CBC: 965 confirmed flu cases in the province of Alberta — 920 of the H1N1 strain
Calgarians line up at the Brentwood Mall for flu shots. Health experts say even if you had the vaccine during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, you should get immunized again. (CBC) Comment: mr. mojorisin Guest I never get a flu shot and have been flu free for at least 25 years. For about 13 of those years I worked in a hospital and dealt with patients directly.
Getting the flu vaccination is a crapshoot at best. Being vaccinated for only one or even a few of the multiple strains going around gives you very limited protection. Being vaccinated also does not prevent you from transmitting the virus to another person. Being vaccinated exposes you to complications and side effects that, while rare, are clearly documented in scientific literature.
If you want to stay flu free, do the following and you will be:
- wash your hands regularly - do not touch your hands to your eyes, nose or mouth unless you have just washed your hands - do not exchange bodily fluids with anyone unless you know they are flu free.
It actually is very easy. Just make a habit of not touching your face unless you have just washed your hands and you will not get the flu.« less
Tatarewicz: Wonder what the vitamin D levels were like in those infected, especially with all the snow and cloud cover?