Flu vaccination $250? Should I?

I certainly would. Your only expense (apart from time and, perhaps, a day or so with mild flu symptoms) is the 4 hours driving. Depending on the cost of gas, the actual miles and your car's economy, that is something like $20 - $30. Sounds like a good deal to me - and you have the satisfaction of helping research.

sounds exciting,250 bucks is a lot of money,but you should concern the other things because I test means you have to try some brand new things that haven't been proven to be safe and harmless.

i agree with you mom...you dont have a flu and then you want to have that and it not even a mere vaccine bu rather a trial..wow man your really crazy if you go...hmmmm. honestly you dont know if that will cause you any detrimental aspect and that money may not even enough if it happens...but the money is good huh!!!!God bless

It should be fine - if you can afford the trip to the hospital and it won't take that much from your earnings I did some clinical trials for my fibro a couple of years ago and probably earned around $500

Hi coffeshot! I think I will give it a try. $250 is a lot of money and what I know about vaccines is they are the same virus that can afflict anyone but will be introduced to your system in very, very small portion so that our body can develop antibodies to fight the virus. I am no expert but if there will be side effects, I guess it will be like having the flu itself. I think that I will go for it. Wow, $250! LOL! Take care and blessings to you! lovelots..faith

If you are short of money, go ahead. But what about the side effects if any? You'll be asked sign a consent form.

I say do it. My sister took part in a trial like that. They reimbursed her for time and travel with 250 dollars. It didn't hurt her one bit (it wasn't a flu vaccination trial, it was geared towards women issues) and she certainly needed the money. If you feel it is right for you, you're not crazy. It's just an opportunity that could be perfect for you.

I guess that is something that only you can decide coffeshot. If it were myself then I would have to know how much trials and tests had already happened and what rate and how many side effects had occurred. If these were minor then I may well go ahead but I would make sure I had all the information I could get beforehand! xxx

i'd read that fine print real carefully before i agreed. about side effects. there was a guy in the UK who signed up for a trial of something else and it almost killed him.the money he recieved for the volunteering didn't even begin to cover his medical.

Wow! That is completely up to you and maybe depends on two things: 1) whether you really need the money, and 2) how bored you are... LOL. Do they reimburse for gas, too?

Hi dear i think its nothing harm in it u should give it a try

huh?that amount?too expensive.well if it is needed why not? we can find money but the life of human not.so rather spend that amount and my life is safer

Hey coffeeshot! I'm not really sure! That is a nice amount of money these days! I know that I sure could use it! But, then again I'm also not sure I'd want to be a guinea pig! I would have to have alot more information about this before I would be able to make a decision! That's an awful lot of money to give someone for an injection, so what's the catch?

It doesn't sound like a bad idea to me. The worst thing that could happen is that you'll get sick for a little bit. But if you've got a good immune system and you can make the drive, I'd say go for it, the money is definitely not bad.

Wow. I think I would do it for that kind of money. I don't think it is crazy at all. I would do it too just to get that $250.00.

its expensive but can be very efficient..i had a flu vaccination last time and its all worth it..its better to spend $250 for prevention rather than having a flu that will cost you more than that..

I have been through cancer treatments and so much. I never get a flu shot. Instead, I work hard to keep my immune system strong by eating properly, getting enough sleep and controlling stress. I never get the flu. Here are an article that you should read.... http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/10/21/avoid-flu-shots-vitamin-d-is-a-better-way.aspx

i would do it!!! lol i want to get the flu shot anyways but skipped because i couldn't afford it and lost insurance this season and have been sick almost non stop so if i could get it AND be paid for it?? hell yeah!

Hi coffeeshot, No I wouldn't and your mother is right, you don't know what side effects you'll end having, no amount of money will get me to do it. Tamara

WEll, have you had a flu shot this year? I would do it as right now I got laid off so heck yeah. Make the drive into something else besides the hospital. Like a lunch out to treat your self or stop at a art store or something. Flower gardens if they have one all year roound as we do here in MN. Make a day trip doing fun things that don't cost to much. But if you think that there is a big chance that something mite go wrong then no. It is up to you to get all the facts and if then your not happy with them. Then no I wouldn't if I was then hey why not. Your friend onlydia