Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I got mine on the 8th! It burned like crazy this year! Anyhow my Dr told me to go ahead and get it as they already had a confirmed flu case in the hospital! From: MJ Purk <TWEETYROLL88@...> Subject: Flu Shots smasupportgooglegroups, npventsupport , Date: Monday, September 22, 2008, 1:14 PM Hey Everyone, Just got home seeing my new GP (will update on that later) and got my flu shot. The doctor said that the CDC has advised all practices that if they have the flu vaccine to give it now. They are predicting an early start to the flu this year. They didn't say how bad it is supposed to be but it is going to be earlier than usual. So, if you are able, get your flu shot ASAP! MJ Purk SMA type I+, 20 years old “Your life is an occasion, rise to it.” ~ Hoffman in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Ask me about B4SMA – Blankets for SMA kids, Our-SMA-Angels websites, and Personalized Merchandise! www.our-sma- angels.com/ b4sma - B4SMA, My organization www.our-sma- angels.com/ Margaret - My website www.cafepress. com/b4sma - My Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Its really interesting because last year I got the flu, after not having had it (and getting the flu shot every year) for the past 25 years. When I told my pulmonologist, he said, " Don't get the shot right away this year. Wait until late Oct or early Nov, because then you'll be protected for longer. " Its the first time I have disagreed with him. He's the doctor, and maybe he's right, but I always get the flu shot as soon as I possibly can. It would make me very nervous to wait for a month or more. I don't think I got the flu because I got the shot too early, I think I got the flu because last year's shot didn't provide enough protection. A LOT of people got sick last year, including many people that got the shot. I was exceedingly lucky that I made it through with no complications, but I don't want the flu again this year!! Dina From: MJ Purk <TWEETYROLL88@...> Subject: Flu Shots smasupportgooglegroups, npventsupport , Date: Monday, September 22, 2008, 3:14 PM Hey Everyone, Just got home seeing my new GP (will update on that later) and got my flu shot. The doctor said that the CDC has advised all practices that if they have the flu vaccine to give it now. They are predicting an early start to the flu this year. They didn't say how bad it is supposed to be but it is going to be earlier than usual. So, if you are able, get your flu shot ASAP! MJ Purk SMA type I+, 20 years old “Your life is an occasion, rise to it.” ~ Hoffman in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Ask me about B4SMA – Blankets for SMA kids, Our-SMA-Angels websites, and Personalized Merchandise! www.our-sma- angels.com/ b4sma - B4SMA, My organization www.our-sma- angels.com/ Margaret - My website www.cafepress. com/b4sma - My Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 If the flu season is starting earlier this year. Does it end earlier too? I know the flu shots only last for so long. I heard that last years batch of flu shots did not protect against the flu that went around. A lot of people got sick. On Sep 22, 2008, at 6:20 PM, Dina Abramson wrote: > Its really interesting because last year I got the flu, after not > having had it (and getting the flu shot every year) for the past 25 > years. When I told my pulmonologist, he said, " Don't get the shot > right away this year. Wait until late Oct or early Nov, because then > you'll be protected for longer. " Its the first time I have disagreed > with him. He's the doctor, and maybe he's right, but I always get > the flu shot as soon as I possibly can. It would make me very > nervous to wait for a month or more. I don't think I got the flu > because I got the shot too early, I think I got the flu because last > year's shot didn't provide enough protection. A LOT of people got > sick last year, including many people that got the shot. I was > exceedingly lucky that I made it through with no complications, but > I don't want the flu again this year!! > Dina > > > > From: MJ Purk <TWEETYROLL88@...> > Subject: Flu Shots > smasupportgooglegroups, npventsupport , > Date: Monday, September 22, 2008, 3:14 PM > > > > > > > > Hey Everyone, > Just got home seeing my new GP (will update on that later) and got > my flu shot. The doctor said that the CDC has advised all practices > that if they have the flu vaccine to give it now. They are > predicting an early start to the flu this year. They didn't say how > bad it is supposed to be but it is going to be earlier than usual. > So, if you are able, get your flu shot ASAP! > > MJ Purk > SMA type I+, 20 years old > “Your life is an occasion, rise to it.” ~ Hoffman in Mr. > Magorium's Wonder Emporium > > Ask me about B4SMA – Blankets for SMA kids, Our-SMA-Angels websites, > and Personalized Merchandise! > > www.our-sma- angels.com/ b4sma - B4SMA, My organization > www.our-sma- angels.com/ Margaret - My website > www.cafepress. com/b4sma - My Shop > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Does anyone know if they are still going to force the flu shot on children who are entering preschool by Feb. March or later? It says you must get it in NJ from Sep-Dec31st. I thought they do not administer it after that? Messages in this topic (6) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Calendar Change settings via the Web ( ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity * 9 New Members * 2 New FilesVisit Your Group Health Healthy Aging Improve your quality of life. Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Balance your life by learning how to make smart choices. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Should CLL patients and immediate family get Flu shots? Are there any restrictions/suggestions? Thanks! Lori F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi Guys - see link below for list of inactivated or killed vaccines considered safe for most CLL patients. It also lists the LIVE vaccines that should never be given to CLL patients. The list is from the excellent CLL Canada website. @ CLL Canada is a tireless researcher for all things related to CLL!!! http://cllcanada.ca/2010/index.htm?pages/shots_vaccines.html Regards - Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I believe that close family members should also not get the live virus flu vaccine and that we should not be in close contact with those who have had it. There seems to be varying opinions about whether we should get the high dose vaccine or the regular vaccine. I know that some have posted that they received the HD. My hematologist recommended the regular vaccine for me. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 According to the CDC " Can people receiving the nasal-spray flu vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) pass the vaccine viruses to others? In clinical studies, transmission of vaccine viruses to close contacts has occurred only rarely. The current estimated risk of getting infected with vaccine virus after close contact with a person vaccinated with the nasal-spray flu vaccine is low (0.6%-2.4%). Because the viruses are weakened, infection is unlikely to result in influenza illness symptoms since the vaccine viruses have not been shown to mutate into typical or naturally occurring influenza viruses. " http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm#pass-viruses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Here is my most recent experience with Noah and Aetna Better Health. Has anyone on Managed Care gotten flu shots other places besides their primary care docs? Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Flu shots Hi and Jacqleen: In year's past I have been taking Noah to Walgreens or Osco for his flu shots. I was quite surprised that Walgreens, Osco and CVS do not accept Aetna Better Health for flu shots. We went to all three today. I know I can use his primary provider (the one I don't really care to use) or I can take him to his wonderful internist who will do it for no charge anyway...but why can't Aetna Better Health contract with the local pharmacies, where accessibility is obviously so good and so easy! This would make prevention one step less of a hassle, in my opinion. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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