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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No. Its a dead vaccine.. Once injected it makes your own antibodies work to protect.
Echniecea helps and hand washing...
Nil else.
Or it would be bottled and sold! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is there any way of being vaccinated against flu without having it injected?"
Good question. Had it recently by injection. It's only a small jab. Do you have a particular problem with needles? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is there any way of being vaccinated against flu without having it injected?"
No, but you could close your eyes and pretend it's the mosquito biting. Just don't swat it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is there any way of being vaccinated against flu without having it injected?"
on a serious note I'm waiting for mine but can't have it yet I'm petrified of needless but it's a jab quick turn around and it's done
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"Kids have the flu inoculation via their nose
Yes, I thought they did. I wonder if they'd consider that for an adult or if it would even be effective."
The skin mucosa of a child and adult are the same as far as I'm aware, so can't see why it wouldn't be effective in an adult |
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"Is there any way of being vaccinated against flu without having it injected?
Good question. Had it recently by injection. It's only a small jab. Do you have a particular problem with needles?"
what
No, I've had mine done, we both have. It's a family member and I'd really like them to have it |
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"The injection is tiny and you can hardly feel it if that's your concern. Am sure there must be an alternative though. A pharmacist should be able to answer your question"
what
I'll ask the pharmacist who did mine |
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"Kids have the flu inoculation via their nose
Yes, I thought they did. I wonder if they'd consider that for an adult or if it would even be effective.
The skin mucosa of a child and adult are the same as far as I'm aware, so can't see why it wouldn't be effective in an adult "
what
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not that I'm aware of. I've had the flu jab for years never had a problem but then needles don't bother me
We've never had a problem either but someone we know is needle phobic"
I was when I was a child. I've got loads of tattoos and that's always multiple needles at once! I have yearly blood tests for thyroid function so I got over it. Flu needle is so tiny you barely feel it |
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"Not that I'm aware of. I've had the flu jab for years never had a problem but then needles don't bother me
We've never had a problem either but someone we know is needle phobic
I was when I was a child. I've got loads of tattoos and that's always multiple needles at once! I have yearly blood tests for thyroid function so I got over it. Flu needle is so tiny you barely feel it"
That's a bit like telling someone with a phobia of spiders it's only a tiny spider  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Large doses of Vitamin C  "
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlight |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlight"
what
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway. |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlight"
Thank you |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway."
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time. |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway.
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time. "
My mum used to give us rosehip syrup and something awful called calve's foot jelly  |
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"I do try to get outside during the day in the winter to get as much sunshine as possible.
I appreciate that not everyone is able to do that though."
I'm outside a lot and certainly every day but I feel I would benefit from Vitamin D. I think the NHS actually recommends it |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway.
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time.
My mum used to give us rosehip syrup and something awful called calve's foot jelly "
Good for your bones no doubt!! |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway.
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time.
My mum used to give us rosehip syrup and something awful called calve's foot jelly
Good for your bones no doubt!! "
I dread to think what process was used to make it |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway.
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time.
My mum used to give us rosehip syrup and something awful called calve's foot jelly
Good for your bones no doubt!!
I dread to think what process was used to make it "
Probably just boiled up bits, same as normal jelly. |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway.
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time.
My mum used to give us rosehip syrup and something awful called calve's foot jelly
Good for your bones no doubt!!
I dread to think what process was used to make it "
On a similar note, much as i love the stuff on toast, the factory tour of the Bovril plant is one i would decline. |
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"Large doses of Vitamin C
Nope. Its vit D you need in the winter
Most winter bugs are caused by lack of vit D
There are very few foods that contain it in sufficient quantities, and obvs there's not alot of sunlightwhat
Interesting! I've just bought some vitamin D for myself. I will recommend it to this person, they don't get outside too much did to their job anyway.
Make rosehip jam! Now's the time.
My mum used to give us rosehip syrup and something awful called calve's foot jelly
Good for your bones no doubt!!
