Given that I work in a germ factory, I get a flu shot every year, and it generally doesn't hurt much. I got my tetanus/pertussis booster a couple of months ago, and I was shocked that it didn't hurt more. It ached, but not as badly as I remember it. Then again, I think I may still be scarred from the pain of the pneumonia shot that I got after my bout with being hospitalized for it a few years ago. LeN, don't worry about the flu shot. It's easy peasy compared to the pneumonia shot.

I worry about being the vector of disease for the four houses I work at. So yeah, I'm all about timely immunizations. For me, flu shot equals kinda tired the next day. Tetanus (I think last time it was that dtap vaccine) equals sore arm and tired for three days. Tetanus plus flu plus pneumonia in same arm on same day equals get in bed and stay there for three days.

I always get a flu shot. My doctors gave them to me back when it wasn't common, because I'm a magnet for respiratory diseases. It's a gift. I'm very proud.

I usually don't get a flu shot, but since I am now the proud owner of an immune system that wants to collect everything, I'm going to ask my doctor if she thinks I should get one.

I am rather needle phobic. Had a tetanus shot in my early teens, a flu shot some time in the 60s. Fortunately, I don't think the germs like me much. Never had pneumonia, bronchitis, strep throat, or any of that nasty business. My theory is that since I was a sickly allergy ridden kid it evens things out for me to be a pretty healthy adult.

Health~ma for Daniel. I hope you have internet access and the energy to enjoy it. Some energy vibes for you too, Andi. Take care of yourself.

I need to get myself into the pool. I have been lax in the exercise department lately and I have some catching up to do with DH on the diet front. It is wholly unfair. He is doing the low carb thing with steaks and munching on cheese and pepperoni and so forth. He has lost 24 pounds in 3 weeks. I have lost 9 in the same period eating rabbit food. Grrr. I would be totally thrilled with continuing losing even 1-2 pounds a week, but it still is unfair that it is so easy for him. The good is both of us sticking to it so far.

Tetanus plus flu plus pneumonia in same arm on same day equals get in bed and stay there for three days.

yes. YES.

the general ability of men to lose weight really fucking chaps my hide. I recognize that some men do have difficulty dropping lbs, (and perhaps there are 1 or 2 women who also do) but most of my women friends essentially suck on lemons all day and if they have a slice of bread they instantly gain 5 lbs. WTF? I am sure there are evolutionary reasons for this, but I don't give a shit.

My office is offering flu shots for free, so I'll be getting one. I don't always get the flu, but it happens now an again. Aside from literally, I figure getting the flu shot won't hurt.

Health~ma to Daniel and coping~ma to Andy.

I've gotten a fair bit of running around done today. I think I'm pretty much done with most of my trip prep., aside from laundry and doing the actual packing.

24 pounds in 3 weeks sounds dangerous to me. I hope your hubby's MD signed off on the diet. (Hope I'm not overstepping the advice line. I'm nervous about the low carb diet because my dad's cardiologist said, "Atkins bought my summer home.")

Atkins is only one low carb diet. I think nowadays people prefer South Beach. I am doing low carb and while I have an occasional burger, I also eat vegetables, etc.

He eats his veggies. He is just so huge even at normal weight that he burns a zillion calories a day. % of his size 24 pounds isn't so crazy. I assume it will slow down as time goes on. The first couple weeks he dumped a bunch.

Nine pounds in three weeks is AWESOME Laura! Forget your husband, you're kicking some ass!

I would consider low carb, and did pretty well the one time I did it, but know I can't do it forever, and as soon as you stop the weight tends to pile back on...