Whats the point of Flu Shots?

So people get the flu-shot and get sick immediatley with the Flu and make EVERYBODY around them get sick with the Flu. Whats the point of them? Little money on the side?   You don't neccessarily ALWAYS get the Flu when Flu season strikes so why do yourself and everybody around you a disfavor by being infected. If you get a Flu Shot you should be quarantined

From WebMD:

Flu Myth #3: The flu vaccine can give you the flu.

This is the flu myth most likely to drive experts bonkers. There is simply no way that the flu vaccine can give you the flu, says Hay. Its impossible.

Why? For one, injected flu vaccines only contain dead virus, and a dead virus is, well, dead: it cant infect you. There is one type of live virus flu vaccine, the nasal vaccine, FluMist. But in this case, the virus is specially engineered to remove the parts of the virus that make people sick.

Despite the scientific impossibility of getting the flu from the flu vaccines, this widespread flu myth wont die. Experts suspect two reasons for its persistence.  One, people mistake the side effects of the vaccine for flu. While side effects to the vaccine these days tend to be a sore arm, in the past, side effects often felt like mild symptoms of the flu. Two, flu season coincides with a time of year when bugs causing colds and other respiratory illnesses are in the air.  Many people get the vaccine and then, within a few days, get sick with an unrelated cold virus. However, they blame the innocent flu vaccine, rather than their co-worker with a runny nose and cough.

everytime im around someone who has gotten a flu vacinne i get sick, the shot contains the flu strain inside of it.

Flu shots (and vaccinations in general) are the government's way of brainwashing you and controlling you.

No Point what so ever. Ive had a kidney transplant which mean i can get it if i want. the Flu Jab not Flu it self :p. Recently got a letter asking if i wanted the flu jab but i signed it to say no as have done for last 5 years and seem to be ok. I was adviced against it by when i was on dialysis and the docs said same when i had the transplant. As if you did get the side effects it would just take as long any way to get rid of it and can have same effect as the flu.

everytime im around someone who has gotten a flu vacinne i get sick, the shot contains the flu strain inside of it.

kickingcarpet

Gets sick every flu season... doesn't see the point in getting vaccinated..

I'd stop asking questions if I were you...

I'd stop asking questions if I were you...

chaoscougar1

First off flu shots don't make you sick.

Secondly, flu shots are ONLY supposed to be people who are elderly, work in the medical field, or have certain health problems like asthma.

Being that I work as a CNA and have asthma, getting a flu shot is a must for me. There is a HIGH potential for me to be exposed to the flu and when I get a flu bug it is WORSE for me thanks to my asthma which decides to kick in on top of the sickness and give me breathing issues.

The flu shots are very necessary. I have seen residents DIE from the flu when we have had flu outbreaks at work. It is one of the msot contagious viruses we have and it has the potential to be deadly.

Lets not forget that it was LESS than 100 years ago that the world got hit with the Spanish Flu pandemic which was one of the worst natural disasters in human history.

MIND CONTROL! Serious answer: giving the immune system a chance to react to new strains of the virus before being exposed to infectious versions of them. The same goes for any vaccine. And one does not get the flu from a flu shot, they get it from being exposed to someone with the flu that wasn't included with the flu shot (evolution of viruses is impossible to keep up with).foxhound_fox

Yeah, they essentially try and figure out what will likely be the most widespread flus each season and put the top few into the flu shots to try and prevent them. The flu is just such a bastard of a virus that on top of it's high contagiousness and deadly potential it also constantly mutates and takes on different strains.

I didn't get the flu shot until my wife became pregnant and it was suggested that we immunize ourselves. Just because you get sick doesn't mean you've gotten in from someone who has had the vaccine. Many people don't get it and most flus are highly contagious.

It's this kind of misinformation that prevents people from getting vaccines, and not just for flu. Look at the measles outbreak in the mega church, or the increase in whopping cough cases around the country.

http://www.npr.org/2013/09/01/217746942/texas-megachurch-at-center-of-measles-outbreak

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=116637&page=1

I didn't get the flu shot until my wife became pregnant and it was suggested that we immunize ourselves. Just because you get sick doesn't mean you've gotten in from someone who has had the vaccine. Many people don't get it and most flus are highly contagious.

It's this kind of misinformation that prevents people from getting vaccines, and not just for flu. Look at the measles outbreak in the mega church, or the increase in whopping cough cases around the country.

http://www.npr.org/2013/09/01/217746942/texas-megachurch-at-center-of-measles-outbreak

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=116637&page=1

jimkabrhel

I wish people would actually take the time to look into **** before taking stupid stances like the anti-vaccine stance.

