Tested Positive for Flu
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I get the shot. Immunizing the herd helps everyone.
Tamiflu can help if you start taking it within the first 48 hours. The flu put many people in bed for several days, much more severe than a cold. And many people die of the flu each year, I think the number in the USA is about 80,000. But typically infants or elderly.
I cannot figure out why everyone does not get the flu shot. Seems a no brainer to me. Its free typically and easy to get at most drug stores.
I cannot figure out why everyone does not get the flu shot. Seems a no brainer to me. Its free typically and easy to get at most drug stores.
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Originally Posted by michaelluscher
I may or may not have had it two weeks back
The test was negative, but I've never felt that achey, and I never run hotter then 98°, at °100 I called it
Please people, STAY HOME
Stop soldiering into work to show how dedicated you are to work through it, I'm tired of second hand colds and upper respiratory infections
No one's impressed, and it gives me a reason to be very unpleasant to you
The flu is not a 24 hour thing, it took me 5 solid days of bedrest to be able to drive again
I'm getting the flu shot, better late then never?
This is what drove me to quit working, I was having to many problems with my chest.
I may or may not have had it two weeks back
The test was negative, but I've never felt that achey, and I never run hotter then 98°, at °100 I called it
Please people, STAY HOME
Stop soldiering into work to show how dedicated you are to work through it, I'm tired of second hand colds and upper respiratory infections
No one's impressed, and it gives me a reason to be very unpleasant to you
The flu is not a 24 hour thing, it took me 5 solid days of bedrest to be able to drive again
I'm getting the flu shot, better late then never?
This is what drove me to quit working, I was having to many problems with my chest.
My sister is seeing lots of influenza A in her office in the past couple weeks, even from people who have had this years flu shot. High fever, lots of coughing, bad lethargy. Not seeing much type B, they think the shot may be working for that. She also said there is a bad cold going around that looks a lot like the flu, but isnt.
I'm getting over Type A myself.
I got the flu shot in October. I started feeling bad Friday, by Sunday I had a fever of 103.4. Went to the local urgent care that day to find I had Type A and a double ear infection. Got Tamiflu and a Zpack for the ear infection and a cough suppressant. My fever broke yesterday. I still feel like crap.
I got the flu shot in October. I started feeling bad Friday, by Sunday I had a fever of 103.4. Went to the local urgent care that day to find I had Type A and a double ear infection. Got Tamiflu and a Zpack for the ear infection and a cough suppressant. My fever broke yesterday. I still feel like crap.
I always get the flu shot and had influenza A about 20 years ago and was very sick for a week or more. Frequent hand washing and sanitizers seems to keep me from getting sick. Plenty of sleep every night helps too.
Originally Posted by bbhero
Originally Posted by Char Baby
I got the flu in Jan'18 and I felt like I got mugged & beat up.
This year, I got my flu shot.
You know last year and the year before that the magic flu shot efficacy was really really low. In fact both the ladies I told that story about in the other post... They both got the magic flu shot... And it did no good. One passed away. The other made it.
I'm not a fan of these supposed vaccines. Other vaccines I am fine with for sure. These are nothing more than a feel good measure.
Right, there is no guarantee that I will not get the flu again or even worst this time around. This is actually the first time I have ever gotten the flu shot and (according to my PCP), if I get the flu, hopefully it'll be less severe. And my insurance covered it 100%. Many pharmacies in my area also offer the flu shot for FREE while supplies last.
Originally Posted by Char Baby
I got the flu in Jan'18 and I felt like I got mugged & beat up.
This year, I got my flu shot.
You know last year and the year before that the magic flu shot efficacy was really really low. In fact both the ladies I told that story about in the other post... They both got the magic flu shot... And it did no good. One passed away. The other made it.
I'm not a fan of these supposed vaccines. Other vaccines I am fine with for sure. These are nothing more than a feel good measure.
Right, there is no guarantee that I will not get the flu again or even worst this time around. This is actually the first time I have ever gotten the flu shot and (according to my PCP), if I get the flu, hopefully it'll be less severe. And my insurance covered it 100%. Many pharmacies in my area also offer the flu shot for FREE while supplies last.
I've seen doctors go from room to room in a hospital checking up on their patients and NO hand washing was done.
Trust me, this is very common in a hospital setting.... even with ICU patients.
Nurses don't want to say anything cause they are too afraid doctors will get offended.
Trust me, this is very common in a hospital setting.... even with ICU patients.
Nurses don't want to say anything cause they are too afraid doctors will get offended.
Originally Posted by spasm3
I have never tried tamiflu. But anytime i am sick i try not to use anything( like ibuprofen naprosyn or aspirin) to lower my temperature, unless it gets much over 102 or i just can't stand it.
