So, I've basically been ordered to get a Flu Shot

[Mike03]

This is something I've strenuously avoided for many years.

Today I spent several more hours online reading the latest research and websites, and hoping to find evidence that some of the negative information about the shots were myths.

I'm still pissed and worried.

Am I falling prey to parranoia?

Is there still truly thimerosol (and aluminum?) in flu shots?

Is it dangerous?

Is it linked to Alzheimer's by more than one study? (This is the one that scares the hell out of me).

Thoughts? Opinions? I would love to hear thoughts from people who have researched this issue in depth. There are "factual" arguments on both sides, and determining who is truthful is never easy anymore.

[MrCoffee]

1. if you don't want the flu shot, don't get it.

geez, what's the big deal?

[matcom]

2. I didn't get a flu shot this year

and for the last 3 days I have bee MISERABLE with the flu x(

what is your paranoia? its a flu shot. my elderly parents get them, my wife got one (lucky girl) and everyone else I know.

:wtf:

[Haole Girl]

3. Just get the shot!

Getting the Flu is much, much more dangerous. If I can do it, you can! :hug:

[mzteris]

4. the odds of anything bad happening from the flu shot

are far less than your getting the flu and ensuing complications.

People are notoriously bad at figuring out odds and chance.

[fudge stripe cookays]

5. I HAVE to have one...

or I could die from the flu.

The drug I take for my MS zaps my immune system, so it's flu shot or die from a stupid bug, maybe. I'll take the risk.

[Kat45]

6. Who ordered you to get one?

Is it your workplace?

[Breeze54]

7. His doctor and he's already decided to get one.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2320604

[SKKY]

8. Mike03, are you in the military?

If not, how are you being "ordered" to get a flu shot? As I am in the Navy, I obviously don't have a choice, but I can't see how a civilian employer (If that's the case) could "order" you to get a flu shot. Just asking out of curiosity.