ronandannette
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- May 4, 2006
There's a thread going that's discussing side effects (or lack thereof) after a flu shot. Some stories are kinda harrowing, but most are not, and follow pretty closely along the lines of what they tell you can occur. Is the possibility of mild side effects enough to keep you from getting the shot?
I had my first one this year and I'm still on the fence. I've never had one before, nor have I or anyone else in my household ever contracted the flu. That's mostly what has stopped me - not seeing the need. Also add in the fact that each spring the Ministry of Health releases the data on how many flu cases presented in people that HAD been vaccinated, which makes it seem iffy at best, given that predicting the strains is a guessing game.
If you routinely decline getting a flu shot, is it for any of these similar reasons, or something else?
I had my first one this year and I'm still on the fence. I've never had one before, nor have I or anyone else in my household ever contracted the flu. That's mostly what has stopped me - not seeing the need. Also add in the fact that each spring the Ministry of Health releases the data on how many flu cases presented in people that HAD been vaccinated, which makes it seem iffy at best, given that predicting the strains is a guessing game.
If you routinely decline getting a flu shot, is it for any of these similar reasons, or something else?