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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got a stinker!!
It's been going round at work and home for the last couple of months and I've managed to avoid it until now.
Hopefully won't last as long as yours though. That is a long time to have a cold? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you have a cold or flu ? There's a big difference in them."
If it was flu I doubt they would be on fab! Had it twice in my life and it nearly saw me off once. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is a flu virus doing the rounds at the moment. Quite different to getting a cold off a while!
It’s called Australian flu pretty nasty killed a few google it  "
That was my point, I know is lethal. A cold is an annoyance |
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"There is a flu virus doing the rounds at the moment. Quite different to getting a cold off a while!
It’s called Australian flu pretty nasty killed a few google it
That was my point, I know is lethal. A cold is an annoyance"
I haven’t had it luckily  smoking makes it hang around a lot longer  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you have a cold or flu ? There's a big difference in them.
If it was flu I doubt they would be on fab! Had it twice in my life and it nearly saw me off once."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Think most adults know the difference between a common cold and the flu 
Complications of the common cold make it more than just an annoyance for some!
Don't think I've ever had the flu but then this is the first time I've had a cold in two years. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you have a cold or flu ? There's a big difference in them.
If it was flu I doubt they would be on fab! Had it twice in my life and it nearly saw me off once."
Also had it twice and you're right you can't and don't feel like you can do anything.
Somebody once said the difference between between cold and flu is, if you had flu and it was raining £50 notes you wouldn't be able to get up and collect them! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you have a cold or flu ? There's a big difference in them.
If it was flu I doubt they would be on fab! Had it twice in my life and it nearly saw me off once."
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"Think most adults know the difference between a common cold and the flu
Complications of the common cold make it more than just an annoyance for some!
Don't think I've ever had the flu but then this is the first time I've had a cold in two years. "
You be surprised how many claim they have flu but still manage to get to work etc. Flu seems to mean a rather bad cold to a lot if people now a days |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've had a cold, sinusitis, cough, problems with my asthma since mid october. Can't shift it despite antibiotics for bacterial infection, extra inhalers, meds and steriods for my asthma. I'm feeling pretty rubbish and not looking forward to going back work today. |
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Had a bloody cold on and off since the beginning of December. Just as I think I'm over it oh no there it's is mext morning dry throats blocked nose front of my face feels like it will explode. Bloody annoying |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've had cold since the beginning of December which developed into mild flu over Xmas I.e. stopped in, off food etc...a little better now but still not gone. |
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By *arlo82Couple
over a year ago
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"Think most adults know the difference between a common cold and the flu
Complications of the common cold make it more than just an annoyance for some!
Don't think I've ever had the flu but then this is the first time I've had a cold in two years.
You be surprised how many claim they have flu but still manage to get to work etc. Flu seems to mean a rather bad cold to a lot if people now a days "
I had flu and couldn't move from my bed my head burning up but my body like ice. Just shivered and slept and ached all over. 20 hrs i slept for in between waking up to be sick, cough up a long and take more paracetamol.... joyous |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah I have had it and let me tell you, I am not laughing at my mother now when I was younger she would cross her legs when she coughed, laughed or sneezed!!! Always giggled at that, not so much now!
We have an outbreak in my care home and seeing the poor lovelies ill breaks my heart.
Geeky x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ahhh the joys of winter and sharing space with the grubby general public
I started the first bout in October, which lasted me a good month and gave me such fun benefits like a chesty,itchy, hacky cough. Then two weeks into December I get the current 'flu, which knocked me flat for a week over Xmas. First full Xmas off in 17 years and I spent it in bed. Alone.
Roll on summer.... |
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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago
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"Yeah I have had it and let me tell you, I am not laughing at my mother now when I was younger she would cross her legs when she coughed, laughed or sneezed!!! Always giggled at that, not so much now!
We have an outbreak in my care home and seeing the poor lovelies ill breaks my heart.
Geeky x"
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Yeah I have had it and let me tell you, I am not laughing at my mother now when I was younger she would cross her legs when she coughed, laughed or sneezed!!! Always giggled at that, not so much now!
We have an outbreak in my care home and seeing the poor lovelies ill breaks my heart.
Geeky xtena lady is your freind"
Or fivers, they're cheaper!  |
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it. "
It used to only be given free to at risk groups. Our gp dragged me out of the waiting room while I was waiting for Mr N and gave both of us ours at the same time. I wonder if that's because we're over 60 though. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
It used to only be given free to at risk groups. Our gp dragged me out of the waiting room while I was waiting for Mr N and gave both of us ours at the same time. I wonder if that's because we're over 60 though."
Over 65's offered it, but also if you are a carer, or have some medical condition that makes you more at risk. Had mine this year because of my medical condition. You can get them at pharmacies, but would have to pay, if you don't qualify on the NHS  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it. "
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity. |
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
It used to only be given free to at risk groups. Our gp dragged me out of the waiting room while I was waiting for Mr N and gave both of us ours at the same time. I wonder if that's because we're over 60 though.
