Are myLotters getting flu shots? Got mine today.
@JamesHxstatic (29386)
Eugene, Oregon
October 13, 2016 1:51pm CST
Since I am a "senior citizen," I get the extra high dose vaccine against the flu. I had intended to get it a little sooner, but kept putting it off. Today I remembered, so went to my local prescription drugstore and got my insurance covered shot. It did not hurt at all.
I neglected getting the shot for years until about ten years ago, I finally did get the flu and was the sickest and weakest I have ever felt. I even lost my appetite and that never happens.
Anne was at her doc's office the other day and they offered her one, so we are both covered. I hope that my daughter gets one, but she is hard to convince.
So, how about you? Are you getting one this year?
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
13 Oct 16
I usually get them at the VA. Guess I'd better get out there.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
14 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic I have a lot of other issues and do not want to take a chance with the flu shot. Some people (including my sister) would have been better not to have that shot.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Oct 16
Good for you @marlina. I didn't either until I got a case and that convinced me.
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@youless (112178)
• Guangzhou, China
14 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic In fact the flu is not the necessary vaccine, and many people don't think it is a serious problem. But we do get some necessary vaccine, especially babies and children.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
The shots change each year as well, predicted on what is known about the current flu viruses out there. Do many people in China get the vaccine?
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
@youless I figured that your country would, of course, have all the good vaccines for growing children.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16564)
• China
14 Oct 16
I haven't got this shot ,but kids have to have the flu shot here.Anyway better to be safe than sorry.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16564)
• China
15 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic Yes, besides flu vaccine,the kids have many other vaccine shots.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
True. Another comment (above) from China made me wonder how widespread the vaccine effort is in your country.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Oct 16
@changjiangzhibin89 They do here too. I am sure they don't like those needles.
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@sathviksouvik (18147)
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24 Oct 16
I dont have any idea. Is this the time in USA when vaccinations are taken?
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Oct 16
Yes it is. Many have health insurance that will pay for their shots.
@sathviksouvik (18147)
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25 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic thanks James Higgins for the information. In India, this year there had been cases of Dengue. There are no vaccinations for that.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Oct 16
@sathviksouvik I know that is a bad disease spread by mosquitoes, I believe?
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
14 Oct 16
No, I am not getting any flu shots and I have never got that before. I actually didn't know its existence until a few years ago, my ex-boss told me his daughters were having the flu shots every year.
I am trying not to let my children take any medicine, though they did get some vaccinations, I try to minimize them. Since cold and flu are not so critical illness here, so I just let them heal themselves. 
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
As long as they get the really important ones, that is good.
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
14 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic I know! I have been waiting too long!!
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Stay healthy always . @JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
Yes, one case of the flu was enouhg for me.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
14 Oct 16
I stopped getting the flu shots because I always get the flu every time I get the vaccine .. For the last two years without the shots, I din't get the flu..
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
That is very strange. Science here tells us that the shot can't make you sick, but also, the shots can't protect against all strains of the flu.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
15 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic Yes indeed it surprised me that I din't get the flu without the shots .. but my husband continued with his yearly vaccine .. I have a feeling that if we keep up with our intake of enough vitamins and minerals by eating those important vitamins and minerals, we are protected from viruses..
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Oct 16
@epiffanie I do hope that works for you.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Oct 16
I hope that there are few cases of the flu there then.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
15 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic It comes and it goes. If it is hard consult a doctor and take medicine only if necessary.
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Oct 16
Chances are you will not need it, I hope.
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@RitzzView (2994)
• India
15 Oct 16
In not getting it. We don't have any flu in our area.. So we don't need 'em
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@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Oct 16
That's great! It always hits the US hard and causes many deaths.
@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
14 Oct 16
I plan on getting mine tomorrow.
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@MakeMyDollar (129)
• United States
14 Oct 16
Hi there, I've got mine planned just as soon as this weekend housecleaning is over, to get right comfortable with all the good things to come (my flu shot, good foods, plenty beverages to drink)
@JamesHxstatic (29386)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Oct 16
Probably a good idea and no ill effects, right?
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@thislittlepennyearns (58500)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 Oct 16
Nope. I won't get one this year. I haven't got them in a few years.
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