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In reply to the discussion: Americans are not getting seasonal vaccines ahead of the holidays [View all]Ms. Toad
(35,749 posts)43. I got COVID and RSV vaccinations -
That's all I'm getting for now. Shingles #2 is on tap for early next year. I'm still contemplating the pneumonia one.
I'm not particularly susceptible to the flu, and it doesn't wipe me out l like a simple cold does. Never been vaccinated, and 2009 was the last time I had it. In it's best year, the flu vaccine is less than 50% effective. I've got a wonky immune system (parts overactive, parts under active). And since COVID messed up my immune system even more, I react badly to vaccines (103 fever nearly every time). Saving my vaccination reactions for the more effective vaccinations against things more likely to kill me or make life unbearable.
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Americans are not getting seasonal vaccines ahead of the holidays [View all]
littlemissmartypants
Nov 29
OP
f**k them for their stupidity. I am convinced there is only one way for some people to learn, and that is the hard way.
JohnSJ
Nov 29
#2
Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county.
littlemissmartypants
Nov 29
#20
Republicans who obtain neither vaccinations nor health insurance they can easily afford
DFW
Nov 29
#22