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Vitamin C, Water And A Flu Shot

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I have been taking a C vitamin for 10 years and drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day and getting a flu shot.

Since I started this regimen I have not had the flu or a cold or sinus congestion.

- Submitted by POPEYETHETURTLE 9/25/2010 in Staying Healthy | 2 Comments

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No More FLU. Period.

OK, maybe it's just my result, but I changed a routine nearly 30 years ago that has given me a flu-free existence since then.
I used to be a macho guy, I don't need no stinkin' flu shot, and every year I'd have at least one bout.
I became diabetic, and it became crucial for me to have a flu shot each year (Diabetics: Flu shots are considered CRITICAL for your good health). I started taking an annual flu shot and quit having to battle the flu.
It took me a few years to notice this trend, how

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many of you remember when you didn't have an illness? I've never had tonsillitis, but I can't remember when I didn't have it - maybe that's why I don't remember it.

It's worked for me and goes along with Spark guidance that the best way to prevent the flu is to "get an annual flu shot".

- Submitted by POPEYETHETURTLE 9/25/2010 | 4 Comments | View Secret

Flu Shot

Don't forget to get your flu shot this year! Getting a flu shot does not make you sick unless you are already on the way to being sick. So no excuses, get that flu shot!
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- Submitted by RAZFOUR 9/25/2010 | 3 Comments | View Secret

Flu shots

If you haven't already, don't forget your flu shot! That will keep your immune system stronger, not only against the flu but other things as well. That's what my Dr. told me once.

- Submitted by PEGGIE57 9/25/2010 | 3 Comments | View Secret

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