can’t blog. i’m wearing too many sweaters:

why did i let them talk me into getting the flu shot?
i know, i know, because of my bad respiratory issues i am one of the people who is supposed to get it. but…

i have gotten the flu vaccine 3 times in the last 7 years. each time i have gotten sick afterward. and during those other years when i have refused it, each doctor explained that it was probably just a coincidence, that it is only a super small percentage of people who feel the side effects. and that lots of people “think” they get sick from the shot.

well, this year i am putting it in writing:
i am clearly one of the small percentage of people who feel the effects of the shot.

i finally found a doctor in our new area, and so i went this afternoon to establish myself as a new patient and get some prescription refills. she made a very convincing argument for me to get the flu shot. and i caved.

i am now sitting here in two sweaters and a hat because of the chills. and i am achy. and my throat hurts. it’s not awful, it’s just annoying. i hope this is as bad as it gets.

i am not necessarily totally anti-flu vaccine. it was just a bad idea to get it the day before we are planning to go to a friend’s house for dinner. next year, if i cave again, i’ll have to remember to check my calendar.

i could have told you that. only oldies should get them, all others are suckers! poor tina, i’m sending you an internet smooch!

thanks for the smooch sweetie!
i’m going to bed.
i am a sucker.

Oh no :( Big bully’s pushin’ the f.v. on you!! :(
They want pregos to get it too…but I like you, tend to be that 1% who reacts to stuff like this….so just like McGruff the crime dog taught me, I just said NO! ;)

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