I am going to get one, as it is highly recommended for high-risk individuals (I am pregnant) to get a flu shot.
However..I read that you can ask for the shot without the preservative (thimerosal, mercury-derivative). I want to learn more about this...any ideas?
Also...is there another location on the body where you can get a flu shot? I had a terrible experience last year (as I read many other people did, too) that left my arm in pain for 5 months. I would rather my gluteus maximus be in pain this time! ;-)
I know there is such controversy about vaccines, but I just keep coming to the same conclusion: vaccines DO work, as many infectious diseases are almost eradicated in the U.S. (think polio). The one year we had a flu shot shortage; there was a dramatic spike in the number of flu cases, days lost from work and school. We know all the reasons not to get a shot, but thought I'd share a reminder about some of the positives. IF ONLY a NEW VACCINE without all of the preservatives would be developed...is it more based on popular demand or cost that there is not an "organic vaccine"?? Would that make them safer?
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Good question!
I am going to get one, as it is highly recommended for high-risk individuals (I am pregnant) to get a flu shot.
However..I read that you can ask for the shot without the preservative (thimerosal, mercury-derivative). I want to learn more about this...any ideas?
Also...is there another location on the body where you can get a flu shot? I had a terrible experience last year (as I read many other people did, too) that left my arm in pain for 5 months. I would rather my gluteus maximus be in pain this time! ;-)
I know there is such controversy about vaccines, but I just keep coming to the same conclusion: vaccines DO work, as many infectious diseases are almost eradicated in the U.S. (think polio). The one year we had a flu shot shortage; there was a dramatic spike in the number of flu cases, days lost from work and school. We know all the reasons not to get a shot, but thought I'd share a reminder about some of the positives. IF ONLY a NEW VACCINE without all of the preservatives would be developed...is it more based on popular demand or cost that there is not an "organic vaccine"?? Would that make them safer?
October 11, 2009 - 7:53amThis Comment
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