Just wondering how many have received the flu jab this year? Every person I know who has had it seems to have copped a dose of the flu.

Dear runner,

My husband and I have both received the vaccine.
We do every year. And no we haven't become ill
as a result, now or in the past. The vaccine is
not a living virus so it actually can't give you
an illness. However, get your doctor to explain
it to you for your own peace of mind.

Foxy

Starting a statement with "my husband and I" makes you sound like the queen.

Thanks Foxy

It seems to have worked for you. My elderly parents have suffered quite severe flu not long after having the shots. My father in law also has suffered bad flu a number of years in a row after taking the jab while my mother in law has remained flu free having refused the shot. I personally would not take it as I have not had flu for over 10 years but was interested to know what others experience was especially knowing my father is again on anti biotics after having the needle that was suppose to reduce the risk.

No Benk, I would say Foxy's parents or who ever raised Foxy taught her beautiful manners. One of my sister's taught me, whenever possible, to use the other person one was referring to first, and self last. Co-incidentally that sister a keen reader also.

As an avid reader of books we have both, in all probability, picked up on this way of speaking throughout our lives ie in many books another person is introduced in speaking first. These days different authors use introductions in writing any way.

[just a lighthearted explanation]

Dear benk,

Thank You for the compliment.
I can't help the way that I speak
or write. Perhaps it is my education,
or the superb English teacher that
I had at school who instilled in all
of her students the love of language
and literature. Or perhaps it is the
fact that I am bi-lingual?

Dear We Are Unique,

Thank You for your kind words.

Dear Runner,

I'm sorry that your family got the flu
after the injections. But perhaps it
could have been much worse had they not
received the injections? As I wrote in
my earlier post - the vaccine is not a
living virus so it can't give anyone
the flu. Check with your doctor.