Flu Shot

[gwilson31]

Do you get a flu shot every year?  I went and got my flu shot today.  I got it at the senior center in past years but I didn't see a sign for the shots this year so my spouse and I went to the pharmacy and got it.   Now my arm is a little sore.

[DEBMZ6]

This will be the first year that I am getting the flu shot. If it's going to reduce the odds of me getting the flu by 70-90% that I'm all for it.

[Nancy5]

Yes, I got mine last week. 

[Tresbn00]

I had four people, out of ten that went for shots that called in sick on Monday, after getting the shot on Friday. I am not big on those kind of odds and will pass on getting the shot this year as I have for the last fourteen years. I have gotten the flu four of those fourteen years. My wife has gotten the shot every one of those fourteen  years and gotten sick six of those years. I think the odds lie with not getting the flu shot. It seems that, after every flu season, the center for disease control issues a statement stating 'the flu strain was slightly different this year and the shot was not quite as effective'. I like my odds at not getting sick and not getting the shot better. It doesn't seem to make sense to get a shot if you are going to get sick from it or a different strain gets through any way.

[UGetPaid]

I get one every year - just got it last Friday morning. Haven't been flu sick in AGES. 

[kathleenkleinhans]

Hi, I havent been able to get my flu shot yet because I have been sick and on a taper prednisone taper.  I always get a flu shot with minimal side effects.  I have been taking extra precautions by not going into crowds or the movies, etc.....

[ccandpam]

I got my Flu Shot last Friday. I get them every year. So far, I have not got sick from the shots and I Pray that I never do.

[alina6]

I got the flu shot this year. My arm was sore for a couple of days. Hopefully it works.

[sfreeman8]

I got a flu shot about 20 years ago and almost died. So I refuse the shots every year. Since I'm not outside in crowds, can't go out in snow and ice, I don't feel it's necessary.  I'd rather not take the chance again.

[braggin]

Yes, I got it at my doc's office. I am a senior and ask for the high dose flu shot every year because Medicare pays for it and it covers more strains than the regular one does.

[shasha2210]

I only had the flu shot once and it got me sick

[bigfoot951]

This is sad to me.  I see people saying it reduces the chances of getting the flu by given percentages.  Let's try to forget the fact they are terrible for your health.  If anything, it makes it more likely that you will get the flu.

[holmesch22]

I do not get flu shot

[s34g35j]

no i do not got a flu shot one year and got the flu every year i have not gotton one i did not get the flu

[sdenimandlace1]

I will get the flu shot, my son live with me and has copd. I would not get it other wise.