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As for not getting the shot and not getting sick, I look on the flu shot as a type of insurance.
Think about fire insurance for your home - I betcha you would be happy you have insurance if you have a fire.
Mouse
Genotype 1a, Stage 3 Grade 3
finisheds tx 5/2007
relapsed 9/2007
My husband works in construction supervising his men. I have kids in school and go to the nursing home every Thursday. Other than last year I haven't had the flu in eons......I think we need to sleep on it. Another week...of crazy cleaning, cooking, and shopping,...maybe I should pop an extra vitamin C and call it good.
I've had the flu shot 3 times in my life, all as an adult. The first time was around 15 years ago. I worked in a Health clinic and was flu free. I was extremely impressed.
The second time was, maybe, eight years ago. I got a horrible flu within the week, and it lasted for a week. When my doctor asked me last January if I had the flu shot yet, I said "No, and I don't want it."
She told me that yes, I did. I complied. I got an extreme case of the flu within a week, and then another one a few weeks after that.
In all of these years, I have otherwise been flu-free, I kid you not. I see no reason for me to have another flu shot again, whether the doctor feels I need one or not.
But you are you. Follow your gut feeling (no pun intended - seriously), Suzy. Prayer, and listening to what He has to say, works!
Kinda like healthy children are most often those who play in the dirt and get dirty.
After Pastor Bob getting so ill I guess I am a little gun shy. My husband already has a lower immune system but gets violently ill from a flu shot....he will have one if that is what I want...There are just no guarantees.
What about taking Astragula (sp?)? Wouldn't that help????
I don't know why, but I obviously also get violently ill when I get a flu shot, and He is telling me that it is perfectly okay if I do not get one!
I, myself, have absolutely no idea what that Ast______ medication is. Could you let us know if you start or not tonight, even if it's a simple "yes" or "no" in your journal (maybe a quick 5 minutes before you actually go for it)?
You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you, CC
SOOoooooo, tx will officially begin for us after the football game next Friday night....
Great...more time to get ready to leave for Oz. I think I'll need another suitcase!
Thank you for letting us know, and now give yourselves at least one good time before then. Dinner and a movie?
I just got home from a meeting (Celebrate Recovery through my church), and doing a little grocery shopping. All of that is across town.
You and Bob had gone to the Outback and wherever else you went. Sorry, I'm just being - stupid? LOL!
I am sorry to hear about your experience. Being that the both of you were repulsed, I can't help but wonder if they have a new cook. That happens. I presume that you will have a wonderful dinner when you do take advantage of your coupon!