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2018 Flu Epidemic

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BR1986FB Senior Member
27,923 posts 126 reps Joined Feb 2010
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 9:08 AM

I haven't had the vaccine this year (usually get it every year) and I have the feeling I'm going to pay for it. I don't feel sick but driving in (and currently) I've had the urge to puke all morning. One of the guys in my office recently had it.
Fab4Runner Tits McGee
6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 9:20 AM

I've never gotten the vaccine, and I've never had the flu.

Currently knocking on all wood. 
Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 99 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 9:24 AM

No vaccine, can't recall the last time I've had the flu. 
iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
9,465 posts 100 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 10:16 AM

I don't think I've ever had a real "flu", but since my wife is a pharmacist I have been getting the flu vaccine for the last few years. There really is no reason not to from a side effect standpoint.
Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 10:29 AM
posted by Automatik

No vaccine, can't recall the last time I've had the flu. 

if you cant recall when you last had the flu then you have never had it.  It is horrible
like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 10:48 AM

I feel like we see this story every year.  I also feel like this thread is posted every year. 

I have taken the flu shot every year.  Growing up as an AF brat there was no choice, but to take the shot and I continued to do it when I became indepedent. Not sure how well it works.  I have gotten the flu 3 or 4 times in my life.  As cc said, if you had the flu you know you had the flu.  It's pretty miserable.  A couple years ago on back to back christmases I got the flu.  It normally lasts a little over 48 hours for me.  I am not sure if my recovery was quick because I take the shot or generally because I live a healthier lifestyle.  Those 48 hours suck though.  It will put you out and good luck trying to function for a couple days.  Honestly, if you knowingly go to work or school with the flu, go fuck yourself. 
like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 10:50 AM

Spin zone for getting the flu:  If you are looking to reset your diet or start a diet (cutting weight), it's a good start! 
Belly35 Elderly Intellectual
10,015 posts 56 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 11:18 AM

No vaccine for me ever...  
thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 11:25 AM

First time since 2008 I didn't get one.  Just getting over something, not the flu more like a bronchitis.

Likely will get one next year as my part time job requires it and brings them in to administer them at work 
Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 11:34 AM
posted by justincredible

The flu is officially an epidemic, according to the CDC. Anyone out there still not have the vaccine this year? No vaccine for me yet this year, or for the last 15+ years that I can remember. Wondering if I should change that now.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-now-considered-epidemic-us-hospitalizations-climb-peak/story?id=52305172

I can't remember ever getting the vaccine myself, although I'm sure I was taken to get it by my parents when I was young. Interestingly, the only time I was diagnosed with the flu (as in the actual flu, not the "I have a cold and am saying it's the flu because I don't feel good and want it to sound more dramatic") was when I was in elementary school.
MontyBrunswick Senior Member
1,065 posts 17 reps Joined Mar 2015
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 11:37 AM

haven't gotten the flu in a few years.

i did get a weird cold thing that ive been fighting for a few weeks that won't go away.

 
SportsAndLady Senior Member
39,070 posts 24 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 11:43 AM
posted by MontyBrunswick

haven't gotten the flu in a few years.

i did get a weird cold thing that ive been fighting for a few weeks that won't go away.

 

Same here. Incredibly congested, headache, head feels like a million pounds. But if I take Tylenol or NyQuil it goes away. Soon as the medicine runs out, I get it right back. Been almost 3 weeks. It’s annoying as shit. 
like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 11:56 AM
posted by MontyBrunswick

haven't gotten the flu in a few years.

i did get a weird cold thing that ive been fighting for a few weeks that won't go away.

 

posted by SportsAndLady

Same here. Incredibly congested, headache, head feels like a million pounds. But if I take Tylenol or NyQuil it goes away. Soon as the medicine runs out, I get it right back. Been almost 3 weeks. It’s annoying as shit. 

 

 

 

 

Had that for about a good 4 weeks this past december.  
gut Senior Member
18,369 posts 117 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:00 PM

I haven't even had a cold in over 20 years.

Which, I don't know, they say usually means when you do get sick it's a lot worse for you.  So I get the flu shot.  I know how badly I would curse myself if I didn't get the shot and got the flu.  And supposedly even if you still do get the flu it won't be as bad.

You go to Walgreens or CVS and get the shot in like 10 minutes.  Unless money is real tight, there's really no reason not to get it
Mulva Senior Member
13,797 posts 54 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:02 PM

No flu shot for me, haven’t had the flu in probably 20 years. 
Commander of Awesome Senior Pwner
24,621 posts 244 reps Joined May 2010
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:09 PM

Yep got the flu shot. Pretty dumb/lazy not to.
Commander of Awesome Senior Pwner
24,621 posts 244 reps Joined May 2010
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:11 PM
posted by gut

I haven't even had a cold in over 20 years.

Which, I don't know, they say usually means when you do get sick it's a lot worse for you.  So I get the flu shot.  I know how badly I would curse myself if I didn't get the shot and got the flu.  And supposedly even if you still do get the flu it won't be as bad.

You go to Walgreens or CVS and get the shot in like 10 minutes.  Unless money is real tight, there's really no reason not to get it

posted by Mulva

No flu shot for me, haven’t had the flu in probably 20 years. 

posted by Fab4Runner

I've never gotten the vaccine, and I've never had the flu.

Currently knocking on all wood. 

WOW! Science should study you all and your amazing immune system.
iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
9,465 posts 100 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:14 PM
posted by gut

Unless money is real tight, there's really no reason not to get it

It's covered by pretty much all insurances. Shit, Publix down here actually gace $10 gift cards away for people to get it. 
Fab4Runner Tits McGee
6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:30 PM
posted by Commander of Awesome
posted by Fab4Runner

I've never gotten the vaccine, and I've never had the flu.

Currently knocking on all wood. 

WOW! Science should study you all and your amazing immune system.

I'm not anti-flu shot. I honestly just never even think about it since I've never had the flu. My husband hasn't either...and he's never even had a cold as an adult. We're pretty bad about doctors, shots and all medication around here for those reasons. I got a minor cold last February and we had no cold meds in the house, which sucked. I should probably be a grown up and stock an actual medicine cabinet. 
Laley23 GOAT
33,369 posts 133 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 12:55 PM

I’m on an immune suppressant medicine for my back disease. Too risky for me to get the flu shot, as it may actually make me sick lol. 

Luckily, I haven’t had the flu in the years I’ve been on it (4 now), but I always get congested during the season changes (to winter and to spring). It lasts about a week for normal people, but I’m always at 2-3. Fucking sucks.

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