FabSwingers.com forum: Flu vaccine

By *asmeen OP TV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

You having it?

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

probably not.

Cal

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By *asmeen OP TV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"probably not.

Cal"

Why?

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

Yeah, my mum has to have it and as I'm her carer I have it for her sake.

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By *asmeen OP TV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Yeah, my mum has to have it and as I'm her carer I have it for her sake. "

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"probably not.

Cal

Why?"

I have no objection to vaccines and believe they are the most valuable tool in the history of modern medicine. But, I'm not in a demographic that would be offered it, and I am very rarely ill. It would not cross my mind to seek it out and I personally feel it would be wasted on me. Someone else can have it instead.

Cal

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Yes I will be having a flu jab this year, I work with vulnerable people

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Yes, to help to develop and maintain herd immunity, which helps to protect everyone, including me and the people I care for. It looks like there will be sufficient for everyone and pharmacies sell it for about £10.

It's a good insurance against potentially having flu and covid-19 this winter. We already know that many people who get covid-19 and survive, including those with mild symptoms, can result in then having life long organ damage and failure. Successive viral assault could result in more severe damage. Just battling what may be shorter-tern fatigue will impact many so that they struggle with life.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I always have the flu jab. I will again this year as long as there’s one available - I suspect a lot more people will come forward for it now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I have one every year as I’m a carer

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By *ewcouplemidsCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Nope

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve never had a flu jab but then again I’ve never had the flu. I guess I’ll have to think about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep

Every year for the last 25 years but due to stupidity last year I forgot even though it was in my fridge and got flu which lasted two months so fucked if I will forget this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I have long term health conditions so I have it every year.

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"You having it?"
No never have done and well in my sixties

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

I couldn’t have it if I wanted to. The one time I did have it I had an anaphylactic reaction, called nhs111 who sent paramedics. It’s now on my medical records that I’m not to have it

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"probably not.

Cal

Why?

Cal"

You're describing me in 2018 except I caught it and lost 4 weeks of my life.

I'm getting it even is I pay.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.

There's too much guess work with which strain will be present and often get it wrong.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Not had it yet but gf nags me every year about it. Probably will do this year though.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"No.

There's too much guess work with which strain will be present and often get it wrong."

It can be estimated with less than 100% accuracy but you will get covered for several strains. Immunity may linger for longer than 1 year, so you could be helped for next year. That said, like all insurances, it's taken up just in case and the odda are stacked in your favour from having it. With the choice of no cover or some potential cover against a possible very nasty infection, surely it makes sense to have some likely cover?

A brand new flu vaccine that covers for all flu types has been in trials and so may become available in a year or so, which will be a big help for the world.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"probably not.

Cal

Why?

Cal

You're describing me in 2018 except I caught it and lost 4 weeks of my life.

I'm getting it even is I pay."

This .

I have had the flu twice in my life .

Thd last one being 5 year ago.

It was far far worse than having covid.

I honestly could not get out of bed for 2 weeks.

It honestly felt like I had been hit by a truck.

I would pay for it but I read it's free for over 50s this year .

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

yep have one every year.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Doubt it. Only ever had flu once (which I admit, was bad & felt out of sorts for 3-4 weeks) but now with the lack of mingling with other people, mainly shopping online etc, even less likelihood of getting it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, never had it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, i have it every year, it's important i do as i have severe asthma plus 2 autoimmune diseases, flu would cause me to be very ill.

I would have it anyway though as herd immunity is important to protect people who can't have the vaccine

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Yes. It's my responsibility to do my bit to slow the spread of disease. I'm eligible and if I weren't I'd pay.

I have a relative who cannot get the flu vaccine for medical reasons. I vaccinate first to protect those like him, then to protect myself.

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By *obbie BelleTV/TS
over a year ago

Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool

YES!

Had it every year since being diagnosed with diabetes type 2.

Never had any issues.

