Shortages of Flu Vaccine Reported as Disease Spreads to 47 States: Are You Worried of Getting the Flu?

by AdriHead Posted 2013/01/11 22:45:20

Related Topics: Flu, Sick, Health, Flu Shot

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If you've just decided to get a flu shot, finding a place that gives them out may be harder than you thought. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there's a shortage of vaccines due to the high demand this year.

Flu season started about a month earlier than usual this year and has now spread in 47 states. Plus, 24 of those states have reported very high levels of the disease. And in some regions, the flu is mixing with a stomach bug and an outbreak of whooping cough. Does the shortage of flu vaccines worry you? Or are you confident that you'll be fine?

NEWS.YAHOO.COM reports:
It's not too late to get vaccinated against this season's particularly nasty flu outbreak, but you may have some trouble finding a flu shot. On a call Friday to update reporters on the status of the outbreak, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden said that a high demand for the flu vaccine has created some "spot shortages" of the flu shot as people flood pharmacies and doctors' offices to get immunized.

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Paranormal♥Spirit 2013/01/12 14:37:08

No

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No. I haven't had the flu in years. I have never ever gotten a flu shot. I do natural precautions.
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gregory.ditzler 2013/01/20 04:47:14

No

Already gotten mine months ago.

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Flowers 2013/01/15 20:07:41

No

If I get the flu, I'm going to stay in bed, drink lots of fluids, take meds to alleviate the symptoms and try to not infect anyone else. I surely won't be getting a flu shot!!

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Martyr4Christ 2013/01/15 20:06:20

No

Of course I am not worried. That's what my immune system is for. I cannot wrap my brain around the propaganda-fueled, frantic desire to allow someone with minimal medical training to perform an invasive medical procedure on you as they inject a cocktail of death into you because you believe a stranger has your best interests in mind. Naive much? Also, would you take an unmarked pill? If not, WHY would you allow someone to inject you with an unknown concoction? Makes no sense. I'll take a fever over that any day.

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sneekyfoot 2013/01/15 19:25:20

Yes

I got 20 doses in my fridge for friends and family but no one wants to take it .

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taabi 2013/01/15 17:38:10

No

the last 2 times i got the flu was the last 2 times i got the flu shot about 6 years ago, havent had a flu shot since or the flu since. Been around a lot of people who had the flu but still havent caught it. Needless to say I will not get a flu shot again

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chrisjay 2013/01/15 16:39:06

No

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I've never had the flu before. You be surprised how something as simple as washing your hands and not touching your face after touching public things goes.

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Daniel Hughey 2013/01/15 15:41:43

No

The cintaminated vaccines this country uses scares me more.

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Kurt 2013/01/15 15:21:38

No

If it happens, it happens.

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Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll 2013/01/15 12:37:47

No

And if I do my immune system will fight it off no problem.

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elptrek P.H.A.E.T.'s wizard 2013/01/15 08:43:32

No

Because of other problems I am on a an anti-virus pill.

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BuggaBoo 2013/01/15 08:26:38

No

I got my flu shot in the late summer. I'm good.
THX for ur concern SodaHead <3

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Chi~Cat 2013/01/15 05:50:31

No

Nope, already had it:

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txtumlin 2013/01/15 05:49:38

No

My physical needs are taken care of by My persoanl Physician and I have no fear

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RogerCoppock 2013/01/15 05:10:39

Yes

That is why I got vaccinated back in October.

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Jenna ☮♡ッ 2013/01/15 05:05:52

No

No. I'm young and healthy, so I'm almost positive that if I got the flu I'd be just fine. I never get flu shots and I manage to survive each year, lol.

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Somkey the Hores 2013/01/15 04:47:44

No

Screw flu shots.

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Larry 2013/01/15 03:45:42

No

No I had my flu shot, 2shots of JD and black tea w/ honey , 3 times a day for 2 days and all will be well

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Kunschner 2013/01/15 03:16:26

No

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H1N1, bronchitis, been there done that.

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Katherine 2013/01/15 02:59:33

No

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I use to get flu shots. After the shot I'd get severely ill for a month. I don't get them anymore. The result is getting the flu every 2-5 years and it lasts for 2-3 days. You can have my flu shot, I don't want it.

