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angjen0816 · 11-06-2009, 12:32 AM

i dont believe in flu shots. I have been directly exposed to H1N1 - supposedly anyway, thats what the kids md said he had, and not only did I not catch it but neither did my son.

treble · 11-06-2009, 12:33 AM

sorry, wish the theory was true, believe me...been vaping since june, have been in bed (still vaping

) with the flu since tuesday.....

jj2 · 11-06-2009, 12:33 AM

I've had the flu shot and have every intention of getting the H1N1 shot when it's available so I guess I don't count.
But, I did just get back from a trip. On the plane, I had one guy coughing and sneezing. I immediately came home, added some PG to my VG loaded PV and vaped like crazy the rest of the day.
Between the two, I hope I don't get anything.
They say the Swine flu can hit you almost immediately after coming in contact and so far, I'm feeling fine.

jennlsnoopy · 11-06-2009, 08:47 AM

I haven't had the flu since I was 12 and I'm 29 now. It seems kinda strange.

dubnluvn · 11-06-2009, 08:56 AM

In the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu

Results are hitting at about 10% so far. It will be very interesting to re run this poll again in 6 months.

telsie · 11-06-2009, 10:51 AM

No flu shot for me and no flu, but my hubby hasn't gotten any flu either and he doesn't vape (no flu shot either). So it's inconclusive so far. If hubby eventually gets it and I don't, I'll be convinced vaping is helping fend it off because I always get sick after he does!

Sad Society · 11-06-2009, 03:07 PM

My wife is currently under the wheather with stuffed up sinuses and a head cold. Not really the flu...I think...I hope not. She does not vape and I do. I'm perfectly fine.

No flu shots for either of us by the way.

mudmanc4 · 11-06-2009, 03:59 PM

I rarely get sick, I should say , my immediate family rarely gets sick (flu or flu like ) they have sinus issues though.

Been vapin for what, just over a month, something like that ? Almost half of my son's school was out for fevers and such, so far, nothing here.

Of course we eat very well, I don't mean expensive, the antithesis if anything, bt we eat many colors of many veggies, all different types of meats (local meats), nothing in excess.

We shall see. Oh and I have never had a flu shot, nor has anyone else in my immediate family, nor would we dream of receiving the one that our government seems to be shoving down our throats. I may regret not. But if I remember my 5th grade health class, your body develops a natural immunity , the more it works, the more it can work. Just my thoughts.

Vaporista · 11-06-2009, 05:16 PM

Maybe change the poll options to specify whether one vapes PG or VG juice?

Lashes · 11-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Also add, a "i vape and got the flu" for PG and for VG

View Poll Results: Have you had the flu since using your PV?
Using PV less than 1 month and have not had the flu	15	11.54%
Using PV 1-4 months and have not had the flu	49	37.69%
Using PV for more than 4 months and have not had the flu	45	34.62%
Using PV for less than 1 month and have had the flu	4	3.08%
Using PV for 1-4 months and have had the flu	6	4.62%
Using PV for more than 4 months and have had the flu	11	8.46%
Voters: 130. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-2009, 12:32 AM	#11
angjen0816 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Menasha, WI Posts: 286	i dont believe in flu shots. I have been directly exposed to H1N1 - supposedly anyway, thats what the kids md said he had, and not only did I not catch it but neither did my son. __________________ To Vape, Is Divine

11-06-2009, 12:33 AM	#12
treble Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 158	sorry, wish the theory was true, believe me...been vaping since june, have been in bed (still vaping ) with the flu since tuesday..... __________________

11-06-2009, 12:33 AM	#13
jj2 Super Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 711	I've had the flu shot and have every intention of getting the H1N1 shot when it's available so I guess I don't count. But, I did just get back from a trip. On the plane, I had one guy coughing and sneezing. I immediately came home, added some PG to my VG loaded PV and vaped like crazy the rest of the day. Between the two, I hope I don't get anything. They say the Swine flu can hit you almost immediately after coming in contact and so far, I'm feeling fine. __________________ Tigger & PVs are the best. Smoke free since mid March 2009.

11-06-2009, 08:47 AM	#14
jennlsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 187	I haven't had the flu since I was 12 and I'm 29 now. It seems kinda strange. __________________

11-06-2009, 08:56 AM	#15
dubnluvn Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 103	In the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu Results are hitting at about 10% so far. It will be very interesting to re run this poll again in 6 months. __________________ Vape Star - Personal Electronic Vaporizers

11-06-2009, 10:51 AM	#16
telsie Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 126	No flu shot for me and no flu, but my hubby hasn't gotten any flu either and he doesn't vape (no flu shot either). So it's inconclusive so far. If hubby eventually gets it and I don't, I'll be convinced vaping is helping fend it off because I always get sick after he does! __________________

11-06-2009, 03:07 PM	#17
Sad Society Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 202	My wife is currently under the wheather with stuffed up sinuses and a head cold. Not really the flu...I think...I hope not. She does not vape and I do. I'm perfectly fine. No flu shots for either of us by the way.

11-06-2009, 03:59 PM	#18
mudmanc4 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 112 Blog Entries: 2	I rarely get sick, I should say , my immediate family rarely gets sick (flu or flu like ) they have sinus issues though. Been vapin for what, just over a month, something like that ? Almost half of my son's school was out for fevers and such, so far, nothing here. Of course we eat very well, I don't mean expensive, the antithesis if anything, bt we eat many colors of many veggies, all different types of meats (local meats), nothing in excess. We shall see. Oh and I have never had a flu shot, nor has anyone else in my immediate family, nor would we dream of receiving the one that our government seems to be shoving down our throats. I may regret not. But if I remember my 5th grade health class, your body develops a natural immunity , the more it works, the more it can work. Just my thoughts.

11-06-2009, 05:16 PM	#19
Vaporista Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 153 Blog Entries: 1	Maybe change the poll options to specify whether one vapes PG or VG juice? __________________ I have spent a fortune on e-cigs, liquids and accessories.I have not saved a penny yet.

11-06-2009, 05:38 PM	#20
Lashes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 213	Also add, a "i vape and got the flu" for PG and for VG __________________

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