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Dagney · 11-19-2003, 09:44 AM

Generally I don't do the flu shot thing (it's an aversion to needles) and I rarely catch the flu. I will catch the common colds that float around, but they're not preventable (for the most part).

But this year, with my mother doing intensive chemotherapy treatments and my being her primary caregiver, I'm seriously considering it, although I won't be doing the fluvent nasal treatment (because it is a live viral treatment), but instead do the stand by prick you in the arm flu shot of attenuated flu virus.

My biggest concern is the possibility that I'll be contagous for a few days afterwards. Mom was recently released from the hospital after a 7 day bout with Neutropenic Sepsis, and has a 'touchy' immune system at best at the moment. I'm not sure if it's worth the risk to her.

11-19-2003, 09:44 AM	#4
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Generally I don't do the flu shot thing (it's an aversion to needles) and I rarely catch the flu. I will catch the common colds that float around, but they're not preventable (for the most part). But this year, with my mother doing intensive chemotherapy treatments and my being her primary caregiver, I'm seriously considering it, although I won't be doing the fluvent nasal treatment (because it is a live viral treatment), but instead do the stand by prick you in the arm flu shot of attenuated flu virus. My biggest concern is the possibility that I'll be contagous for a few days afterwards. Mom was recently released from the hospital after a 7 day bout with Neutropenic Sepsis, and has a 'touchy' immune system at best at the moment. I'm not sure if it's worth the risk to her. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.