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Let's talk about what we're doing to protect ourselves and our families from getting the flu. This Talk is sponsored by Walgreens and we will randomly choose participants in the Talk to receive free Walgreens flu shots. Join us, share your tips and what you and your family are doing to stay healthy this Fall and Winter!

FEATURED GUESTS:
ConnieFoggles
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MomConfessional
BusyMom
MyFourMonkeys
mommystory
Ellen Christian
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Category:FAMILY
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      StockpilingMoms

      My son got a shot not mist.

      about 1 year ago

      MyFourMonkeys

      This is the first year we've actually been able to get the mist for the kids, two of mine have had issues with asthma in years past, but have now been off meds for over a year so they were allowed to get the mist.

      about 1 year ago

      ConnieFoggles

      I am Heather and I'll be getting mine as soon as we figure out what this cough is!

      about 1 year ago

      Heather B.

      That is a great point, Connie. People with compromised immune systems should not get the mist form of the flu vaccine. However, you are a perfect candidate for a regular flu shot!

      about 1 year ago

      Heather B.

      People cannot actual "get the flu" from the flu shot because it contains inactivated viruses.

      about 1 year ago

      ConnieFoggles

      I can't get the mist and neither can my husband or daughter because I'm on immunosuppressant medications. The mist is a "live" vaccine which means I can catch the flu from it. Be careful if you live with or are close to someone like me or someone with cancer.

      about 1 year ago

      Heather B.

      That is correct! The shot is an inactive form of the flu strains and the mist contains live flu viruses.

      about 1 year ago

      MomConfessional

      I think one is live and one is not?

      about 1 year ago

      Heather B.

      Both the shot and "mist" (nasal spray) are effective forms of immunization. Some people prefer the nasal spray in order to avoid needles.

      about 1 year ago
    • MyFourMonkeys 9 comments
    • I have a question: My kiddos all got the Flu Mist this year instead of the vaccine. I've heard bad and good about the mist. Does either method work better?
      about 1 year ago
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      theoutcast

      My husband got the shot. He was tired and run down that evening. He had a random headache the following day. It was strange and lasted the day. Other than that, no other affects.

      about 1 year ago

      Heather B.

      When I received my shot, the actual injection didn't hurt at all. My arm didn't start feeling sore until a couple of hours later, but then was completely fine by the next day :)

      about 1 year ago

      StockpilingMoms

      Yep, maybe that my son is just more vocal now! LOL!

      about 1 year ago

      ConnieFoggles

      Good to know Heather. I'll be sure to do that.

      about 1 year ago

      Heather B.

      This year's flu shot does not have any additional side effects compared to previous year's shots. I can't really say that it is more painful, since that is such a subjective measurement. It is common to experience some tenderness of the injection site and some arm/muscle soreness, but I tell patients to use their arm instead of treating it gingerly just because they received a shot. The more you use the muscle, the less likely it will hurt for more than a day or so.

      about 1 year ago

      ConnieFoggles

      That's what I've heard. Since it has H1N1 plus the flu shot. Doesn't matter to me, I'm still getting mine. But hear people complaining about it, even my mom did.

      about 1 year ago

      mommystory

      I know most of the flu shots are the combined standard flu vaccine with H1N1 vaccine this year. But I didn't think it was any more painful than normal when I had mine.

      about 1 year ago

      StockpilingMoms

      My son already got his and his arm was sore this year, more than last.

      about 1 year ago

      rockinmama

      have you heard this b/c it's combined? I've never had a side effect from a flu shot....

      about 1 year ago
    • ConnieFoggles 9 comments
    • I've heard that the shot this year is a bit more painful and/or has more side effects. Is that true?
      about 1 year ago
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