Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 For a guy the gets the hebbe gebbies with needles I barely felt the flu shot I received today. Go get yours pards GG ~ :FlagAm:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Never had one in my life! I'm 71 and havn't had the flu in over 30 years. Only get a cold about every 3 years or so....guess I'm just lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Never had one in my life! I'm 71 and havn't had the flu in over 30 years. Only get a cold about every 3 years or so....guess I'm just lucky :rolleyes:/> Cool - hope I get that lucky too :)/> GG ~ :FlagAm:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Gunner, you're not really in the at risk group. I asked the if I should get one and he said at my age and health it wasn't critical. He said, "If you catch it, you'll get sick, then you'll get better. That's about it." Young kids and geezers should definitely get one. Probably good to get one if you have kids at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly, SASS #18106 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Gunner, you're not really in the at risk group. I asked the if I should get one and he said at my age and health it wasn't critical. He said, "If you catch it, you'll get sick, then you'll get better. That's about it." Young kids and geezers should definitely get one. Probably good to get one if you have kids at home. Bob, isn't that the new "Obama Health Care"? If you're past a certain age they just let you die. Ha, ha, hope not; I just got mine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Gunner, you're not really in the at risk group. I asked the if I should get one and he said at my age and health it wasn't critical. He said, "If you catch it, you'll get sick, then you'll get better. That's about it." Young kids and geezers should definitely get one. Probably good to get one if you have kids at home. I have a 7 th grader at home. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I have a 7 th grader at home. GG There ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I would never get a flu shot, don't you know that's when they put in the tracking device and all that other spy stuff!! :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Folks, I've had a two flu shots without adverse effects and our doctor recommends that I have them. Our doctor advised Hubby against having them due to his many health issues. I will get them every year now, so that I am less likely to catch and give the flu to Hubby. Regards, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 ...Young kids and geezers should definitely get one... Hmmm, my doctor recommended I get one. So, does that mean I'm a geezer? :unsure:/> :(/> :P/> ;)/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 One year a while back I was working in a department with just 5 of us women. Three of the ladies all got flu shots, and one of them badgered and bullied me and the other lady who didn't get one to do it too. We kept saying no, but she wouldn't quit bugging us...until she and the other two ladies that did get the shots all came down with...the FLU!! I had one mild cold that winter, and the other lady that didn't get a shot didn't get sick at all. I think I'll pass.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mary, I'm with ya. Years ago in the Navy I got the shots three years in a row from the Navy Doc and three years in a row got the flu within 6 days. Not supposed to be possible, but the Navy never required me to get another one, and I still do not. Only get the flu about one every 5-6 years and I'm on airliners in and out of the country 30+ weeks per year. BTW the early flu season virus running around the country this year was not one of the strains in this years' shot. However, I have permanent lung damage from a disease in the mid-80s and would get walking pneumonia once or twice a year, every year for the last 18 or so. I got the pneumonia shot a year and a half ago and have not had a bad URI or pneumonia since! Also got the shingles shot. Highly recommend both for us over 60 types - wish I'd done it sooner! All anecdotal evidence, but it works for me Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Actually heard that the flu shot being given this year is a good match to the strain going around right now. It was my first flu shot. No big deal...so figured why not. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just heard on the boob tube news.........a 14 year old girl just died here from the flu. Bein' a old geezer, I got mine....how bout yurn ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Well, I'm not as old as Hawk, but I have sleep apnea and sleep with a CPAP, any respiratory bug can really mess me up, so yep, I got the shot. Hey Gunner, get used to the needles, the older you get you'll see more of them, seems like they're always wanting my blood for one thing or another, and it always takes them half a dozen times to find a vein... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Well, I'm not as old as Hawk, but I have sleep apnea and sleep with a CPAP, any respiratory bug can really mess me up, so yep, I got the shot. Hey Gunner, get used to the needles, the older you get you'll see more of them, seems like they're always wanting my blood for one thing or another, and it always takes them half a dozen times to find a vein... Had ta go to da horsepital an git 3 "units" of blood. Da dis day, I tank der tryin'in to git it back an dim some ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Actually heard that the flu shot being given this year is a good match to the strain going around right now.It was my first flu shot. No big deal...so figured why not. GG That's the point, right there. A flu shot doesn't just cover "the flu". "They" take a WAG at which strain is going to be the most prevalent in any given year and that's the vaccine they innoculate with that year. If it turns out, and it often does, that a different strain is virulent that year, well the zillions of flu shots they gave don't really help, or so I have read and have been advised by MD's. But get the shot anyway ... what the heck. It won't be until 2014 that under obimbo, anyone over 60's "flu shot" will contain the plague, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 That's the point, right there. A flu shot doesn't just cover "the flu". "They" take a WAG at which strain is going to be the most prevalent in any given year and that's