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The flu shot is a good thing. I have not heard any advance word on this year's strain, so, that means it should be pretty benign (tough to accept that if you get it, however) relatively speaking. Remember, the flu is caused by a virus and probiotics probably will not do much one way or the other since they are bacteria.
 
30A Skunkape said:
The flu shot is a good thing. I have not heard any advance word on this year's strain, so, that means it should be pretty benign (tough to accept that if you get it, however) relatively speaking. Remember, the flu is caused by a virus and probiotics probably will not do much one way or the other since they are bacteria.
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But isn't it more of a long term immune booster, more for prevention (along with a diet low in sugar, simple carbs, etc)? Not for getting rid of the flu once you have it.

However, I'm no doc., just done a fair share of reading thru the years.
 
OK, here's my question- what does it hurt to get the flu shot- it's 5 sec. and no too much $$ and you're pretty safe to not get it. I've taught school for 15 years, and been in contact with 800 kids every 2 weeks- would I dare miss a flu shot?? no way!! My kids and I get them every year, with vitamins (yes- I still take pre-natels- I think they make you bullit-proof!!) I've heard about pro-biotics- would love to know more, but I'm a firm believer in the flu shot!!;-)
 
Beachmom said:
OK, here's my question- what does it hurt to get the flu shot- it's 5 sec. and no too much $$ and you're pretty safe to not get it. I've taught school for 15 years, and been in contact with 800 kids every 2 weeks- would I dare miss a flu shot?? no way!! My kids and I get them every year, with vitamins (yes- I still take pre-natels- I think they make you bullit-proof!!) I've heard about pro-biotics- would love to know more, but I'm a firm believer in the flu shot!!;-)
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Ditto. We all got ours yesterday.:biggrin:
 
Guess it's time to call the health dept.!!
 
I agree it is a good thing to do for yourself and family (a flu shot). I just don't know how necessary it is, especially if you are not high risk. We get plenty of colds but that's about it. Maybe we will do it this year...

OH, Dr. Skunkape. since you are giving us free medical advice here. what about vitamins for kids?
 
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We started getting flu shots years ago when my Dad was ill. We were around hospitals and doctors offices all the time, plus his docs did not want us to get the flu and give it to Dad. They work- research shows this! We have never had any side effects. (Well...:blink: but crazy ain't cuased by the flu shot!:lol: )

We did notice that we stopped getting really sick over the winter- something that used to happen at least once during the flu season. So we continued getting the flu shots after Dad died- no risk involved to make sure we don't get the flu, or if we should get a different flu strain than what the shot is formulated for, the symptoms will not be as severe. With kids, who has the luxury of being really sick?

The kids get them too for asthma/allergy reasons. Like Oceanlovers's kids, the flu would really be awful for Kate and Will.
 
:( ...I am so sorry you got the flu, bsmarty. Thanks for the reminder about the flu shot.
 
I don't know if probiotics boost your overall immune system (I doubt it). They are great if you have a bacterial overgrowth in the gut with a nasty bug like Clostridium dificil after a course of antibiotics. But in general we all have a perfectly balanced zoo of gut flora and probiotics don't do much one way or the other. Also, I googled the brand that was mentioned above and those things are roughly 95 cents per capsule! Now, that is expensive when you consider you could eat half a container of plain old yogurt and get just as much of the friendly bacteria. Vitamins are great for kids but may be overkill if your little ones eat a well-balanced diet. A Flintstone a day is not a bad idea. They sure as heck don't need megadoses of anything or herbs to accelerate growth, focus, etc.:bang:
 
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