Avoiding the flu

[greaterexp]

There has been discussion about whether or not to get the flu vaccine, but these are tips we can all employ:

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[Kenu]

Thanks for sharing 👍 Got my flu shot two weeks ago 🙏. I have been getting them for twenty five years and no 😷 flu. My throat specialist, oncologist, neurologist, and pcp all recommended it. 👍🙏🐾. Ken

[Guava69]

Thanks for sharing the article. I appreciate the reminders of what I can do since I'm one of those that don't get the flu shot ☹️👍

[janetb1968]

Had my flu shot 2 days ago xxx

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Great article greaterexp !!! I got mine last Friday! 🤗💕

J🌠

[MS_Indestructible]

thanks for the info. Got my shot 2 weeks ago

[Doubled51]

Got mine about a month ago.

[Raingrrl]

Thanks for the article greaterexp . I got my shot last week.

[pamgarner]

First year got my flu shot 10 days ago,glad I did! Found out it is NOT a live virus,the only immune shot that has a live virus is shingles, you can still get it if you had chicken pox in your life,I also got a shingles on a different day ,ask your dr.

[Kenu in reply to pamgarner]

The new shot “Shingrix “ for shingles is NOT a live virus. 👍🙏🐾😉 Ken

[greaterexp]

There is the older shingles vaccine, which is a live virus and not recommended much anymore. The newer shingles vaccine, Shringrix, is not a live virus, so is generally preferred, especially for folks like us with health issues.

There is the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine, which is a live, but weakened version and not recommended for many people, especially those with health problems.

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I’m glad you got your vaccination according to your doctor’s recommendation. Stay healthy!

[Ali_B62]

I got mine just over a week ago. As i am usually very illl when I have flu, this seems to be the best option for me even though the vaccine isn't effective against all strains of flu.