UtahSkinsFanatic Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 As someone right now is under the attack of the nasty bug and who thought I would be able to survive the season without getting the flu, I have one advice: Next year get the spray or shot and avoid all of this. Just some friendly advice from a fellow ExtremeSkins member. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtahSkinsFanatic Posted January 9, 2004 Author Share Posted January 9, 2004 As someone right now is under the attack of the nasty bug and who thought I would be able to survive the season without getting the flu, I have one advice: Next year get the spray or shot and avoid all of this. Just some friendly advice from a fellow ExtremeSkins member. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFunky1 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Flu shots are how the government controls our minds... Homer Simpson was kidnapped and put on an island for accidently sumbling (he made it up) across that. I had my flu already I think earlier this year (nausea, sweats, ached, etc...). My girl had her flu as well... a month or so after her flu shot... I guess nothing is certain. Hope you get well soon... Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFunky1 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Flu shots are how the government controls our minds... Homer Simpson was kidnapped and put on an island for accidently sumbling (he made it up) across that. I had my flu already I think earlier this year (nausea, sweats, ached, etc...). My girl had her flu as well... a month or so after her flu shot... I guess nothing is certain. Hope you get well soon... Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Originally posted by UtahSkinsFanatic As someone right now is under the attack of the nasty bug and who thought I would be able to survive the season without getting the flu, I have one advice: Next year get the spray or shot and avoid all of this. Just some friendly advice from a fellow ExtremeSkins member. :2cents: The one year I did get the shot I was even more sick. It doesn't prevent you from getting it just gets your immune system ready. The flu shot is just a small dose of the actual flu. It is not recommended for eveyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Originally posted by UtahSkinsFanatic As someone right now is under the attack of the nasty bug and who thought I would be able to survive the season without getting the flu, I have one advice: Next year get the spray or shot and avoid all of this. Just some friendly advice from a fellow ExtremeSkins member. :2cents: The one year I did get the shot I was even more sick. It doesn't prevent you from getting it just gets your immune system ready. The flu shot is just a small dose of the actual flu. It is not recommended for eveyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboDaMan Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by jbooma The one year I did get the shot I was even more sick. It doesn't prevent you from getting it just gets your immune system ready. The flu shot is just a small dose of the actual flu. It is not recommended for eveyone. Not exactly. The shot you'll get is a dead version of the bug, you can't actually contract the disease. The spray - FluMist, I think they call it - is the weakened but live flu and yes a small fraction of the recipients will suffer from the spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 We're in January, I got the shot in very early December or late November and I've yet to get sick. But let's wait until March to gauge the effectiveness of the shot. And I'm quite a scientific case because I get at least TWO flus a year, one in the "flu season" and one during the summer or early fall for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I've got strep .. *opens mouth and sends masses running* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Had it for one night Woke up in the middle of the night Body aches and dry heaves which stopped after 30 mins under a hot shower and drinking lukewarm to hot tap water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Now, you keep that up in Salt Lake, we don't need it down here in Orem. Hope you get better soon. Nothing like a good dose of Gibbs to get the blood flowing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I did not get the shot and I did catch the flu. However, this year they missed thestrain a little. The flu that is going around this year is not the one they vaccinated for. It happens every once in a while, so if you are like me and didn't get the flu shot but got the flu, don't beat yourself up over it. -DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webnarc Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by NavyDave Had it for one night Woke up in the middle of the night Body aches and dry heaves which stopped after 30 mins under a hot shower and drinking lukewarm to hot tap water. Me too, bed was spinning, an unknown girl lying beside me, empty wallet and a red mark on the top of my hand reading "Admit One". I told the doctor that I thought it was diphtheria, he told me I was just hung over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Never had the flu, never had shots. Haven't really been sick (minus events similar to the ones webnarc described) since 1979. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 i usually get sick in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Last time I got the flu was 15 years ago and did not get the shot. I learned my lesson and have gotten it every year since then and have not gotten it since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtahSkinsFanatic Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Well, I went to the Doctor today and it turns out I had a viral infection that in turn caused me to have Asthma symptoms. Anyway I am on Advair, a sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing, and it is going away. For everyone who is sick, get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurp Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 If nothing else, remember this. The number one entry point for viruses is the eyes, followed by the nose and mouth. Ergo, wash your hands frequently, avoiding touching your eyes, and keep your fingers out of your nose and mouth. I rarely get colds and haven't had the flu in 15 years. And no, I've never received the flu shot. If I were, I'd definitely go with the nasal spray version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Sage advice. Know I'm asking for it, but have avoided the flu so far myself, little touch of something back in say November, but overall this winter nothing. Tough going though since the Flu swept through here early and has stuck around. Add to that this is the tourist season here and they always like to bring stuff with them. Working outside doesn't help but hey. I take my vitamines. having had a version of this little beast last year at this time, I highly recommend avoiding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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