I used to hear some people say that and I didn't believe it was true, but some people do have a gene that effects their immunity and prevents or block viruses infecting them.

I think some people can have a similar childhood to mines, and still be pretty illness prone. But most of my friends at that time, who I'm still friends with now, are the same. Hardly ever get illnesses. Probably why I believe the saying, but then again I do have a fucking cold I cant get rid of, right now :( haha

yeah, this winter is being very harsh on me. I haven't been ill for more than 5 years, and now I've got this cold since October 9th.

Yeah I usually get like the usual, runny nose (yuck) and stuff, never an actual cold, but I've got a really bad cough right now :(.

I have a really nasty cough as well. I don't remember coughing for more than a day. Plus, I still haven't gotten any fever, which usually is the only thing that kills it.

Same, my cough doesn't hurt or anything though. Plus I just spent 2hrs in the pissing rain. and it was freezing. If I don't catch a cold I'm indestructable.

Interesting that you've had the cold since October 9th since that is the month and day John Lennon was born and your avatar is a parody of a Rolling Stone cover featuring John Lennon. Instant Karma?

I get the flu shot every year because I get it for free... but if you really don't want to get it then I don't think it's really THAT necessary. I still get sick lots despite having the vaccine with flu-ey type things, and there are so many different mutations of viruses and colds and things similar to the flu that it is impossible for your body to build antibodies to every single one of them anyway.

Since I don't really see the harm in getting on and I hate getting sick, I got the flu shot along with the staff and kids at my school. I don't consider it as "Now I know I won't get sick" shot but I feel a bit relieved (along with my husband!) that I did get it . Though the lines here to get the shot are ridiculously long with some people waiting up to as much as four hours to get the shot only to be told "Sorry we are all out" by the time they get to the front of it...

i have h1n1. fear me.