Have You Had a Flu Shot?
@DeborahDiane (40846)
Laguna Woods, California
January 31, 2018 8:46pm CST
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 Vegas, my husband and I carried hand sanitizer with us everywhere, but I'm sure we still were probably exposed to a wide variety of viruses and bacteria.
Because my husband has several serious medical conditions, we try to be especially careful about germs.
Did you get the flu shot ... or have you had the flu this winter?
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. Maybe they will have a better flu shot ready for your winter.
@topffer (42155)
• France
1 Feb 18
I got a flu at the beginning of this month, but it was a kind one : 3 days of fever followed by a kind of cold. There is 2 major virus this year, so it gives me a "chance" to get another one
. In France the flu did a lot less victims this year than last year.
. In France the flu did a lot less victims this year than last year.3 people like this
@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Feb 18
I am glad the flu you had was the milder one. The flu has been very deadly here in the United States this year.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Feb 18
@jstory07 - Wow! I am very impressed you have never had the flu. You must live a healthy lifestyle.
@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
1 Feb 18
No, I did not get the flu shot and I had no flu. Many of my friends who had the flu shot are now sick. It is well known that this year the flu shot only very partially protected against the flu. It was prepared too early (February 2017). I never have a flu shot, I never had a flu in 67 years.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Feb 18
@LadyDuck - I am impressed that you have never had the flu in 67 years. Good for you!! You must live a very wholesome life.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic - We do, too. I try to get my shot as early in the fall as possible.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Feb 18
@DianneN - I really do believe the flu shots are helpful. We always get then, too.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
1 Feb 18
Never had a flu shot my entire life. Fortunately I really get sick and I haven't got a flu for so many years.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
2 Feb 18
@DeborahDiane I get my vitamin C from taking lemon water the moment I wake up in the morning. I try to stay healthy with my food intake.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Feb 18
@toniganzon - I have heard that lemon water is the ideal way to start the day. I have only recently begun to drink it myself. I freeze lemon slices from our tree, and then put them in water each morning.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Feb 18
I'm so glad you do not get sick easily! Stay well!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
2 Feb 18
I have not got the flu shot so far.Here many people went down with flu,but have not heard of any of them dying of it.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
3 Feb 18
@DeborahDiane It is sad to hear that! Kids tend to bear the brunt of the flu.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
4 Feb 18
@DeborahDiane Hope the flu season will soon be over!
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Feb 18
@changjiangzhibin89 - Me, too! Meanwhile, my husband and I are trying to avoid anyone who is a bit sick!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Feb 18
I am glad that we decided to get the flu shot, it doesn't show any sign of slowing down yet this winter.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Feb 18
No, the flu does not seem to be slowing down and it can be deadly!
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Feb 18
Yes, I did get the Flu Shot this Season.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
1 Feb 18
Nope, never had one; never will. I have COPD and you'd think I'd be a huge target @DeborahDiane . I don't use hand sanitizer's or use antibacterial soaps. I run into sick people all the time and you'd think I'd get it. I even took care of my husband and his friend when they came down with the Hong Kong Flu back in the 80's and never got it. And we're talking about puk, pee, poop, fevers, coughs, etc for 8 days. I must have a good immune system because I don't get the shots.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Feb 18
Yes, you must have a very impressive immune system. Keep doing what you're doing. It seems to work for you!
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Feb 18
Yes, some people cannot get the flu shot ... which makes it even more important that the rest of us get one, so we don't spread it around. Stay well, my friend.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Feb 18
@just4him - Healthy eating can make a tremendous difference. I have heard people refer to food as medicine, and I think there is some truth to that.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Feb 18
@DeborahDiane I'm doing good once again. I've had it twice this winter so far, and both times lasted no more than a couple days and was history. I think it's all the healthy eating I'm doing.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Feb 18
@Plethos - I'm glad there are so many healthy people on MyLot!
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Feb 18
@Hannihar - I feel the same way. I get my shot and have very rarely had the flu. It is worth it to lessen the risk.
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Feb 18
@Hannihar - You are so right! Some people just do not get it.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
9 Feb 18
@DeborahDiane
I agree with you on that Deborah-Diane, but, there are those that will not get it.
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@Marilynda1225 (91075)
• United States
1 Feb 18
I didn't get a flu shot and probably wont. It's a bit scary seeing how bad the flu is this year
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Feb 18
Yes, it is very scary to see how deadly it has been, even for healthy, young adults!
