Flu Season Again (What do you take?)

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10-05-2011, 04:37 AM

#61

quiltaroni

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I get a flu shot every year works well for me.

10-05-2011, 05:29 AM

#62

AprilG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahrachel

no flu shot and if I get a cold (or allergies) I can't take anything either or at the turn of my head, my nose starts bleeding. My mom asked the doctor about it one time when I was younger and he said the only option was a $50 cold medicine prescription. My mom told me to suck it up and deal :( So I get plenty of sleep, Vitamin C, and unscented lotion for my poor nose

My daughter had the same problem when she was younger. The doctor told me that she had exceptionally thin blood vessels in the nose. I should use Vicks Vapor rub just under her nose at night when she sleeps. This somehow strengthens the blood vessels. It worked. She is 40+ now and no longer has nose bleeds.

10-05-2011, 05:38 AM

#63

mountain deb

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Usually the nursing home I work in starts the flu shots in Nov., because it only lasts 3 months. We had to start it this past week due to someone already confirmed with the flu. No, I have not been getting the flu shot for a few years now. The preservatives they use scare me. One shot here and there, okay, but over the lifetime, I am not sure what it will do. Extra vitamins and now I started drinking 1-3 tablespoon of vinegar in large glass of water each night. Reason - acid upsets the ph balance in your throat and bugs cannot grow. A co-worker gave me this, mis 1 cup honey, one cup vinegar and some mince garlic. Add a tablespoon of this to the water each night. I think I will do the honey/vinegar but will take a garlic pill.

10-05-2011, 05:42 AM

#64

lfletcher

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Yes, I get the flu shot. I have never had the flu, but my doctor says I never want to either so highly suggested that I get the shot every year.

10-05-2011, 05:53 AM

#65

Phyllis42

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I get the flu shot. My right eustchian tube will start hurting when I'm getting sick. I immediately start taking Coricodin D HP...tht is MY wonder drug.

10-05-2011, 06:06 AM

#66

Bonnie P

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Everyone should have the flu shot!

10-05-2011, 06:20 AM

#67

Susanna10

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got flu shot yesterday

10-05-2011, 06:27 AM

#68

moroni

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindy-2

no flu shot for me i take ecinacia garlic and vitamin C works good and no nasty side affects.

Same for me. Never had the flu yet either.
I also add vitamin D throughout the winter while I'm hibernating. And lots of hand washing after grocery shopping, etc.

10-05-2011, 06:36 AM

#69

patty04

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I get the flu shot

10-05-2011, 07:23 AM

#70

Nolee

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I'm 66 and have never had a flu shot. I go the nature route and strengthen my immune system with herbs. I've not had any type of flu for over 20 years. Stick with the old lemon juice and honey from my Dutch grandmother if I feel the least bit sick and it works every time.