Not had flu either.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

No. I used to have it as I have asthma but I still got ill. I’ve declined it the last 6 years and I’ve been no worse off. When I look at the list of what’s in it including aborted fetal tissue and worse, I really don’t want that put in me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, you can actually get worse with it, the best is to work on the immune system and to get vitamin d

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Yep. Have done for years. Also swine flu and pneumovax.... Will have the covid vaccination as well.

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By *ess n BenCouple
over a year ago

Didcot

Yep, always have, looks like we can save £10 each this year

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Yes. Had influenza over new year 2000, completely missed out on all the millennium stuff because i was delirious in bed. Paid to get it every year since. I know it never gives 100% immunity, but getting even just a little protection from flu is worth it to me.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

" the list of what’s in it including aborted fetal tissue and worse "

What is worse than aborted fetal tissue ?

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Get offered it every year as I’m considered high risk but have never taken up the offer. Perhaps this year might be the time to start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To learn about the content of the flu vaccine from a reputable source:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321207#who-should-avoid-flu-shots

Note the conspicuous absence of aborted foetal tissue.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

" the list of what’s in it including aborted fetal tissue and worse

What is worse than aborted fetal tissue ?"

Formaldehyde Mercury aluminium gelatin and antibiotics (I’m allergic to many). For my body they’re the worst but in the ethical scheme of things aborted fetal tissue is just atrocious. How the hell did that ever start?

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

You shouldn't believe all the shite on the internet, if you did you'd build a bunker in your garden and hide forever.

Might be good if some did tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hasten to add my post was made in the hope of debunking some of the nonsense that gets passed around regarding vaccines.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I hasten to add my post was made in the hope of debunking some of the nonsense that gets passed around regarding vaccines."

One can only hope

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have had the flu twice in my life J, both times saw me in agony sweating shaking, weak as a kitten basically totally wiped out. The two times I had flu where after having the flu vaccine maybe its coincidence but since refused to have the vaccine not had the flu...maybe just been lucky who knows but not intending to have the vaccine but thats my choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I’m encouraged to have it in my job. I didn’t last year but I’ve told everyone I know to have it this year. If you get flu and Covid together you will more than likely die. It’s as simple as that. Everyone in my immediate family will have it

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By *69BANMan
over a year ago

Reading

" the list of what’s in it including aborted fetal tissue and worse

What is worse than aborted fetal tissue ?

Hahahaha hahaha, sorry, hahaha hahaha, antibiotics in a flu vaccine, that's the best one yet, hahahaha

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land

I have mine annually. Unusually this year I've been asked to have it in September, as have other friends of mine

I typically have it after Halloween

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No, you can actually get worse with it, the best is to work on the immune system and to get vitamin d

So what about people who have low but D and have autoimmune diseases ?

Some people can't alter that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"To learn about the content of the flu vaccine from a reputable source:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321207#who-should-avoid-flu-shots

Note the conspicuous absence of aborted foetal tissue."

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"No, you can actually get worse with it, the best is to work on the immune system and to get vitamin d

So what about people who have low but D and have autoimmune diseases ?

Some people can't alter that."

Yeah my autoimmune disease is incurable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No, you can actually get worse with it, the best is to work on the immune system and to get vitamin d

So what about people who have low but D and have autoimmune diseases ?

Some people can't alter that."

Low vit D ... it should have said !

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"To learn about the content of the flu vaccine from a reputable source:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321207#who-should-avoid-flu-shots

Note the conspicuous absence of aborted foetal tissue.

https://bioethics.georgetown.edu/2017/01/is-it-true-that-there-are-vaccines-produced-using-aborted-fetuses/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope, fully functioning immune system

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Not sure, only had one once when I worked for a bank and they had people in to give the jab in works time, I was ill for three months after it which I found strange.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, last year I (hubby) had a violent reaction to it, the only time in 10 years of inoculation as an asthma owner I might add.

However, I have decided that following said reaction I'll take my chances with the flu, which seems to have become extinct as a result of Coroni.

Job done!

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside

"Nope, fully functioning immune system "

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