H1N1 flu vaccine

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-22-2009, 08:03 PM

I'll get a poll up in a second.

Pregnant women routinely top lists of people who are at risk of death for H1N1. You are 6 times more likely to die of it if you are pregnant. (Regular flu is dangerous for both mom and fetus as well.) It acts very quickly and aggressively on weak immune systems, and you could be in trouble before you even realize it's flu.

I am not a regular flu shot person, and I don't often get sick, but I am going for it. I work in a very public environment. I just had a regular old common cold and it knocked me on my ass. I read a bunch about the vaccine and feel confident that the shot is safe and that I'd feel better getting it.

I called my provider this week and they said they might have it in a couple of weeks and to keep checking back. I wish that those of us who want it could be notified by email or something, though I figure the stampede will be crazy regardless.

FYI, there's a nasal spray vaccine that is safe for non-risk groups. It's a weak flu vaccine, so the rest of us can't get it. They've rolled out tons of that for the health care workers, for obvious reasons.

So, are you wary of the flu, wary of the vaccine, or not wary at all?

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 08:05 PM

I'm going to get one. I think Costco here is selling them as well as Longs Drugs Stores. Count me as not wary at all.

€uroMeinke · 10-22-2009, 08:10 PM

I usually miss getting the flu shot. The same will probably happen again this year, unless it's convenient.

Snowflake · 10-22-2009, 08:45 PM

The one, and only time I got a flu shot, I was never so ill in all my life. My doctor recommended it, gave it to me and I never quite forgave him. I caught every passing bug within 15 feet of me.

I've probably been exposed to H1N1 thanks to a person in our office who was down for the count with it, but, have remained unaffected.

No flu shot for me, but all the clorox wipes and disinfectant all over our office is slowly turning me into a germophobe.

BarTopDancer · 10-22-2009, 10:30 PM

CP - check with your local drug stores. They have been giving them out and insurance has been covering it.

I won't be getting it. Besides not being high risk 1) I've had one flu shot and it knocked me on my ass more than any flu ever has. 2) I hate, hate, HATE needles. 3) I cant do nasal sprays because of sinus issues.

If I was in a high risk group or in regular contact with someone who was, I'd probably suck it up. But I'm not, so I won't be. I also don't get the regular flu shot.

Betty · 10-23-2009, 07:28 AM

Probably won't get it. I'm a bit leery of it for some reason... like it's a new windows operating system and I want the masses to beta test it out first.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-23-2009, 07:38 AM

I've had the flu shot this year and will likely get the h1n1 shot. Me and flu do not get along well. My asthma puts me in an at risk group so I should avoid the nasal spray, but it means my shot would be covered.

3894 · 10-23-2009, 07:51 AM

I'm not high-risk but I want the shot. It seems like a slam dunk decision to me.

Morrigoon · 10-23-2009, 07:58 AM

I would take the nasal spray if it was offered to me, but not interested in the shot.

katiesue · 10-23-2009, 08:27 AM

Maddie's in a high risk group because of her diabetes. Her docs office said to check back at the end of the month, they still don't have it. We've already gotten her the regular flu shot.

View Poll Results: Do you want the H1N1 vaccine?
Yes, I'm in a high-risk group.	3	10.71%
Yes, I'm not high-risk, but I want it if I can get it.	7	25.00%
No, I don't think I need it.	14	50.00%
No, I think the vaccine could be harmful.	4	14.29%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	H1N1 flu vaccine I'll get a poll up in a second. Pregnant women routinely top lists of people who are at risk of death for H1N1. You are 6 times more likely to die of it if you are pregnant. (Regular flu is dangerous for both mom and fetus as well.) It acts very quickly and aggressively on weak immune systems, and you could be in trouble before you even realize it's flu. I am not a regular flu shot person, and I don't often get sick, but I am going for it. I work in a very public environment. I just had a regular old common cold and it knocked me on my ass. I read a bunch about the vaccine and feel confident that the shot is safe and that I'd feel better getting it. I called my provider this week and they said they might have it in a couple of weeks and to keep checking back. I wish that those of us who want it could be notified by email or something, though I figure the stampede will be crazy regardless. FYI, there's a nasal spray vaccine that is safe for non-risk groups. It's a weak flu vaccine, so the rest of us can't get it. They've rolled out tons of that for the health care workers, for obvious reasons. So, are you wary of the flu, wary of the vaccine, or not wary at all? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-22-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'm going to get one. I think Costco here is selling them as well as Longs Drugs Stores. Count me as not wary at all.
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10-22-2009, 08:10 PM	#3
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I usually miss getting the flu shot. The same will probably happen again this year, unless it's convenient. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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10-22-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	The one, and only time I got a flu shot, I was never so ill in all my life. My doctor recommended it, gave it to me and I never quite forgave him. I caught every passing bug within 15 feet of me. I've probably been exposed to H1N1 thanks to a person in our office who was down for the count with it, but, have remained unaffected. No flu shot for me, but all the clorox wipes and disinfectant all over our office is slowly turning me into a germophobe.
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10-22-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	CP - check with your local drug stores. They have been giving them out and insurance has been covering it. I won't be getting it. Besides not being high risk 1) I've had one flu shot and it knocked me on my ass more than any flu ever has. 2) I hate, hate, HATE needles. 3) I cant do nasal sprays because of sinus issues. If I was in a high risk group or in regular contact with someone who was, I'd probably suck it up. But I'm not, so I won't be. I also don't get the regular flu shot. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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10-23-2009, 07:28 AM	#6
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Probably won't get it. I'm a bit leery of it for some reason... like it's a new windows operating system and I want the masses to beta test it out first. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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10-23-2009, 07:38 AM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've had the flu shot this year and will likely get the h1n1 shot. Me and flu do not get along well. My asthma puts me in an at risk group so I should avoid the nasal spray, but it means my shot would be covered. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-23-2009, 07:51 AM	#8
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	I'm not high-risk but I want the shot. It seems like a slam dunk decision to me. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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10-23-2009, 07:58 AM	#9
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I would take the nasal spray if it was offered to me, but not interested in the shot. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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10-23-2009, 08:27 AM	#10
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Maddie's in a high risk group because of her diabetes. Her docs office said to check back at the end of the month, they still don't have it. We've already gotten her the regular flu shot. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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