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LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 6 Nov 21

Yesterday we went to our local pharmacy to get our COVID-19 boosters and annual flu shots. It went smoothly; and neither of us had any reaction to the booster shot. We had planned to go to Red Lobster after getting the shots;...

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Here We Go Again!

DianneN @DianneN (254926) • United States 19 Oct 20

Happy Monday to all my myLot friends! I didn’t walk this morning, but will this afternoon. Why? Because I am in one of my frightened out of my mind modes. Hubs and I have appointments to get our flu shots this morning. We are...

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At the Comfort of your Home!

MEANNE @SheriffSwan (24) 21 Sep 20

Still about quarantine,it's better to be always at home.A lot has a work from home set up,doing online business and now classes.Last month,after almost 5 months staying at home,I wanted to go to the salon.But,I had assumptions,bit...

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My Husband Has the Flu!

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40847) • Laguna Woods, California 8 Mar 18

Just when we thought we had avoided getting the terrible flu which has been going around this winter, my husband became ill on Tuesday afternoon. I took him to our doctor yesterday, and she confirmed that he has Influenza A. She...

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Have You Had a Flu Shot?

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40847) • Laguna Woods, California 31 Jan 18

Thousands of people in the U.S. have become sick with the flu and an unusually large number of people have died from it. I always get the flu shot every fall, and this year I am especially happy that I did. While we were in Las...

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Temporary is better than nothing

Audrey @lilnana1111 (2305) • United States 13 Jul 16

I was offered a temporary job today, It will be for the whole month of September. A acquaintance of mine is a retired nurse, and every year so goes to the local schools, senior centers etc., giving flu shots. She mentioned she...

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Employee Rights

STOUTjodee @STOUTjodee (3670) • United States 4 Jan 13

Eight nurses in an Indiana hospital were fired after refusing to take the mandatory flu shots. One nurse who had worked there for almost 22 years and was 61 years old had never had a flu shot. Since she opted out not to take the...

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Winter time and time for colds and such again.....

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 18 Sep 12

My grandson is home from school today due to a cold. I got him some orange juice and he is watching cartoons. Don't ya hate it when kids are sick? So I was just thinking(ouch!)and I wonder how my fellow members on Mylot ready...

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What Are Your Thoughts On Flu Shots?

Cherryd41 @Cherryd41 (1119) • United States 10 Feb 11

I was wondering if anyone has had a flu shot this year I didn't get on in fact I have never had one I am aware of the controversy behind them and some people in my town were leary about getting them because of all the rumors going...

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Do you think the flu shot is effective in the long run?

mizcash @mizcash (685) • Canada 14 Oct 10

I personally have not taken the flu shot because I think it is going to cause problems in the long run.I get my family prepare to resist the flu by building their defense with herbal remedies, vitamin and the "blind...

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long term safe

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New Reason To Get Your Flu Shot...

LadyMarissa @LadyMarissa (12148) • United States 21 Sep 10

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68J3RU20100920 According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal, people who get their Flu Shot every year are LESS likely to have a heart attack within the 12 months that follow the...

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reducing number of colds

reducing risk of heart attack

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the flu

jahernandezrivas @jahernandezrivas (11287) • United States 3 Dec 09

Does anyone here think it is not fair for only selected people to receieve the flu shot?I think everyone should be able to get them what has this world come to?Running out of medicine?Being greedy with the flu shots?Thank god I...

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Your take on the flu shots and other immunizations please...

PeacefulWmn9 @PeacefulWmn9 (10420) • United States 16 Oct 09

In the US, we are encouraged to get our infants their first immunizations when they are a few months old, and these continue until all the available ones have been received. They protect against polio, diptheria,...

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staying health

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Flu shot time already...

PeacefulWmn9 @PeacefulWmn9 (10420) • United States 24 Sep 09

A year passes in a hurry! I have to go to the drs. tomorrow to get my yearly flu shot...not for H1N1 yet...that isn't ready, but for whatever strain won this years flu-shot award. Have you gotten a flu shot yet?...

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Got my Flu Shot Friday, Then got the Flu late Saturday night/ WTF??????????

dreamweaverjan @dreamweaverjan (3471) • United States 7 Sep 09

I was glad to get my flu shot this early, in fact this is the earliet I've ever gotten my flu shot; Usually this happens in October, but They got them in early so I got mine again at my local Walgreen's on Friday; Thought I...

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Flu Shots

hdjohnson @hdjohnson (2981) • United States 8 Aug 09

Do you believe you need the flu shots will prevent you from getting the flu? Or do you think you could actually get the flu if you got the shot? I was watching a news report where they were saying that in order to come up with...

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Flu Shots

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 23 Oct 08

Who out there will be getting or has received their flu shots??? I have. Also, if you do not want to go to your doctor where do you go? And for your children?

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flu shots anyone?

bubblyapple @bubblyapple (2653) • Philippines 23 Oct 08

okay, i've started a discussion on having to bring out our cold-weather clothes.... we feel now that temperature is going down and i bet it would continue all the way to the winter season.......as the weather changes, a lot of...

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Marl My Words - Next Year EVERYONE in THIS HOUSE is getting the Flu Shot

My2Cents @My2Cents (291) • Canada 22 May 08

Since November if it isn't one kid it is the other and if t isn't a kid at all it is one of us, and in a family of 7 it is never ending. Influenza, Tummy Bugs, Strep Throat - it just doesn't STOP.

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I got my flu shot today!

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 7 Nov 07

Now that I am officially a senior citizen (on Medicare and all that stuff) I got a flu shot today. I was lucky last year and didn't get the flu, but I didn't want to take a chance again. I need to stay well not only for me, but to...

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