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David7x: 1 year ago

What's it like to get a flu shot?

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Bubblious: 1 year ago via iPhone

It's over before you know it. You can't get sick from flu shot, it's a dead virus that's injected. If you are allergic to eggs, or latex, you cannot get shot. Also, if you have a cold, or flu, they will wait until you are well. As recently as a few years ago, it wasn't administered to babies or pregnant women in first trimester, that's all changed. You can get the nasal spray( Flumist) if you are afraid of shots, if available. It Is the live virus,and the doctor can let you know if you qualify.

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LadyDiem: 1 year ago via iPhone

Bubb!! O how I've missed my #1 online gal :)

How have you been?!

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Bubblious: 1 year ago via iPhone

Omg!!! Where have you been?? I know you have class, and stuff going on, but girl.... at least check it!! I miss you!! You always make for a fun day. I lost your email, and it's not safe to post in comments, some post temporarily on profile and take it down. I'am thinking of making one just for here. What's new ? working on baby?? ; )))

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Bubblious: 1 year ago via iPhone

Marcus is asking about you!!!!

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Bubblious: 1 year ago via iPhone

Love the pic, gorgeous!!

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PrincessBarnes: 1 year ago

it dont really hurt i got mine recently and didnt even know they did it till they told me they were done!!! :) and this is comeing from someone who hates needles and shots!!!

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Q2Q2Q22: 1 year ago

Yikes!! I feel your pain T__T

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PrincessBarnes: 1 year ago

yea i hate em and cnt stand them i always have been lyk that and my boyfriend is lyk aww shots are ok they dnt hurt! lyk hell they dnt!!!!

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PrincessBarnes: 1 year ago

T__T it hurtz

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MysticDesert: 1 year ago

They inject your with a flu and then you get sick.

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Q2Q2Q22: 1 year ago

Wrong that for the chicken pots ^__^

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lisadell: 1 year ago

you DO NOT get sick from a flu shot...that is a myth

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MysticDesert: 1 year ago

Lol. Nope, My parents and a few friends get flu shots. They actually inject you with the flu. Thats why it is called flu shots. Then you get sick. Trust me. Been doing it for the last 7 years.

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neighborlady: 1 year ago via iPhone

It's dead virus. You aren't getting sick from that shot. You may be getting sick from hanging around the people at the clinic.

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MysticDesert: 1 year ago

Lol. Get a flu shot. See what happens

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jadesmama: 1 year ago

Mystic, I have to get these flu shots yearly due to a long term illness, I have yet to get sick from a flu shot. They inject a very weak form of the flu, and if so many people you know got sick, I'm betting there's another form of the flu going around & they caught it!

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lisadell: 1 year ago

Thank you neighborlady! I don't know WHY ppl think they can get sick from a flu shot...the purpose of the shot is to PREVENT the flu..not give it to you..lol.

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lisadell: 1 year ago

the flu virus injected into ppl is a dead form of the flu..once you get the injection if you come across someone who has the flu it will not attack your immune system because the virus (does not matter that it is a dead virus) is already in your body..that is more or less the concept of immunizations

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Bubblious: 1 year ago via iPhone

All of you are correct, you do not get sick from a flu shot. Pure coincidence.

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lisadell: 1 year ago

Hi Bubbs! :-)

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Q2Q2Q22: 1 year ago

Last 3 years I got this flu shot and I felt relief its interesting that they had other ways to give you the flu shot but its only for kids

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lisadell: 1 year ago

The flu shot is quick of course you'll feel a pinch but that's it...it is a lot better then getting the flu that's for sure...the flu is not like a regular cold..the flu last for weeks!!

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Bubblious: 1 year ago via iPhone

Yup!! : )

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jadesmama: 1 year ago | Last edited at 9:02AM on 10/20/2011

Almost totally painless, and no, you DON'T always get sick after the shot, as one person said happened to them, tho it is a possibility. It would be a very mild side effect, tho. They do formulate the flu shot on the most common flu going around, but there are different strains of viruses that cause the flu, so if you're exposed to one that the shot doesn't cover, oh yes, you will catch the flu, despite the shot! I wouldn't get one unless you're older, like me, or have a compromised immune system from another illness. Don't go in for the shot if you have a cold, fever, or anything along those lines-go when you feel totally healthy. The shots are offered at your doctor's office and at the "Minute Clinics" that are opening up in many of the larger chain drug stores. Medicare pays total cost if you're on it, don't know about Medicaid or private insurance tho. Otherwise it runs about $20, & at least one chain drug store is offering a $5 gift card if you have no insurance coverage. I too hate needles-if I can handle a flu shot, anyone can!

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lisadell: 1 year ago

actually jadesmama, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get sick frm a flu shot..yes, ppl claim to get sick but I think it is either a pshycological reaction (they EXPECT to get sick) OR when they take the shot they have already been exposed to a flu or cold germ..there are many types of flu..the health dept decides each yr which strain will be the most harmful and that is the shot available to the public but it is a dead flu virius it can in NO WAY get a person sick..thanx for the info on the medicare though..I gotta let my Mom know about that :-)

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neighborlady: 1 year ago via iPhone | Last edited at 9:07AM on 10/20/2011

The shot doesn#039;t hurt but sometimes my arm is sore for a day or two after. You are injected with dead virus so you don#039;t get sick from it either. Flu Mist is sprayed up your nose. It is made from a small amount of live virus. Obviously that doesn#039;t hurt. They won#039;t give live virus to people with compromised immune systems. My teen still gets Flu Mist because he hates the needles. The baby. I get my shots at the county health department. They ask for a donation of $15. They are free to those who can't afford them. No questions asked (other than health).

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ert214: 1 year ago via iPhone | Last edited at 9:34AM on 10/20/2011

Just a tiny pinch. Not painful . it is rare to get sick but sometimes you might be already incubating a cold or flu and then it' s just a coincidence that u get sick after. if u feel u r coming down with something don't get the shot

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lawrunner14: 1 year ago

all you'll feel is a pinch and its going to be fine and nothing to freak about unless your afraid of needles

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