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MineralMan

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143. Yes. That was a horrible thing, and is something that could

Wed Oct 9, 2019, 09:18 AM

Oct 2019

occur again, actually. Even though we are much better in dealing with the kind of complications that killed those people now, thousands still die each year after contracting influenza. Most people do not, in a typical year, though, so we tend to poo-poo the risks.

Any year, though, a novel mutation in the flu virus could make it far more lethal. We aren't very good at predicting that.

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Please stop with the flu shot posts. [View all] Iwasthere Oct 2019 OP

Why? uppityperson Oct 2019 #1

You can make them disappear. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2019 #2

"Trump" is on my Auto-trash by Keywords list. hunter Oct 2019 #29

I thought I was the only one who put Trump on the trash list. defacto7 Oct 2019 #59

Why? Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #3

why? Demovictory9 Oct 2019 #4

Start with this. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #5

I have a horrific flu story. Does that count? Thought I was going to die. Vinca Oct 2019 #55

Absolutely it counts. It happens. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #56

same Skittles Oct 2019 #61

I don't get the flu shot for me. I get it for you. Iggo Oct 2019 #88

Same here. And got really bad within hours. Owl Oct 2019 #93

I nearly died from the flu liberalhistorian Oct 2019 #102

Good on you. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #103

I also think it is smart True Blue American Oct 2019 #126

I did with Gullian Barre Syndrome samplegirl Oct 2019 #124

Seriously? A lot of people rely on herd immunity. Lars39 Oct 2019 #6

Herd immunity is impossible Iwasthere Oct 2019 #18

There is still added protections for the most vulnerable Lars39 Oct 2019 #24

Agree! True Blue American Oct 2019 #127

Do you have any documentation? No, really. I would be interested to defacto7 Oct 2019 #62

In addition - Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #74

There is a new strain of flu each year. The vaccine wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #80

Absolutely! Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #86

Even if the match is less than perfect, you do get some protection Drahthaardogs Oct 2019 #91

And those who had that version of the flu growing up, or were exposed to it Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #125

Science please... Layzeebeaver Oct 2019 #133

Why would we do that, pray tell? MineralMan Oct 2019 #7

Maybe the poster feels they should virgogal Oct 2019 #19

The flu is a major health and economic concern to the nation MineralMan Oct 2019 #23

Thanks..the super of my building virgogal Oct 2019 #28

And you've presented such a compelling argument. Codeine Oct 2019 #8

This happens every year n/t leftstreet Oct 2019 #9

Exactly! Iwasthere Oct 2019 #20

Please stop with the "Please stop" posts LanternWaste Oct 2019 #10

Let's not needle the guy. nt Codeine Oct 2019 #11

heh Metatron Oct 2019 #22

Nine out of ten flu vaccines are in vein. nt LanternWaste Oct 2019 #32

Ha! Codeine Oct 2019 #47

Yeah, no need to be a prick about it Clash City Rocker Oct 2019 #65

Nicely done... SidDithers Oct 2019 #75

Too funny! n/t customerserviceguy Oct 2019 #94

Try to stick with the topic. Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #136

Just trying to inject a little levity. nt Codeine Oct 2019 #137

Please stop with the please stop replies to original post please stop posts... XRubicon Oct 2019 #26

I'll take a jab at it! obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #37

Sure, give it a shot Clash City Rocker Oct 2019 #64

What you said in the subject line of your post! Different Drummer Oct 2019 #44

No, I don't think I will. Aristus Oct 2019 #12

Just yesterday, I had a mom turn down the flu shot for her kids... 3catwoman3 Oct 2019 #107

"I never look both ways before crossing the street. Haven't been hit yet!" Aristus Oct 2019 #121

I also have to bite back the urge to say, "Is your driveway... 3catwoman3 Oct 2019 #123

No. ismnotwasm Oct 2019 #13

Please do. People are not aware of how serious the flu is for some people. MineralMan Oct 2019 #27

"healthy in the morning, dead by nightfall" Influenza 1918 Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2019 #41

Yes. That was a horrible thing, and is something that could MineralMan Oct 2019 #143

Too late snowybirdie Oct 2019 #14

As a senior MFM008 Oct 2019 #15

Yes! Elderly are at a higher risk of flu complications which can be killers. But even young people emmaverybo Oct 2019 #33

In our area, the senior version of the flu shot is now unavailable. blue neen Oct 2019 #51

How old do you gotta be to get the senior shot I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2019 #73

Over 65. blue neen Oct 2019 #106

In the clinic to get my free flu shot True Blue American Oct 2019 #128

... LexVegas Oct 2019 #16

By the way... PJMcK Oct 2019 #17

No. New Breed Leader Oct 2019 #21

Click the "My Account" link located at the top right of this page blogslut Oct 2019 #25

I agree. Jirel Oct 2019 #30

I forget... why don't people need reminders? LanternWaste Oct 2019 #34

I do forget, I can use a reminder. When I go to Walgreens, I will get the shot. emmaverybo Oct 2019 #36

yawn obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #38

sympathetic yawn CreekDog Oct 2019 #138

I dunno; annoying can be helpful sometimes. Aristus Oct 2019 #57

absolutely correct Skittles Oct 2019 #97

Personally I like knowing the anti-vaccine people on DU. GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #76

... Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #89

hard pass CreekDog Oct 2019 #139

Why? Flu shots are a good thing for most people. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2019 #31

no obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #35

Please, Everyone Get a Flu Shot!!!! berksdem Oct 2019 #39

This is DU, not D Woo. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2019 #40

My pharmacist recommended a few weeks between the flu shot Lars39 Oct 2019 #43

Both of mine hurt like hell the next day... Raster Oct 2019 #79

My immune system is kinda whacked... Shingrix laid me low for 3 days, but Lars39 Oct 2019 #90

yes, I've had friends with significant side effects, others NRaleighLiberal Oct 2019 #116

Yes, like a mild case of shingles. True Blue American Oct 2019 #129

Some people do develop a rash, but not half. Lars39 Oct 2019 #140

I know. True Blue American Oct 2019 #142

Good! Lars39 Oct 2019 #145

There are two shingles vaccinations available.... Raster Oct 2019 #147

Make sure you ask for the Shingrix shingles vaccine shanti Oct 2019 #111

yup..thx. as a GSK retiree, I get it at no cost. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2019 #117

As A Shingrix RobinA Oct 2019 #114

thx...am aware of potential side effects. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2019 #118

Are all these flu shot posts Cirque du So-What Oct 2019 #42

I had the Swine flu back in 2010. Been getting immunization ever since. Caliman73 Oct 2019 #45

The virus changes from year to year True Blue American Oct 2019 #130

Isn't this a flu shot post? titaniumsalute Oct 2019 #46

Inception. nt Codeine Oct 2019 #49

Why would any one care whether flu shot posts are posted or not? beachbumbob Oct 2019 #48

Chances of Complication Are LOW Trisherella Oct 2019 #50

I'll stick a pin in this idea... Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #52

This is a flu shot post. johnp3907 Oct 2019 #53

It appears I struck a nerve. Yes flu posts are in the wrong area here, however Iwasthere Oct 2019 #54

Nonsense nt Disaffected Oct 2019 #60

Anti vax nonesense -- MILLIONS have died from the flu obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #67

12,000-80,000 Americans die of flu annually, 10x that many are hospitalized elias7 Oct 2019 #69

You Know that you're one person and your history may not be everyone's, right? Clash City Rocker Oct 2019 #70

"The flu is easy to deal with. . ." Codeine Oct 2019 #71

Agree! True Blue American Oct 2019 #134

A bad flu, like 1918 kills the young and healthy at the highest rates. GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #78

My 34-year-old grandfather died of the Spanish Flu in 1918. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2019 #96

And it wreaked havoc on those 18-40. GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #98

And this was in Illinois. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2019 #104

Once again, the flu shot does not give you the flu. Aristus Oct 2019 #99

I think it is great that both Doctors True Blue American Oct 2019 #131

pretty uninformed view you have there. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2019 #119

You might want to learn something about the flu. TwilightZone Oct 2019 #120

Good for you; no, the posts on this and other topics you disapprove of will continue. eShirl Oct 2019 #141

you need to learn to use Ignore Skittles Oct 2019 #58

I just had my 44th flu shot last week. defacto7 Oct 2019 #63

Millions and millions of people have died from the flu obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #66

Did it one time 12 years ago TruckFump Oct 2019 #68

And its for folks like you that the rest of us need the shot. GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #101

Sorry, but I have no choice in the matter. TruckFump Oct 2019 #105

I fully understand. There are people who can't get vaccinated GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #108

Please list what topics you approve of us posting. Ptah Oct 2019 #72

Flu shots are very important. stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #77

How long does the flu shot last? wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #81

You might want to check with your health care provider Lefta Dissenter Oct 2019 #84

Not only did I get my flu shot Lefta Dissenter Oct 2019 #82

No I don't think I will Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2019 #83

Well then, stick your fingers in your ears and go jpak Oct 2019 #85

Nice! Zaphod42 Oct 2019 #87

Nah. Iggo Oct 2019 #92

Please stop with the posts telling me what to do. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2019 #95

Like you, we should True Blue American Oct 2019 #132

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #100

I was only 19 in 1974 when I got the Hong Kong flu iwillalwayswonderwhy Oct 2019 #109

I wish they had a vaccine for colds. They can be devastating. YOHABLO Oct 2019 #112

They wouldn't get the cold vaccine either. Iggo Oct 2019 #115

I just realized shanti Oct 2019 #122

Keep in mind all you boomers had the necessary Shots! True Blue American Oct 2019 #135

They're my favorites. Iggo Oct 2019 #113

Don't like a topic - don't open the thread. 3catwoman3 Oct 2019 #110

What else can't we post about? LuckyCharms Oct 2019 #144

Just made my flu shot appt with my practitioner mcar Oct 2019 #146

#metoo Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #148