Flu jab?

[Jemisa]

Have you had your flu Jab yet? Do you have it every year (over 60s) or don't you bother?
Our Doctors surgery nurse has phoned to tell us injections are available all next week. We always go, although we have the occasional cold we never get the flu so will continue to have them.
What about you?

jem

[marval]

We had ours two weeks ago, I was advised to get it because I have Rheumatoid arthritis.

[tonyav]

Hi, Jem hows the eyes ?. sorry to go of track.

[pusskin]

Hi jemisa, we both had our flu jabs this week, on Thurs.
We both have rotten colds and coughing a lot, but still had the jab and hubbie now says its made him feel worse?

[Arksided]

I had mine a fortnight ago, I have being for the past six years (I think) I'm only Forty but having Asthma I fall into the high risk category.

I always think worth having if its suggested to you.

[woofgang]

I never used to but i live on my own now with two dogs and it would get really difficult if i got flu so I had one this year and last year. Last year I was fine but this year I got some fluey symptoms for a few days but nothing even half a percent as bad as real flu.

[julia-mag]

Had mine yesterday, our surgery sends out letters, and does a Saturday only 'flu jab specials', quick and fast, nurses and doctor giving the jabs! Proper shuttle service, no waiting around. Works extremely well.

[daffy654]

I had mine at beginning of the month (i'm not over 60). This is the first time I have bothered having the jab in about 6 years.

[RevArkwright]

Yup, had mine last week. No effects whatsoever.

[Kiki-frog]

I'm like Arksided, I'm eligible because of asthma and not my age. I've had it a couple of times, but I'm not bothering now. I always feel a bit rough for a few days after it, and then when I was reading up on it and discovered that there are loads of different flu viruses and the jab will only ward off a few of them, I decided there wasn't much point.

[LazyGun]

Ermm - There are "loads of flu viruses", or more accurately lots of different strains of the influenza virus that circulate the globe, thats true. However, a lot of work is invested in matching up the strains that are eventually used in the vaccine, commonly a trivalent vaccine, and those strains that are currently circulating the globe, and therefore the ones most likely to be seen here.

To a large degree, the effectiveness of the vaccine is dependant upon how close the match is between the predicted strains, and the actual strains we see.

In fairness, most of the time, the researchers get it pretty much right, so I think saying that there is little point in having the vaccine is a bit unfair. If are in a high risk group, or if you work in a job in which you interact with sick people especially, then it probably makes sense to have the vaccine.

[Jemisa]

Tony,
My eye is coming along fine, its still a bit bloodshot and feels tender (but then it will) have to put drops in 4 times a day, have to go back & see the surgeon in 2 weeks. He will then assess what the next stage is.
He has already told me I will need further surgery in the near future. The sight isn't right yet but it will take time. I'm a bit too impatient I'm afraid.
Thankyou for asking.

Jem.

[tonyav]

I'm sure he will sort it for you, Jem.

[furrypusscat]

I always have one having had flu twice. I'd rather prevent having it again. I also had pnuemonia jab some years ago.

[Jemisa]

For the sake of a little prick to me its well worth it. Bei vulnerable because I'm a diabetic I know I wouldn't be able to fight it.
Please Kiki & those that say they "can't be bothered" take the time there could be a strain of flu this year that could kill. I remember in the 50s there was a strain that wiped whole families out.

jem.

[tonyav]

And just after the 1st world war Jem. it killed more than the war did !.

[chaptazbru]

My parents (in their 80's) have theirs every year.

[furrypusscat]

It isn't often you get something for nothing and it really is worth the effort, as you will know if you have had proper flu.

[bednobs]

i had mone on friday. I think they must be using different needles this year as it didn't even register i'd been pricked! Arm is slightly sore now, but not sore enough not to lay on

[China Doll]

Not had mine yet, feel like I've had the start of a cold for bloody ages but it hasn't turned in to a proper cold, don't think I'm supposed to have jab if you have coldy symptoms... although if it doesn't shift soon I'll risk it.

[wardlaw]

Always get it