What is your thinking here? Trying to avoid their side effects?
I have never tried tamiflu. But anytime i am sick i try not to use anything( like ibuprofen naprosyn or aspirin) to lower my temperature, unless it gets much over 102 or i just can't stand it.
What is your thinking here? Trying to avoid their side effects?
Originally Posted by Shannow
Hygeine and diet ALWAYS did the heavy lifting in the eradication of disease.
Well, except for influenza, smallpox, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, rubella. . . .
Hygeine and diet ALWAYS did the heavy lifting in the eradication of disease.
Well, except for influenza, smallpox, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, rubella. . . .
Originally Posted by bbhero
They both got the magic flu shot... And it did no good. One passed away. The other made it.
Right. That's why smallpox and polio vaccines were useless. I have proof some people died anyway.
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I'm not a fan of these supposed vaccines. Other vaccines I am fine with for sure. These are nothing more than a feel good measure.
Thank you, Dr. bbhero.
They both got the magic flu shot... And it did no good. One passed away. The other made it.
Right. That's why smallpox and polio vaccines were useless. I have proof some people died anyway.
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I'm not a fan of these supposed vaccines. Other vaccines I am fine with for sure. These are nothing more than a feel good measure.
Thank you, Dr. bbhero.
Originally Posted by bbhero
Originally Posted by Char Baby
I got the flu in Jan'18 and I felt like I got mugged & beat up.
This year, I got my flu shot.
You know last year and the year before that the magic flu shot efficacy was really really low. In fact both the ladies I told that story about in the other post... They both got the magic flu shot... And it did no good. One passed away. The other made it.
I'm not a fan of these supposed vaccines. Other vaccines I am fine with for sure. These are nothing more than a feel good measure.
Just a very bad impression to leave people. Flu shots have historically been anywhere from 40-60% effective. In the last two seasons it was only estimated to about 40% effective.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/effectiveness-studies.htm
I also blame TV for having too many shows where the odds are 10-20% of survival and the on screen success is more like 80-90%.
Forty percent effective is still better than 0% by not taking it. People just don't know how to evaluate the real odds and yet they still buy lottery tickets.
Whether you know it or not, you're still playing Russian roulette, the question is do you want to play with two bullets in the chamber or one?
It basically boils down to how smart you think you are.
Regardless, I wish you luck in the all the diseases to come.
Originally Posted by Char Baby
I got the flu in Jan'18 and I felt like I got mugged & beat up.
This year, I got my flu shot.
You know last year and the year before that the magic flu shot efficacy was really really low. In fact both the ladies I told that story about in the other post... They both got the magic flu shot... And it did no good. One passed away. The other made it.
I'm not a fan of these supposed vaccines. Other vaccines I am fine with for sure. These are nothing more than a feel good measure.
Just a very bad impression to leave people. Flu shots have historically been anywhere from 40-60% effective. In the last two seasons it was only estimated to about 40% effective.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/effectiveness-studies.htm
I also blame TV for having too many shows where the odds are 10-20% of survival and the on screen success is more like 80-90%.
Forty percent effective is still better than 0% by not taking it. People just don't know how to evaluate the real odds and yet they still buy lottery tickets.
Whether you know it or not, you're still playing Russian roulette, the question is do you want to play with two bullets in the chamber or one?
It basically boils down to how smart you think you are.
Regardless, I wish you luck in the all the diseases to come.
Originally Posted by John_K
Diagnosed with influenza B in June 2014. Developed pneumonia, went into respiratory failure, sepsis, infections, was in a coma for a month. Nasty stuff. And I was only 49.
I'm sorry to hear that. Glad you bounced back!
If you don't mind my asking, what was your general health like, at the time? Any regular vigorous exercise?
Diagnosed with influenza B in June 2014. Developed pneumonia, went into respiratory failure, sepsis, infections, was in a coma for a month. Nasty stuff. And I was only 49.
I'm sorry to hear that. Glad you bounced back!
If you don't mind my asking, what was your general health like, at the time? Any regular vigorous exercise?
Originally Posted by Sayjac
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Not picking on you here, but influenza is a virus. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections, and have no effect against viruses.
I'm curious why you were prescribed an antibiotic.
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Not picking on you here, but influenza is a virus. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections, and have no effect against viruses.
I'm curious why you were prescribed an antibiotic.
Originally Posted by john_pifer
Originally Posted by Sayjac
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Not picking on you here, but influenza is a virus. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections, and have no effect against viruses.
I'm curious why you were prescribed an antibiotic.
Isn't it quite clear? Back then patients demand solutions when none exists so doctors routinely wrote antibiotic scripts. Now at least there's tamiflu among others.
