Swine (H1N1) Vaccination in children?

Pinky · 10-16-2009, 06:14 PM

I am asking you the question about swine flu vaccine is dangerous for children?? My friends said she can't take her children take H1N1 vaccines. Because its dangerous to children. The doctor told her no.

And other my friends' children took H1N1 vaccines for their kids. They look fine and not die.

I am confusing it's different stories from everyone's views.

Did you take your kids H1N1 vaccines or not? If not then explain why?

sallylou · 10-16-2009, 06:22 PM

I will take my child to be vaccinated as soon as the shot is available here. My physician recommended it. He can't have the nasal spray because he has asthma. I'm not worried about getting the vaccine. I just want them to hurry up with the shots.

As a pregnant woman, you're first in line, pinky.

Talk to your health care providers. They can answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.

Pinky · 10-16-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sallylou

I will take my child to be vaccinated as soon as the shot is available here. My physician recommended it. He can't have the nasal spray because he has asthma. I'm not worried about getting the vaccine. I just want them to hurry up with the shots.

As a pregnant woman, you're first in line, pinky.

Talk to your health care providers. They can answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.

I went to ob/gyn doctor last Wed. She said, "Yes you must get H1N1 vaccines during pregnancy. The regular flu and swine flu are the same. But swine is the worse than regular flu."

I asked her if I can get nasal spray? She said no. I have to get injection only. I heard the news the 86 children died and 10 illness in the US.

My friend is worried about give her kids vaccines because she heard the news about children died of swine flu shot. I puzzled. I did find the website for her. She got point and pay me back. She think she is corrected.

sallylou · 10-16-2009, 07:46 PM

Did they tell you when an injection would be available?

Pinky · 10-16-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sallylou

Did they tell you when an injection would be available?

Yeah. I did take regular flu shot last week on Oct 6th. The nurse said I have to return in 28 days. It mean in Nov 2, I will get one more h1n1 vaccine. My name is on top lists because I'm expecting.

sallylou · 10-16-2009, 08:59 PM

Excellent, pinky! Gotta take good care of yourself and your baby!

Pinky · 10-16-2009, 09:23 PM

Swine flu hits hard, early — claims 11 more kids - Yahoo! News

Reba · 10-17-2009, 12:16 AM

I know some parents who will not get the H1N1 shots for their kids.

sallylou · 10-17-2009, 12:20 AM

The parents who refuse to vaccinate are putting other children at risk. I believe that they parents who refuse the vaccine should be excluded from school.

Reba · 10-17-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sallylou

The parents who refuse to vaccinate are putting other children at risk. I believe that they parents who refuse the vaccine should be excluded from school.

The ones I know, some kids are home schooled, and some attend public school.

If the other children get vaccinated, how are they at risk from the non-vaccinated ones? Won't their vaccinations protect them?

sallylou · 10-17-2009, 12:38 AM

I believe that the whole idea behind vaccination is a herd immunity. No vaccine is 100% effective. I'm sure that there are people around here that know more about it than I do, though.

Homeschooling is perfect for a flu outbreak! I wish that I could keep my kid at home this year. He needs more than I can provide since he's such a social kid.

hohDougRN · 10-17-2009, 01:21 AM

If I had children I'd make sure they got this flu shot.

Im not quite old enough, but some of you may remember there was a similar swine flu outbreak in 1976. They encouraged the flu shot to the community then. There was a reaction though that occured called Guillen Barre Disease, a very dangerous nervous system disease. I believe 500+ cases of it were reported in US then. there has been no reports of this complication with the flu shot anymore

sallylou · 10-17-2009, 10:45 AM

Doug, I checked those stats. The incidence of GBS with the flu shot was approximately the same as the normal incidence of GBS in the general public.

The people who have already received the H1N1 vaccine are fine. No bad reports of injury. I believe that any risk of the vaccine is far outweighed by the benefit of the immunity conferred.

Are the parents who are very concerned anti-vaccine in the first place? There's a lot of misinformation out there about vaccination. Shame on the people who scare parents.

sallylou · 10-17-2009, 12:38 PM

Uh, oh. More delays!

