This seems like a somewhat silly question, but why do healthy adults need to get the flu shot? For the record, DD got it last year and this year. I got it last year and got a strain of the flu that was not covered. DH did not get the flu shot last year and got sick with the same strain I had. DD did not get sick at all. So, I'm trying to figure out if it's worth getting a flu shot this year. If DD is protected from all of the strains that the flu shot covers, what does it matter if I'm protected or not?
Like I said, I realize this is kind of a silly question. When I was pregnant and for DD's first winter season last year, I didn't question getting the shot at all. I just did it. After getting sick, though, I'm sort of wondering what the point is...
Re: NBR: Adult flu shot question
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I'm a big fan of flu shots. Sure, you still may get sick but the flu shot generally does a pretty good job of protecting you from most strains (what they predict will be the most common strains during a flu season). It is not a sure thing but gives you better odds of not getting sick. And I really don't want the full blown flu!
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Ditto. Except I'm not a nurse. :-) An annual flu shot is a given for me, and everyone in my family.
I and the girls have gotten them every year since they were born. Had no issues with them and we've never gotten the flu. I'd rather be protected from at least the strain it's designed for.
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