Flu shot anyone?

Flu Shots
My oncologist okayed my getting a flu shot; my school requires that I get them. Since I work in a nursing home with a lot of people with upper respiratory problems, and because some of our dementia patients can't cover a cough, it's a good idea. I'm glad you're getting one because all of our bodies have been through a lot of turmoil with chemo and I think we need all the help we can get.

sbmly53 said:

I get one every year.
Hopefully, the last time I got the flu was the last time I'll have had it. It was ghastly! I work in a clinic, hubby worked at an elementary school - we needed protection.

Whooping cough is very prevalent in our area right now, I'm thinking about a Tdap if I' m due for a tetanus. I hate being sick. Funny, huh...

Sue

Can't...
Have any immunizations while I'm on chemo....uggg...hubby is getting the shingles vaccine, flu shot and pneumonia shot his next PC appointment....hopefully I'll skate for the flu this year...I was lucky last year, too....just have to be really careful...

Hugs, Nancy

me also......
Got mine yesterday. Diana

The only time I got the flu shot
in 2092 - 03 season, got the worst flu. Haven't had a flu shot or the flu since. My immune system is also compromised but I am so worried about getting something again from the shots.

Thanks CC
Yes, I have to go get mine too. I've been dragging Tom along with me the last few years. We get our shot and then go to lunch.

xoxo,
Jean

MsGebby said:

I got mine
I don't want to get sick like I did 3 years ago. I think it was 3 years ago..I actually got the swine flu! I was never so sick in my life! My immune system is compromised because of diabetes so I've been getting the shot for sometime now. I can't remember if I had gotten it that year though. My docs hit me up with the pneumonia shot last month. I am armed and ready for the flu season. Let's hope this stuff works!

Not me
I won't be getting the flu shot.Years ago when they were giving the Swine Flu shot my doctor insisted I get one. I had surgery and my immune system was down.All was fine till almost 24 houros later I fell and couldnt walk.Crawled to the phone and called my doctor.I mentioned to him about the shot.He says no way will the shot do that.Not long after that it came out people were getting Guillane Bruirre Syndrome.Since my doctor ignored me I had to fight it myself.Barely able to get into or out of a chair.Walking was also hard but I MADE myself walk.I wouldn't stop.It passed in time then I heard there were reactions. Some died.

Years later my husband begged me to get a flu shot.I told him go ahead.It's not for me.We were at the store.He got one.After shopping he was driving around and 3 times missed a place we always turn. I was getting so upset with him."Why don't you make that turn".Then it happened again and again.We got home and he said he was tired.Went to bed.Woke up exactly 8 hours later.Chest pain.He had a heart attack.Not to say that caused it but he never had a flu shot for years till that year.This year the VA encouraged him to get the flu shot and he did fine.Very puzzling.I don't know if the heart attack was brewing and the shot brought it on.We'll never know.

I just can't take the risk and my doctor never mentions it.I am now getting over bronchitis after my grandson came over sick(coughing). I make every effort to stay away from those who are sick in stores and family members.This is the first time in over 5 years I've been this sick. Grandson called to come over today but I'm not up to par yet.Funny my husband can have a cold and he doesnt pass it to me.Kids are carriers of everthing once school starts.

MsGabby. Not sure about your area now but this year many of our fairs had people coming down with the Swine Flu.Our county missed it but counties all around had cases with pigs and people down with Swine Flu. Something else to worry about just going to the Fair. We missed the fair this year.Happy we did.

Lynn Smith

Lynn Smith

I get my flu shot every
I get my flu shot every year.
Hugs Frankie

Lynn Smith said:

Not me
I won't be getting the flu shot.Years ago when they were giving the Swine Flu shot my doctor insisted I get one. I had surgery and my immune system was down.All was fine till almost 24 houros later I fell and couldnt walk.Crawled to the phone and called my doctor.I mentioned to him about the shot.He says no way will the shot do that.Not long after that it came out people were getting Guillane Bruirre Syndrome.Since my doctor ignored me I had to fight it myself.Barely able to get into or out of a chair.Walking was also hard but I MADE myself walk.I wouldn't stop.It passed in time then I heard there were reactions. Some died.

Years later my husband begged me to get a flu shot.I told him go ahead.It's not for me.We were at the store.He got one.After shopping he was driving around and 3 times missed a place we always turn. I was getting so upset with him."Why don't you make that turn".Then it happened again and again.We got home and he said he was tired.Went to bed.Woke up exactly 8 hours later.Chest pain.He had a heart attack.Not to say that caused it but he never had a flu shot for years till that year.This year the VA encouraged him to get the flu shot and he did fine.Very puzzling.I don't know if the heart attack was brewing and the shot brought it on.We'll never know.

I just can't take the risk and my doctor never mentions it.I am now getting over bronchitis after my grandson came over sick(coughing). I make every effort to stay away from those who are sick in stores and family members.This is the first time in over 5 years I've been this sick. Grandson called to come over today but I'm not up to par yet.Funny my husband can have a cold and he doesnt pass it to me.Kids are carriers of everthing once school starts.

MsGabby. Not sure about your area now but this year many of our fairs had people coming down with the Swine Flu.Our county missed it but counties all around had cases with pigs and people down with Swine Flu. Something else to worry about just going to the Fair. We missed the fair this year.Happy we did.

Lynn Smith

Lynn Smith

Swine Flu shots of 1976
The Swine Flu shots given in 1976 were indeed VERY nasty! Lost a friend, and some others I knew, to it and several had life long effects from it. I had no choice about getting it - was A/D at the time - Hubby also had to have it as he was also A/D and he had no S/E's from it either. Some certainly did. It was scary as they had what looked like ambulance on the base lined up at the theatre Y had never seen that before when we had to go for various shots - there were quite a few who were taken straight to the hospital (including my friend who was helio'd out within and hr).

2009 I did not have Flu Shot as was in Chemo then and Chemo Dr said No but have since then. Will be getting this years the first week of Oct when VA has their Shot Clinic at TREA.

Another thought about vaccines - not all will 'work' with all people so never assume that any of them will for you. I learned this the hard way - both of my Sons had had their MMRs and an extra booster because there was an outbreak on the other side of WA. We were in SW FL in 1991 while Hubby was deployed and younger Son was exposed to 'Hard' Measles while at a 'well kid' appt. Long story shorter - both got measles (older Son was not expected to live) - even after several MMR's since they still have no immunity to Mumps according to titres. Yes I believe in getting vaccines but getting them is not a guarantee.

Winyan - The Power Within

Susan

sea60 said:

I've had mine every year
since I was diagnosed. The doctor recommended it.

Thanks for this info. I should be getting mine in the next 2 weeks.

Hugs,

Sylvia

Iam required to get it every
Iam required to get it every year unlessI have a good excuse. I did receive both the swine flu and regular flu vaccine during chemo. It was advised.