Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic The flu! Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]blufindr[/m] at 10:52 am on Dec. 14, 2008[quote]Yeah, it happens. Flu mutates every year. Maybe you just happen to already be immune to this strain but they aren't.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post jennamae1988 Posted at 10:50 am on Dec. 14, 2008 Well I just came home early from work, because everyone in my family has or is recovering from the flu.   The only thing I don't get is that they all had the flu shot this year and I haven't and I'm not sick yet Anyone ever heard of something like this or experienced it themselves? I know also that it doesn't mean that I still won't get it yet, I'm just hoping so.

Replies jennamae1988 Posted at 6:05 pm on Dec. 14, 2008 The flu shot not only contains several different strands, but it also is updated and changed. LoveKay Posted at 2:06 pm on Dec. 14, 2008 Quote: from blufindr at 11:52 am on Dec. 14, 2008 Yeah, it happens. Flu mutates every year. Maybe you just happen to already be immune to this strain but they aren't. That is false because the flu shot contains several different strands. LoveKay Posted at 2:06 pm on Dec. 14, 2008 The flu shot is actually a controversial topic. Many people claim that the flu virus mutates each year so we just get last year's flu shot, while others say that the flu shot can actually make you sick if you have a below-normal immune system. So who knows. jennamae1988 Posted at 10:56 am on Dec. 14, 2008 Quote: from blufindr at 12:52 pm on Dec. 14, 2008 Yeah, it happens. Flu mutates every year. Maybe you just happen to already be immune to this strain but they aren't. Well I hope that is what it is.  I haven't had the flu for 10 years now and the last time I did have it I was almost hospitalized for having a temperature of 106.  So I think my immunity it slightly elevated than most. jennamae1988 Posted at 10:54 am on Dec. 14, 2008 Quote: from The Patekip at 12:51 pm on Dec. 14, 2008 Washing Hands = Cold/Flu prevention. We all wash our hands like crazy this time of year.   blufindr Posted at 10:52 am on Dec. 14, 2008 Yeah, it happens. Flu mutates every year. Maybe you just happen to already be immune to this strain but they aren't. The Patekip Posted at 10:51 am on Dec. 14, 2008 Washing Hands = Cold/Flu prevention. Periwinkle Posted at 10:51 am on Dec. 14, 2008 The flu shot doesn't protect against every kind of flu; just the most common ones. At least I think that's how it works. All 8 previous replies displayed.