Abby and I received the H1N1 vaccine today

[MaineDolFan]

My daughter and I were both inoculated for the H1N1 virus this morning in the form of the nasal mist.  Abby has to go back in four weeks for her second dose, adults only need one.

I know that there was some concerns about side effects, etc regarding this vaccine last time we spoke about it as a board community.  If Abby or I experience anything, regardless of how mild, I'll let you know and post it.



Edited for a typo in the title!

[YoFuggedaboutit]

Thank you Maine.  Please let me know how it turns out, as I am thinking of getting this vaccine as well. 

[Dave Gray]

Vaccines are safe.  The hysteria around vaccines is not founded in good science.

[StL FinFan]

I just got a notice that our children will be provided the vaccine for free with parental consent through their school.

[Phishfan]

Vaccines are safe.  The hysteria around vaccines is not founded in good science.

That's just what the man wants us to think. 

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Am I the only one not surprised Maine was the first one on this board to get the vaccine? 

[SCFinfan]

They ran out of vaccines in our area.

[stinkfish]

Vaccines are safe.  The hysteria around vaccines is not founded in good science.

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70s Swine Flu Vaccine Triggered Public Backlash

POSTED: 10:31 pm PDT April 28, 2009
UPDATED: 10:40 pm PDT April 28, 2009
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SAN DIEGO -- In the 1970's, a Swine Flu vaccine was blamed for causing more problems than the disease.

The vaccine was associated with a condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome.

It’s a paralyzing neuromuscular disorder.

10News reporter, Charisse Yu, spoke to one San Diegan who shared how he got sick during the big Swine Flu scare of the 70's.

The last time a form of the virus showed up in the U.S., Yu reported, it triggered a public backlash against flu vaccinations.

In response to a public service announcement, Scott Bittl got a vaccination.

But, he said, it backfired.

“Up until that point in my life, I was never that sick. Unbelievable,” Bittl said.

It was all part of a $137 million plan to immunize every man, woman and child.

The plan was to prevent a pandemic like the Spanish Flu that killed half a million people in the U.S. and as many as 50 million worldwide.

But some said the vaccine had side effects.

“Obviously, I got sick. I didn't die. I did get feverish. I went through all the motions of having probably the Swine Flu. At the time the feelings were intense,” Bittl recalled.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, shortly after the campaign started, three people died after receiving the vaccine.

But, the CDC said, they found no evidence that the vaccine caused it.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the vaccine was linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome and more than 500 people developed the disorder.

25 people died.

The program ended only after millions got the shot.

Some doctors in San Diego say a vaccine isn't the solution to the problem.

Naturopathic Doctor, Ian Moore, said he is not “anti-vaccinations,” but says people underestimate their immune system.

“Most healthy individuals have a strong immune system that's able to fight off these infections, so, I think it's premature to jump towards the reaction that we do need a vaccine for everything,” Moore said.

The CDC has since done a study on the vaccine.

On the front page of 10News.com, click on the red TV button to see the report.

[StL FinFan]

^ Ok, but that was in the 70s.

[Sunstroke]

Am I the only one not surprised Maine was the first one on this board to get the vaccine? 

He wasn't... He was just the first to post about it.

[stinkfish]

I know STL. I'm just playing Devil's Advocate to Dave's quote that I used.

[bsmooth]

After watching Glenn Beck speak about this, I am up in the air.

[Chopper]

You need the 'Flew vaccine' then...

[MaineDolFan]

Am I the only one not surprised Maine was the first one on this board to get the vaccine? 

Maybe you missed a couple key elements here.  The first is that I work on the front lines of people exposed to all kinds of funky bugs.  In order for me to continue that work I had to get inoculated.  Second, I have a three year old.  I realize that you have trouble taking care of yourself.  Me?  I do what needs to be done to protect my family.

Why don't you stick to what you do best?  Flipping burgers or making Slurpees or pumping gas...whatever it is.  I hope you don't learn the hard way that this novel virus is something to actually worry about.

Back to the topic:  No side effects what so ever for Abby nor I.  My opinion is that if you are not in a high risk group to wait until the vaccine is more readily available.  If you or a family member is high risk, get it soon.  High risk includes children over 6 months, anyone that has contacts with children under 6 months, health care workers, pregnant women, anyone under 49 with other underlaying conditions (auto immune disorders, etc).  If you don't fit in those categories ride it out a bit.  The vaccine has a bit of a shortage right now, it'll be more wide spread within a few weeks.

[stinkfish]

I work part time as a patient transporter at one of the local hospitals. I'll pick up a weekend shift once in a while , and some Holidays. I need to figure out soon if I want this vaccine.