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PoindexterOglethorpe

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6. I never get a flu shot.

Reply to brewens (Original post)

Sat Jul 31, 2021, 04:57 AM

Jul 2021

Haven't had flu since about 1972.

I got influenza any number of times in the 1950s and 1960s. I'm pretty sure I got the Asian flu in 1957, which was a type A flu. Which means I'm probably still protected from another one. I'm sure at least some of the rest were type B, maybe even type C. Here's a link that I hope is helpful: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/viruses/types.htm

This is NOT intended to persuade someone else from getting a flu shot. If you think it's a good idea for you, then go for it.

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Well, one good thing is that I won't bother to get a feakin' flu shot this year! Actually maybe [View all] brewens Jul 2021 OP

I'm getting my flu shot as usual Deuxcents Jul 2021 #1

Actually, if you got Influenza A in 2019 you have a very strong immunity PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #4

Me too! Thanks. I also plan to continue masking, distancing and sanitizing. I don't remember abqtommy Jul 2021 #5

So, what's the real downside to getting it this year? ret5hd Jul 2021 #2

Right now, the risk of getting COVID going to get the flu shot for one thing. If I go nowhere, brewens Jul 2021 #3

I never get a flu shot. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #6

Silly, people, ignore this post and get your shot!! Nt USALiberal Jul 2021 #10

Are you kidding? I will be getting my in early September. No way do I want to have influenza hlthe2b Jul 2021 #7

I usually wait a little later... Wounded Bear Jul 2021 #12

I am waiting just abit this year bec KarenS Jul 2021 #8

When I go to my Doctor's office in Sept. she will ask, "Have you had your flu shot?" Chainfire Jul 2021 #9

I will. Entirely different virus... Wounded Bear Jul 2021 #11

This makes no sense at all. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #13

As an infection control nurse I gotta tell you I think that's a TERRIBLE idea this year. Maru Kitteh Jul 2021 #14

Any combination of flu, pneumonia, and Covid killed most of those dead Hortensis Jul 2021 #15

The VA clinic gave us our Moderna shots outside. marie999 Jul 2021 #16