Influenza vaccination experiences

[plornive]

I am just getting over the flu. 11 days of no training and feeling like shit. I took vitamin C, Echinacea, Siberian Ginseng, and drank lots of water throughout.

I got sick about 1 time in 2 years in the US for about 2-3 days at a time. In Hong Kong I get sick about once per year for about 10 days at a time. Hong Kong has generally stronger viruses than North America - believe it.

I have the opportunity to get a flu vaccine shot in a few days. What are the pros/cons? Any experiences? Will it really help?

 

[Mavy]

Get it bro. I am getting one this year ... you may still get sick ... but this will decrease your chances. remember you dont get sick from being cold or anything like that ... you get sick from people. 11 days sucks bro ... but its better than catching mono or something like that.

Colds are viral while the flu is bacterial i believe. Dont know any cons except that you have to get a shot ... but hey ... you are probbly no stranger to that.

Mavy