The viruses in the shot are inactivated, or dead, which means that they can't actually give you the flu.
The nasal-spray flu vaccine is often referred to as LAIV (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine). Unlike the flu shot, it uses a live but weakened version of the virus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Gillen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Luisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "LUList" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 1:03 PM Subject: RE: [LU] Surely not......... Michael - with the greatest of respect, surely there is some mistake? The flu vaccine is DEAD and cannot give you the flu? I would not wish to argue with a qualified medical man, but I was assured of this very thing by my own GP only last week (I get a flu jab every year and have never had even the slightest side effects) Steve ********************************************************** By the way don't take the anti flu vaccine. The fucking vaccine gave me a bad dose of flu. But managed to do a lot of work at home. Mind you completely spaced out Michael -- Dr Michael Benjamin, Psychiatrist myRay: For peace of mind, _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist 6 in a bloody row!
