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The Flu vaccine is made to combat a range of different types of the influenza virus, not just one. The young and elderly are the most vunerable as their immune systems can not fight the infection as well as others. Washing hands, cleaning surfaces and throwing away used tissue all help increase the effectiveness of the shot. Some seem to think they get the flu from the shot, this isn't possible. If you do get sick it's because the virus was already in your body and just needed the incubation period to show.
cavewoman192003
January 11, 2013 10:23 a.m.
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FYI the flu vaccine hasn't had a "killed" virus in it for years. Now they use a protein from the virus that will trigger the immune response necessary to protect you from that particular strain. So no, the vaccine doesn't contain the whole virus, or even enough RNA from one to hijack your white blood cells into a virus producing machine. Therefore, the vaccine cannot 'give' you the flu. Read a little more.
Click to view my profile christinathefern
January 11, 2013 9:52 a.m.
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We don't do flu shots in this house - and that includes our child with special medical needs.

the shot won't keep anyone from getting sick.

If you have flu like symptoms STAY HOME. Period. For that matter if you have a Cold, bronchitis, gastroenteritis or other illness - stay home. Stop spreading germs.
TriangleMommy
January 11, 2013 9:46 a.m.
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"Flu Shot = Catching Flu" Ignorance = Posting Garbage.
Banned4Life
January 11, 2013 9:06 a.m.
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Please get a flu shot folks, and thanks in advance.. signed..one of the nc disabled vets
Click to view my profile rushbot
January 10, 2013 7:54 p.m.
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nuff, well said.
chrisnrali
January 10, 2013 7:42 p.m.
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If people would keep their snotty nosed, sneezed, whiney kids at home from places of food consumption we'd all have a better wellness rating.

as for bucking the trend, NC always thinks it leads in that category, but it usually finds out later their reporting/record keeping is as bad as their politics.

now where's my Nyquil.
Screw WrAl
January 10, 2013 7:09 p.m.
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Never had the flu in my life and NEVER had the flu shot. I just take care of myself, stay fit, and avoid being a couch potato. Simple steps if you are not lazy!
jblake1932
January 10, 2013 6:26 p.m.
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"Never seen such an epidemic. I do hope those that have the flu will get better very soon. Get the flu shot if you have not done so." - charmcclainlovesdogs2

LOL!
Hans
January 10, 2013 5:01 p.m.
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It's cause we eat a lot of collards.....
moonpie
January 10, 2013 4:54 p.m.
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