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Flu jabs. Has anyone had one? (pg. 2)
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| Fraises |
I got mine a year ago. I didn't feel too good for a few days after that, and I couldn't drink as any amount of alcohol made me feel very ill. I was okay after a week.
In any case, the flu only protects you against certain kinds of flu, and there are quite a few variants so you can still get the flu even if you get the jab. It's pretty much recommended for the elderly, or those in poor health. I got it because we were more worried about bird flu last year. |
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| -=ryancoke=- |
| I don't like getting sick after getting the flu shot. I am told by the medical community that it has nothing to do with the the flu shot - but damn, that's some co-incidence - no flu shot, no flu. So, I'll limit my chances of a co-incidental infection and skip the flu shot tyvm! |
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| Ian |
| quote: | Originally posted by -=ryancoke=-
I don't like getting sick after getting the flu shot. I am told by the medical community that it has nothing to do with the the flu shot - but damn, that's some co-incidence - no flu shot, no flu. So, I'll limit my chances of a co-incidental infection and skip the flu shot tyvm! |
:haha: I'm also due a tetanus/polio 10 year booster, I may as well get them to do the lot in one go & then sleep for a week |
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| _Ocean_Drive_ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ian
Been offered one from the GP's surgery, but unsure of if it's worth it or not. Anyone had a flu jab (shot is probably the american-english :p) and what was it like. cheers :) |
I'm going for mine in an hour! It's basically a really short sharp shot in the arm, really doesn't cause much pain. Lasts less than 3 seconds easily.
I'm type 1 diabetic, so am diganosed in the 'at risk' catergory :p |
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| Ian |
| quote: | Originally posted by _Ocean_Drive_
I'm going for mine in an hour! It's basically a really short sharp shot in the arm, really doesn't cause much pain. Lasts less than 3 seconds easily.
I'm type 1 diabetic, so am diganosed in the 'at risk' catergory :p |
I possibly have diabetes or something related to it, plus i have liver problems & pretty much tick enough boxes to get one. Jabs don't bug me, it's just whether or not it was worth it. |
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| _Ocean_Drive_ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ian
I possibly have diabetes or something related to it, plus i have liver problems & pretty much tick enough boxes to get one. |
Well in that case, yes it's worth it, esepcailly with regard to liver function. Some of the colds I get take me longer to get over than other people, and when it goes on for 3 weeks at a time, (as it did last month) it's annoying. Sometimes I get over them really quickly though.
The whole thing is a bit odd though because my immune system was so effective, it attacked and destroyed the insulin in my pancreas :wtf: so why should it have difficulty in attacking a cold?! |
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| stace |
We get offered them at work but my fear of needles is ridiculous so I abstain (which is silly I know but I really don't enjoy passing out).
I'm sure I'll regret this is I ever get flu but until then.....:) |
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| _Ocean_Drive_ |
| quote: | Originally posted by stace
We get offered them at work but my fear of needles is ridiculous so I abstain (which is silly I know but I really don't enjoy passing out).
I'm sure I'll regret this is I ever get flu but until then.....:) |
Got back from mine about 2 hours ago, my arm still kinda aches! She really jabbed the needle in!
I hold my breath and whince when the needle goes in - odd, considering I inject 4 times a day!! Perhaps it's 'cos I don't have control over the needle!!:) |
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| stace |
| quote: | Originally posted by _Ocean_Drive_
Got back from mine about 2 hours ago, my arm still kinda aches! She really jabbed the needle in!
I hold my breath and whince when the needle goes in - odd, considering I inject 4 times a day!! Perhaps it's 'cos I don't have control over the needle!!:) |
:nervous: :nervous: :nervous:
I am so lame that reading about the junkies in Ben Elton's High Society made me pass out on the bus a couple of years back.
But then....I did nearly pass out after hitting my funny bone at college last week - no joke! :rolleyes: |
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| Ian |
| needles don't bother me that much, esp having had so many dental ones. I tend to just clench my other fist tighter & tighter. |
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| stace |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ian
needles don't bother me that much, esp having had so many dental ones. I tend to just clench my other fist tighter & tighter. |
Im a wuss! :( |
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| Ian |
| quote: | Originally posted by stace
Im a wuss! :( |
you know something, when the TB jabs happened in school, 2 of the "hardest" guys both passed out. It was quite funny. Then again I never needed the jab, so i didn't have months of being hit in the scab either ;) |
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