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Offline emeraldize

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Flu Cue
« on: October 22, 2008, 09:38:41 pm »
I seem to recall last year (or, was it the year before?) a number of us posted when we got our flu shots and it served as a reminder/nudge to others to get theirs, too. Maybe this thread will serve similarly.

I got mine last Thursday. And you?
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 09:54:25 pm »
I got my influenza vaccine yesterday.
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Offline bocker3

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2008, 10:01:47 pm »
I got mine this morning -- and it HURT!   :'(

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Offline cjc

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 10:26:10 pm »
Thanks, Em. I got mine Monday and Robert's is scheduled. Cristy
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2008, 11:01:20 pm »
I got mine this past Saturday.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 11:13:45 pm »
Quote from: bocker3 on October 22, 2008, 10:01:47 pm
I got mine this morning -- and it HURT!   :'(

Mike

Pussy!   ;) Just kidding; I've had 'em hurt in the past.  I got mine a couple weeks ago and it was all but painless.

David
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2008, 01:25:43 am »
Last week for me.

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Offline hotpuppy

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2008, 01:47:32 am »
I got mine last week, and then had a minor cold the rest of the week... :(

On another note, remember to ask what other vaccinations you need.  I did and we found out I was due for a tetanus shot.  We also found a mistake where a vaccination had been done but not recorded in the right spot on my chart. 

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Offline lucas clay

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2008, 03:51:31 am »
I did get mine 2 weeks ago,and i felt like crap the next day.
A guy at work has been sick with the flu the last few days, so its about that time of year.

                                                            Lucas
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Offline a2z

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2008, 04:25:41 am »
Quote from: emeraldize on October 22, 2008, 09:38:41 pm
I seem to recall last year (or, was it the year before?) a number of us posted when we got our flu shots and it served as a reminder/nudge to others to get theirs, too. Maybe this thread will serve similarly.

I got mine last Thursday. And you?

10/1.. my ID Doc asked me if I wanted it at the same time.

He also said pneumonia vaccine, once every 5 years.  Right?
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Offline Graywolf

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 07:05:36 am »
I never gpt the flue shot until I was diagnosed in 1985, but have gotten it every year since. I have never gotten the flu since (knock on wood). I got mine last week, a bit sore in the arm for an hour but ok after that

I see my ID doc today and have to ask him about a Pneumovax booster. According to him I had my last shot 9 yearg ago and he didn't feel another was needed. I recent;y saw a health news bulletiin suggesting elderly, those with compromised immune systems, and smokers should get one every 8-10 years...is this right?
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2008, 07:44:00 am »
Quote from: David_NC on October 22, 2008, 11:13:45 pm
Pussy!   ;) Just kidding; I've had 'em hurt in the past.  I got mine a couple weeks ago and it was all but painless.

David

I don't normally mind shots too much -- but anytime someone says, "Get ready for a little prick"; I get all tense.   :o

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2008, 07:57:50 am »
Quote from: bocker3 on October 23, 2008, 07:44:00 am
I don't normally mind shots too much -- but anytime someone says, "Get ready for a little prick"; I get all tense.   :o

Mike
A line like this makes me think I am genetically related to Sarah Silverman, Joan Rivers, Cloris Leachman, and/or Whoopi Goldberg.  I suppose at this point, I would get all tense, too---a little prick might just kill me!

Back to flu-dom.
Quote from: a2z on October 23, 2008, 04:25:41 am

He also said pneumonia vaccine, once every 5 years.  Right?

Yes, that's the standard my poz team uses.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2008, 08:40:20 am »



   My doctor told me not to get one right now.  My 6 year cold came home sick last week, which we think was the flu.  Yesterday she was diagnosed with bronchitis and I am scared shitless!  Even my 1 year old is sick with a cough...  This is the exact way it started last year when I ended up in the hospital.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2008, 08:59:24 am »
Quote from: bocker3 on October 23, 2008, 07:44:00 am
but anytime someone says, "Get ready for a little prick"; I get all tense.   :o

Mike

I don't get tense, I get disappointed! ;D
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2008, 10:37:00 am »
Got mine on Monday and my arm is still sore.  The soreness of that "little prick"  has lasted much longer than that of other "little pricks".
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2008, 10:48:50 am »
Quote from: Ann on October 23, 2008, 08:59:24 am
I don't get tense, I get disappointed! ;D

That's what I'm saying!
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Offline Miss Philicia

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2008, 11:32:54 am »
I will get my shot at my next doctor's appointment in 3 weeks.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2008, 12:17:54 pm »
Getting mine next week.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2008, 03:22:49 pm »
I got mine and didn't feel it at all... and I mean I didn't even realize she had done it, which was a little disconcerting.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2008, 04:33:47 pm »
Quote from: GSOgymrat on October 23, 2008, 03:22:49 pm
I got mine and didn't feel it at all... and I mean I didn't even realize she had done it, which was a little disconcerting.
Same here, but now I feel like I'm getting the flu (but obviously not from the vaccine).  Hopefully, it's just a small cold.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2008, 04:54:30 pm »
I got mine on the 3rd. And now I am getting over flu like symptoms....Go figure...Today is the first day that I have been totally out of the bed.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2008, 04:56:32 pm »
I got both the flu and pneumonia shot last year.  I know you get the flu shot each year, but what about the pneumonia shot?  I am going to get mine this month, but am not sure about the pneumonia shot.