I seriously can't believe that even though it has been known for HOW LONG now that the initial study linking vaccines to autism was utter BS, there are still so many people going around talking about how bad vaccines are....

I get the vaccination because I dont want to vbe sick in bed alone.

Also not being at work is so damaging career wise.

You might aas well ge the dam shot and be safe.

Don't trust anything that's free or is included with your insurance. Also the fact that they've come to call it herd immunity. They say this is the reason why you should get the flu shot. These people actual have the gall to call us animals to be herded. Many people eat it up. It's a poison, just like fluoride.

"Thank you, government. I can brush my teeth and spit out the fluoride on my own. I don't need it put into my drinking water."

Yea, because pretty much what they do is inject you with the virus, so your body can build up an immunity to it. Pretty pointless, you could just get it on your own and do the same thing. Supossedly it's not as bad if you go with the shot though.

Yea, because pretty much what they do is inject you with the virus, so your body can build up an immunity to it. Pretty pointless, you could just get it on your own and do the same thing. Supossedly it's not as bad if you go with the shot though.

kickingcarpet

So you shouldn't actually get it when you are given the shot.

Don't trust anything that's free or is included with your insurance. Also the fact that they've come to call it herd immunity. They say this is the reason why you should get the flu shot. These people actual have the gall to call us animals to be herded. Many people eat it up. It's a poison, just like fluoride.

"Thank you, government. I can brush my teeth and spit out the fluoride on my own. I don't need it put into my drinking water."

LOXO7

Evidence that some people will refuse to do something just because the government is in support of it, regardless of the science. That's more of herd mentality.

I didn't get the flu shot until my wife became pregnant and it was suggested that we immunize ourselves. Just because you get sick doesn't mean you've gotten in from someone who has had the vaccine. Many people don't get it and most flus are highly contagious.

It's this kind of misinformation that prevents people from getting vaccines, and not just for flu. Look at the measles outbreak in the mega church, or the increase in whopping cough cases around the country.

http://www.npr.org/2013/09/01/217746942/texas-megachurch-at-center-of-measles-outbreak

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=116637&page=1

jimkabrhel

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

I didn't get the flu shot until my wife became pregnant and it was suggested that we immunize ourselves. Just because you get sick doesn't mean you've gotten in from someone who has had the vaccine. Many people don't get it and most flus are highly contagious.

It's this kind of misinformation that prevents people from getting vaccines, and not just for flu. Look at the measles outbreak in the mega church, or the increase in whopping cough cases around the country.

http://www.npr.org/2013/09/01/217746942/texas-megachurch-at-center-of-measles-outbreak

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=116637&page=1

Person0

It'll happen, but the fear for me isn't what we know and can deal with. It's the next superbug that we can find a vaccine for that people will refuse to take.

[QUOTE="Person0"][QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

I didn't get the flu shot until my wife became pregnant and it was suggested that we immunize ourselves. Just because you get sick doesn't mean you've gotten in from someone who has had the vaccine. Many people don't get it and most flus are highly contagious.

It's this kind of misinformation that prevents people from getting vaccines, and not just for flu. Look at the measles outbreak in the mega church, or the increase in whopping cough cases around the country.

http://www.npr.org/2013/09/01/217746942/texas-megachurch-at-center-of-measles-outbreak

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=116637&page=1

jimkabrhel

It'll happen, but the fear for me isn't what we know and can deal with. It's the next superbug that we can find a vaccine for that people will refuse to take.

Don't trust anything that's free or is included with your insurance. Also the fact that they've come to call it herd immunity. They say this is the reason why you should get the flu shot. These people actual have the gall to call us animals to be herded. Many people eat it up. It's a poison, just like fluoride.

"Thank you, government. I can brush my teeth and spit out the fluoride on my own. I don't need it put into my drinking water."

LOXO7

You can get flu like symptoms after getting a vaccine, but all that is are side affects. You don't actually get the flu from it. Also, like someone else pointed out, they are only meant for certain people. A normal person like myself with no asthma and not working in the medical field shouldn't need to get one.

I've been getting a flu shot for at least 15 years now, and I've never come down with the flu after getting the shot. Neither has anyone in my family.

Oh God! So, much stupidity in one spot....don't take your flu shot....see ya' in the hospital.  Raise your IQ or die early....I really don't care...let the stupid die early.

Oh God! So, much stupidity in one spot....don't take your flu shot....see ya' in the hospital.  Raise your IQ or die early....I really don't care...let the stupid die early.

