Our rain here put a 1/2" white blanket on everything during the night.
It is now 34 deg so changing to rain.
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Our rain here put a 1/2" white blanket on everything during the night.
It is now 34 deg so changing to rain.
Bird
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I know others who say they never get the flu shots, and I've never been able to understand that. I got my first one in 1961 or 62. Three days later I was so sick, I went to the doctor, then wondered if I was going to be able to drive home. Once there, I did not get out of bed except to go to the bathroom and/or heat another can of soup for 5 days. So I didn't get another flu shot for many years, but the vaccine is entirely different now. A few years ago I read a news article that said some companies that normally paid "sick leave" to employees who called in sick, would not pay if an employee had failed to get the flu shot that year.
So my wife and I have gotten the flu shots as early as possible each year for about the last 40 years.
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Western, is the flu that is going around up there one of the flues that the vaccine covers. The flu down here is not. The Dr. said my swab came back negative for the tested flues - however - I did not get a flu shot and my wife did and she did not get this crud. The fever last for 3 days and its over after 5 miserable days.
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If you can believe the news media, the killer is the H1N1 (swine flu) and it IS one that the vaccine covers. Of course, I don't know whether all the deaths were from the same strain or not.
Don, Bird hit it pretty good. My wife checked the vaccine at work and I believe she said it covers like 7 strains, one being the H1N1. The reports are the H1N1, or "Swine" flu virus, is the primary culprit in the deaths. The strain usually effects the young, old and health compromised individuals, but reports so far here in N, Texas is it has had a bigger impact on young healthy people as well. ( Seems to mutate each year)
The last 2 deaths here, have been healthy and one I know was only 29, so in they're prime, no underlying condition. There also was a 13 girl near Bird, that died Sunday or Monday. They said the folks that have died DID NOT get this years flu vaccine.
From what the facility doctor told my wife's staff, the vaccine is made each year based on "predictions" of what strains could come out, so not a 100% each year. I remember it was a year or 2 ago, the vaccine did not match the one strain, so was less effective. BUT supposedly this year they have it dead on the mark.
Side Note: Doctor also said that folks born before 1957, could have "some" protection, since they where exposed to some of the weaker strains. Best way I think for protection is what they are recommending to medical staff, get the shot, wash hands and frequently if exposed to others (in public), don't use the "anti bacterial" soaps, rather use good old fashion soap. was hands for a minimum of 30 seconds soaped. Avoid anyone that has a cough.
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The little 13yo girl who died in Lewisville was "shot challenged," according to the news. By shot challenged, I mean she had been allergic to last year's shot and spent several days in the hospital. Somehow, I think her death is related. There was probably some component of the flu that affected her severely that might not appear in most people. Of course, I have to think the thing with middle-aged men is they are too stubborn to go and get help until they are fully engaged in the sickness.
My oncologist suggested that I get the flu shot at least two weeks before my first chemo treatment, so that's what I did. So far, so good. I have had a nagging sinus infection, but that's my normal MO for this time of year. My sinuses do not like winter weather. I used to load up with decongestants, but I cannot do that anymore due to dangers of blood pressure spikes.
My oncologist suggested that I get the flu shot at least two weeks before my first chemo treatment, so that's what I did. So far, so good. I have had a nagging sinus infection, but that's my normal MO for this time of year. My sinuses do not like winter weather. I used to load up with decongestants, but I cannot do that anymore due to dangers of blood pressure spikes.
Years ago the flu shot was a live virus. Now it is dead. Big difference.
The flu is a systemic disease meaning it attacks your entire body and can do damage to other organs besides your lungs.
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That's what I meant when I said it's "entirely different" now. Of course I tended to blame the flu shot back then, but some would say 3 days after the vaccination was too soon for the shot to have any effect one way or the other, so I don't really know.
Jim, thanks for clarifying that. Also the part about us "men" is a great point and a statistical fact, that was a discussion on FOX I believe yesterday.
Since I have had pneumonia, I have not even got a cough, been 7 years. Prior to that, I would get the flu or a cold every single year. I will get the shot today when the wife gets home from work, her facility provides the vaccine for all staff and their family, as well as any 1st responder that wants one I believe. Pretty nice gesture IMO and FREE 2. Downside is I have to get poked:shocked:, not a fan, but I will get an ice cream for my pain
Since I have had pneumonia, I have not even got a cough, been 7 years. Prior to that, I would get the flu or a cold every single year. I will get the shot today when the wife gets home from work, her facility provides the vaccine for all staff and their family, as well as any 1st responder that wants one I believe. Pretty nice gesture IMO and FREE 2. Downside is I have to get poked:shocked:, not a fan, but I will get an ice cream for my pain
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Well good news no surgery but bad news is have an infection in where had the surgery. They have me on 30days of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory,hope it works so don't have to go to specialist...
I haven't had a FLU shot in many years,probably atleast 10,maybe I should re-think that now days...
I haven't had a FLU shot in many years,probably atleast 10,maybe I should re-think that now days...