Got Shots?

Hunting season has pretty much come and gone but I still want to talk about shots---flu shots, specifically. I had the flu once, back in the mid 80’s and it was an experience I swore never to repeat. UGH. So, every year, like clockwork, I get my flu shot.

Except for this year. Because I was “busy.” And I was going to “get around to it.” Eventually.

Spoiler Alert: instead of a flu shot, I got the flu. And before I could kick the flu to the curb, I got pneumonia, and a trip to the ER to get rehydrated and pumped full of antibiotics. Three weeks of feeling crappy before I’m beginning to kick this thing. Triple UGH.

So, if you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet—please stop reading this AND GO GET ONE. Seriously—I’ll wait. It’s not too late in the flu season to go get your self some protection. Bonus feel good opportunity—by getting a flu shot you can also help provide “herd immunity” to those whose immune systems won’t handle a flu shot. Another bonus? You will have fewer people like me in your life going on and on about how sick they were, the importance of hydration and a good support system, blah-blah-blah. Trust me, I have enough self-awareness to know that graphic descriptions of the many ways the flu can mess you up is not enjoyable listening.

You promise to go get a flu shot and I promise not to go into detail. Deal?