Re: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld)

[Guest guest]

Stefani

Texas underordered per capita among the worst in the nation so they are

not available here yet and will be this week to pregnant and toddlers

only. None of the timing or plan has been released. On Friday, they said

the plan would be released within five days. I expect it will be mid

November for me and even later for based on what I know at this

point. However, it will still be important as they are concerned there

will be another surge of H1N1 during regular flu season in the winter.

It is definitely restricting my activity right now as you can't go to

any large group activity here and not know that there will be H1N1

carriers there. Those in the midst of it, those the day before symptoms

and worst those who think they have recovered because the fever is gone

but are still coughing and spreading the virus based on the latest

research on H1N1. The total run of H1N1 is as long as 16 days so even

all those who say they are staying home to protect others, are being a

bit fooled. It's not like regular flu in that respect. So they return to

work or school a couple of days after the fever is gone, but they're

still contagious.

>

> What has everyone else's experiences been? Last Tuesday I went down

to the local Health Department to get an H1N1 vaccine (the shot, not the

nasal spray) and was told it was only for children and mothers. I told

them I was in the high risk group as I had Pulmonary Fibrosis. They

gave me a flier with the phone number to call and check when it would be

available for high risk groups outside of infants and their mothers.

Last Thursday and Friday (according to the recording at their offices

this morning) they suspended shots and opened for 5 hours on Saturday

with the " expanded " list of receivers. I only heard about it Saturday,

after they had closed at 1:00 pm. I called today after 8:00 am (my

local health clinic did not have any vaccine so I had to go through the

Health Department). The Health Department said I should not have been

turned away, but it was too late, the vaccine would not be in until some

unknown time in November. So, lesson learned... throw a tantrum...

demand your shot and don't take NO for an answer. I already asked my

own doctor and the University rehab if they had access to the vaccine

and it was a negative on all fronts. To say the least, I am rather

upset. My daughter is under the weather and staying away from me (she

lives outside our home) because she has symptoms (headaches, fever) and

she is 25 (also in the danger area, but uneligible for mist or vaccine

because they have so many children in Utah under the age of 24 months).

She went to a Utah football game on Saturday afternoon. Has everyone

got their shot? I am worried because they are expecting higher

incidences of the H1N1. Someone just tell me to chill, okay?

>

> Stefani 61 year old Utahn

> ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, UIP 9/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006,

Sleep Apnea 4/2009

>

[Guest guest]

Stefani,

All I can say is you are not alone. H1N1 vaccine is in extremely short supply at the moment. Health departments and medical centers are receiving a small percentage of the doses that they ordered which is why they are turning people away. (As an example, Duke ordered 5000 doses, they have so far received 300) There just isn't enough vaccine to accomodate all the people who want the shot. The process you described is happening all over the country right now.

I'm reading and hearing that more vaccine is on the way over the next few weeks. I would suggest calling your pulmonologists office to see if they have vaccine or a suggestion as to where you may be able to get it. If you have to wait awhile (and odds are you may) the good news is people receiving this vaccine are showing "robust immune response" in 8-10 days. That's excellent and reassuring that you will begin to be protected relatively fast after getting the shot.

In the mean time be as careful as you can and if you do become ill get to a doctor ASAP. The sooner treatment with Tamiflu is begun the less likely you are to have major complications.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 11:07:26 AMSubject: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld)

What has everyone else's experiences been? Last Tuesday I went down to the local Health Department to get an H1N1 vaccine (the shot, not the nasal spray) and was told it was only for children and mothers. I told them I was in the high risk group as I had Pulmonary Fibrosis. They gave me a flier with the phone number to call and check when it would be available for high risk groups outside of infants and their mothers. Last Thursday and Friday (according to the recording at their offices this morning) they suspended shots and opened for 5 hours on Saturday with the "expanded" list of receivers. I only heard about it Saturday, after they had closed at 1:00 pm. I called today after 8:00 am (my local health clinic did not have any vaccine so I had to go through the Health Department). The Health Department said I should not have been turned away, but it was too late, the vaccine would not be in until some unknown time in November. So, lesson learned...

throw a tantrum... demand your shot and don't take NO for an answer. I already asked my own doctor and the University rehab if they had access to the vaccine and it was a negative on all fronts. To say the least, I am rather upset. My daughter is under the weather and staying away from me (she lives outside our home) because she has symptoms (headaches, fever) and she is 25 (also in the danger area, but uneligible for mist or vaccine because they have so many children in Utah under the age of 24 months). She went to a Utah football game on Saturday afternoon. Has everyone got their shot? I am worried because they are expecting higher incidences of the H1N1. Someone just tell me to chill, okay?Stefani 61 year old UtahnILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, UIP 9/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009

[Guest guest]

Hi gang,I went to my pulmo today for monthly check and he had h1n1 vaccine---I got my shot!What a relief, I had been so worried that we in SC were never going to see any.Now, one less thing to worry about.Roxanne, 59, South Carolina

2006 Asthma/ PF

2008 PF/ Sarcoidosis/Gerd

I pray you enough......Subject: Re: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld)To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, October 26, 2009, 4:50 PM

 

Stefani,

All I can say is you are not alone. H1N1 vaccine is in extremely short supply at the moment. Health departments and medical centers are receiving a small percentage of the doses that they ordered which is why they are turning people away. (As an example, Duke ordered 5000 doses, they have so far received 300) There just isn't enough vaccine to accomodate all the people who want the shot. The process you described is happening all over the country right now.

