16-10-2020, 10:51 AM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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I don't think that I'll catch the flu Vlad, not with my magic mask to protect me..(The lone ranger never caught flu)But two out of three isn't bad...
Where did I put the brush for my keyboard?
Ah! I found it next to the scissors...
16-10-2020, 10:55 AM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by Mups
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I spoke to my doctor (on the phone) today.He again offered me the vaccination and I said I was concerned because whatever they have added this year, seems to be making more people poorly.
He said Yes, but it's still better than having the Flu!
I know lots of people personally including my sister /BIL/brother/SIL/niece/neighbours/ many people in my heart support group who have had the flu vaccination this year with no ill effects .
None of them seem to have had even as much as a sore arm but I always do and have ice and massage at the ready.
16-10-2020, 10:56 AM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by Twink55
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I had my flu jab on 26th Sept & had a tender red patch, the size of my palm, for 5 days..... but it disappeared by 1st Oct.I appreciate that some people have unpleasant reactions to them, but they seem to panic, thanks to all the anti flu jab rubbish they can read on the internet.
We have a personal choice about having the flu jab, so if you don't want one, don't have one. I have had one every year, with no real problems & it certainly won't give you flu.
Mups's doctor is right, flu will be much worse than any reaction to the jab!
I had much the same reaction, which is a good thing as it shows your antibodies are working.
It is a small inconvenience.
If you have flu it affects your immune system and raises the chance of Covid.
16-10-2020, 12:29 PM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by Meg
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Your choice Mups I know lots of people personally including my sister /BIL/brother/SIL/niece/neighbours/ many people in my heart support group who have had the flu vaccination this year with no ill effects .
None of them seem to have had even as much as a sore arm but I always do and have ice and massage at the ready.
I admit it concerns me either way Meg.
From what I know though, the vaccine only protects against about 4 strains out of the approximate 140-odd strains though.
Every year I ponder on it, but have never had it as yet.
I will give it more thought with the Covid about as well this year though.
16-10-2020, 01:04 PM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiI had much the same reaction, which is a good thing as it shows your antibodies are working.
It is a small inconvenience.
If you have flu it affects your immune system and raises the chance of Covid.
16-10-2020, 03:07 PM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Morning Mups.....
If I hold my hand over a lighted candle, it won't be as bad as if I stuff it into a fire....So I avoid hot things altogether!
I've never had the flu jab and never caught the flu, so my theory must be working...
And now I wear my mask, I'm pretty much indestructible....
Flu jab? Thanks but No Thanks!
16-10-2020, 08:41 PM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by Artangel
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I am with you on this one, Foxy.Flu jab? Thanks but No Thanks!
I wonder if people think that they will be protected from the covid virus if they have the flu jab?
16-10-2020, 08:44 PM
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Re: Flu vaccinations are early this year.
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Out of interest, did any of you that have had the jab get a plaster with it? Tight buggers here don't either bother wiping it first any more let alone give you a plaster afterwards. 
No plaster. And...no lollipop for being a brave boy!
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