I guess the bugs going around, anyone here sick? - Page 2

OceanDreamer · ‎07-16-2013

@Shorty2U wrote:
@cherry wrote:
NO, we had flu shots, and they seem to be working

Well thats good I hope you dont get sick! They do not have the flu, they have a virus. My husband gets the flu shot yearly (because he is asthmatic) and he had the flu bad at the end of last Winter. He had to use his electric inhaler machine (nebulizer?). They were going to hospitalize him but they didnt. It was scary. I dont get the flu shot because a former egg allergy but my family and my husbands family get it (his sister is an RN), and some in his family still get the flu once in a while. His dad had it bad 2 years ago. I asked the Dr about it when my husband was sick last Winter and they said it doesnt always work.

@Shorty2U

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swine-flu/expert-answers/flu-vaccine-egg-allergy/faq-2...

Can I get the flu vaccine if I'm allergic to eggs?

Answers from James T C Li, M.D., Ph.D.

"Yes, you can. Some flu vaccines are made using eggs. As a result, the vaccines have tiny amounts of egg proteins in them. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that if you're allergic to eggs you can't get a flu shot.

There are two flu vaccines that don't contain egg proteins, approved for use in adults age 18 and older.

And even flu vaccines that do have egg proteins can be given safely to most people with egg allergy.

If you've had a reaction to eggs in the past, talk to your doctor before getting a flu vaccination. Your doctor may choose to give you the vaccine made without eggs or send you to a physician who specializes in allergies.

A skin test may be needed to see if you're truly allergic to eggs. A nurse or doctor will scratch a tiny amount of egg protein on your skin and watch to see if your skin reacts to it.

If the skin test is positive, you'll still probably be able to get the flu vaccine. Your doctor may want you to wait 30 minutes before leaving, in case you have a reaction."

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

@cherry wrote:
@Shorty2U with so many germs about, the movies might not be the safest place to go. Especially if you are going to see something that is family oriented. It will most likely be crowded, and germs incubate fast in a warm crowded space

This is true. We wont go if anyone is sick. But if we can go, this theatre is a country theatre. Youre lucky if there are 5 other people there. Alot of times its just us. lol..(Last week at a different theatre near the city, the Star Wars movie was packed when my husband and I went..and thats usuallly empty too because we go to the morning shows).

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

Irshgrl31201 · ‎03-18-2010

Yes, I got a cold right before Christmas and because of my awesome immune system (from taking immunosuppressants long ago) I developed pneumonia and strep. Better now but had to go into the hospital for a few days for IV antibiotics because pill form wouldn't clear it up. Good times!

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
JFK

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

I've been so sick since the day after Christmas Temp up to 102 and basically sleeping around the clock. I had the flu shot and think this is how those of us with lupus frequently react. I'm fighting dehydration and a bad asthma reaction. Constant chills, loss of appetite.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Shorty2U They have made flu shots WITHOUT EGG for years now.

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
Influenza or flu is a virus.

Daughter went to the Dr (she had to she works around food and cant go in until shes totally better). She doesnt have the flu according to the Dr. When I had the flu it was like a bad bad cold, chills, body aches like i was run over by a truck, fever. I was sick for a week and was on Tamiflu. Same with my husband but he also had breathing issues due to being asthmatic, and as I said he gets the flu shot. As does my family and his family..

As far as the egg allergy, the Dr said they are inventing a shot without the eggs then I can take it. That was last year so if they did invent one I will ask when I go to my appt in 2 weeks. (I do get the pnuemonia shot)

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

Feel better @Noel7

MyGirlsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Shorty2U, I hope your family gets better soon.

Influenza is just one of many viruses and there are degrees in severity.

@Noel7 feel better

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Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

@WellNoel7 wrote:
@Shorty2U They have made flu shots WITHOUT EGG for years now.

Well then my Dr must be behind. Last season they said they were inventing/coming out with one soon but didnt say when. So when I go in 2 weeks (as I just put in my last post) so I will inquire then. Thank you for tellling me! DH has his flu shot already in Oct or Nov? He always gets it. So I hope its not late for me this year?. I guess late is better than none.

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
I've been so sick since the day after Christmas Temp up to 102 and basically sleeping around the clock. I had the flu shot and think this is how those of us with lupus frequently react. I'm fighting dehydration and a bad asthma reaction. Constant chills, loss of appetite.

I hope you feel better soon!

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles