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In reply to the discussion: Fewer than half in USA get flu shots, CDC says ~ USA Today [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,810 posts)2. Don't know the answers
I do know that having an a.i. disease that my Dr and I made the decision to not vacinnate this year. Last year I took it early - with in two weeks my third MRSA infection, walking pneumonia, strep - and this lead to my third miscarriage (why it was important to take the vaccine). . . . While also buying a house and moving.
I would hope that those who don't face health issues and have overall strong immune systems would think twice before not taking the vaccine. To each their own - but if you CAN take something to keep you healthy without a lot of impacts - I'd hope one would be out for themself and take it.
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"All persons aged 6 months > are recommended for annual vaccination, with rare exception." ~ CDC
mzmolly
Feb 2015
#13
Lots of half-wits predicate their healthcare on post-hoc-ergo-prompter-hoc.
LanternWaste
Feb 2015
#68
I certainly do not criticize anyone for decisions they make about their own health.
cwydro
Feb 2015
#50
I don't see the problem. If someone wants to get the shot, then they have nothing to worry about
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#53
Also many don't even think about it. I get mine because I see the doctor every 3 months and they
jwirr
Feb 2015
#27
Which is why you get one every year, to protect against the strains they think will
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#85
The flu vaccine is generally mandated for health workers and those who care for the elderly
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#17
The difference is in the risks/benefits themselves, not in whether one is 'allowed' to weigh them
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#40
Firstly, if people have medical reasons for not being vaccinated, then of course they should not be
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#97
My husband and I get flu shots every year. My sister did not and got the flu that became pneumonia.
appleannie1
Feb 2015
#33
Thanks for posting this. I got one + for pneumonia. I have a friend that almost
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#46
FWIW - the ones I really pushed to get a flu shot this year are the two adult kids
hedgehog
Feb 2015
#67
I would but allergic to eggs and the non egg vaccine has not been on the market long.
dilby
Feb 2015
#81
More: Senior CDC Scientist and Whistleblower Dr. William W. Thompson on Thimerosal & Pregnant Women
proverbialwisdom
Feb 2015
#98