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DoxieDad 2013/01/15 02:58:27

No

No I got my Flu Shot back in October besides if I get it I will like everyone else suffer the three or four days and then go back to work.

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2013/01/15 02:56:43

No

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as a self employed person..and a House Husband...I can get the flue and go to bed...print off some books and just wait it out

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LADY LIBERTY SILLY WORDSMITH 2013/01/15 02:54:43

No

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I NEVER GOT A FLU SHOT & I DIDN'T GET FLU THAT OFTEN. I DON'T

WORRY FOR MYSELF but for my FAMILY WHO GO INTO THE CROWDS QUITE

OFTEN FOR WORK & SHOPPING etc.

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harley oldman 2013/01/15 00:26:55

No

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...NOPE....I never take a Flu shot.

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Patrick Henry 2013/01/15 00:04:03 (edited)

No

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Daily doses of vitamins B & C, zinc and echinacea-I never get it.

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democoach 2013/01/14 23:32:30

No

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and so what if i do? i miss school and work for two days? BIG deal, NOT! beats getting brain and nerve damage from mercury used in vaccines, or creating anti biotic resistent virsus'

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Car1u5 2013/01/14 22:29:50

No

i got vaccinated

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Sachikø-the-shy-kunoichi 2013/01/14 21:41:14

No

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Jst wash your hands regurally

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Chi~Cat to Sachikø... 2013/01/15 05:52:22

And, don't breathe on super packed el trains or subways.

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Sachikø... to Chi~Cat 2013/01/16 07:18:34

+1
Very true!

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Kigan 2013/01/14 21:16:26

No

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Can't even remember the last time I had the flu.

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MK 2013/01/14 20:53:13

Yes

I currently have the flu. Not fun............

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democoach to MK 2013/01/14 23:33:47

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better then alzheimer's or autism, or being weak from the mercury for two month's after taking the vaccine. or dying from the vaccine. my granddad died from it

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MK to democoach 2013/01/21 15:03:09

Yea that's why I don't get the flu shot. It's not worth skipping a cold and getting muscle damage and more.

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Aran Smeallie 2013/01/14 19:42:17

No

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been there, done that, vaccines still too late -_-

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Georgia50 2013/01/14 18:25:44

No

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I can count on one hand the number of times I've had the flu, and I'm 54. I think I've had maybe 2 or 3 flu shots my entire life, if that many. It's been 3 or 4 years since I had anything...bronchitis, upper respiratory, cold, whatever.

I take a multi-vitamin and focus on foods with a nice spread of vitamins, minerals, protein, and antioxidants. Hence the boring "no serious health threat" life I lead. Just now reading up on dietary anti-inflammatory foods. Don't know if that will become a focus or not. Interesting though because so many health issues boil down to inflammation.

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Todd Parsons 2013/01/14 17:57:51

No

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I don't subscribe to that flu shot nonsense.

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democoach to Todd Pa... 2013/01/14 23:36:49

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its npt even good for you. pharmaseuticals, wants us to believe it is because for every shot we get the more money they get.

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pennie 2013/01/14 17:14:07

No

Already got my shot, I work at a hospital and everyday scared parents come in here, asking where can I get the shot, but the problem is they are already sick, that will make it worse..... If you are already sick don't get the shot wait about 2 weeks, because if you get the shot while you are sick , it will not make you feel better it will make you feel worse. California is the only state so far that is not red..... The line is very long today WOW.

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Mr. Smith 2013/01/14 16:52:53

No

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I'm not worried because I don't infect myself with the government flu shot. Here's the dirty little secret the vaccine industry doesn’t want you to know: Most people getting the flu right now are the same people who were vaccinated with the flu shot. These "so-called" vaccines are designed for the purpose of serving corporate interests rather than public health. The junk they put inside these vaccines (metals, chemicals, etc) also suppress the immune system, and that’s the primary purpose of vaccines - to actually cause an epidemic so that more people rush out to buy more vaccines. The whole point is to sell more vaccines, not to improve public health. So STOP getting flu shots, people, you're just INCREASING your vulnerability to the flu and spreading it to others.

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garyt212 to Mr. Smith 2013/01/15 03:23:18

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I agree!

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