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Don't Be Foolish

Katcat1 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:46:27 GMT

I don't know you personally but I have seen your names over the years. The Flu season will start shortly so PLEASE be careful. The Covid 19 is still around (some doctors calling it the New Flu). Get your regular Flu shot. Make sure you wear a mask and also very important is social distancing. I want to continue seeing your names.

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Anonymous032819 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:49:04 GMT

I definitely plan on getting a flu shot in about a month or two.

I always wear a mask.

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september — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:53:23 GMT

@Katcat1 I agree with your intent and I always do get a flu shot.

I think we need to be positive in ways that aren't going to turn people off.

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:54:56 GMT

I know that your heart is in the right place, @Katcat1, but just a warning: Judging by the current thread on the flu vaccine in Massachusetts, be prepared for a robust discussion. :-)

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Georgiagrama — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:55:09 GMT

I have made it a habit to get my fall flu shot the first week of October and I ask my family ,well, actually I browbeat them until they do the same.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:55:40 GMT

I am scared this winter for the covid 19, plus the flu will be very bad,will get the flu shot, and if they get a vaccine for covid 19,i will get it.

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Dinaki — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:57:58 GMT

@Katcat1 I thank you very much. Your thoughtfull post is a gift to us all here and indeed, very well appreciated!

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Nuttmeg — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:58:34 GMT

Thank You for the concern.

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hckynut — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:01:10 GMT

@Katcat1

Appreciate your concern for everyone here. Only 2 places I have entered since March are the hospital 5 times for my B-12 shots and checkups. Made 1 trip inside to see our Vet. That was to say goodbye to Molly, who we had euthanized.

We will get our flu shots from our Hematologist when it is time. That will be during the same visit as our monthly B-12 shot.

I have had no reason other than those to wear a mask, or anyone from which to social distance.

hckynut 🏒

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MoonieBaby — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:07:23 GMT

@Katcat1

Yep. Will Do.

In the last 2 years I didn't get it because I'm not working...no exposure due to barely getting outta the house....BUT NOT THIS YEAR - damnskippy, this year I'm getting it from either CVS or Rite Aid.

Though I'm not galavanting out - I still want to protect myself because the thought of getting sick from ONE or BOTH of these insidious virus' makes me shake in my cowboy boots!

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Gorgf — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:45:46 GMT

My Ex refused the shot and was in the military so was supposed to get them but smoozed the nurses out of it. He complained he got sick from the shot so may as get the flu.

They never bothered me and I feel if you do get the flu and had the shot the symptoms are not as harsh and it does not last as long. It is an inexpensive shot and some of my workplaces offered them on site.

A nearby large hospital made it a requirement last year for all staff. There were a few who declined and were not allowed to continue to work in the hospital after trying to fight it.

Since I retired I have very few colds and flu symptoms but just being in a store grocery shopping can bring on the flu or a family member can bring it home. I got frustrated last year with a lack of communication from my clinic and given an "I don't know when?" I had better luck at the Pharmacy as a walk in. I get the Senior dose shot as well.

I like to get my shot in October .

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Katcat1 — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:50:01 GMT

@MoonieBaby A few years ago, I said I never get the flu and actually never did until that year and ended up in the hospital and there was a time I thought I might not make it because I was so sick coughing and breathing problems. From that point on, I get a flu shot.

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rms1954 — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:11:52 GMT

I have never gotten a flu vaccine and don't plan on getting one this year. Don't think you should call people foolish just because they make a different choice than yours.

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Sushismom — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:30:00 GMT

I wonder how many would get vaccines if hospitals, knowing they refused them, wouldn't treat them.

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Linmo — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:31:21 GMT

@Katcat1 Some folks like those with egg allergies should not get the flu shot. If most of us wear masks and practice social distancing, that should help with the flu this fall. If not, that's a different story.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:38:45 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I have never gotten a flu vaccine and don't plan on getting one this year. Don't think you should call people foolish just because they make a different choice than yours.

i have never gotten a flu shot either and dont plan on it this year.

my mom got a flu shot last year. she got the flu (was tested for it) and it really knocked her out for a full month.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:54:35 GMT

Thank you but on the advice of my dr., I've never had a flu shot either.

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Tchr58 — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:57:27 GMT

It seems as if every year we are strongly encouraged to get a flu shot. Then the flu hits and we are told that the shot wasn't effective on the strain of flu that is going around. I haven't had a flu shot in about 3-4 years. I'm going to think long and hard about getting one this year.

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tototwo — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:11:24 GMT

Thanks for your concern, @Katcat1 . I always get a flu shot, and will again this year for sure! I also wish everyone would do the same.

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FiddleDeeDee — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:28:01 GMT

@Katcat1 I don't get flu shots, nor does DH (he's never had one) nor do our children. Nice to know you think we're fools. I'll tell my doctors you think they are as well. Good to know!