Talk to your doctor, not Lemmy.
“Doctor, there’s nothin’ wrong with me Doctor, doctor, can’t you see? Doctor, I ain’t gonna die Just write me an alibi” - Lemmy
I tried but he keeps obliquely asking me what the hell is a ‘lemming’ 🧐
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2022-2023/flu-vaccination-recommendations-adopted.htm
Basically, unless you’re allergic to eggs, yes. Eggs are used to manufacture the flu vaccine, so it contains a small amount of egg protein.
Are they still? My wife is severely allergic to eggs and she’s been able to get it for the last couple of years now.
Some doses are - some aren’t its a question of the manufacturing process. Make sure your pharmacist is aware of your allergies and they’ll usually have some allergen free stuff on hand.
There’s an egg-free vaccine.
Last year’s flu vaccine, at least in the UK, didn’t have egg in it.
I had an egg based one a week or two ago at work, in the UK
Yep I work at a hospital, and we are 50 acute beds over capacity already this week and it’s mostly respiratory illness, not even COVID but just pneumonia and such. Unless you really want to try and sleep in a brightly lit hallway on oxygen.
I would get the flu shot as soon as i see it 💥🔫
In Soviet Russia, flu shots you!
I’ve had them for years because I have asthma and they really do make a difference. If you can get one, grab it.
Just get 10 and then you’re good for the next decade
Speaking of which, say hi to ya mother fuh me
Yes
Not unless you’re around children, the elderly, or the immunocompromised on a regular basis
Ah, I see you are a connoisseur of long term health issues that are trivially preventable. Don’t let me stop you - you’re doing Darwin’s work.
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