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Title: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: okarol on September 19, 2012, 11:47:07 PM: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
Flu Vaccine Information Statements
2012-13 VIS Now Available

Flu vaccine for the 2012-13 influenza season has begun shipping from manufacturers. Shipments will continue throughout the fall. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly vaccine. Right now, there is very little seasonal flu activity. Flu season usually begins in October and can last through May. Get vaccinated before flu season starts.

more info: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: Darthvadar on September 20, 2012, 12:57:28 AM: Thanks for the reminder, Karol....

Darth...
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: Whamo on September 20, 2012, 03:11:09 AM: :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;I love shots, not.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: chinksnicky on September 20, 2012, 05:29:25 AM: Come on,what's one more needle? We all got ours at center already,you don't want to sit through dialysis sick.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: MightyMike on September 20, 2012, 10:39:55 AM: I'm ready got mine 2 weeks ago in center.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: cattlekid on September 20, 2012, 11:19:28 AM: Got mine yesterday at my monthly clinic visit. :bandance;
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: cassandra on September 20, 2012, 02:14:59 PM: I don't think its available over here yet, but I've put a reminder in my phone. Thanx already

love Cas
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: Annig83 on September 20, 2012, 04:41:57 PM: Got mine today! Why is it that it doesn't hurt when given, but then it feels like my arm has been punched by Andre the Giant!???
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: sullidog on September 23, 2012, 02:30:08 PM: Didn't get it last year, not getting it again this year, when I did get it 2 weeks later I got sick both times, and last year didn't get sick at all, so guess I will just play dodge the flu.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: Rain on September 25, 2012, 06:09:53 AM: not available yet for use here.. some time in October and then we get it in center in November.. so will wait.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: Joe on September 25, 2012, 11:21:12 AM: I got mine last week at my clinic visit.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: okarol on September 25, 2012, 11:23:45 AM: Quote from: Rain on September 25, 2012, 06:09:53 AM
not available yet for use here.. some time in October and then we get it in center in November.. so will wait.

It's available here - everywhere! I have seen signs at CVS and Target, and the doctors all have good supply. They are saying to get it before October. I wonder why it's different there.
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: mamagemini on September 25, 2012, 11:24:13 AM: :bandance; Got mine att he center and the Pneumonia shot toooooooooooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Information
Post by: Rain on September 26, 2012, 03:42:12 AM: doctors and clinics are starting to offer them here end of october. I live in Ontario Canada so maybe that's why.