Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (kennedyflair) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:54:22 PST

Thank you Abs.
Kat phoned in sick today and they told her they don't want her to come back for 2 weeks! (Presuming she had swine flu) I think they are taking this a bit too far. Scarlett seems to be ok now-no visit to the docs needed. Kat has lost 6lbs and I've lost a few too-not the best way to diet though. I thought it might be the "swines" as we all got the same thing one after the other.Scarlett did have a high temp-hard to tell with me as I'm hot all the time now lol

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (Abstorch) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:20:23 PST

It is a different virus Kennedyflair. The normal seasonal flu vaccine doesn't work against this one although that virus changes every year which is why a new batch of vaccine always has to be produced. Swine Flu has behaved differently and has spread in a more aggressive way to cause a world-wide pandemic. Although it is usually quite mild it appears to cause very severe illness occasionally in some groups of people who are not normally at significant risk with flu, healthy young adults, young children and pregnant women whose immune response is weaker than normal.

How do you know whether you had it? One can't be certain. When everyone with a temperature of 38 C or more and flu symptoms was tested at the start of the epidemic, the majority tested -ve. So one just assumes it may be Swine flu if the temperature is at least that high and there are other flu symptoms but one can't be sure.
Children frequently get vague symptoms and a temperature as...

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (kennedyflair) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:25:32 PST

Hi Meriah, good luck with your baby-I'm sure everything will be fine x

I'd like to know what differences there are between normal seasonal flu and swine flu. Me, Kat and Scarlett have come down with flu last week. I was in bed all day sat with flu symptoms (it started friday night) but I'm fine now. Kat got it worst-she was ill for 3or 4 days and Scarlett is going to the docs today because she still has a tummy upset-I'm guessing we had "it" but how do you tell?

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (meriah) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:57:36 PST

Oh dear... I know that babies rarely come when they are due, but I hope this one doesn't make one wait that long.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (Deb2008) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:22:47 PST

Woo hoo....28 weeks, that is great! My oldest son was due Jan. 27th...he didn't come until Feb. 5th though!

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (meriah) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:17:19 PST

She/he is due on Jan. 26th. I am 28 weeks (about 7 months) pregnant now.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (Deb2008) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:04:10 PST

Glad to hear this Meriah! When is your baby due?

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (wendy1) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:24:19 PST

That is good news, Meriah.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (fruitcake) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:14:38 PST

good health to gramma, mommy and baby.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (meriah) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:05:15 PST

I got the vaccine and now my arm is little sore. On Thirsday evening, the day I got the shot, I felt little feverish, but yesterday I was fine. Baby was really quiet yesterday and I was little worried. But today I have felt movements like nothing's been injected in me. So, I guess little one is ok too.
I was also pleased to hear my mother who has a heart condition has gotten the shot taken as well. I was worried about her, because the information about the risk groups (other then pregnant women) have been vague. Luckily she was informed during her regular check up.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (soozie55) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:27:33 PST

Meriah, do talk to your doctor and then make your decision about whether or not to vaccinate.
Pregnant women were in the top priority list in Australia when the vaccine doses were first available, so they were dosed well before people like me who were way down on the list.
I know a number of pregnant women who were vaccinated, all came through it well, only one spent an afternoon resting after feeling unwell after her shot. All are doing fine and have suffered no complications.
I thought this info might make you feel a little more confident.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (wendy1) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:04:12 PST

It is very very confusing. Here in the UK, the seasonal vaccine is being given now but the H1N1 is not going to be available until mid-November. Supplies will almost certainly run out.

The fact that there are two different types is confusing everyone.

I guess different areas vary.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (fruitcake) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:47:36 PST

meriah, i can well understand your hesitancy. as has been said, your pregnancy puts you at the head of the queue for the vax.

apparently there is some feeling that the vax without the additive (adjuvant) is safer than the one with it. however, the one with the adjuvant seems to be the one which is available now, so many pregnant woman are choosing to take it, just to have it done with.

you're very wise to talk it over with your doctor. please let us know how you go. our best wishes to your and your baby.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (Deb2008) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:07:49 PST

Thanks Soozie. My son didn't even get dizzy or a head ache, just a sore arm. Sore arms are pretty common with any shots I find.
Meriah, I would do the same as you plan on doing. I am concerned hearing some medical personals are not receiving it, they could pass the flu onto others.
My friends teenaged daughter may have H1N1. They have not had her tested yet, they tried, but the clinic waiting room was full and over flowing outside for several blocks and she felt too sick to wait in the hospital waiting room all night. Because her fever is not sky high and she can breath ok they told her to stay home. Her work however, oh this makes me so mad,,,she works at Subway Sub, they are mad she called in sick and told her SHE has to find someone to cover her! Unbelievable! Her friend has Swine Flu, and several students in her high school. There is one case at my sons college, that we know of.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (wendy1) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:32:14 PST

Let us know, Meriah. Thinking of you.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (meriah) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:01:15 PST

In here is going around a rumour that the vaccine might cause a dissabilety for the baby and that makes me nervous. I'll ask the doctor about that.
Like I said I am due to get it in Thursday and I am taking it.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (wendy1) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:50:54 PST

Meriah, have you read what Abstorch has said?? The general concensus is that you should have the vaccine because of your pregnancy.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (meriah) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:33:31 PST

I am in the high risk group because of my pregnancy and I am due to get the shot on Thursday.
I am nervous cause there has been all kinds of rumours going around and some health workers are not taking it which makes one think why.
If it were just me I wouldn't be that worried because I don't have any major health issues and I am rather young. But because of the baby I am not taking any risks by listening well meaning neighbour over a healthcare proffessional. I have a doctor's appointment next week. I'll ask him about the risks and all that, but only reason why I wouldn't take the vaccine if it were dangerous for the baby. But if it's other then that I am taking it.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (soozie55) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:40:03 PST

Deb, about an hour after having the shot, I experienced some dizziness which lasted for an hour or so. I also had a slight headache which disappeared after I slept.

Re: Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (Deb2008) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:13:06 PST

That is great Vigilceo. Hope they get the second dose, I think I dsid hear 1 dose ios often enough in children, so they are protected some anyways.

Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?

feeds@yuku.com (Deb2008) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:18:39 PST

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/10/25/vaccine-campaign.html

Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine?
Are you in the high risk group to get Swine Flu?
Are you a caregiver for someone who is in the high risk group?
Do you usually get a flu shot?

I plan on getting it tomorrow, but really nervous. Decided the benefit outweighs the risk of not getting it though, as I have asthma. I would prefer to go live somewhere away from all people until June, but that is not possible.