flu shot

[bayareanan 24]

I am required to have it for my job. I work at a hospital and work in IT so I have very little patient contact. I have the choice of geting the shot, or wearing a mask for 6 months until flu season is over. The masks are hot, no way.

[icequeen813 3]

Betsy, I just knew you had to be a nurse like myself! Just after having my psych eval. I realized that many nurses abuse food, drugs,alcohol,etc. We took care of everyone except ourselves. I thinkthat is why I have done so well with this journey. I stated taking care of me!

[BetsyB 9]

Yep, we take care of everyone except ourselves.

[missgypsy 1]

I got the flu shot about 12-13 yrs ago and have not had once since. Was the first and last for me. When I got the shot with in an hour I was having a major reaction to the shot, had to go back and they gave me another shot to counter act that shot. I was sicker then a dog. They told me not to ever get it ever again. My oldest son can't have it either since he is allergic to eggs and the shots are egg based.

Also wanted to let everyone know at Wal-greens they have the shots for 29.99 and will file with your insurance. No appt necessary either, it's all walk in.

[Stacey627 0]

Just got mine today - my work offers them for 20.00 so I figured why not!

[LapNYC 3]

Betsy - what do you think about flu shots for young kids? Same risk? After reading your post I'm a little freaked out!

[extraonme 4]

The nurse actually offered me one right after surgery. I declined as I typically get a cold or sickish after getting it. So I will wait to see my Primary and get it done.

[Loving everyday 0]

Got one today, I had the flu once in my life and I do not want to go thru that again, plus I don't want to be throwing up all over the place and risk my band slipping.

[patsal 1]

I will get mine next month. I usually get one since I am a teacher and end up getting everything the kids do.

[joycie 0]

I'm a RN and I got mine yesterday.

[lovemysgt 4]

i was finishing shopping at Walmart and asked how i can get one and they told me they dont accept tricare which was odd to me they accept all my meds and its a military insurance. they told me to go to walgreens

[Angera 2]

I work at a cancer center and got mine today!

A few folks were walking in reporting some issues as I sat down to get mine!

All I can say is I have a headache, but perhaps that is because I am hungry and it is lunch time!