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Comments (43)I've never had one, but this season scares me so I broke down and overcame my fear of needles to get one. From the CDC today: "Director Frieden did note that, in seasons when H3N2 is the predominant strain, this season for example, seasonal influenza always takes the heaviest toll on seniors. The CDC estimates that 90 percent of flu-related deaths are in people 65 and older. He also reported nine additional pediatric fatalities last week, bringing the total to 29 thus far. Likely in response to last weeks statement that the 2012-2013 influenza vaccine has shown to have an overall vaccine effectiveness of 62 percent, he closed by saying, "I want to close my remarks by reminding everyone that although the flu vaccine is far from perfect, it's by far the best tool we have to prevent influenza. You can still protect yourself through vaccination." Everyone at work is dropping like flies - young people too. Yep, I'm glad I got one. No side effects at all - the vaccine is not live virus. This post was edited by tally on Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 13:17...See MoreFlu Shot........
Comments (29)Never had a flu shot. Admittedly, part is the distaste for clinics, needles and the like. I did consider it a bit this year but after considering everything, I think I'll pass again. I know people who have gotten the shots and have gotten the flu. Doctors admit that it's a best guess at what the strain will be and many admit that simply washing your hands regularly will do far more to prevent the flu than flu shots will. They now admit that last years flu shot was the wrong one and totally ineffective. This isn't to suggest that vulnerable people should not get them, but they push these things way too hard and at what, $30 or so a pop, that's pretty near a scam in certain ways. Let's face it, if I sold a pill that I hype as preventing you from catching a cold, I'd be sued till the cows come home, wash their dainties, pack up and leave again! Yet, jabbing people with ineffective immunizations goes by without a second thought. We live in a strange world!...See MoreCanine Influenza shot | Dog Flu shot- Now Required for boarding
Comments (4)From what I've read the strain of influenza that is affecting most dogs is different from the one in the vaccinations. That leads me to believe the boarding place is probably acting out of fear rather than their educated knowledge. However, as frustrating as that is, I can totally understand it. My dog has been going to the same day care two-three times a week for 4 years now. I know the owners and talk to them often about the business so I can understand the dynamic from both sides. So as upset as you are, if you didn't have that shot requirement and your dog were to get the flu while under their care, would you be upset? And if you also found out there was a flu shot available but dogs weren't required to be vaccinated, what would your response be then? I know what my response would be. That they dropped the ball and didn't act responsibly to protect my pet. From that perspective, I think it is good that they are doing what they feel is needed to protect themselves as well as all the dogs in their care. I know that doesn't help you with the added costs, but have you considered hiring a pet sitter to care for your dogs instead? We had cats and birds as well as our dog to board and it was WAY too expensive. Instead we turned to a pet sitting site where we were able to interviewed several people and find a wonderful woman to care for our pets. We boarded the dog, but she fed our cats and birds twice a day at a fraction of the cost. The arrangement was perfect because we didn't have to up root our pets and they still had human contact while we were gone. She did a wonderful job and we actually became friends. The site we used was www.care.com Good Luck!...See MoreSenior dosage flu shots
Comments (73)I got mine today... when I called the grocery store pharmacy to see if I needed an appt she said no. I asked if they were busy with people wanting them she said yes. I told her I was coming on my lunch hour, so she took my info over the phone to help expedite me when I got there. Nice! Anyhow, she said she had to ask me a delicate question... how old am I? I didn't ask why she was asking, but thanks to this post, this is probably why! I laughed to myself about the "delicate" question - I'll tell anybody my age, but I was afraid it might be how much do you weigh? Now that's a delicate question!...See Morestinky-gardener
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