Right to refuse a shot?!
Question: I'm 14 and I live in Pennsylvania. I am FORCED to get a flu shot every year and we all know that they don't do squat except make you sicker. Do I have the right to refuse the shot?
It's not that I'm being a wuss and don't want it, it's that every time I get it I get dizzy, nauseas, and hot... REALLY hot! about 5 minutes afterward, and for the next 10 minutes. My arm is also sore for the next week.
Serious answers only please ^,^
Answers: I'm 14 and I live in Pennsylvania. I am FORCED to get a flu shot every year and we all know that they don't do squat except make you sicker. Do I have the right to refuse the shot?
It's not that I'm being a wuss and don't want it, it's that every time I get it I get dizzy, nauseas, and hot... REALLY hot! about 5 minutes afterward, and for the next 10 minutes. My arm is also sore for the next week.
Serious answers only please ^,^
Before you make these serious judgments about "Flu-shots" look them up at WebMd or Google and read for yourself the pro's & con's. They save millions of lives every year. Especially people like you, with chronic lung conditions,the elderly,and anyone with a compromised immune system.I think your "reaction" from this little shot with a really "TINY" needle is from your "nerves". I hate shots too,but I get them to help myself,and to prevent exposing my family, esp my 88 yr old Granny, to a severe case of the flu that may kill her. I don't think any medical professional is going to hold you down,and force you to comply with the shot,you're 14 ! Read up on the info,and make your decision like an adult. Do it for your family,grandparents,small kids etc.The complications are real,several thousands die every flu season,babies to the elderly. If your arm "hurts" after,you can apply a small ice pack to help the soreness. Take care. SW RNP
Get the shot. If you have asthma, an attack can ill you. The flu shot does lower your chances of having an attack.
If you have asthma, you need to take the flu shot. Better to have a sore arm for a week, than die from an asthma attack.
i would do what your parents wnat or doctor
if it only bother you for about 5 mins and then a sore arm i think that would be better than the flu or cold
It is your right to refuse anything but make sure you're making the right decision when you do refuse. Good luck!
I sympathize with you. I, too, have asthma and have to get a shot every year. I don't have the reaction you do, though. it is better to get the shot than risk getting the flu. People DIE every year from the flu. Having a sore arm for a little while is still preferable to just dying, don't ya think?