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HeiressofBickworth

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44. I rolled that dice once too often

Wed Oct 21, 2015, 04:52 AM

Oct 2015

Some of you may remember but others may not. Two years ago, I was hospitalized for complications due to massive kidney stones, six times over three months. One of those times was the H1N1 flu. The complications from that alone damned near killed me. High fever, vomiting, sure. But then it went into congestive heart failure (I had no such thing before or since) and renal failure. Thanks to lots of good doctoring/nursing and drugs, I survived. I got a flu shot before I left the hospital and one a year since. I just got one a week ago. I was somewhat worried last year when they said that the predominant flu strain wasn't covered by the flu shot. I can't afford to take the chance of catching the flu again -- I might not survive another encounter.

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5 myths about the flu shot [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 2015 OP

Myth 1: "I don't want to get the flu from the flu shot." Human101948 Oct 2015 #1

You can't vaccinate away the stupidity. I wish there was. LiberalArkie Oct 2015 #2

They wouldn't get that vaccination either, unfortunately. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #3

If such a vaccine was created it would mean the end of the Republican party. 11 Bravo Oct 2015 #46

The flu shot virus is dead meow2u3 Oct 2015 #21

I'm not sure If I've ever got the flu shot Travis_0004 Oct 2015 #4

Three out of the last five times I've had a flu shot, which I always get on a Friday, phylny Oct 2015 #5

You had 2 days of low grade fever and body aches Warpy Oct 2015 #7

I agree! I mean, I said I get a flu shot every year. phylny Oct 2015 #8

The reaction means your immune system is doing its job Warpy Oct 2015 #11

Yes, and again - people DO get reactions from flu shots :) n/t phylny Oct 2015 #12

People can get a similar reaction... 3catwoman3 Oct 2015 #36

The Symptoms RobinA Oct 2015 #48

Are you allergic to eggs? B Calm Oct 2015 #28

No You Didn't RobinA Oct 2015 #47

Hijack: Be very wary of tamiflu Ex Lurker Oct 2015 #6

If she developed even the slightest, mildest UTI Ilsa Oct 2015 #14

It's the sleep deprivation Warpy Oct 2015 #15

That, too, but even my dr Ilsa Oct 2015 #22

They're also quite painful REP Oct 2015 #29

Pain will do that. Hope you're on the mend. haikugal Oct 2015 #38

oh yes. I hope you are finally Ilsa Oct 2015 #42

The flu shot is least effective among the populations for whom the flu is most dangerous. mhatrw Oct 2015 #9

Nothing about that article says vaccines are a scam Warpy Oct 2015 #16

The mercury preservative is unnecessary. Get a single vial dose to avoid it. mhatrw Oct 2015 #39

"a completely unnecessary dose of mercury" Omaha Steve Oct 2015 #19

Facts... RobinA Oct 2015 #49

I've been getting the flu shot for years at work. Waldorf Oct 2015 #10

Got the shot last year, didn't get the flu. geomon666 Oct 2015 #13

I've never had a flu shot Blue_In_AK Oct 2015 #17

I got that Swine one about six years ago- developed into pneumonia, took five weeks to recover... bettyellen Oct 2015 #24

I can understand that. Blue_In_AK Oct 2015 #25

To top it off, it was someone who was not welcome here, showed up at my door with family.... bettyellen Oct 2015 #27

I'm retired, avoid children and crowds but make sure to get my shot REP Oct 2015 #31

No probably about it. 3catwoman3 Oct 2015 #37

Ding ding! I predicted someone would post this! LOL, every year! Nt Logical Oct 2015 #40

And, you fell for Myth #2! Logical Oct 2015 #41

Didn't read it. Blue_In_AK Oct 2015 #43

So do 1000s who die from the flu a year. Nt Logical Oct 2015 #52

I've had a flu shot every year angryvet Oct 2015 #18

I get it every year from the VA... Wounded Bear Oct 2015 #20

Got mine yesterday. (Is anyone else getting a Monty Python "Cheese Shop" vibe from our posts?!) WinkyDink Oct 2015 #23

I have the flu gollygee Oct 2015 #26

I'm in exactly the same boat My Good Babushka Oct 2015 #51

I don't get the flu vaccine, i have an egg allergy ms liberty Oct 2015 #30

Did you check out myth 3? B Calm Oct 2015 #32

LOL! Bad me... ms liberty Oct 2015 #34

Anybody who was in the military... Bigmack Oct 2015 #33

I got mine at Costco for $10. n/t winter is coming Oct 2015 #35

I rolled that dice once too often HeiressofBickworth Oct 2015 #44

Got Mine ProfessorGAC Oct 2015 #45

I got mine yesterday. LWolf Oct 2015 #50

It seem everyone got it yesterday. Me, too. Vinca Oct 2015 #53