Swine Herp Shot

pumpkinpumpkin · November 2009

Did you get it?

I'm debating. I should get it because of Mark, but I know there are so many pros/cons of it. Mark's got it, so I don't really need to worry about it that way.

I can get it today in our local comunity where the lineups won't be as long, or I can get it next week in my town and wait in really long lineups. I just can't decide if I want to get it or not.

arbolita · November 2009

Yep. I felt pretty run down for about a day and a half afterwards, but that may or may not have been related - I was really stressed out that week about other things.

danieliza1127 · November 2009

I haven't gotten any flu shots. I have asthma so I should, but I never get flu shots in a regular year and I never get the flu, so I just haven't decided or really thought about it much.

tlv204 · November 2009

I didn't get it.

I've recently discovered that I'm anti-extraneous medicine. A TA I work with told me I was crazy for not getting Gardasil, whereas I think she's crazy for getting it. Other than me having a superhuman immune system (at least I think I do, watch I'll get the herp tomorrow) and being lazy and cheap, I don't have great reasons for not getting it.

aMrsin09 · November 2009

I got it becuase I have asthma AND I'm going to be spending 23 hours traveling in cramped airplanes, flying through Singapore and Heathrow. It may not be flu season down here, but it sure is north of the Equator. Trying to find an english speaking doctor in France while I'm sick just didn't sound like fun to me.

ricksang · November 2009

I got a regular flu shot this season and I was fine. I am not allowed to get the H1n1 because I am not in the group of people that can recieve one. I think if catching the flu will jeopardize Mark's health even more, than yes you should get the shot. Are you exposed to sick people a lot?

Nebb · November 2009

I didnt and probably wont get it, even though its open to all public to get it here now. I wanted my husband to get it since he works in retail, but he isnt interested and I cant very well force him so It looks like neither of us will. I havnt been sick in 2+ years now, so im not overly concerned.

sucrets4 · November 2009

I got both shots. I've never had the regular flu shot before, but got it because I'm pregnant.

pumpkinpumpkin · November 2009

No, I'm kinda a hermit, so I don't really think my exposure is increased. I just don't want to be one of those people who is too lazy to get it and then gets H1N1.

nda_roxybabe · November 2009

I've never gotten any flu shot so no, I won't bother.

bbyckes · November 2009

I won't get it. I haven't gotten any flu shot this year. But, I am thinking about getting it for my son. It seems like he would be more likely to come into the contact with the virus than I would.

On the other hand, my son is rarely, if ever sick and as never had the flu. I don't know if I want to mess around with a good thing.

missy68 · November 2009

Pumpkin, if I were in your shoes and it were offered to me, I'd get it - and soon. Mark's too vulnerable and compromised. Have they given it to him yet?

I'm not in the categories to get it yet, but I get the regular flu shot each year. One of my coworkers has had H1N1 already, and another one's daughter had it. Neither wants to repeat it.

PS - how are you feeling today? Any better than yesterday?

TheSaltyPeanut · November 2009

I wish I would have gotten it.

I have the swine right now and I am miserable. I have never been so sick in my life

ac_in_dc · November 2009

I got it this year b/c I'm PG. It was my first flu shot and I didn't have any problems at all with it.

pumpkinpumpkin · November 2009

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_swine-herp-shot?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f5bdcf2b-44f5-4cda-b521-7620ece96537Post:11ccf2db-6713-4704-a00a-2fa3ad140ba0">Re: Swine Herp Shot</a>:
[QUOTE]Pumpkin, if I were in your shoes and it were offered to me, I'd get it - and soon. Mark's too vulnerable and compromised. Have they given it to him yet? I'm not in the categories to get it yet, but I get the regular flu shot each year. One of my coworkers has had H1N1 already, and another one's daughter had it. Neither wants to repeat it. PS - how are you feeling today? Any better than yesterday?
Posted by missy68[/QUOTE]

Mark got the shot, yes...My FMIL just called to tell me the kids are off school today, so the clinic might be more busy than what I expected.

I'm feeling much better today Missy! Thanks for asking.

TiDa2009 · November 2009

I didn't get it. I'm in the low risk group - young, no under-lying health issues, no small children, don't work with children, healthcare, or the general public. I figure because of this, my chances of getting it are low and, because I'm young and healthy, I should be able to fight it off with no problem if I do get it.

That and I've never had a regular flu shot.

Plus, I'm pretty sure it's not being offered to the general public in my area right now, anyway. Just kids and the elderly and people that work with at-risk people.

If I were you, I probably would get it if it were offered to me simply because Mark's immune system isn't what it should be right now. But, it's your choice. What does Mark think?

SwedishChick2011 · November 2009

Do they know how effective the H1N1 shot is? I know the seasonal flu shots are only about 40-60% effective. Even though Mark got the H1N1 shot, he may not be completely protected against. So, it might be a good idea for you to get the shot in order to decrease your chances of transmitting it to him (and protecting yourself, of course). Does that make sense? Also, I could be totally talking out of my butt right now.

pumpkinpumpkin · November 2009

Mark doesn't really think much. He's not worried because he got the shot. I just don't know what to think about it. Maybe I'll give it the weekend to think about it, there's 3 clinics in town next week.

lpstl · November 2009

I got it and had no side effects at all. My arm was sore after the regular flu shot and I felt pretty worn down for a day, but that didn't happen with the h1n1 shot.

I've never gotten the flu shot before in my life, but since I've got the pregnant thing going on I did it this year.

britne28 · November 2009

I'm supposed to have it because of my asthma but it is so rare for me to get the flu I avoid the shots. People at my work have come down with the H1N1 but touch wood it hasn't spread like wildfire.

missy68 · November 2009

I'm glad to hear it, and after I posted that asking about his shot status, I re-read your post... reading fail for me!

If it makes any difference, I work at a medical school, and the medical educators I've talked to would all get it in a heartbeat if they were eligible. My SIL, a nurse, got it as soon as it was available, and they got it for my 4 year old nephew, too. My brother did not get it - his exposure to the public is limited and I also don't think he meets the criteria if they have the same ones we do here (he is currently out of a job right now; is still job searching). He's gotten the regular flu shot in the past when he's been employed.

[Deleted User] · November 2009

I am getting it next week, it was offered to me because I am a teacher.

I started getting it when I was in HS and my brother was being treated for a brain tumor and contained since then.

I would absolutely get the shot in your position. Mark's immune system is compromised and I would not risk bringing anything home to him.

Golfer'sLady · November 2009

No, I am not in any of the high risk recommended groups. If I was, I would have gotten it along with the seasonal flu shot.

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