My GP surgery has written saying I'm at risk of death (flu). This has cheered me up.
All I've advised is to read the Cochrane review before settling on a decision. Does that seem unreasonable?
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Yes John it does because not all will understand the study and may deter them from getting a life saving vaccination. How many will read that report and miss that it’s carried out in patients with no health issues?
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If there's one thing I know about
@nw_nicholas, it's that he's not daft. I'm sure he can discern the right thing to do for himself, whether from the likely computer-generated letter he received, from the Cochrane review, or from a healthcare professional. He's a big boy. -
I do have COPD though, which is why I was sent the letter....(Stage 2)
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Then it's worth finding out if that makes a difference. Although it won't alter the lack of science underpinning the evidence presented. And I'm not sure that results from people in good health makes the case any stronger for use with ill patients. Depends on each case I suppose.
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If it doesn't harm me, I probably should have it
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All medicine is a personal decision and it all comes with risk (even when it's claimed it doesn't sometimes). Only you can weigh those risks. I'm just happy you'll get to make a more informed decision than before - whatever your choice. :)
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