ks - learning to fly
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work today...school tonight
The Last Person Thread - 3.0
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Got a flu shot 6 weeks ago. First one ever. So far so good, but everyone around me is dropping like flies.
That reminds me. I'm overdue for my Tt shot.
ks - learning to fly
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have been tempted to get a flu shot each of the past 3 years, but each time - at least 2 of my friends gets the shot and promptly gets the flu...
If you're correct, then they did NOT get it from the vaccine. Getting the flu from the vaccine is impossible simply because it doesn't contain any live virus. It contains dead viral fragments. Enough to trigger your immune system to develop antibodies. Getting the flu from the vaccine is flat out impossible.
Depending on what you mean by "promptly", it's entirely possible that your friends already had the flu prior to getting the shot (it takes about two weeks for the antibodies to develop). It's also entirely possibly that they didn't have the flu at all. People call an AMAZING variety of things "the flu". How many of you have had the stomache flu?
Trick question. The answer is NONE, because there is no such thing. The flu is purely a respiratory infection. Viral gastroenteritis is as common as feathers on a chicken, but it is not the flu.
The other thing to keep in mind is that it is simply not possible to vaccinate against all flu strains. Last time I checked, there were enough varieties of flu that vaccinating agains them all would require a shot the size of a Buick. And shockingly, nobody wants that. The vaccine protects against the two or three varieties that are expected to be the most common and the most severe.
So go get your flu shot. And do it next year, too.
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I'm thankful for the Urgent Care facility in my area, they take good care of me 
I'm tired already!
it's supposed to snow ZMFG!!!1!!!!1!!!!
of course, it's the first I heard, I am only marginally prepared (like not at all) I am sure we get a few feet now.
guess I will be grabbing some groceries in a little while.
of course, it's the first I heard, I am only marginally prepared (like not at all) I am sure we get a few feet now.
guess I will be grabbing some groceries in a little while.
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
We got snow yesterday....THREE.... WHOLE!!!
inches
inches
ks - learning to fly
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well, my right leg 360 spinning hook kick is definitely getting better! my left is a work in progress.....:/
my left is a work in progress.....:/
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
Yes, yes it is... and getting colder
Italian for dinner!
Good class tonight. Now time for dinner. Simple tonight. Baked ham.
Three day weekend coming up.
ks - learning to fly
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....an yet again, more homework........
They can't make you do it!
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