Flu Season is upon us

Subject: Flu Season is upon us Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:40 pm

As a civilian I usually get approached by friends and family on wheather or not I have gotten my flu shot yet. I usually get mixed opinions about it and have always been unsure what kind of advice to give or what I should say on the matter. Every year many who are unsure are plagued by this one question: whether or not to get it. I would like to know from a other RLSH on a health wellness standpoint what your thoughs might be and where you stand on the yearly dilemma. What kind of advice would you give to someone who may be on the fence about going ahead with vaccination.

Subject: Re: Flu Season is upon us Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:03 pm

If you work with old people or others with alot of health problems you should get it. Otherwise there should be enough to wash your hands proper and make sure you keep your throat warm when it's cold. And jogging when it's colder than 0C is a bad idea. Well, that's what I'm told...

I got a minor nerve damage from my flu shot last year, so I'm not keen on taking another.

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Being in the military I don't really have to think about this -- they make us. If I were a civilian I would skip it. I don't generally get super sick or anything. A few years I've missed it for various reasons -- never made much difference.

Subject: Re: Flu Season is upon us Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:08 pm

It isn't really needed unless you seem to get it every year, or hang out with people who's immune system is not up to par.
Then you should as not to get them infected.