--Anna--

So people get the flu-shot and get sick immediatley with the Flu and make EVERYBODY around them get sick with the Flu. Whats the point of them? Little money on the side?   You don't neccessarily ALWAYS get the Flu when Flu season strikes so why do yourself and everybody around you a disfavor by being infected. If you get a Flu Shot you should be quarantined

kickingcarpet

it saves the lives of old pwople come winter.

I have only had the flu once since I had it back in the mid-70s and that was a couple of years ago. I do not get the flu shot as a rule. When I was in the military, I had to get them and always felt rundown after getting them, not to mention, one left a small divot in my arm (air needles) after it became infected.

Now, there are people who cannot take the flu shot due to how they are made. They use eggs to incubate the virus on and anyone allergic to eggs can suffer from anaphylactic shock and death due to that. While the number of persons affected might be small, the possibility is still there. 

1) Get Flu shot

2) Flu Virus mutates

3) New strain

4) ?????

5) GET FLU!

I have only had the flu once since I had it back in the mid-70s and that was a couple of years ago. I do not get the flu shot as a rule. When I was in the military, I had to get them and always felt rundown after getting them, not to mention, one left a small divot in my arm (air needles) after it became infected.

Now, there are people who cannot take the flu shot due to how they are made. They use eggs to incubate the virus on and anyone allergic to eggs can suffer from anaphylactic shock and death due to that. While the number of persons affected might be small, the possibility is still there. 

WhiteKnight77

And there are versions of the flu vaccine made now that aren't based on eggs. What you describe is typical of a reaction to any shot, not necessarily the flu vaccine in particular.

I have never gotten a flu shot because I have never gotten the flu. I eat healthy, excercise and keep good hygenie to stay healthy

I don't think you understand how Flu Shots work

Yea, because pretty much what they do is inject you with the virus, so your body can build up an immunity to it. Pretty pointless, you could just get it on your own and do the same thing. Supossedly it's not as bad if you go with the shot though.

kickingcarpet

The DEAD virus, not a live one.

I get the flu shot every year, and I haven't had the flu for 6, maybe 7 years. I definitely see the benefit in it.

Haven't had the flu in years but I'll be getting the shot this year

[QUOTE="LOXO7"]

Don't trust anything that's free or is included with your insurance. Also the fact that they've come to call it herd immunity. They say this is the reason why you should get the flu shot. These people actual have the gall to call us animals to be herded. Many people eat it up. It's a poison, just like fluoride.

"Thank you, government. I can brush my teeth and spit out the fluoride on my own. I don't need it put into my drinking water."

jimkabrhel

Evidence that some people will refuse to do something just because the government is in support of it, regardless of the science. That's more of herd mentality.

at least TC didn't say they cause autism

[QUOTE="kickingcarpet"]

Yea, because pretty much what they do is inject you with the virus, so your body can build up an immunity to it. Pretty pointless, you could just get it on your own and do the same thing. Supossedly it's not as bad if you go with the shot though.

TINYOWNSYOU

The DEAD virus, not a live one.

I get the flu shot every year, and I haven't had the flu for 6, maybe 7 years. I definitely see the benefit in it.

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

[QUOTE="LOXO7"]

Don't trust anything that's free or is included with your insurance. Also the fact that they've come to call it herd immunity. They say this is the reason why you should get the flu shot. These people actual have the gall to call us animals to be herded. Many people eat it up. It's a poison, just like fluoride.

"Thank you, government. I can brush my teeth and spit out the fluoride on my own. I don't need it put into my drinking water."

LOXO7

Evidence that some people will refuse to do something just because the government is in support of it, regardless of the science. That's more of herd mentality.

[QUOTE="LOXO7"][QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

Evidence that some people will refuse to do something just because the government is in support of it, regardless of the science. That's more of herd mentality.

HoolaHoopMan

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"][QUOTE="LOXO7"] States are evil. Spin around that fact.LOXO7

disregarding something just because it is endorsed by the government, is just as stupid as accepting it just because the government endorses it

[QUOTE="LOXO7"][QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"] You're not a very bright person. lostrib

disregarding something just because it is endorsed by the government, is just as stupid as accepting it just because the government endorses it

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"][QUOTE="LOXO7"] States are evil. Spin around that fact.LOXO7

If the government is trying to oppress its people by spreading vaccinations and fluoridated water then they're doing a pretty bad job at the oppression game.  Both of those practices are doing a damn good job at keeping the population alive and healthy.  They are easily two of the most important public health policies of the 20th century, with vaccinations being THE MOST IMPORTANT.