[TexKan]

I've had the hacky cough thing for 6 weeks. I take cough syrup with codiene at night and any decongestant during the day. Vicks just always makes me feel better and who could live without Nyquil??

I heard a news report that said there is a resurgence of Pertusis (whooping cough) among adults. They are considering revacinating for pertusis amongst adults.

So Lurker if ya got that "bark" cough ya need to have it checked out so you don't spread it to other adults and children.


Flu shots can be given so long as you are not "acutely" ill. That means temp of 101 or higher. If you have a mild infection it's OK to get shot so long as you are not running a high fever. You can check on CDC website for their take on it. We follow the CDC guidelines.

If you are haviing trouble finding flu shots check with your local Health Dept. They ususally are the "lead agency" for flu shots - not your local MD. If all else fails - come down and see me I just got 200 doses in my clinics. The problem with the shots is not production it's distribution. There is no shortage of Fluzone.

I took the Pneumonia shot this year as well - I still havent gotten sick enough to miss work and I wasn't feeling "the best" when I took it but I didn't want to wait much longer for either of the shots. The flu shots are only good for about 6 months and some folks the shot doesn't work at all. Pneumonia is good for 5 years as long as your under 65 yo - then it's good for life. Fluzone (the flu shot) this year has antigens for 3 strains of Influenza. 2 type A - 1 type B.........remember there are lots of different strains. So ya can still get the flu. Achiness and fever are the difference between a cold and the flu..........bundle up, get your shots, cough into Kleenix, wash your hands, and stay healthy!!..........And for DOGS sake stay away from Lurker's house........he sounds contagious........