I dread to think what process was used to make it
On a similar note, much as i love the stuff on toast, the factory tour of the Bovril plant is one i would decline. "
. Its not on my list of things to do before I die .
My mum was telling me in great detail about her friends coach trip to the main post sorting office. I nearly died of boredom on her behalf.
I'd decline that but for entirely different reasons I suspect |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I had it made my arm ache and sore
Had mine yesterday, just a tiny scratch, but very sore and achy also today.
Awww hugs x"
Awww thank you  Its worth having for the sake of a little discomfort |
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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I had it made my arm ache and sore
Had mine yesterday, just a tiny scratch, but very sore and achy also today.
Awww hugs x
Awww thank you Its worth having for the sake of a little discomfort "
It is xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm needle phobic, but a small jab in the arm is far far better than having the flu for a month, I never had the jab until I got flu a few years ago, I seriously thought I was going to die, gimme that needle!! |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"I'm needle phobic, but a small jab in the arm is far far better than having the flu for a month, I never had the jab until I got flu a few years ago, I seriously thought I was going to die, gimme that needle!! "
You're quite right |
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"Just for clarity. This person is genuinely needle phobic, there is no method of administering an injection that would induce them to have one. "
I'd explain to the GP about this, and if they are in a high risk group for flu I would ask why they can't have the nasal version. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Just for clarity. This person is genuinely needle phobic, there is no method of administering an injection that would induce them to have one. "
Just had a little google. Certain people can have nasal spray, if under 50. But if they have certain conditions they can't have it. Difficult one... |
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"Just for clarity. This person is genuinely needle phobic, there is no method of administering an injection that would induce them to have one.
I'd explain to the GP about this, and if they are in a high risk group for flu I would ask why they can't have the nasal version. "
Yes, I'm going to speak to a pharmacist and then sort it if I can. Most people in the medical profession understand genuine needle phobia and offer treatment but persuading someone to get
the treatment is not easy |
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"Just for clarity. This person is genuinely needle phobic, there is no method of administering an injection that would induce them to have one.
Just had a little google. Certain people can have nasal spray, if under 50. But if they have certain conditions they can't have it. Difficult one..."
OK thanks. As I said I'll speak to the pharmacist tomorrow |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I guess the only way if they can't have the nose spray is pray they don't get the flu!!
What about asking the doctor to prescribe a couple of Valium tabs to take before the injection? Like I get to fly on a plane. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Just for clarity. This person is genuinely needle phobic, there is no method of administering an injection that would induce them to have one.
Just had a little google. Certain people can have nasal spray, if under 50. But if they have certain conditions they can't have it. Difficult one...
OK thanks. As I said I'll speak to the pharmacist tomorrow "
Good idea, they are really helpful |
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"I guess the only way if they can't have the nose spray is pray they don't get the flu!!
What about asking the doctor to prescribe a couple of Valium tabs to take before the injection? Like I get to fly on a plane. "
It's a thought certainly. The thing is that a phobia isn't the same as being scared. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Kids have the flu inoculation via their nose
Yes, I thought they did. I wonder if they'd consider that for an adult or if it would even be effective.
The skin mucosa of a child and adult are the same as far as I'm aware, so can't see why it wouldn't be effective in an adult "
More tolerable for children nasally ..
Better uptake..
(Sorry...nurse mode) |
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"Not that I'm aware of. I've had the flu jab for years never had a problem but then needles don't bother me
We've never had a problem either but someone we know is needle phobic"
My friend has been told to get a hyp*otherapist for her daughter as she is so phobic - she had the hpv injection at docs & couldn’t be told it was booked. She started panicking as soon as she realised where she was going & as soon as it was done she started having a very mild fit.
J x |
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"Kids have the flu inoculation via their nose
Yes, I thought they did. I wonder if they'd consider that for an adult or if it would even be effective.
The skin mucosa of a child and adult are the same as far as I'm aware, so can't see why it wouldn't be effective in an adult
More tolerable for children nasally ..
Better uptake..
(Sorry...nurse mode)"
Haha I'm the same go into scientist mode lol |
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