Anyone not gotten their flu shot yet this season?

cl86 · November 2018

I live in a warm climate and work from home, so I kind of forgot that flu season is already here and that people are already getting sick from it. Now that I've remembered, I plan to get one tomorrow at a pharmacy, but wondering if anyone else has put theirs off and is planning to get vaccinated in the first trimester. I'm only 5 weeks along, but my OB's office recommends it, and I plan to get the preservative-free one. Still kicking myself a little for not getting it sooner / before I conceived, though.

bumbly_b · November 2018

I've never gotten a flu shot. I know its recommended but my ob hasnt suggested it to me yet. I plan to ask about it on my next appointment (I'm 13wks)

paigejessica · November 2018

I haven't yet but want to soon. I'm almost 6 weeks.

gphidani · November 2018

I always feel like I get sick after the shot, but only after the shot. The years I didn’t get it, I didn’t get sick. I’m a little weary when it’s the only free shot offered.

ruby696 · November 2018

@gphidani I always felt that way too, until I actually got influenza last year and was almost hospitalized. I'll never skip it again. Even if I get a milder form, that's better than experiencing the flu again (and thank God for Tamiflu). I didn't realize the difference between a virus and actual influenza - I definitely do now.

mermaidca · November 2018

gphidani said:

I always feel like I get sick after the shot, but only after the shot. The years I didn’t get it, I didn’t get sick. I’m a little weary when it’s the only free shot offered.

I don't even understand what you're trying to say? You'd be more convinced it was effective if they charged you for it? It's free because it's effective and there are people who have died from it so they want as many people to have some sort protection.

I don't see any downsides of having the shot. Like at the very least you have a bit of protection and a chance to avoid getting the flu (not a stomach virus or a cold but full on real influenza which is a nightmare).

harpseal135 · November 2018

ruby696 said:

@gphidani I always felt that way too, until I actually got influenza last year and was almost hospitalized. I'll never skip it again. Even if I get a milder form, that's better than experiencing the flu again (and thank God for Tamiflu). I didn't realize the difference between a virus and actual influenza - I definitely do now.
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Your statement is so true. People say they get the flu and in most cases it's just a respiratory viral thing going on or just a bad cold; OR they think that gastroenteritis is the flu.

I had the truth flu one time ever and it was horrific! You are flat on your back 103 temp, breathing is terrible you dont move. That's the true flu. I love it hen people say "I had the flu three times last year, it only lasted a day or two" sorry, but that's not the flu.

rdixon571 · November 2018

My regular dr was pressuring me about it but I've never gotten the flu or the flu shot. I've always kinda been anti flu shots for myself... only because it seemed like the vaccine each year didn't protect against that year's flu strain...
But idk, maybe I should get it anyways?
Idk

meggyme · November 2018

@rdixon571 even if you still catch the flu from a different strain (and who's to say which strain you end up with) the symptoms tend to be reduced because you at least have a limited immunity to it and can recover faster. And even if a flu shot is, for example, only 10% effective, that's 10% less likely I am to get the flu. For a free poke in the arm, I'll take that!

ETA: and even if you never get the flu, herd immunity is increased by more people getting the flu shot, therefore increasing the odds of it being more effective. The fewer people that catch the flu, the fewer opportunities for the virus to mutate into something not covered by the shot.

2ndbebe102020 · November 2018

Exactly where I’m at. Was going to get one in October... then when I went to pharmacy for one they told me my insurance required I get it at Dr office. When I called my Dr I said “I’m pregnant & wanting a flu shot.” 😁 going in Tuesday morning.

stardustdreams · December 2018

I did get it earlier... but I wasn't pregnant yet. My kids and I have been getting it yearly since my kids started preschool.

simonssays2019 · January 2019

Never have, never will

stassischroeder · January 2019

knottie3a0da0be7edd5aeb said:

Never have, never will

alwaysellie · February 2019

I'm allergic to the flu shot and currently have the flu thanks to anti vaxxers so... everyone who is able to get the shot PLEASE GET THE SHOT TO SPARE OTHERS LIKE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone not gotten their flu shot yet this season?

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