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Re: Putting It Into Perspective....

On 10/16/2014 brii said: I was in and out of hospitals last year for 9 months with my mom and FIL and never got sick once. I washed my hands like a fiend and was very careful about not touching my face. At one point, they were in 4 different hospitals between them in the span of a week. I have never had a flu shot

You probably have a strong immune system.

Not everyone does.

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Re: Putting It Into Perspective....

I do have a strong immune system. I work hard at maintaining it too.
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On 10/16/2014 Jig Saw said:

Pfffft I am not 65 and I will take my chances without the flu shot thank you very much.


Another reason why over 25,000 die of the flu each year here.

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Re: Putting It Into Perspective....

On 10/16/2014 brii said: I was in and out of hospitals last year for 9 months with my mom and FIL and never got sick once. I washed my hands like a fiend and was very careful about not touching my face. At one point, they were in 4 different hospitals between them in the span of a week. I have never had a flu shot

My grandmother went in the hospital some years ago for a hip injury. She died there of a strep disease she caught while there.

It happens, and it's why they try to get at-risk people out fast.

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On 10/16/2014 brii said: I do have a strong immune system. I work hard at maintaining it too.

So do I.

But some people have a much more difficult time than others at getting one and/or maintaining.

I consider my health a blessing.

As I'm sure you do, too.

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On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 Jig Saw said:

Pfffft I am not 65 and I will take my chances without the flu shot thank you very much.


Another reason why over 25,000 die of the flu each year here.

But hey, she's not 65 so no problem, right?

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On 10/16/2014 RoughDraft said:
On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 Jig Saw said:

Pfffft I am not 65 and I will take my chances without the flu shot thank you very much.


Another reason why over 25,000 die of the flu each year here.

But hey, she's not 65 so no problem, right?


If she gets the flu this year I hope she stays away from anyone who is vulnerable.

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Re: Putting It Into Perspective....

On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 RoughDraft said:
On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 Jig Saw said:

Pfffft I am not 65 and I will take my chances without the flu shot thank you very much.


Another reason why over 25,000 die of the flu each year here.

But hey, she's not 65 so no problem, right?


If she gets the flu this year I hope she stays away from anyone who is vulnerable.

Exactly:/
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Re: Putting It Into Perspective....

On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 Jig Saw said:

Pfffft I am not 65 and I will take my chances without the flu shot thank you very much.


Another reason why over 25,000 die of the flu each year here.

How many die who have had the flu shot? I would be curious to know. I'm not dead yet and I will still take my chances.

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Re: Putting It Into Perspective....

On 10/16/2014 tansy said:
On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 RoughDraft said:
On 10/16/2014 kdgn said:
On 10/16/2014 Jig Saw said:

Pfffft I am not 65 and I will take my chances without the flu shot thank you very much.


Another reason why over 25,000 die of the flu each year here.

But hey, she's not 65 so no problem, right?


If she gets the flu this year I hope she stays away from anyone who is vulnerable.

Exactly:/

Yes, it's not something to brag about. It shows a disregard for others.

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