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That's not the best reason to do something . . . really . . . trust me on this.
| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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No, he wants the flu to be shot! Learn to read, man!
I guess he's afraid there's a fine or something if you shoot it outside flu hunting season.
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They're getting really bad around here about that.
Three guys were locked up for a month for shooting flues out of season.
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Before the start of the winter season when this years flu signatures are in the latest vaccine.
Generally the vaccines are developed based on what happened in the winter countries in the other half of the hemisphere so the latest will be available in Autumn.
Your Doctor medical centre will know when they get the latest and should be able to inform you when it arrives.
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It depends on when "flu season" is expected in your area. For North America, that's typically winter-ish. From the CDC website[^]:
Quote: Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, if possible by October. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even in January or later.
TTFN - Kent
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Well that makes sense, ask the CDC. Good brain in your head.
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C-P-User-3 wrote: When is the best time to get a flu shot ?
14:00
C-P-User-3 wrote: Who says so ?
Me. Well, you can't go at 14:30 because you'll be going to the Dentist then ...
C-P-User-3 wrote: Real science in the answer greatly appreciated.
f=ma
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Nice to see you're having a good drink!
veni bibi saltavi
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Que?
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Well, that kind of joshing doesn't come from a sober mind! 
veni bibi saltavi
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Nagy Vilmos wrote: a sober mind
I'm quite surprised you know what one of them is?!
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How dare you! I was sober for the weekend so I could drive the 1,000 miles home.
veni bibi saltavi
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The *whole* weekend?
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Friday we packed the car and went for an early dinner with a glass [on this case an honest, single glass; all be it large] of wine. Saturday was a quick 900 miles across Europe with a welcome brace of beers on stopping for the night. Yesterday we crossed the migrant infested Channel and, after unloading, the very pooped Vilmos went to bed early. Sober.
veni bibi saltavi
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Don't do it its a trap!
Microsoft ... the only place where VARIANT_TRUE != true
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Probably before you get flu.
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C-P-User-3 wrote: When is the best time to get a flu shot ?
If you need it, before flu season. It would be recommended for everyone with a weak(er) immune-system.
C-P-User-3 wrote: Who says so ?
My doc.
I get an invitation each year but never accept it. My immune-system may be weaker than the average, it can handle flu without aid - helping it out when it does not need it does not sound like a good idea to me.
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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I believe that I did not get one last year, and I was knocked out for weeks; at least two, and I think three; maybe a full month.
No intention of a repeat !
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C-P-User-3 wrote:
I believe that I did not get one last year, and I was knocked out for weeks |
Sorry, but that sounds like a very lazy immune-system.
Go find some germs to train it.
Bastard Programmer from Hell
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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The germs here aren't like the germs there. These germs work out at the gym and watch training videos.
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..in that case, lower your bar; try to pre-train your immune system with stuff that is not dangerous, like spicy food and fermented drinks 
Bastard Programmer from Hell
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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C-P-User-3 wrote: Real science in the answer
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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Interesting question...
If you choose to get be vaccinated, as others have suggested, the 'season' would be your early Autumn... if you delay, you may have the flu before you get your shot.
Or, you can allow your immune system to work without it and not get the shot. I do not get flu shots; I don't remember the last time I had the flu. The last 'serious' illness was almost 2 years back when I think I had viral pneumonia over Christmas.. plenty of fluids and rest. When the virus left my body, I had a body wide rash... antihistamine shot from the doctor cleared the rash.
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The whole flu-shot thing is a really hit-and-miss proposition. It's based on best guesses as to what will be coming around.
In a good year it's 50% effective. The last on in the US was less than 20% effective. Not too many years ago there was a version that made many people as sick as the flu in terms of aches and pains.
Even when found to be ineffective, it is pushed to the public as the big pharmaceutical companies that make it will only do so if the governments assure them a profit by pushing the vaccines no matter what its effect.
In theory, the people who need it are those who's health condition puts them at risk to the effects of the flu - a century ago, dying from the flu was considered death by natural causes and rather common. People (in the West, at least) are healthy enough to withstand the flu unless they're quite old or infirm.
| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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This[^] should probably have been posted in the soapbox to allow for a more descriptive discussion. 
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