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decadent_black

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Nov 11, 2008 12:29

It is that time of year again, ladies and gentlemen. The temperature is dropping, the sky is transforming from blue to gray, and more and more often we see people walking around with enough padding to suit NFL players. Ah, yes... flu season ( Read more... )

playing doctor, flu season, winter, vaccination, the best prevention is preparation

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sinful_fury November 11 2008, 17:49:24 UTC

...Ew. No way. Shots suck!

decadent_black November 11 2008, 17:53:57 UTC

Yes, but getting sick, possibly even fatally ill, should be less appealing in the long run.

sinful_fury November 11 2008, 17:54:41 UTC

I won't get sick! No way!

decadent_black November 11 2008, 18:00:38 UTC

There would be a higher likelihood of that being just so were you perhaps more into your adult years rather than being one so young. The risk of infection increases exponentially when an individual spends a great deal of time around other people, especially crowds. You cannot guarantee their lack of infection, which is why getting the vaccination is a prime way to prevent getting sick in the first place.

Are you aware that a vaccination you might have received last year is quite possibly going to be ineffective this year due to how rapidly the influenza virus changes over time? It is best to stay up to date on these things, wouldn't you agree? Especially given that the influenza virus is considered potentially deadly in humans. ♥

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deadly_sonnet November 11 2008, 18:54:53 UTC

It is that time of the year...isn't it?

decadent_black November 11 2008, 18:56:36 UTC

It is, though if one takes the proper precautionary procedures, it is not such a dreadful season to endure.

deadly_sonnet November 11 2008, 18:57:48 UTC

Far too...cold for my liking, either way.

decadent_black November 11 2008, 19:00:33 UTC

There is a remedy for that, as well.

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luke7lawliet November 11 2008, 23:05:33 UTC

Flu shot...?

I haven't... I don't intend to. Vaccinations can do terrible things to people.

decadent_black November 12 2008, 02:38:51 UTC

So too can a virus.

crimsonkure November 12 2008, 05:17:50 UTC

Do you know if there is an alternative for those who dislike shots?

decadent_black November 12 2008, 15:14:32 UTC

There is something called FluMist, actually. It is a nasal spray vaccine that is often available in good supply when there seem to be shortages of vaccination flu shots. There are, of course, a few stipulations. Only healthy individuals between the ages of 2 to 49 are eligible to receive FluMist. Also, it tends to be more expensive than the flu shot itself, and most insurance companies don't cover FluMist. Also important to note is that FluMist should not be given to anyone, especially young children, with any egg allergies ( ... )