Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Locally, I'm hearing a lot of confusing articles on flu shots for this winter. Get two common flu shots, pheunomia, H1N1. Maine is stressing children should get two shots plus H1N1 because they are considered the most vulnrable. Adults are less likely to get Swine Flu. They also recommend the full set for people who have compromised health issues, presumably like us, though no mention has been made of people with lung diseases. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I get my normal flu shot but will not get the swine flu one due to the fact they have ran it through making it and then manufacturing it all to fast to me.. I try and keep all shots up to date.. hugs merry I count not a day complete till needle, thread and fabric do meet. 2009 will be mighty fine! Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 JackIt appears that there will be one typical flu shot and two rounds for H1N1 but those are running late and its a real problem since they won't really be of benefit until 7 days after the second round from the latest I read. All of us should have had the pneumonia but it's not annual. We all need to get all the above but timing and availability still aren't known.Now, as to swine flu and adults versus kids. It was initially believed that most of us 53 or older might have immunity from swine flu from a previous outbreak. Certainly if this strain does build some immunity the older we are the more likely we were exposed long ago. Regardless the risk for those of us with compromised systems is greater than for others if we do catch it. Now, as to the pneumonia vaccine. They are hoping it will help limit deaths in the elderly and compromised from swine flu. Certainly they've been rushed in all of this. Note also that it is very important for those who are around you all the time to get flu vaccines. Here is the CDC's recommendations.First for swine flu: The groups recommended to receive the novel H1N1 influenza vaccine include: Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot be vaccinated;Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age because younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications and cannot be vaccinated. Vaccination of those in close contact with infants less than 6 months old might help protect infants by "cocooning" them from the virus;Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel because infections among healthcare workers have been reported and this can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients. Also, increased absenteeism in this population could reduce healthcare system capacity;All people from 6 months through 24 years of age Children from 6 months through 18 years of age because we have seen many cases of novel H1N1 influenza in children and they are in close contact with each other in school and day care settings, which increases the likelihood of disease spread, andYoung adults 19 through 24 years of age because we have seen many cases of novel H1N1 influenza in these healthy young adults and they often live, work, and study in close proximity, and they are a frequently mobile population; and, Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.Now for regular flu:Anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of becoming illwith infl uenza or spreading infl uenza to others.All children 6 months and older and all older adults:• All children from 6 months through 18 years of age.• Anyone 50 years of age or older.Anyone who is at risk of complications from infl uenza, ormore likely to require medical care:• Women who will be pregnant during infl uenza season.• Anyone with long-term health problems with:- heart disease - kidney disease - liver disease- lung disease - metabolic disease, such as diabetes- asthma - anemia, and other blood disorders• Anyone with a weakened immune system due to:- HIV/AIDS or other diseases affecting the immune system- long-term treatment with drugs such as steroids- cancer treatment with x-rays or drugs• Anyone with certain muscle or nerve disorders (such asseizure disorders or cerebral palsy) that can lead tobreathing or swallowing problems.• Anyone 6 months through 18 years of age on long-termaspirin treatment (they could develop Reye Syndrome ifthey got infl uenza).• Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-carefacilities.Anyone who lives with or cares for people at high risk forinfl uenza-related complications:• Health care providers.• Household contacts and caregivers of children frombirth up to 5 years of age.• Household contacts and caregivers of- people 50 years and older, or- anyone with medical conditions that put them at higherrisk for severe complications from infl uenza.Health care providers may also recommend a yearly infl uenzavaccination for:• People who provide essential community services.• People living in dormitories, correctional facilities, orunder other crowded conditions, to prevent outbreaks.• People at high risk of infl uenza complications who travelto the Southern hemisphere between April and September,or to the tropics or in organized tourist groups at any time.>> Locally, I'm hearing a lot of confusing articles on flu shots for this winter. Get two common flu shots, pheunomia, H1N1. Maine is stressing children should get two shots plus H1N1 because they are considered the most vulnrable. Adults are less likely to get Swine Flu. They also recommend the full set for people who have compromised health issues, presumably like us, though no mention has been made of people with lung> diseases.> > Jack> 79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Drisana I realize your fear and respect your choice, but I would strongly discourage others from following it. This vaccine like all others is being developed with the utmost supervision of the process and from all I can tell is not being rushed. In fact, thats why its going to be available later than anticipated. I personally will follow the CDC's recommendations and trust their process. Now for thos like you who choose not to take it, I'd advise the same alert we all should be on plus some. Avoid places with large numbers of people once it hits, avoid those sick at all costs, and at the first sign get to a doctor and get on anti-viral meds. The swine flu should not be deadly to adults. However, just ignored and not treated it can be lethal to all those of us with compromised lungs. It's not the flu as much as it is the complications from the flu. > > I get my normal flu shot but will not get the swine flu one due to the fact they have ran it through making it and then manufacturing it all to fast to me.. > > I try and keep all shots up to date.. > > hugs > > merry > > I count not a day complete till needle, thread and fabric do meet. > 2009 will be mighty fine! > Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Merry, With all due respect to your position on this it helps to remember that all flu vaccines are created new every year. There is nothing particularly new or experimental about the H1N1 vaccine. The World Health Organization and the CDC decide what strains are most likely to appear during a given flu season. Those are the strains that are included in the fall flu vaccine that we are all familiar with. This year because of the H1N1 outbreak there will be the regular seasonal flu vaccine plus the H1N1 vaccine. Obviously you make your own decisions about what to do. If you decide to forgo the shot, please be even more vigilant about avoiding situations where you are at risk for infection. Personally I will be getting both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines. (I'm not due for a pneumovax till 2011). I'm getting the H1N1 in spite of the fact that I had confirmed H1N1 back in May. It's likely I have immunity from my bout with it but the doctors feel strongly about giving me that extra layer of protection. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:58:58 PMSubject: Re: Flu Shots This Fall I get my normal flu shot but will not get the swine flu one due to the fact they have ran it through making it and then manufacturing it all to fast to me..I try and keep all shots up to date..hugsmerryI count not a day complete till needle, thread and fabric do meet.2009 will be mighty fine!Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi Jack, I am going to see my Dr. the 26th. I will find out all I can from her. She is the Prof. of Pulmonary at UF. So I think she will know a thing or two.. lol I have to get my Pneumonia shot this year too. Five years has gone by pretty fast. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Locally, I'm hearing a lot of confusing articles on flu shots for this winter. Get two common flu shots, pheunomia, H1N1. Maine is stressing children should get two shots plus H1N1 because they are considered the most vulnrable. Adults are less likely to get Swine Flu. They also recommend the full set for people who have compromised health issues, presumably like us, though no mention has been made of people with lung diseases. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 On the news here they said that they won't be giving them to people over 65. I really have to move.Beverley Joy,71, UIP,NSIP 1-09,Diabetes,Sjogren's,Fibromyalgia IdahoSubject: Flu Shots This FallTo: "Breathe-Support Group" <Breathe-Support >Date: Monday, August 17, 2009, 2:53 PM Locally, I'm hearing a lot of confusing articles on flu shots for this winter. Get two common flu shots, pheunomia, H1N1. Maine is stressing children should get two shots plus H1N1 because they are considered the most vulnrable. Adults are less likely to get Swine Flu. They also recommend the full set for people who have compromised health issues, presumably like us, though no mention has been made of people with lung diseases. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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