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2008, 08:04:10 pm »
Quote from: Lou-ah-vull on October 23, 2008, 04:56:32 pm
I got both the flu and pneumonia shot last year.  I know you get the flu shot each year, but what about the pneumonia shot?  I am going to get mine this month, but am not sure about the pneumonia shot.

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #24 on: October 23, 2008, 08:07:29 pm »
Quote from: David_NC on October 23, 2008, 04:33:47 pm
Same here, but now I feel like I'm getting the flu (but obviously not from the vaccine).  Hopefully, it's just a small cold.

Now let's see if anyone will ever call me a "Pussy" again.......    ;D  Beware a queen, scorned......


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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #25 on: October 24, 2008, 05:49:28 pm »
Quote from: emeraldize on October 22, 2008, 09:38:41 pm
I seem to recall last year (or, was it the year before?) a number of us posted when we got our flu shots and it served as a reminder/nudge to others to get theirs, too. Maybe this thread will serve similarly.

I got mine last Thursday. And you?

Dear Ms. Em,

I have been refusing Flu shots for several years.  Mostly because, I have lived in isolation since 2000 and have not even had a cold.  The Flu shot was offered again this year at the clinic and instead of refusing, I asked to wait and see being, I am not alone anymore 24/7 and I would like to wait pending what happens to others who get this years shot.  For many years, it seems there is a miscalculation in the make up of the Flu shot and many people who get the shot get very sick, while I remain healthy.  The Nurse at our clinic assured me if and when, I was ready, the shot will be available to me.  I am happy with this arrangement  ;D  Have the best day
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #26 on: October 24, 2008, 08:03:46 pm »
Got mine yesterday. First time ever getting a flu shot. Didn't really believe the vaccine would work and I never got flu yet but now that i am poz thought i need to be more careful.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2008, 01:16:34 am »
Quote from: skeebo1969 on October 23, 2008, 08:40:20 am


   My doctor told me not to get one right now.  My 6 year cold came home sick last week, which we think was the flu.  Yesterday she was diagnosed with bronchitis and I am scared shitless!  Even my 1 year old is sick with a cough...  This is the exact way it started last year when I ended up in the hospital.

and now i know just how sick you got.  You take of yourself and your family.  I don't know what to tell you what to do, but do whatever it takes to make sure all of you are OK.  OK?

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ps..... I'm like Philly...I see my Dr on the 17 and I'm sure she'll go for the shot....drats....just my luck.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #28 on: October 25, 2008, 06:33:47 pm »
Got my flu vaccination in the left arm and a pneumococcal vaccination in the right arm. I felt awful for days!
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« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2008, 07:24:10 pm »
I got mine the 7th of October.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #30 on: October 26, 2008, 12:41:43 pm »
Quote from: GSOgymrat on October 23, 2008, 03:22:49 pm
I got mine and didn't feel it at all... and I mean I didn't even realize she had done it, which was a little disconcerting.

I got mine last week and the minute after the "prick" I tasted menthol...like those eucalyptis cough drops.
(so..it must have been medicine)
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Offline 27years

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #31 on: October 29, 2008, 04:46:31 pm »
got mine today and am feeling rough, not sure if its the jab or me just being poorly
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Offline WillyWump

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #32 on: October 29, 2008, 10:27:46 pm »
Got mine last week, and it hurt like hell for about an hour, I swear she hit bone with that needle.

What about the shingles shot? are we supposed to get that?
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Offline emeraldize

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #33 on: October 30, 2008, 07:37:49 am »
Quote from: WillyWump on October 29, 2008, 10:27:46 pm
Got mine last week, and it hurt like hell for about an hour, I swear she hit bone with that needle.

What about the shingles shot? are we supposed to get that?

I've never received nor been advised to have a "shingles shot". Anyone else?
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Offline David_CA

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #34 on: October 30, 2008, 08:11:37 am »
Quote from: emeraldize on October 30, 2008, 07:37:49 am
I've never received nor been advised to have a "shingles shot". Anyone else?

I may be mistaken, but I believe 'shingles shots' are reserved for neggies.
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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #35 on: October 30, 2008, 08:29:15 am »
I got mine on Tuesday.  It was a miserable day....cold &wet,  windy,  rain coming at you from the side,  and I had to walk a few blocks take a bus and then walk again to get to the doctors office.  I went home right after and had a bowl of hot soup.  Today I feel fine. 
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Offline emeraldize

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #36 on: October 30, 2008, 09:52:59 am »
re: "Shingles shots"

DavidNC - you're right according to this NIH site which has a .pdf of recommended and not recommended vaccinations. Zoster or shingles is one of 3 vaccines specifically NOT recommended for HIV positive adults www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/Recommended_Immunizations_FS_en.pdf -
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Offline SteveA

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #37 on: October 30, 2008, 12:32:42 pm »
LOL at all the little prick jokes. You guys are a hoot n a half! I got mine on Tuesday. Didn't feel a thing. Woke up in the middle of the night last night all nauseous and puking but today I feel fine.  ;D
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Offline emeraldize

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Re: Flu Cue
« Reply #38 on: October 31, 2008, 01:59:00 am »
Quote from: SteveA on October 30, 2008, 12:32:42 pm
Didn't feel a thing.

Evidently you had the littlest prick joke of all.  ;D
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