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Wed Oct 9, 2019, 04:12 PM

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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