Over 65's offered it, but also if you are a carer, or have some medical condition that makes you more at risk. Had mine this year because of my medical condition. You can get them at pharmacies, but would have to pay, if you don't qualify on the NHS "
Oh. He just said to Mr N that he would do his (he has a "condition" ). He said "my wife's in the waiting room" so the doc sent him to get me and gave me mine at the same time. Different doctors, different ideas I suppose. |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity. "
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity.
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either "
Colds and flu are different things. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone else suffered with it? I've now suffered for 2 months with this year's outbreak. It's the longest I've ever had a cold. Unbelievable! "
I had a cold for 5-6 weeks. 2-3 weeks clear and i get the flu. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
It used to only be given free to at risk groups. Our gp dragged me out of the waiting room while I was waiting for Mr N and gave both of us ours at the same time. I wonder if that's because we're over 60 though.
Over 65's offered it, but also if you are a carer, or have some medical condition that makes you more at risk. Had mine this year because of my medical condition. You can get them at pharmacies, but would have to pay, if you don't qualify on the NHS
Oh. He just said to Mr N that he would do his (he has a "condition" ). He said "my wife's in the waiting room" so the doc sent him to get me and gave me mine at the same time. Different doctors, different ideas I suppose. "
That's what I was trying to say, sorry if I confused things  So no doubt he done Mr N because he has a medical condition and they normally give to partners too |
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
It used to only be given free to at risk groups. Our gp dragged me out of the waiting room while I was waiting for Mr N and gave both of us ours at the same time. I wonder if that's because we're over 60 though.
Over 65's offered it, but also if you are a carer, or have some medical condition that makes you more at risk. Had mine this year because of my medical condition. You can get them at pharmacies, but would have to pay, if you don't qualify on the NHS
Oh. He just said to Mr N that he would do his (he has a "condition" ). He said "my wife's in the waiting room" so the doc sent him to get me and gave me mine at the same time. Different doctors, different ideas I suppose.
That's what I was trying to say, sorry if I confused things So no doubt he done Mr N because he has a medical condition and they normally give to partners too "
Oh right. It might be because we care for my parents too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I was given a flu jab in September/October, because I help my elderly mum. I haven't had a cold since late last winter, but I have a painful ear infection at the moment. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity.
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either "
As someone mentioned, colds and flu are completely different things, so they're unlikely to give you a free flu jab. Why don't you trust pharmacists? |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
It used to only be given free to at risk groups. Our gp dragged me out of the waiting room while I was waiting for Mr N and gave both of us ours at the same time. I wonder if that's because we're over 60 though.
Over 65's offered it, but also if you are a carer, or have some medical condition that makes you more at risk. Had mine this year because of my medical condition. You can get them at pharmacies, but would have to pay, if you don't qualify on the NHS
Oh. He just said to Mr N that he would do his (he has a "condition" ). He said "my wife's in the waiting room" so the doc sent him to get me and gave me mine at the same time. Different doctors, different ideas I suppose.
That's what I was trying to say, sorry if I confused things So no doubt he done Mr N because he has a medical condition and they normally give to partners too
Oh right. It might be because we care for my parents too "
That is very likely too. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I was given a flu jab in September/October, because I help my elderly mum. I haven't had a cold since late last winter, but I have a painful ear infection at the moment. "
Ouch, hope you're soon better. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My mum had a terrible flu virus just before and over Christmas, i was worried it would turn into pnumonia as she was hospitalised last year (although she said they gave her a jab for that) and the cough is lingering
I've had a cold/sore throat/cough but no-where near as bad as she had it.
I think i'll get the flu jab next year. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"My mum had a terrible flu virus just before and over Christmas, i was worried it would turn into pnumonia as she was hospitalised last year (although she said they gave her a jab for that) and the cough is lingering
I've had a cold/sore throat/cough but no-where near as bad as she had it.
I think i'll get the flu jab next year."
Ah, bless her, hope she soon starts to feel better and you too. Hubby has had pneumonia jab, as he had it some years ago. You don't need it every year though. Could be worth getting the flu jab, I'm sure you can still have it now. |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity.
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either
As someone mentioned, colds and flu are completely different things, so they're unlikely to give you a free flu jab. Why don't you trust pharmacists?"
If your Dr wont give you the jab based on your medical history then why would a pharmacist so freely be able and then do so yearly thereafter. I realise they are highly qualified but I'd doubt they'd have my medical notes and I'd doubt I'd be able to tell them why I needed it. Can anyone really tell the difference between a bad cold and the flu, as I can't? Shivering, unable to eat, catch breath or breathe, are light headed, cough for prolonged periods and only go to the Dr's when symptoms are tolerable enough and you've likely forgotten the worst of them. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity.
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either
As someone mentioned, colds and flu are completely different things, so they're unlikely to give you a free flu jab. Why don't you trust pharmacists?
If your Dr wont give you the jab based on your medical history then why would a pharmacist so freely be able and then do so yearly thereafter. I realise they are highly qualified but I'd doubt they'd have my medical notes and I'd doubt I'd be able to tell them why I needed it. Can anyone really tell the difference between a bad cold and the flu, as I can't? Shivering, unable to eat, catch breath or breathe, are light headed, cough for prolonged periods and only go to the Dr's when symptoms are tolerable enough and you've likely forgotten the worst of them. "
Your GP can give you a flu jab on the NHS if you have certain medical conditions that make you at risk. The pharmacist can do the same, after a consultation with you. If you don't fall into any of the qualifying categories, you an pay for the jab, about, £10. |
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity.
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either
As someone mentioned, colds and flu are completely different things, so they're unlikely to give you a free flu jab. Why don't you trust pharmacists?
If your Dr wont give you the jab based on your medical history then why would a pharmacist so freely be able and then do so yearly thereafter. I realise they are highly qualified but I'd doubt they'd have my medical notes and I'd doubt I'd be able to tell them why I needed it. Can anyone really tell the difference between a bad cold and the flu, as I can't? Shivering, unable to eat, catch breath or breathe, are light headed, cough for prolonged periods and only go to the Dr's when symptoms are tolerable enough and you've likely forgotten the worst of them. "
I can. A bad cold is an inconvenience flu will take you down and keep you down. Unable to eat, raise your head or move. You'll hallucinate, every joint, muscle and sinew will hurt. Your eyes will hurt, your head will ache and your body will be as weak as a kittens.
I've had flu twice. Once as a child during an epidemic and once in my thirties. I never, ever want to have it again.
If you don't know the difference between a bad cold and flu you haven't had flu. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I was given a flu jab in September/October, because I help my elderly mum. I haven't had a cold since late last winter, but I have a painful ear infection at the moment.
Ouch, hope you're soon better. "
Thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This bloody cold is getting on my tits and everyone I know has and still has it, just when I think I’m feeling better! I can deal with the runny nose but my ears, oh my ears!!
Works closed to visitors now because we’ve had so many residents go down with it, we’re short staffed because management have said anyone with it not to bother coming in because we will never get rid of it.
Roll on summer!
Geeky x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You lot need to start taking hefty doses of Vit D!
I do but still been ill since oct 17 !
What’s your daily dosage? Have you been tested for any underlying autoimmune disease?"
I do have a disease thats linked to autoimmune disease. I have had endless blood tests for everything.
Iv been referred to an asthma specialist and am waiting for an appointment.
My job causes the problem and because i had been off work for over 6 months following an operation i am still building up resistance. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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ive been ill since before xmas with whooping cough - was a couple of times i seriously was close to ringing the paramedics as i couldnt breathe in or out hardly - over the worst now |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Please get the flu jab everyone
My Dr refuses to give me one - I have asked 2 two years running, he's said so long as your immune system is good it's best not to have it.
Thats unusual for a GP to say that. Generally the NHS like to encourage many people to get immunised ... herd immunity.
Well I got a cold last Dec that I didn't receive anything for until around Apr which was a useless 1 week course of antibiotics from a registrar, then some steroids around June. I've been left with a cough ever since. Any time I get a cold it's horrendous usually taking out entire neighbourhoods but I cant get a flu vaccine - for some reason I don't really trust pharmacists either "
Having the flu vaccine wouldnt help you with a cold. |
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For those with colds try the man flu shots from the supermarket - I have found them very helpful.
I couldn't get a free flu jab even when helping care for my Mum with cancer, but I just got one from Lloyds this year. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"For those with colds try the man flu shots from the supermarket - I have found them very helpful.
I couldn't get a free flu jab even when helping care for my Mum with cancer, but I just got one from Lloyds this year. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"For those with colds try the man flu shots from the supermarket - I have found them very helpful.
I couldn't get a free flu jab even when helping care for my Mum with cancer, but I just got one from Lloyds this year. "
have to say that's awful - i had my first flu jab years ago when a past partner was having chemo - my daughter also had crohns and was ill at the time - surrounded by people with low immunity the dr just said to have it - i didnt even ask it was offered - i get it now because of the work i do - thats made e cross hearing that ggrrr |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"For those with colds try the man flu shots from the supermarket - I have found them very helpful.
I couldn't get a free flu jab even when helping care for my Mum with cancer, but I just got one from Lloyds this year.
have to say that's awful - i had my first flu jab years ago when a past partner was having chemo - my daughter also had crohns and was ill at the time - surrounded by people with low immunity the dr just said to have it - i didnt even ask it was offered - i get it now because of the work i do - thats made e cross hearing that ggrrr "
Yes it's really bad. All carers should be offered the jab. |
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