 

I'm reading and hearing that more vaccine is on the way over the next few weeks. I would suggest calling your pulmonologists office to see if they have vaccine or a suggestion as to where you may be able to get it. If you have to wait awhile (and odds are you may) the good news is people receiving this vaccine are showing "robust immune response" in 8-10 days. That's excellent and reassuring that you will begin to be protected relatively fast after getting the shot.

In the mean time be as careful as you can and if you do become ill get to a doctor ASAP. The sooner treatment with Tamiflu is begun the less likely you are to have major complications.

 

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

 

 

From: Stefani <sfshaner (AT) gmail (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, October 26, 2009 11:07:26 AMSubject: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld) 

What has everyone else's experiences been? Last Tuesday I went down to the local Health Department to get an H1N1 vaccine (the shot, not the nasal spray) and was told it was only for children and mothers. I told them I was in the high risk group as I had Pulmonary Fibrosis. They gave me a flier with the phone number to call and check when it would be available for high risk groups outside of infants and their mothers. Last Thursday and Friday (according to the recording at their offices this morning) they suspended shots and opened for 5 hours on Saturday with the "expanded" list of receivers. I only heard about it Saturday, after they had closed at 1:00 pm. I called today after 8:00 am (my local health clinic did not have any vaccine so I had to go through the Health Department). The Health Department said I should not have been turned away, but it was too late, the vaccine would not be in until some unknown time in November. So, lesson learned...

throw a tantrum... demand your shot and don't take NO for an answer. I already asked my own doctor and the University rehab if they had access to the vaccine and it was a negative on all fronts. To say the least, I am rather upset. My daughter is under the weather and staying away from me (she lives outside our home) because she has symptoms (headaches, fever) and she is 25 (also in the danger area, but uneligible for mist or vaccine because they have so many children in Utah under the age of 24 months). She went to a Utah football game on Saturday afternoon. Has everyone got their shot? I am worried because they are expecting higher incidences of the H1N1. Someone just tell me to chill, okay?Stefani 61 year old UtahnILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, UIP 9/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009

[Guest guest]

Roxanne,

So happy to hear you managed to get the vaccine. While the vaccine is not a 100% guarantee it substantially raises the odds you will avoid H1N1. I'm happy for you. As you say it's one less thing to worry over.

Stay healthy!

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tue, October 27, 2009 8:31:57 PMSubject: Re: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld)

Hi gang,

I went to my pulmo today for monthly check and he had h1n1 vaccine---I got my shot!

What a relief, I had been so worried that we in SC were never going to see any.

Now, one less thing to worry about.Roxanne, 59, South Carolina2006 Asthma/ PF2008 PF/ Sarcoidosis/ GerdI pray you enough......

From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld)To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, October 26, 2009, 4:50 PM

Stefani,

All I can say is you are not alone. H1N1 vaccine is in extremely short supply at the moment. Health departments and medical centers are receiving a small percentage of the doses that they ordered which is why they are turning people away. (As an example, Duke ordered 5000 doses, they have so far received 300) There just isn't enough vaccine to accomodate all the people who want the shot. The process you described is happening all over the country right now.

I'm reading and hearing that more vaccine is on the way over the next few weeks. I would suggest calling your pulmonologists office to see if they have vaccine or a suggestion as to where you may be able to get it. If you have to wait awhile (and odds are you may) the good news is people receiving this vaccine are showing "robust immune response" in 8-10 days. That's excellent and reassuring that you will begin to be protected relatively fast after getting the shot.

In the mean time be as careful as you can and if you do become ill get to a doctor ASAP. The sooner treatment with Tamiflu is begun the less likely you are to have major complications.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: Stefani <sfshaner (AT) gmail (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, October 26, 2009 11:07:26 AMSubject: No H1N1 for you! (quote the 'Soup Nazi' from Seinfeld)

What has everyone else's experiences been? Last Tuesday I went down to the local Health Department to get an H1N1 vaccine (the shot, not the nasal spray) and was told it was only for children and mothers. I told them I was in the high risk group as I had Pulmonary Fibrosis. They gave me a flier with the phone number to call and check when it would be available for high risk groups outside of infants and their mothers. Last Thursday and Friday (according to the recording at their offices this morning) they suspended shots and opened for 5 hours on Saturday with the "expanded" list of receivers. I only heard about it Saturday, after they had closed at 1:00 pm. I called today after 8:00 am (my local health clinic did not have any vaccine so I had to go through the Health Department). The Health Department said I should not have been turned away, but it was too late, the vaccine would not be in until some unknown time in November. So, lesson learned...

throw a tantrum... demand your shot and don't take NO for an answer. I already asked my own doctor and the University rehab if they had access to the vaccine and it was a negative on all fronts. To say the least, I am rather upset. My daughter is under the weather and staying away from me (she lives outside our home) because she has symptoms (headaches, fever) and she is 25 (also in the danger area, but uneligible for mist or vaccine because they have so many children in Utah under the age of 24 months). She went to a Utah football game on Saturday afternoon. Has everyone got their shot? I am worried because they are expecting higher incidences of the H1N1. Someone just tell me to chill, okay?Stefani 61 year old UtahnILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, UIP 9/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009