Flu Jab - Page 2

katex · 15-10-2010, 00:40

We have this discussion every year .. just hope some of the inane and uneducated comments don't put people, in vulnerable positions, off from what could be a life-saving jab. ..

Margaret Pilkington · 15-10-2010, 06:34

Kate, Jaysay would fall into the category of vulnerbale...wouldn't he? But he has found to his cost, that the flu jab doesn't do for him........as it doesn't for my husband.
I know the benefits(and the pitfalls) of the flu jab.......and what Flashy asked was our opinions.

Sometimes it is better to take common sense precautions than take the jab.......ah Yes, but then, common sense isn't that common anymore is it?

sm_counsell · 15-10-2010, 09:53

Honey and Cinnamon for me every day through the winter!

jaysay · 15-10-2010, 10:09

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Kate, Jaysay would fall into the category of vulnerbale...wouldn't he? But he has found to his cost, that the flu jab doesn't do for him........as it doesn't for my husband.
I know the benefits(and the pitfalls) of the flu jab.......and what Flashy asked was our opinions.

Sometimes it is better to take common sense precautions than take the jab.......ah Yes, but then, common sense isn't that common anymore is it?

There is actually quite a divide about the flue jab in medical circles, I had a discussion with the SHO on E3 back in 94 when I was admitted only days after having the jab, I said I wasn't having it again and she agreed, saying it doesn't do for everybody

Margaret Pilkington · 15-10-2010, 11:29

When I was working there were quite a few of the Docs wouldn't have the jab, despite being on the frontline of medical services, therefore at 'risk'.
The point I was trying to make, was that we are all adult enough to look at the pros and cons, then make an informed decision.
I dislike the idea that one size fits all in medicine......like anything else medical, it has its drawbacks, these have to be considered sensibly.

MargaretR · 15-10-2010, 11:54

This years winter flu vaccine has an added extra -
...the swine flu vaccine that many people decided not to have.

I have declined the offer of a free injection of mercury

Margaret Pilkington · 15-10-2010, 12:26

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Originally Posted by katex

just hope some of the inane and uneducated comments don't put people, in vulnerable positions, off from what could be a life-saving jab. ..

If these vulnerable people are influenced by the comments of others, they are effectivley allowing other people to make a decision for them.

Miaowzinzara · 03-11-2010, 11:57

I have a flu jab every year, seems to work for me. Had my pnuemonia jab over 10 years ago now, rather that than have pnuemonia again!!!

Mick · 04-11-2010, 05:00

Had mine last Tuesday and did not feel a thing no pain at all after it

Neil · 04-11-2010, 07:53

You must be used to having a little prick by now

Mick · 04-11-2010, 08:14

yes Neil ....i have to put up with you every day

jaysay · 04-11-2010, 08:56

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Originally Posted by mick

yes Neil ....i have to put up with you every day

You second guessed me there mick

cashman · 04-11-2010, 09:02

asked me doc fer it last week, had it last year n paid fer it, was told NO its not a good idea.

makes me wonder why they give it free to pensioners n certain folk, are they trying to get shut of a few?