Heart Disease and Influenza!

Teri16

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Posted 7/26/2005 12:17 AM (GMT -6)

In most cases, it is strongly recommended that all heart patients receive a flu shot, unless otherwise contraindicated - please check with your Dr.!

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Indonesia's first human bird flu case, coupled with more birds dying elsewhere including Russia, are signs a long-dreaded global influenza pandemic may be approaching, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.

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Teri16

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Posted 7/26/2005 8:54 PM (GMT -6)

How many of you get Flu shots? I get mine every year - I just don't want to take a chance, especially due to having asthma. Have you also had a pneumonia shot? My Dr. recommends that I have one every 5 years.

Are you current on yours?

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Kathlyn1950

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Posted 7/27/2005 12:05 AM (GMT -6)

I received my first one last year. My primary physician and my cardiologist have not suggested I have the pnuemonia shot and I'm wondering why. It seems like that would be vital for many of us to have since that type of pnuemonia can be so deadly.

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Teri16

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Posted 7/27/2005 12:17 AM (GMT -6)

Kathy, I'd ask about that - they may have their reasons, or maybe they simply forgot to ask you? I would think that's important with your health issues!

Big Hugs, Teri :)
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heartangel

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Posted 7/30/2005 11:16 AM (GMT -6)

Bumping this one up for everyone neds a flu shot my doctor give me the nasty pneumonia one but no flu I am at greater risk of getting pneumonia last year I had walking pnumonia and didinot know it but hubby gets flu and should get both he is over 60

but I wil get pneumonmia. abuot time to start thjinking about it Sept and Oct .

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