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Ms. Toad

(37,102 posts)
43. I got COVID and RSV vaccinations -
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 12:53 PM
Nov 2024

That's all I'm getting for now. Shingles #2 is on tap for early next year. I'm still contemplating the pneumonia one.

I'm not particularly susceptible to the flu, and it doesn't wipe me out l like a simple cold does. Never been vaccinated, and 2009 was the last time I had it. In it's best year, the flu vaccine is less than 50% effective. I've got a wonky immune system (parts overactive, parts under active). And since COVID messed up my immune system even more, I react badly to vaccines (103 fever nearly every time). Saving my vaccination reactions for the more effective vaccinations against things more likely to kill me or make life unbearable.

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When Dr. Brain Worm destroys CousinIT Nov 2024 #1
f**k them for their stupidity. I am convinced there is only one way for some people to learn, and that is the hard way. JohnSJ Nov 2024 #2
At least 35 to 40 percent of the voting population ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #10
Seems more like 60 percent of the population. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #24
Agreed Rebl2 Nov 2024 #38
Sucks to be them. RandySF Nov 2024 #3
Some Americans do things that are contrary to their best interests True Dough Nov 2024 #4
You make it sound so delightful True, vaccine season... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #7
Isn't that the truth Rebl2 Nov 2024 #39
I did my part Demovictory9 Nov 2024 #5
I would have thought... DET Nov 2024 #6
Maybe if one's not vaccinated... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #12
Thanks DET Nov 2024 #16
This stupid shit terrifies me, especially with the prospect of RFK coming in. Karasu Nov 2024 #8
These are excellent points!! ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #18
We got ours RainCaster Nov 2024 #9
❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #19
Plague rat nation Old Crank Nov 2024 #11
I really appreciate... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #14
Both my husband and I got our RSV, flu and covid vaccines this fall. SunSeeker Nov 2024 #13
Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #21
Who should get the vaccines ? JI7 Nov 2024 #15
Is this a serious question? agalisgv Nov 2024 #25
Everyone who is not allergic to the vaccine should get it. Aristus Nov 2024 #45
I've had doses of the flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus vaccines this fall. TexasTowelie Nov 2024 #17
Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county. littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #20
Republicans who obtain neither vaccinations nor health insurance they can easily afford DFW Nov 2024 #22
That would make sense, but as we saw during Covid spikes, that isn't what happens. Mariana Nov 2024 #31
I waited too long Puppyjive Nov 2024 #23
I'm so sorry to hear that. alcuno Nov 2024 #33
Thank you for the kind words Puppyjive Nov 2024 #36
Yep, COVID does a number on your lungs NickB79 Nov 2024 #42
I guess some people gotta FAFO. raccoon Nov 2024 #26
Womp womp...more preventable deaths because of mango Mussolini JT45242 Nov 2024 #27
Here we go again. Stupid people Emile Nov 2024 #28
We got our vaccines a few weeks ago PJMcK Nov 2024 #29
I did... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #30
"unenthusiastic embrace of vaccines" milestogo Nov 2024 #32
I will get mine regardless. I trust Science. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #34
With you here. BUT bluestarone Nov 2024 #35
My children received the vaccines as directed. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #37
I'm getting my COVID booster today NickB79 Nov 2024 #40
RFK Jr will do some serious damage to an already worrisome climate Passages Nov 2024 #41
I got COVID and RSV vaccinations - Ms. Toad Nov 2024 #43
We do know apprx. 50% of the population is dumb and dumber. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #44
This American Already Has. MineralMan Nov 2024 #46
I got the latest covid booster and the seasonal flu shot. City Lights Nov 2024 #47
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