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Old 01-15-2013, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BarryRX View Post
I don't want to be impolite, but it's important to correct the info here. The flu shot is attenuated virus and cannot give you the flu. It is not more of a "threat" than getting the flu, especially in the very young, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
You are right of course.

We three had the flu shots and we feel secure we are protected against that strain. There are all kinds of heavy colds and other bad stuff that can mimic influenza.

I will tell you in June whether we got sick.

Right now, thank heavens, we three are fine.
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