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Old 09-05-2008, 02:35 PM
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Default Flu shot

Ok, I have not had the flu in 3 years (will be 4 this winter). The last flu I did get (many at work were sick) was 4 days in agony. Luckily not vomiting, but a lot of time spent on the can.

I asked my neuro about the flu shot, and he said go for it. I've never had the flu shot myself. My blood work up showed me to be very healthy.

Now I'm debating if I should get the shot or not. I guess it's another one of those personal decisions, but I wonder... if I have had MS for "at least 5 years" based on my dx in March, should I just go about my regular business and not get the shot, since I never have before, or should I go ahead and do it?

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