Why I'll never get the flu shot - Page 4

issiestorm · ‎09-05-2010

On 12/2/2014 jubilant said:
Why we feel we have to be rude to people who don't think like we do is just so uncalled for. I think this way...you think that way. If each person who posts on something like this is doing it because they think they are helping people.....let them. We are all adults who can weigh the facts for ourselves.....and we will be the one living with our decisions. To each his own...I say. We are all biggie girls (and guys).....aren't we ${#emotions_dlg.confused1}$ .

Okay jubilant, I see your point. I've called out people for this same reason. I still think I was more or less right, but I could and should have worded it differently.

issiestorm · ‎09-05-2010

One thing I have noticed - several of the less-than-kind responses (including mine) have been removed. Interesting. That includes raven's response to me and my response back to her.

kittymomNC · ‎08-09-2012

Contrary to what the OP seems to think, it appears that most of us (me included) do know that this is not something written by the OP (the website is there, after all), and I know it's from a doctor who "specializes" in alternative medicines, among other things, and has written books about all kinds of subjects. While it may be true about some of the things in a flu shot, I think the majority of people do not rely on this type of doctor... even he says (paraphrased), "before you do anything I say, check with a qualified medical expert"... does that mean he doesn't consider himself one?

I think the OP might have printed this article verbatim with no introduction just to see how many people would respond as if it were her own words. The OP seems to take pride in thinking that people don't realize what they're responding to, but I think most posters have responded to what is written, not who it's written by, and the majority disagree with it.

AngusandBuddhasMom · ‎03-10-2010

I agree kitty!

VioletEyes · ‎03-12-2010

Wait until you do contract the flu and then come back here and share with the class.

issiestorm · ‎09-05-2010

That's a very good way of putting it, kittymom. It's reasonable and inoffensive and it's the direction I should have used.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I don't get a flu shot and never have. Not really sure why.

My best friend, her 2 young adult sons and her husband all got the shot earlier in the season. Her son while away at college came down with the flu and was nearly hospitalized for it. Unfortunately he came down with a strain not covered by the shot. That can happen.

If someone doesn't want to get the shot, don't get it. It's really that simple. No need to post misinformation about it though.

AngusandBuddhasMom · ‎03-10-2010

Exactly nobody is forcing it on you. I got the shot as did my DD she has a heart condition and her cardiologist recommends her getting it. Yes it does not stop every strain but it protects against some.