the vaccine they innoculate with that year. If it turns out, and it often does, that a different strain is virulent that year, well the zillions of flu shots they gave don't really help, or so I have read and have been advised by MD's. But get the shot anyway ... what the heck. It won't be until 2014 that under obimbo, anyone over 60's "flu shot" will contain the plague, anyway. :o/> And the Zombie plague starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Gunner, you're not really in the at risk group. I asked the if I should get one and he said at my age and health it wasn't critical. He said, "If you catch it, you'll get sick, then you'll get better. That's about it." Young kids and geezers should definitely get one. Probably good to get one if you have kids at home. How old do ya have to be to be a geezer? Then again, I am a young kid at heart so maybe I should get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 How old do ya have to be to be a geezer? Then again, I am a young kid at heart so maybe I should get one. Hi Marshal, AARP must think it's 50, because I think they start mailing stuff to you at that age. I was able to retire and start collecting a percent of my pension at 55. My HMO allows you to have the shingles shot free if you are over 60. The SSA lets you collect at 62; but, the collecting the full amount depends on your year of birth. With all of those varying ages, I think you're a geezer when you think you're a geezer. Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 How old do ya have to be to be a geezer? Then again, I am a young kid at heart so maybe I should get one. Geezer is as geezer does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Drudge Report is linking a story that says the flu epidemic that is currently sweeping the US is not included in the current flu shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Drudge Report is linking a story that says the flu epidemic that is currently sweeping the US is not included in the current flu shot. Heard different - but regardless....there are many types of flu - this should help stop one of 'em ;)/>/> a couple sources: http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Flu-Vaccine-Good-Match-to-Influenza-Strains-Circulating-181293821.html http://whnt.com/2012/12/04/flu-vaccine-matches-well-with-flu-strains-seen-so-far-this-season/ http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2012/nov/30/officials-flu-vaccine-a-good-match/ http://host.madison.com/news/local/ask/dr-gerhart/dr-jacqueline-gerhart-how-good-is-the-flu-vaccine-this/article_3d7a589a-3811-11e2-9fcf-0019bb2963f4.html general flu vaccine info: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2012-2013.htm GG ~ :FlagAm:/>/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I know a lot of people who have well thought out and researched reasons not to get a flu shot, and I respect their right to make that choice for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I know a lot of people who have well thought out and researched reasons not to get a flu shot, and I respect their right to make that choice for themselves. I know alot of people too Grizz on both sides of the coin - I don't think anyone here disrespects those that decide to get it or not. GG ~ :FlagAm:/>/>/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 There's lots of misconceptions about the "flu" shot. Couple years ago an infectious disease doc was on a radio show, and was telling how the vaccine is not formulated for the little "bugs" we commonly call the flu, it's for full blown influenza strains that kill people. My paternal grandfather died in the epidemic during WW I. Personally I don't bother. I don't see how they can predict the antigen pattern of the offending virus 6 months to a year in advance when they're formulating the vaccine. Cold and flu viruses change their antigen pattern (what triggers your immune response) like we change socks. I haven't had one for close to 40 years. Of course, it won't hurt anything, might cut the odds down a mite. Around here they're seeing quite of few cases in folks that were vaccinated. If I were in a high risk category where it might kill me it might be different. JHC RPh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootin' Shu Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 IMHO, everyone (unless there's medical reason) should get a flu shot and everyone the day they turn 60 should get a shingles shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hey galloway Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had a lung operation oct dr give me the geezer dose stronger than regular flu shot no side effects. get the shingle shot I had the shingles and lady at church has them now it's no picnic. Hey Galloway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 My wife was an elementary school teacher. A case of flu for everyone in the house was a given each year. When the flu vaccine became available we were near the front of the line. Have taken one every year since with no flu. Haven't even had a bad cold in years. We are believers. The government does not use the flu shot to implant the markers. The needle is too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had a lung operation oct dr give me the geezer dose stronger than regular flu shot no side effects. get the shingle shot I had the shingles and lady at church has them now it's no picnic. Hey Galloway Yeah I had the shingles too. Worst thing ever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I got the flu shot back in October. Most of the guys in the office were out with the flu 3-5 days during December. I didn't get it so I guess it worked. I do remember that the injection site was sore for a day or two. I was beginning to think they left the needle in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hmmm, my doctor recommended I get one. So, does that mean I'm a geezer? :unsure:/>/> :(/>/> :P/>/> ;)/>/> If so... pertiest geezer I ever saw... Whoh! When I pass on... want to go to yore geezer heavan. ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Three folks have been out sick from the flu at my work. Maybe a fourth in da am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hmmm, my doctor recommended I get one. So, does that mean I'm a geezer? :unsure:/>/> :(/>/> :P/>/> ;)/>/> Now Allie... Wouldn't that be a "Geezette...?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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