do a search here ... type in "flu shots"...You'll find tons of past discussions.
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bettyg
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FLU SHOT ... YES, I will get one since I'm also a diabetic!
Before I probably wouldn't have, but the winter before I was correctly dx with lyme disease, I about died with flu/respiratory problems. Couldn't breath at all and then coughing 24/7.
No, I'll take my chances with flu shot as I did last year with NO PROBLEMS. Bettyg
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lymie tony z
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No way Jose...
I get ill with them also and I have been advised by many ducks not to get them...also llmd's.
I got sick when I was given the hepatitis shot
series of three shots sick after each one and the clinic told me I was nuts...LOL
If you have no reaction Betty go for it... Strangely enough I have'nt had a problem with respiratory ailments of this kind since I moved down to Florida...
Even up north after initial pneumonia/bronchitis symptoms and put on levaquin I never again had a lung problem... Started to get one on last go round with IV ceftriaxone but went immediately to a month of clindamycin and nipped it in the bud....
zman
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mlkeen
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part of my "detox and get healthy" plan is no chemicals in unless they are absolutely needed. So I won't ever do a flu shot again.
The only reason i started taking them was that I had gotten the flu when my kids were little (4 and 8), I'm a single mom. They literaly were fending for themselves for several days. I was to sick to think or even call for help. It was really scarey.
I haven't had one since lyme and have not had the flu. I work with kids.
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Cobweb
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I (used) to work with kids-and always got a flu shot without any problems-was told it was a "dead" virus shot. But this year I have been wondering since my WBC is low. It is a question I intend to ask my LLMD and will follow her advice.
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I would never get a flu shot. It contains so much junk in order to cause a immune response. And if you allready have a compromised immune system and unable to fight it off, your probably gonna get sick. But this is my opinion, anyone is free to do what they please.
Vaccine Fillers and Ingredients
In addition to the viral and bacterial RNA or DNA that is part of the vaccines, vaccine fillers and ingredients include:
aluminum hydroxide aluminum phosphate ammonium sulfate amphotericin B animal tissues: pig blood, horse blood, rabbit brain, dog kidney, monkey kidney, chick embryo, chicken egg, duck egg calf (bovine) serum betapropiolactone fetal bovine serum formaldehyde (EMBALMING FLUID) formalin gelatin glycerol human diploid cells (originating from human aborted fetal tissue) hydrolized gelatin monosodium glutamate (MSG) neomycin neomycin sulfate phenol red indicator phenoxyethanol (ANTIFREEZE) potassium diphosphate potassium monophosphate polymyxin B polysorbate 20 polysorbate 80 porcine (pig) pancreatic hydrolysate of casein residual MRC5 proteins sorbitol sucrose thimerosal (MERCURY) tri(n)butylphosphate, VERO cells, a continuous line of monkey kidney cells washed sheep red blood cells
Sounds like great stuff huh? I usually try avoid these things in any amount because I'm sick enough allready.
Aniek
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It depends on your situation.
I have a history of asthma. The combination of flu and asthma can be deadly. I used to get them yearly until my asthma disappeared. I never had a bad reaction.
I've had a reimergence of wheezing this summer, accompanied by an on-going cough. I'll probably get the flu shot this year because of that. The flu could really set me back in treatment.
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I'm w/BettyG on this. Last year I had terrible flu-like symptoms from LD w/severe congestion, sore throat, coughing, achiness, etc. Getting the flu on top of that might have killed me. When I asked my LLNP if I should have a flu shot, she said yes.
I did, and had no problems w/it. I just got one for this year too.
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As a nurse, I spent many years advising people to get their flu shots and administrating them.
I don't tell anyone not to get a flu shot.
The CDC is involved. Most people just swallow whatever they say as gospel... Health professionals included.
Lyme Disease has caused me to NOT trust Dr.'s and to NOT trust the CDC.
I won't be taking one this year.
Bug
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Andie333
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I'm in the category of people who got sick after getting a flu shot...
Last winter when my Lyme symptoms were awful, I didn't get a flu shot and didn't get sick. For me, that's good enough.
No flu shot.
Besides, my WBC is also very very low; I don't think my body would react well to the shot.
Just my .02.
Andie
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I usually try avoid these things in any amount because I'm sick enough allready. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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