Airlines medical headquarters at one point, and they were giving free flu shots, so I got one for the hell of it. I ended up in bed for two weeks, sicker than I have ever been.

I have never had another one since, and will never have another one.

I did, however, get a pneumonia shot this year, only cause the Dr. said I had to have it cause I turned 50.
No side effects from that.

Actually had two of them. I changed Dr.s and the new Dr. gave me a pneumonia shot too. So I guess Im good for then next 10 years.

[Waylon777]

The last time I got a flu shot was start of junior high I believe. I have a strong immune system so only get sick once a year or so.

[ardus]

We get them every year, required part if our vaccine regimen. I've never had a serious reaction just sniffles.

Richard

[Vigilias]

Don't care what it stops, you aint commin' at me with no damn needle!