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SheilaT

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53. Of course, flu shots or no flu shots,

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:03 AM

Jan 2013

anyone who actually has the flu should stay home. Too many people either take it as a badge of honor that they never call in sick, or have the misfortune to work for a company that does not grant sick time, or punishes the employees who actually take their sick time.

It is also true that good handwashing is the single greatest public health measure there is.

I contend that among the reasons the 1918 flu epidemic was so terrible was that so few homes back then would have had running water, and the habit of handwashing wasn't very strong.

However, what I really want to know is what is flu season like in the rest of the world. Okay, just western Europe. Do they push the flu shots there? What percentage of people get them? How many people are getting the flu over there? How many have died?

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If you have not had the flu shot please get it while it is still available. [View all] littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 OP

Got mine today The empressof all Jan 2013 #1

Good. You gave some good advice. Now why do we hear more about getting flu shots than Democratopia Jan 2013 #4

You mean the statistic that littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #6

I have to say I am a germ freak and try not to go when I am out, but men's toilets are disgusting Democratopia Jan 2013 #9

Prevention AND Control littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #2

Please let me ask you a question, LittleMissSmartyPants. Are you saying that EVERYONE in the nation Democratopia Jan 2013 #27

That's littlemissmartypants and the answer to your question is littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #30

Then what are you proposing? Democratopia Jan 2013 #42

There's always a quick-fix. Get the flu jab, take anti-acid, take blood pressure meds, etc. Democratopia Jan 2013 #3

It all boils down to respect and compassion for your neighbor. If I have a way to keep you from littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #7

I am very skeptical about flu shots. Yes, use it for those most vulnerable, and those who Democratopia Jan 2013 #17

And if someone sneezed close enough to you to infect you with littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #20

Are you saying that USA should also introduce a mass vaccination program against TB? Democratopia Jan 2013 #33

Clearly we have a shortage of answers for questions with an overabundance of questioners. n/t littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #37

So how's the fishin'? Gettin' any nibbles? NBachers Jan 2013 #58

I am skeptical too...But I got mine The empressof all Jan 2013 #60

I am very skeptical the Earth is round - we should join a club jpak Jan 2013 #61

+++ 1,000,000 +++ n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #31

Wow, really? Fail. Logical Jan 2013 #11

Wash Your Hands littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #18

That is a beautiful picture of a bar of soap. Democratopia Jan 2013 #44

I usually hide my germaphobia behind the mask of being a nurse tavalon Jan 2013 #49

Flu shot isn't a "quick fix", it is one part of overall health approach MH1 Jan 2013 #14

I am sorry but it is a quick fix. Democratopia Jan 2013 #25

So, following this line of reasoning, the polio vaccine is unnecessary too? n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #36

No, because the Polio vaccination is undoubtedly extremely successful. Democratopia Jan 2013 #40

Good points, thanks! n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #43

Damn dude, get real groundloop Jan 2013 #45

Flu Symptoms & Severity littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #5

If you can't get the shot, start eating 4000iu of vit D3, 50mg of zinc and 2000iu of vit C. daily. Purveyor Jan 2013 #8

We have been hearing about too many perfectly healthy people dying of this. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #10

Few years ago even with the shot I still got the flu, it was horrible, I almost called RKP5637 Jan 2013 #34

CDC Flu Vaccination Pledge for the 2012-2013 Season littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #12

Who Should Get Vaccinated Against Influenza littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #13

My wife had the shot AND now has the flu RomneyLies Jan 2013 #15

Same with me gollygee Jan 2013 #22

I don't like needles, but thanks for the concern. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #16

You're welcome, the nasal spray vaccine exisits. n/t littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #19

But, very important, tavalon Jan 2013 #50

I didn't either. Jennicut Jan 2013 #32

A healthy 14-year old girl in Minnesota died from the flu even after getting the vaccine davidn3600 Jan 2013 #21

A person dies that had the vaccine and that is an littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #23

While it might be an argument... Agschmid Jan 2013 #24

It's not enough of a benefit to me davidn3600 Jan 2013 #56

The vaccine is not perfect, but it's better than nothing. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #28

The flu vaccine decreases rather than eliminates your risk. tavalon Jan 2013 #51

Press Briefing Transcript littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #26

The type that's making people sick here in NM wasn't covered Warpy Jan 2013 #29

Twenty children have died so far this year. littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #38

Same in CA. I got the shot last October, but have the flu now. VOX Jan 2013 #39

One of our doctors had the Influenza A, a form that wasn't covered this year tavalon Jan 2013 #52

Would you like a side of the flu with your order? Hat tip to SHRED... littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #35

Hat Tip to Agschmid ... Post with poll littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #41

Me and my 3 1/2 year old son had the flu shot in November tandot Jan 2013 #46

It is assessed at 60% effective relative risk, and 1.5% as an absolute risk rate for Type A+B flu Democratopia Jan 2013 #47

Can you please provide a link for that? tandot Jan 2013 #48

Of course, flu shots or no flu shots, SheilaT Jan 2013 #53

Just got mine this afternoon TheMightyFavog Jan 2013 #54

Hell no Day And Night Jan 2013 #55

Thanks, LittleMiss- you inspired me to walk over to Walgreen's and get my flu shot NBachers Jan 2013 #57

already had the flu. JesterCS Jan 2013 #59