Originally Posted by Sayjac
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Not picking on you here, but influenza is a virus. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections, and have no effect against viruses.
I'm curious why you were prescribed an antibiotic.
Isn't it quite clear? Back then patients demand solutions when none exists so doctors routinely wrote antibiotic scripts. Now at least there's tamiflu among others.
Originally Posted by 69GTX
Originally Posted by Lolvoguy
Haven't had the shot in about two decades.
Also never had the flu since then.
Amen. My last flu shot was in the Navy in the 1980's. The only time I got the flu/bronchitis consistently was during work exposure from 2002-2008 when I was doing ridiculous hours, eating poorly, and gaining weight. My immune system was probably on "empty." Revamped everything in 2009 to tip top condition....dropped 50 lbs. Not sick once since....or at least if I was, I didn't really feel much different. Immunity through foods, sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management is probably a far better regimen than a flu shot.
I know a little more about this than the average non-healthcare professional, because my mom is a microbiologist and infectious disease specialist since the early ‘70s.
General good health (getting regular VIGOROUS exercise, eating a varied diet including lots of fruits, veggies, nuts, etc, getting enough sleep) definitely helps the immune system to operate at its best. But it does not equal immunity to infectious pathogens. That only happens through vaccination or actually catching whatever disease it is, and the body making antibodies to it (if the individual survives).
Originally Posted by Lolvoguy
Haven't had the shot in about two decades.
Also never had the flu since then.
Amen. My last flu shot was in the Navy in the 1980's. The only time I got the flu/bronchitis consistently was during work exposure from 2002-2008 when I was doing ridiculous hours, eating poorly, and gaining weight. My immune system was probably on "empty." Revamped everything in 2009 to tip top condition....dropped 50 lbs. Not sick once since....or at least if I was, I didn't really feel much different. Immunity through foods, sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management is probably a far better regimen than a flu shot.
I know a little more about this than the average non-healthcare professional, because my mom is a microbiologist and infectious disease specialist since the early ‘70s.
General good health (getting regular VIGOROUS exercise, eating a varied diet including lots of fruits, veggies, nuts, etc, getting enough sleep) definitely helps the immune system to operate at its best. But it does not equal immunity to infectious pathogens. That only happens through vaccination or actually catching whatever disease it is, and the body making antibodies to it (if the individual survives).
Originally Posted by Shannow
Hygeine and diet ALWAYS did the heavy lifting in the eradication of disease.
That applies with some diseases that used to be common due to the lack of basic hygiene (open sewers, etc). But not true with many others (MMR, polio, flu, etc)
Hygeine and diet ALWAYS did the heavy lifting in the eradication of disease.
That applies with some diseases that used to be common due to the lack of basic hygiene (open sewers, etc). But not true with many others (MMR, polio, flu, etc)
Originally Posted by Wolf359
Originally Posted by john_pifer
Originally Posted by Sayjac
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Not picking on you here, but influenza is a virus. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections, and have no effect against viruses.
I'm curious why you were prescribed an antibiotic.
Isn't it quite clear? Back then patients demand solutions when none exists so doctors routinely wrote antibiotic scripts. Now at least there's tamiflu among others.
No.
That makes as much sense as prescribing hemorrhoid cream.
If a doctor prescribes an antibiotic just because the patient is ignorant and demands "SOMETHING", then that doctor has no backbone. Furthermore, taking any drug carries certain risk. A doctor would be a fool to give a patient meds that he or she didn't need.
Originally Posted by john_pifer
Originally Posted by Sayjac
Early 90's decided to get a flu shot, got perhaps worst flu ever I ever had but also I was much younger. Avoided them after that, not because I thought it caused flu, just because didn't work. Then four years ago, got it very bad. Said it was Type B, said flu shot wouldn't have helped (who knows?) and I was too late for Tamiflu. Put me on a strong antibiotic, but still had to run it's course. In that case I'd describe it simply as, 'scary' sick. After that, made a promise to myself to get the shot. Have done it, and knock wood haven't gotten flu since.
As for shot itself, it's true that only it will only contain the 3-4 most likely strains for the season. So always a chance strain may/will be different.
Not picking on you here, but influenza is a virus. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections, and have no effect against viruses.
I'm curious why you were prescribed an antibiotic.
Isn't it quite clear? Back then patients demand solutions when none exists so doctors routinely wrote antibiotic scripts. Now at least there's tamiflu among others.
No.
That makes as much sense as prescribing hemorrhoid cream.
If a doctor prescribes an antibiotic just because the patient is ignorant and demands "SOMETHING", then that doctor has no backbone. Furthermore, taking any drug carries certain risk. A doctor would be a fool to give a patient meds that he or she didn't need.
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