Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I don't believe this statistic. You were just lucky, that's all.
The shot is only 10% effective this year anyway, and elderly people are more likely to both get the shot and die from the flu.
Remember that 100% of people who drink orange juice will die.
-Tim-
Don't know if the stat is true or not. Doesn't really matter I don't suppose. I simply am not one to jump on the vaccine bandwagon. Lost half my hearing (irreversable) due to results of a vaccine as a kid. Never had flu before in my life, maybe never again. Still not on the bandwagon. I certainly don't discourage anyone who does. But every year people get flu even with the shot. Shrug...
Sorry you had it so bad. I told my wife about your particular case and since I had Type A like you, I'm thanking God (and others who covered me in prayer) for a mild case. Hope you are fully recovered.
Originally Posted by
mwalsh5757
Mark my mom as a victim of this years flu pandemic. She died of Pneumonia and Sepsis 2 days after starting to feel better from the actual flu.
Be careful with this one, particularly if you're older (or very young for that matter)!
So very sorry. This is what I've heard, that actually, most of the flu deaths were due to secondary issues brought on by flu. Had a mid-50's guy die in our town from a heart attack after fighting flu, then pneumonia. In his weakened state his heart couldn't take it. So sorry for your mom, it's tough losing your folks, no matter your age.