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The Flu Season

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Ralphie Boy, Feb 18, 2020.

  1. Ralphie Boy

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    Fever of 102.4° and I feel like I've been dragged through the woods by a log skidder! First time in many years I didn't get a flu shot and I'm paying for it the hard way! I won't make that stupid mistake again!
     
  2. yooperdave

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    Feel better soon.
     
  3. Jack Straw

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    Be careful and take this seriously, I hope you feel better soon.
     
  4. Ralphie Boy

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    Thanks team! :salute:
     
  5. Chvymn99

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    X 2 ....
     
  6. Midwinter

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    Sorry you're hurting, Ralphie!
     
  7. eatonpcat

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    Take care Ralphie...The flu has been hitting people hard this year!!
     
  8. billb3

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    It's been non-stop one flu-like virus/cold after another here since Thanksgiving.
    I usually don't get them but this year seems to be a payback year.
    Stay hydrated.
     
  9. Locust Post

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    No fun.....Hope you get on the mend soon.
     
  10. Greenstick

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    Considering they only get the strain right 25% of the time and the way it scrambles your immune system are the shots really worth it?
     
  11. billb3

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    Have they ever actually gotten the guess for the strain right ?

    Seems the weather guessers have a much better track record.
    I don't think it's worth it as right now it doesn't seem to be anything more than a money grab preying on people's fears, but hoping the situation improves.
     
  12. Chazsbetterhalf

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    I agree Yooper. Feel better soon
     
  13. lukem

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    I have never gotten a flu shot.
     
  14. papadave

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    Same here, and the last time I got sick....not convinced it was the flu.....was almost 13 years ago. One benefit of living in the woods?
     
  15. Backwoods Savage

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    Hope you get over this quick Ralphie. It can be nasty stuff. btw, I hope you haven't been drinking any of that Corona beer!
     
  16. Woodwidow

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    Working in a school, I get the flu shot every year. Even if I get the flu, I am over it in less time than those who don't get it.

    I hope you get over yours quickly Ralphie Boy
     
  17. Backwoods Savage

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    I hear lots of people putting down the flu shots but I get them every year and have for probably 30 years and it has been 30 years or more since I've had the flu. Coincidence? Hum...
     
  18. chris

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    way back in the 70's ex baderged me into getting flue shot herself also- both of us promptly came down with very bad flu cases- not had a shot since even with the offspring dragging everything home and my job of on the road service never had a problem until this year, just a week ago. still a bit on short side stamina wise. maybe I am good now for another 20+ years if i'm still around.
     
  19. Ralphie Boy

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    Like I said, first time in probably 20 years I didn't get one and this is the result.
     
  20. chris

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    Just read a news note that current vaccine is 45% effective.