flu shot.

yay or nay?

Until one year, I caught the flu. Now I get the shot every season.

If I don't get it, I 100% guaranteed get the flu, and get it BAAAAAAADDD, like hospital bad. With the flu shot, I either don't get it at all or get a much milder case (no hospital).

I have immune compromise issues.

Also, get a pneumonia shot, and it lasts for five years!

They're cultured on eggs, so they're not vegan.

If you needed a valve transplant, and only a pig valve was available or would be right for you, would you do it?
A ask this as a vegetarian (not a vegan) with a valve problem (which probably won't get worse), but I've pondered this question for myself

For example, some consumer products, such as tires, are unavailable in vegan versions, and all prescription medications sold in the US are products of animal testing.

The only perfect vegan is a dead vegan, and a dead vegan isn't going to change shit, ya know?

My answer? I don't know, I'm not in that situation. If there were a less effective but still workable mechanical alternative that would work in my case I'd likely go with that instead (though I know mechanical valves require more frequent replacement,) but I can't really say without being there.

*At least according to the Vegan Society. Ask ten vegans and you'll get at least ten answers, probably closer to twenty- we're an opinionated bunch of people, for sure.

a bout with the flu can kill me. :(

But if I happen to be someplace that it is offered I will get one.

Regards, Mugu

I've gotten one for about a decade, before I was in any risk group and before my physicians started recommending it.

But I can't say what's right for you. It's best to consult with a nurse or doctor.

Theraflu is cheaper, and most times I don't even need that.

Its a simple nasal spray..very easy. No needles!! Bout the same cost as a regular flu shot IIRC.

My company offers them to employees for free...(sometimes its really nice to work for a big biotech):)

i'm not for or against, it's just something i've never felt the need to do.

They flu could put me in the hospital. In fact, I've already gotten mine.