H1N1 Flu Shot

B2BMM

You getting it?  Got it?  Reasons why/why not?

nicoleabrock

Nope.  Only preggos and babies are allowed to get it where I am at.  And I would probably make sure my FI's son (who is 12) got it before me since he is exposed more than I.

B2BMM

I can get it for free.  I can't decide.

nicoleabrock

My question to you is, then why wouldn't you if you could get it for free??

arbolita

I am. I work on a college campus so when people get sick, it spreads really quickly. 

lpstl

You getting it? I'm going to get it, but my dr still doesn't have vaccines in yet. Frustrating because H's niece just tested positive for it, so we're keeping our distance from his family (ok, I'm really not complaining about that one).Got it? :Looks up:Reasons why/why not?: :Looks down at ticker:

B2BMM

Side effects, it hasn't been tested.  A lot of people are refusing it (health care workers).  Here if you refuse, you have to wear a mask (nurses do).

B2BMM

I meant to say it hasn't been tested much.

lpstl

Oh FFS, are we really getting into this again?How about you go down there, get your little vaccine, and ship it off to me. I'd be grateful for it.

ggmae

I'm considering it, especially since I'll be working in a school. I may just get the regular flu shot though.

nicoleabrock

I would just take the vaccine and whatever side effects that come with it.  Has to be better than possibly DYING!

B2BMM

You don't want mine, get the one w/o mercury for your baby's sake.  There's one just for pregnant women.

B2BMM

That's what I thought - side effects are better than dying.  But you should hear people here...it's kind of scaring me with what they are saying about the shot.

lpstl

I repeat: FFS

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

Nope. It's going for pregnant women, those with asthma, and other high-risk groups first. I can't be considered high risk at all.

B2BMM

Why do you keep saying FFS?

Ciaram22

Its not available here and I don't even know if I would qualify. I'm not pregnant. I am 23 so I think that puts me out of the ranges to qualify for it.

arbolita

Ciara - actually, a lot of places you will qualify if you are under 24

missy68

No, because it is limited in its availabilty currently, at least in the county where I work. I'm assuming the status is the same in my residence county, since they're side by side.I do not fall into any of the high-risk groups and do not qualify for the vaccine, even though I work on a college campus. We've had a few cases so far.My parents have had it, as have my sister and nephew (all 4 are in risk groups - parents are over 65/mom is diabetic; nephew is 4 and potentially asthmatic; SIL is a nurse).

J&K10910

I will as soon as the shot version is available.  I can't have the nasal spray because I have asthma.  And because I have asthma, and no health insurance I'm getting it.  You know, so I don't die.  And so I can hopefully avoid really, really awful hospital bills.

arbolita

I should add that I'm also asthmatic, so that's the other reason I'm getting it.  Fortunately they are doing it two days before my 25th birthday, so I'll still be under the cut off.

kmmssg

My family is Swine flu central.  We had a family outing on Sunday and as of today, the score is: DD #1 - ALL 4 of their kids have it. DD #2 - she has it, her kids don't (yet) and are to get the shot Saturday if they are still symptom free.  They are with their Dad til Sunday.  Based on their exposure to everyone else, I think it is WAY too late.  It takes 10 days to be effective. DS - he's got it.  His BFF went with us and he's got it too. Me - feel kind of "out of it" tonight but couldn't really say I'm sick.  I'm really tired and have had a low grade headache since yesterday that I can't shake.2 of our neighboring school districts are shut down and others are too, we aren't so far.Yes - I will still have to get the shot because I'm in the military.  Yes - DS would have gotten it if he hadn't gotten sick.

ootmother2

No.I will get the regular flu vaccine but I believe that pregnant women and young children get first call as they are in the most danger from it.

ootmother2

FFS is because this discussion is getting boring.

Duckyoflove13

I plan to once it becomes available to me...of course in my area it will be once there is more is made. My family has a history of autoimmune diseases like crohns, lycanplantus (sp?), any a few others. So my mom wants us all getting them. My campus is also getting hit fairly hard as well.

katiewhompus

Nope, I'm too old. If/when pregnant I will get it since I work at a school.

wadingmoose

Nope, I'm not.  I don't get the annual flu shot ever either.

B2BMM

Ootmother - sorry it's boring. Care to entertain us?

NuggetBrain

Yes, because I spend a lot of time with Grandma Nugget, and since she's a senior she's at risk and I am NOT going to be the one who gave Grandma Nugget the damn swine flu.

betrothed123

I meant to say it hasn't been tested much. So tell me, are you ignorant of the facts or just a flat out liar?  The H1N1 vaccine has actually been more stringently tested than the regular flu vaccine.I probably won't get it, but that's because I have a very low risk of exposure, and a low risk of dying from it.  I've never had the flu, and I've never gotten a flu vaccine.

[Deleted User]

not getting it. the very notion skeeves me out.