Get your flu shot yet?


flu cartoonFlu Facts from the VA: The flu shot will not give you the flu; The flu can be dangerous—even life-threatening. Every year, about 36,000 people die of complications from the flu; The flu is caused by a virus. It can’t be treated with antibiotics; Influenza is not the same as “stomach flu,” the 24-hour bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea. This is most likely due to a GI (gastrointestinal) infection—not the flu. You need to get a flu shot each year. Last year’s shot will not protect you from this year’s flu.

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My DH (dear husband) got his free flu shot at the Minneapolis VA and I decided to try Walgreens walk-in service.   I had a 5-minute wait. The Minn. VA is offering flu shots to spouses for $30.00 which is less expensive than Walgreen’s.  Rite Aid and CVS don’t seem to publish their vaccinations prices online.

The CDCs flu map is unavailable but Google Flu Trends is showing a rising search for flu information (hover over your state).  Share any other ways we can get economical flu shots that you know of.

Ed. note: You do not want to come down w/ Influenza if you are well on your way to cirrhosis from HCV. The duo is devastating. It simply overwhelms the liver on top of the inability to eat and consume liquids without emesis (vomiting). Be careful to avoid dehydration as it will increase lethargy and make you want to sleep. More sleeping = less hydration = danger, danger Will Rogers. I know. I’ve been there.

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  2. Boleela20! says:

    We have been been duly inoculated as of this morning. Me, a couple weeks ago at my community health care provider…Mr. AZeeJensMom, this morning, at the local VAMC.

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