Why not get the flu vaccine?

Are you one of the people who believes it will give you the flu?
Are you against vaccines in general?
What are your reasons for not getting it?

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Flenflyys · 31-35, F

I don't get it because it contains thimerosal.

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

@Flenflyys

That's a mercury based anti-bacterial right? Has it been shown to be harmful?

Flenflyys · 31-35, F

That's still up for debate. It's been taken out of most vaccines to control exposure to a potentially harmful Mercury based substance.

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

@Flenflyys:

So does that mean it hasn't been shown to be harmful?

Flenflyys · 31-35, F

It has in some studies, it hasn't in others. What it means is I don't get the flu shot because it contains thimerosal.

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

@Flenflyys:

Doesn't seem very compelling to me but i respect your urge to be safe from all potential hazards.