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And I'm wondering where the flu vaccine is this year. They always emphasize early vaccination but two of the local clinics I called in September still haven't gotten it and say they have no information on when it will arrive.
Southern MN. Any other area not getting their vaccine?
Got mine in the L.A. area on September 30. Can't imagine why the supplies would be coming late to your area.
why have a shot when there are so many strains of the flu out there ? I would rather just boost my immune system and wear a mask and I probably would get better protection from the mask and boosting my immunity . One shot cannot possibly cover all the strains of flu .
why have a shot when there are so many strains of the flu out there ? I would rather just boost my immune system and wear a mask and I probably would get better protection from the mask and boosting my immunity . One shot cannot possibly cover all the strains of flu .
No, but it does reduce the risk of getting the strains predicted to be most common by about 60%.
Since there is no way to "boost" immunity and you cannot wear a mask 24/7, I'll take whatever protection the vaccine provides. All I had was mild soreness from the vaccine injection.
why have a shot when there are so many strains of the flu out there ? I would rather just boost my immune system and wear a mask and I probably would get better protection from the mask and boosting my immunity . One shot cannot possibly cover all the strains of flu .
In general, strains circulating in the southern and eastern hemispheres travel north and west. Usually, there is a pretty good match. I'm not sure what you mean about "boost(ing) (your) immune system".
the flu that we get our shots for, is very different from the systems of Ebola. I think the fear from Ebola is going to affect people who pick up the Noro Virus for instance or 24 hour flu bugs, but yes, there will be a certain amount of panic. I was surprised our doctor didn't supplest flu shots this year. Every other year she has, hubby gets them every few years and I usually get them every year. I still will, occasionally get the flu, but it is a different strain.
the flu that we get our shots for, is very different from the systems of Ebola. I think the fear from Ebola is going to affect people who pick up the Noro Virus for instance or 24 hour flu bugs, but yes, there will be a certain amount of panic. I was surprised our doctor didn't supplest flu shots this year. Every other year she has, hubby gets them every few years and I usually get them every year. I still will, occasionally get the flu, but it is a different strain.
She may have assumed you were planning to get the vaccine since you usually do. Everyone should get it this year.
No, but it does reduce the risk of getting the strains predicted to be most common by about 60%.
Since there is no way to "boost" immunity and you cannot wear a mask 24/7, I'll take whatever protection the vaccine provides. All I had was mild soreness from the vaccine injection.
Where are you getting your information from ? 60 % in whose estimation is 60 % ...boosting your immune system by eating healthy and taking vitamins , washing your hands like a fiend etc ... a mask is when you go out in public just like the Europeans and the Asians do when there is an outbreak ...
Where are you getting your information from ? 60 % in whose estimation is 60 % ...boosting your immune system by eating healthy and taking vitamins , washing your hands like a fiend etc ... a mask is when you go out in public just like the Europeans and the Asians do when there is an outbreak ...
Washing your hands doesn't keep you from inhaling the virus. The primary spread of flu is respiratory, touching infected items and then inoculating yourself is secondary.
Where are you getting your information from ? 60 % in whose estimation is 60 % ...boosting your immune system by eating healthy and taking vitamins , washing your hands like a fiend etc ... a mask is when you go out in public just like the Europeans and the Asians do when there is an outbreak ...
The best way to "boost" your immune system is by getting the vaccine...and hence antibodies to the virus. All the vitamins in the world won't get your immune system to produce the antibodies you need before exposure to the virus...
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