Flu Shot

It is amazing to me that people don't hesitate to vaccinate their dogs for animal viruses, but they won't take care of themselves and take a flu vaccine.  I know people that take better care of their pets than their self.  I think we should all take care of our pets as they are a lovable members of the family.  We should also make sure they get proper exercise and eat well.  They deserve to live a healthy life as we do.

I am not understanding why people refuse to take a flu vaccine.  In lieu of the flu epidemic I am amazed at the comments I have read.  The one that irks me the most is the vaccine gives you the flu.  Well, I have never gotten the flu from a vaccine and have probably had a flu vaccine for the last 20 plus years.  I took it to protect myself and my family members.  I would rather forfeit the cost of one dinner out and get vaccinated than to be laid up for a week and miss work. I find it irresponsible for people who refuse to be vaccinated and then go to work ill. Please keep your germs at home if you like getting the flu.  And lastly, the government is not forcing you to get a flu shot, but maybe your common sense should.  You vaccinate your pets so they won't die. Check the statistics of deaths from flu and that may prompt you to get a shot.  It is not too late.

I was back on the track last evening for another four miles.  Hoping that I might be able to walk outside tomorrow as we are going to have a record breaking high of 66 degrees.  We are getting a lot of rain, but the forecast calls for rain later in the day tomorrow.  I have a feeling this weather is a big tease as there is another snow storm coming out of northern plains.  I'll enjoy the tease while it last.  Life is beautiful !!