Topic: I've just been vaccinated
started by: beuges
Posted by beuges on Apr. 24 2002,10:32
Hi,Its autumn down here in South Africa... getting close to winter, so my company's arranged for flu vaccines for the staff. I've just gotten mine done, but I've never taken a vaccine before. I figured I might as well take advantage of this, cos I get the flu every year without fail.
Has any of you died of a flu vaccine? I didn't trust the doctor when he said I wouldnt get sick... he was smiling all the time, which worried me.
Posted by damien_s_lucifer on Apr. 24 2002,12:17
Never heard of anyone ever dying from a flu vaccine. Some people feel kinda run down for a few days after it.
Posted by Neophyre on Apr. 24 2002,13:36
Yes, you will die.
Posted by Bozeman on Apr. 24 2002,16:11
You can only die if....A) The viruses in the vaccine are not denatured, damaged, or broken, but whole and fully functional. This is probably due to manufacturer error.
AND
B) You are immunocompromised. I.E. you are old, HIV positive, or on immunosuppressant drugs.
Vaccines are RARELY made wrong, and I'm guessing your'e a healthy young person. You'll be fine.
Posted by editor on Apr. 24 2002,17:37
"has any of you died from a flu vaccine?"um, I did.
Posted by kuru on Apr. 24 2002,18:26
Yes. All vaccines cause death. Your only recourse now is to go get unvaccinated at the nearest hospital.Seriously, you're not going to die of a flu shot. You might, however, get the flu and spend a few days WISHING you were dead.
Posted by ic0n0 on Apr. 24 2002,18:38
| Quote (editor @ 24 April 2002,03:37) |
| "has any of you died from a flu vaccine?" um, I did. |
Got better i asume?
Posted by Wolfguard on Apr. 24 2002,18:38
yeah, my flu shots always work.every time i get one i get the flu.
if i stay away from flu shots im fine.
go figure
Posted by kuru on Apr. 24 2002,18:50
That's why I don't get flu shots.Oh but don't worry Wolfy, I am rabies vaccinated
Posted by Rhydant on Apr. 25 2002,04:32
i thought vaccinations were supposed to keep you from dying.or was it the other way around?
Posted by Uberkommando on Apr. 25 2002,04:37
Of course you die. That's why many states offer lethal injection as a form of capital punishment.
Posted by Wolfguard on Apr. 25 2002,13:45
| Quote (kuru @ 24 April 2002,13:50) |
| Oh but don't worry Wolfy, I am rabies vaccinated |
you will have to check the tag on my collar to see if im up to date...
Posted by nobody on Apr. 28 2002,07:27
I've gotten a flu shot every year for the past 2 or 3 years now, and I've had no problems with it. Haven't gotten the flu since I started getting vaccinated, even though I spend a good amount of time around sick people.