Just curious, cuz usually we agree, why not this year?
Regardless of the effectiveness of the flu shot or my opinions of it, the CDC has already said that a cold or some flu strains can give a false positive for the Rona.
Did you used to get the flu every year before?
Ok, I understand and appreciate your insight. For the first time required at my work and I’m concerned.
Funny. I used to get the flu shot. Then realized every year I did, I got the flu pretty bad. So I stopped. And I've been flu free for somewhere around 10 years. Kids haven't had it either for at least that long. Service industry so I'm dealing with all walks of life daily. I really think it has to do with something they use in those shots that simply does not agree with my body chemistry.Nope, previously I'd never gotten the shot. But after suffering the flu season after season and a couple of those being particularly nasty, I decided since my wife started getting them at work, I'd get the shot as well. Anyway, help or luck, or being extra cautious, we've been flu free for three years now. Plus since they started administering them at wife's work, it seems to be helping her co-workers.
This year, who knows what's in store.
) is probably much better than mine, since you're dealing up close and personal with the public and I'm more up close and personal with my landscaping, since I retired from contracting to become an unpaid gardener. Ahhhh, the Golden Years 
I honestly don't remember the last time I had an actual flu. I've never gotten the flu shot. My last job I did a lot of work at a hospital servicing and maintaining the HVAC. No mask or PPE for virus/bacteria when doing so. Units running while I open the door and stand in the airstream so basically EVERYBODY's unfiltered breath on me. Never caught more than a cold.
Wow...look at all the PPE.
Yes, I was told the 65+ version was the better choice for my needs, I’m 62, slightly overweight, hi-blood pressure, boarderline diabetic (type 2), etc. So for me it was a no brainer. Hell I even asked about the Shingles shot!
I'm 68 and up till last year had only had one flu shot in the last twenty. Anyway got a new doctor that seems very good and is talking care of me and my wife, she kind of changed our minds on getting the vaccines. Last year we both got our first flu shots (hi dose) no flu, no side effects. This year the same, not even a sore arm. We also got the pcv 13 last year with no side effects and will probably get the 23 this year. I guess we also got worn down about the vaccines when most of our friends were getting them even though it's not cool on RDP.
I'm 68 and up till last year had only had one flu shot in the last twenty. Anyway got a new doctor that seems very good and is talking care of me and my wife, she kind of changed our minds on getting the vaccines. Last year we both got our first flu shots (hi dose) no flu, no side effects. This year the same, not even a sore arm. We also got the pcv 13 last year with no side effects and will probably get the 23 this year. I guess we also got worn down about the vaccines when most of our friends were getting them even though it's not cool on RDP.
That’s what my Dr. said as well. He said his office has given more shots this year than the last few years.Went and got both a flu shot and shingles shot today. Friend got shingles and is really messed up so decided I didn’t want that level of suffering.
Interestingly the doctor stated they have given more flu shots by the end of September than last year in total. So the average person is speaking and taking the flu shot in record numbers.
