Flu Jab !!

angy · Post by **angy** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:55 pm

Hi guys!! i was told by several people that I should see my gp and ask for the flu jab..Reasons being 1. that i work with vunerable people with health problems (carer etc) and 2. due to the immune problems with cc...Normally i would pay for a flu jab(if i were normal lol!!!) but i was told i could get it free for these two reasons..Im referring in uk though...and most of you guys are in us...

I think i should possibly go for it but will it have an effect on me. I remember years ago when i got it i felt a little unwell for a couple of days..

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:18 pm

angy----Lou and I get the flu shots every year and every 2 years a booster of the PIN-NEW-MONIA shot--

One year I did feel a bit queezy from the flu shot but a little queezy is better than being totally whacked out--and the work that U are involved in more or less says get the shot Angy~~~~~and for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barbara

Post by **tex** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:21 pm

Angy,

A nurse at my doc's office asked me if I wanted one last week, when I was there to have a blood test sample drawn, so the shots, (jabs -

), are available here now, too. Since your work requires you to be in close contact with the public, it probably would be a good idea to get the shot. I get the impression that most people who work in the medical field get those shots every year, over here, but I could be wrong.

Tex

angy · Post by **angy** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:28 pm

Yes you are correct tex...over here they get them every year too..I just never bothered before in the past!! i always just got my self better using herbs and aromatherapy..But since i now have this cc Im thinking i dont want to get ill this winter...Usually i am prone to colds and flus...now i know why..

And yes i think im definately going to get the jab..(srry about my scottish slang !!!.

) im not sure if ill have to pay for it or get it free. Aparantly some care workers seem to be getting it free... so im going to check it out...Thanks tex!!

Post by **tex** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:31 pm

Angy,

I've never understood why so many people get a "light to moderate" case of the flu, from those shots, because as any doctor will tell you, "that's impossible, because the vaccine only contains killed viruses". I've never had the shot either, because I've seen a lot of otherwise healthy people, come down with a pretty good case of what certainly appeared to me to be the flu, (even though that's impossible, of course.

). When you've got aching muscles and joints, a headache, D, chills and fever, etc., that sure seems to me to be a lot like the flu, to my way of thinking. LOL. Still, most people usually don't react that severely, and they usually get over it in a few days. Since most of the time, I can stay away from public places, and all but a few people, I just take my chances.

By the way, please don't change your writing style, I love your Scottish slang.

Tex

angy · Post by **angy** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:28 am

You ar e correct of course tex!!

and yes i refuse to become a hermit lol!! and never go into public places..I guess ill just have to get myself a gas mask lol!!!

and fight those nasty bugs and viruses..

What i hate the most is...those dam buses..public transport...even though i drive.. i gotta use them

God the coughing and spluttering that goes on then buses is a nightmare..

.

The seats are very close together and other people are in your pesonal space...when sitting next to ya! I usually stand when its busy!!

right next to the driver hehe!!keeping well away from them bugs.. God sometimes i even put my scarf over my mouth and nose lol!!!

Am i paranoid or what !!

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:35 am

I love your Scottish slang, too. Jab is a perfect description.........

Post by **tex** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:49 am

Angy,

No, I don't think you're paranoid. I'm just so thankful that I don't have to ride those buses, (there aren't any out here in the country). Airplanes are probably even worse, because I believe the air is recirculated on them, and you can't get off, until it lands. Also, everything you touch on them is contaminated with some kind of germs.

Tex

jodibelle352 · Post by **jodibelle352** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:10 am

Angy get the flu shot. David and I both get one every year and it really has helped us. At least if you do come down with the flu it will or should be milder form. Keep in mind that it takes 2 weeks for the vaccine to work it's way into your system so the sooner you get it the better!
Love Ya!
Jodi

angy · Post by **angy** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:00 am

Going for my jab!! on saturday 18th oct...open clinic and yes i get it free...

also booked my 2nd last accupuncture appointment..have not had any since diagnosed...Im gonna ask him to jab!!! that cc outa my body!! lol

jodibelle352 · Post by **jodibelle352** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:38 am

If the accupuncture works PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know so I can line up an appointment. I'm ready to try anything. LOL
Love and God Bless:
Jodi

angy · Post by **angy** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:01 am

Jodi i have been getting accupuncture for 2 yrs..cost me over 2 grand....originally it was for migraine and then led on to my stomach ache...that was before i was diagnosed with cc...)
The accupuncture i get is solely based on the chinese method...all my docs there are chinese...I dont get the western approach to accupuncture...It helped loads with my symptoms at the time... but now, with my last 2 sessions im going to get the doc to aim the session at my cc...so i will let you know ok!!

One other thing though ...accupuncture doesnt always work for everyone...but it tuned in with me amazing...

jodibelle352 · Post by **jodibelle352** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:24 am

Well the cash info just kind of stopped me dead in my tracks, guess I'll just keep plugging away. LOL
I did send an e-mail to Wal_Mart Corporate Offices and haven't heard from them. But I just sent it yesterday.
I've also just asked Tex for some help as well.
If anyone can get them to take notice and change things it's our Presidential Candidate: TEX! LOL
I don't think there's any subject he hasn't researched at one time. I wish he would go on one of our game shows here in the U.S. called "Do you want to be a Millionaire". Tex would go right to the top without having to use a life line. I'm sure of it. That's how much faith I have in him.
Love and God Bless:
Jodi

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:32 pm

I got mine Last Friday, had not so much as a sore arm and no reaction. Anytime you work around other people its a good Idea gto ge tone.

angy · Post by **angy** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:21 am

Jodi maybe we should all do a lottery sindicate ...send in money to Tex..