Do you get a flu shot?

Never gotten a flu shot!. I've never gotten a flu shot. I don't understand why people get this shot which actually makes them sick--although maybe not as sick. I haven't had the flu for over 10 years (thank God) and plan to never get a flu shot.

NO. Check out this article http://www.planetc1.com/cgi-bin/n/search.cgi?keyword=vaccines I don't believe in these shots because I know what's in them -- preservatives, animal body parts and so on. Who makes money off the product?

I'm with everyone else. Over the years, I've heard plenty of reasons why one shouldn't get a flu shot. Before hopping on the hypochondriac bandwagon, I think it's important to research the facts around flu shots. Personally, I'm a lot healthier now than when I was younger and schools suggested that all kids get the shot.

No. I don't quite remember getting flu shots and nor do I remember catching flu during last several years. In my personal opinion, your body has the ability to resist the flu virus for most part, if you let it build this ability.

nope. My late grandfather was a surgeon and he would yell at me for not getting a shot. Finally, he sent one same day air. I got a school mate who was a nurse to give it to me, only because I felt bad for my elderly grandpa hoofing it to the airport. I can't STAND needles! Guess what? My mom and her friend went to Canada last year and got illegal flu shots when they ran out in the US. I told her it was probably sugar water.

I've never had one. I'm one of those disgustingly healthy people who rarely get sick. Even if my whole family has a bug and I catch it I'll only have a very mild case.

No. When I was younger, I got the flu shot a couple of times, but still got the flu. I hate getting shots, so that's the main reason I don't get them, but also because I don't like the idea. The past few years, my mother has been getting the shot, but still gets the flu and I don't get the shot or the flu! It's better to try and stay healthy the natural way.

No. I just try not to do anything 'unnatural' to my body. I take a lot of vitamin C, other liquid vitamins in my water and tea and get exercise and rest to try and stay healthy. Besides, I DON'T LIKE NEEDLES!

The last time I went to the doctor with my son for his skin allergies, we were advised by our doctor to get flu shots. I actually refused because our whole family has been taking UMI (Immunity Booster), EXO (Antioxidant), MIN(Vitamin & Minerals) supplements in a gel form (which made it easier for us to take on a daily basis). We have been doing this for the last 6 months, and have been fortunate to skip the flu season, which was not the case before. When I get the first symptom of a cold (i.e. sneezing), I do grab these gel packets, and they surely help stop something from progressing into some kind of a sickness.

I don't get it either. I think it's interesting that in this community of health conscious people, there is an anti-flu shot sentiment. If I worked at a school or in healthcare I'd probably do it, but so far that's not the case.

I never get the flu shot & haven't gotten the flu yet. I don't believe it's worth the risk!

I don't believe that getting the flu shot is healthy at all. The best way to prevent getting the flu is through a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle...and some good quality supplements like vitamin c, zinc and any of your favorite immune boosters like noni, reishi, or echinacea.

I don't know about the flu shot, but many other shots like the ones given to children have toxins in them such as mercury.

Up until about five years ago, I was totally opposed to flu shots. Then someone in my family became gravely ill, so we were all mandated to get them. Ever since then, I've gotten one every year and haven't caught a bug - the worst has been a sore throat that I treated naturally (tea, soup, all that good stuff.)

At this point, I think the shot I get every fall is more of a placebo, and my mind doesn't "let" me get the flu! I think there are natural alternatives to pretty much everything. Topmost being really careful.

I've never gotten a flu shot, and I haven't gotten the flu since I was a kid. I think if you're in a high risk group (over 65, or under 2) then it makes sense to get a flu shot. From what I hear, the health industry wants everyone to get a flu shot just to make sure demand for the shot is high, which will drive down the cost for those who really do need it (anyone over 65 and under 2). But for me I'd rather skip it.

You know, I used to get a flu shot every year and then I just stopped.

The reason for stopping is that I don't like a shot. They hurt. And when I weigh that against the chance that I'll be sick and achy and pukey - or not - it's worth it to skip it.

The first year I skipped, I got the flu. The second and third years, I did not. So, I feel that it makes me tougher to let my body fight it naturally.

That said, it depends on the severity of the flu. If there was an article that said the flu would just debiliate and crush everyone that season, you bet I'd get a shot. What's a quick prick compared with crushing debilitation. You know what I mean?

No. When I was a medic in the Army, none of the Nurses or Doctors took them, nor did I. This was 30 some odd years ago and lots has changed since then, but I still am reluctant to do so. This was back in the mid 70s.I have had the flu once in 30 years. (1983)Now that I'm 57, it may be prudent to do so as my bodies natural defenses decline with age. Over the years, when asked I've always recommended under 10 and over 60 get a flu shot annually. Age is an important factor when making the decision to take or not take the flu shot. Flu can be fatal for those with compromised immune systems and typically those are young children and the elderly.Over the years I've used multi-vitamins, extra vitamin C and B vitamin complex to bolster my immune system. It is a regimin that has worked well for me.

Another year down, no flu!

You know, I have never had the flu shot but I had so many illnesses this past winter that I am considering it for next year. Though I'm doubtful that it will actually work (how can it prevent the flu when there are so many strains?), I'll have to look into it, ask around to see how it rated this past year, and make a decision based on that and what my doctor thinks.

I get the flu shot every year. But then again, I am in a high risk group (asthma and chronic bronchitis). I still will contract the flu every year, but generally a less nasty strain. Keep in mind that the vaccines are developed based on what strains the science folks think will be the nasty ones coming through the next season. So you can have the shot and still get the flu, but for a variety that wasn't part of the vaccine. It took me several years, but I finally convinced my sister to start getting the shot, and she hasn't gotten as sick since then. Again, we both still get sick each year, but not as severe, and for a shorter duration. I still find it beneficial for me, and will continue to get the shot each year.

If you are someone who never gets sick, then I wouldn't worry so much about the flu shots as you either have a fantastic immune system and/or you aren't exposed to nasty strains. :)

I haven't had a flu shot in years. But this year I've heard of more people than usualy getting the flu, so I may consider it if the risk for flu, for some reason, is increasing. Does anyone out there think that instances of the flu have increased? Could where you live increase your chance of getting it?