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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?
Flenflyys · 31-35, F
I don't get it because it contains thimerosal.
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.
[c=#BF0080]I get the flu shot every year and have never gotten sick from it. My kids got their vaccines. I'm not against them.[/c]
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I get paraflu every time I take a flu vaccine and it comes back about 3 times during the winter...never had paraflu before I started getting vaccines and stopped getting when I stopped the vaccines...no more flu shots for me.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
That's up to them.
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@cherokeepatti:

It certainly is. I just hope they'll be up to protecting people like you
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@UnparalleledMonster: The flu vaccine only covers the 3 most prevalent strains of flu for the season, it is not a guarantee against other strains that pop up.
HowlJenkinsPendragon · 26-30, M
Totally not anti vax. But I like never get sick.
HowlJenkinsPendragon · 26-30, M
Calling me a plebeian but I'm not the guy arguing about morales on a website. Also using a creepypasta monster as your profile pic is something people half your age. What ever fuckboy 😂
HowlJenkinsPendragon · 26-30, M
Yo respond to my inbox boy! It's a serious question 😂😂😂
HowlJenkinsPendragon · 26-30, M
@UnparalleledMonster: Yo seriously I need to know if you guys get free health care or not!
lorne13 · 61-69, M
I haven't had the flu for 15 years, or a flu shot either, so I don't think it's worth it
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@lorne13

Well that's great for you. I haven\t had it since i was a kid. But if you work with 20 people at your job, statistically 2 of them will get the flue every season.
Some of those people can't get the shot for one reason or another. Babies can't get the shot.

Getting the flu shot isn't just about your health. It's about protecting others
HowlJenkinsPendragon · 26-30, M
@UnparalleledMonster: lol shut up and stop harassing people online
I only get important vaccines (like Polio). Flu vaccines are not that important to me, I haven't been sick since I was 12 (I will be 20 next month), so I'm good. I'm too lazy to care about the flu vaccine.
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@MorbidCynic:

Well if you don't care then you don't care. Some people are selfish.
@UnparalleledMonster: groovy!
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@MorbidCynic: i guess
SW-User
I just don't. I don't have a reason, I just think that my body can handle it.
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@Aiyana

That's good for you. What about the people who can't? The people that flu kills? The people that can't get the shot?

Why not get a free shot to help them?
SW-User
The one and only time I got it I was sick for 3 weeks. I've never been sick like that ever. Never did it again.
Amaryllisflowers · 26-30, F
In the UK it's not mandatory, as far as I'm aware it's usually targeted towards the elderly. 😇
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
People who work in certain occupations like hospitals or health-care facilities may be required to take it here in the USA.
johnny253 · 70-79, M
Getting the flu isn't mandatory either, but it is wise to get it.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
Mandatory for work. No choice but to get it.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
Different facilities. Different rules. Either get it or wear a mask everyday until April or March. I expect that rule to change with all the litigation going on now about how everyone knows those wearing masks didn't get flu shot. HIPPA violation you know. We shall see.
Flenflyys · 31-35, F
Oh that sucks. Nowhere can force their employees to get a flu shot here. And sadly that extends to parents who know nothing of vaccination and don't get their kids vaccinated at all.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
@Flenflyys: :/
MomOfTwo · 31-35, F
I only got them,when I was pregnant... Otherwise, I'll take my chances
johnny253 · 70-79, M
I haven't gotten around to it.🤔
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
I got one as a kid but I won't take it again. I don't believe the potential after effects are worth it for the minimal risk of catching it. It's not spreading through sweden anyway.

 
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