<p>Actually, they’re relying on herd immunity. </p>
<p>So to all of those who believe in the crap spewed by the likes of Jenny McCarthy, you’re welcome.</p>
<p>The placebo effect comes from the homeopathy.</p>
<p>The Hib vaccine is not for older kids, so I doubt your kids’ colleges required it. Maybe the poster meant elementary school? </p>
<p>At this time, only one boost dose of the meningococcal vaccine is necessary. The two doses should get young adults through the years where they live in close proximity to other young adults (college and military populations).</p>
<p>Radical vaccine centrist here :). Our kids did not get vaccinated against chicken pox…kept exposing them until they finally got it. Nor did we force D to get Guardasil, nor do we get an annual flu vaccine. </p>
<p>However, there was never a question about the overwhelming need for the meningitis vaccine. This is one fast and furious and most often deadly illness. And, the young person will be away from home. A roomie, friend or even other adults would most likely not notice the first symptoms (which mom or dad might). Please get this one.</p>
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I’m always amazed when I see these being sold, even in big chain stores like Whole Foods. It’s really nothing but a massive fraud. It horrifies me to think that anybody would be relying on these in place of vaccines.</p>
<p>I mean, even with the flu, people who don’t get the annual flu shot are potentially putting other people at risk. Those of you who don’t get the shots, do you make sure to avoid hospitals, schools, and senior citizen centers?</p>
<p>I’ve never gotten a flu shot. </p>
<p>I’ve never gotten the flu. </p>
<p>What does that make me?</p>
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My mom is a physician who works with elderly patients. I don’t think she gets the flu shot every year. She might’ve once when I was in elementary school. (About 7 years ago).</p>
<p>A lucky free rider.</p>
<p>I’ve never had the chicken pox either. I had the vaccine and even when everyone else was getting it, I remained untouched. </p>
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Who knew I was living life in the fast lane. ;)</p>
<p>Of course you didn’t get chicken pox if you had the vaccine. That’s the point 
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<p>Just remember, if your luck runs out, you could spread the illness to a bunch of other people who can’t get the vaccines for medical reasons, or for whom it was ineffective. In previous discussions, I’ve offered my opinion that failure to get vaccines for communicable diseases is unpatriotic.</p>
<p>Also, I thought almost all hospitals required staff to get flu vaccines. I know the hospital my dad used to work at did and all my nurse friends need to get it annually.</p>
<p>@romani I know. </p>
<p>My sibling got the vaccine but yet still got the chicken pox and shingles. </p>
<p>I’d say I just have a great immune system. </p>
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She doesn’t work at a hospital. But maybe she does get the shot. I’m not sure. I only remember her getting it once years ago. </p>
<p>@Hunt Unpatriotic? I’ll have you know that on the 4th of July we have solar powered American flag garden lights. </p>
<p>If I get the flu I’m sure it will come with full force, but until then I’ll be carrying on with my day to day life.</p>
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That isn’t patriotism–patriotism is being willing to accept some risk to yourself for the benefit of your fellow citizens. That’s really what getting vaccinated is. I’m not really kidding about this–I consider it a very dangerous trend that some people are not getting their kids vaccinated, even for very serious illnesses. And it’s definitely a “free rider” problem–the people who aren’t getting vaccinated are depending on others to get vaccinated to provide a barrier to the illnesses. But that approach can fail, if too many people don’t get the vaccination. And as I mentioned, there are people who can’t get the vaccines for medical reasons, and for some percentage of people they don’t work. If you fail to get the vaccine, and you get the illness and infect a person like that, they could die, and it would be your fault. That’s a simple fact, no kidding.</p>
<p>Agree with Hunt. Not getting vaccinated is dangerous and selfish. </p>
<p>Getting both chicken pox and shingles after vaccination? A rare bird I’d say.</p>
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It’s rare, but true. </p>
<p>There’s still some scars on his stomach. They’re faint because this was about 15 years ago, but they’re there.</p>
<p>I’m not against vaccines (I’m very much up to date) and I feel that OPs daughter should get vaccinated.</p>
<p>Vaccines don’t provide 100% coverage for everybody. And some of them wear off, and need to be boosted.</p>
<p>I just saw this commercial on TV while watching Dance Moms. :)</p>
<p>[Merck</a> TV Commercial, ‘Shingles’ - YouTube](<a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube)</p>
<p>I got the shingles vaccine recently, and there was no co-pay. My dad had shingles, and I really, really don’t want to have that experience. I don’t know if there’s an infectious element to that, though, so I don’t know if my other sermon is relevant.</p>
<p>Hunt, thanks for reminding me to get the shingles vaccine. I’ve sworn that I would get it since my friend had shingles lesions in one of her eyes. My mom has been very ill, so I had forgotten and appreciate the reminder from you.</p>
<p>The chicken pox vaccine is not 100% and may have been less effective in its early years - 15 years ago. I don’t know if it has been improved during that time or not. Fortunately it is nearly 100% effective in stopping severe cases so those who get it have milder cases. I have read that it is 98% effective with a second dose.</p>