Delay Undercuts H1N1 Vaccine Campaign - WSJ.com

This article has a link to a flu tracker that shows the swine flu is currently widespread in almost all states.

Pinky · 10-20-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Doug, I checked those stats. The incidence of GBS with the flu shot was approximately the same as the normal incidence of GBS in the general public.

The people who have already received the H1N1 vaccine are fine. No bad reports of injury. I believe that any risk of the vaccine is far outweighed by the benefit of the immunity conferred.

Are the parents who are very concerned anti-vaccine in the first place? There's a lot of misinformation out there about vaccination. Shame on the people who scare parents.

My niece took H1N1 shot last few weeks ago. She is fine. No injury or die at all. I don't believe in Anti-vaccine. I think the vaccination should be approve by FDA.

Pinky · 11-02-2009, 10:00 PM

Hey, I got my H1N1 vaccine last week on Tuesday. The H1N1 vaccines available for pregnancy women only at medical park. I saw many ladies with pregnancy on long lanes to 3 floors from 1 floor with stairs. It took me 2 hours to wait. My mom bought me an animal crackers ZOO from vending because I was hungry. My baby kept me hungry. I got my vaccine. My mom said there have few last doses to run out. Whew! I was so exhaust from stand so long on lane. Next day, I had headache and diarrhea from shot. I got better in two days and doing as well. I didn't get any sick.

Foxrac · 11-08-2009, 10:00 AM

I never got flu shot when I was child, except in 2003-2004 due deaf school and got flu at once in last 12 years ago.

Foxrac · 11-08-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinky

Hey, I got my H1N1 vaccine last week on Tuesday. The H1N1 vaccines available for pregnancy women only at medical park. I saw many ladies with pregnancy on long lanes to 3 floors from 1 floor with stairs. It took me 2 hours to wait. My mom bought me an animal crackers ZOO from vending because I was hungry. My baby kept me hungry. I got my vaccine. My mom said there have few last doses to run out. Whew! I was so exhaust from stand so long on lane. Next day, I had headache and diarrhea from shot. I got better in two days and doing as well. I didn't get any sick.

Sounds so good, I don't want get flu shot but scare about get swine flu shot due I have very bad experience and being very ill for several days so no more flu shot for me.

Frisky Feline · 11-08-2009, 10:42 AM

My doctor did recommended it. My kids will get the h1n1 vaccine in the first week of december. Let's hope kids are okay until december. Most of my friends have mixed feeling about it. some of them go for it to get kids the shots.

MoonDrifter · 11-08-2009, 11:45 AM

Just got the vaccine yesterday. The line was very long and I waited about 4 hours for the shot. I figured it would be safer for my family since my sis just had a baby last month.

Babyblue · 11-08-2009, 01:18 PM

My children and I all had our H1N1 vaccine VIA Nasal Mist last week. We all did very well on the vaccine. None of us got sick afterward. Just a slight runny nose for the day from the mist. It did not burn or cause any turmoil.

Frisky Feline · 11-08-2009, 01:21 PM

Glad some of you who had vaccine and are doing well. Thanks for letting us know. SOme of you all are lucky to got them eariler. I focus on my kids getting the vaccine first. I don't know when I will get it. Hope I will get it soon.

Babyblue · 11-08-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Frisky Feline

Glad some of you who had vaccine and are doing well. Thanks for letting us know. SOme of you all are lucky to got them eariler. I focus on my kids getting the vaccine first. I don't know when I will get it. Hope I will get it soon.

We were first in line since I am a Pre School teacher. and both of my kids are school age. The Schools provided them for free for us. So we were some of the lucky few that had the vaccine provided for us.

sallylou · 11-08-2009, 03:09 PM

My whole family is now vaccinated. My teen got the nasal spray at a free clinic. My dr finally got injections so my school aged child, husband and I all got an injection. My youngest must get another injection in a month because he is in the 9 years old or younger category. I'm grateful that we all received the vaccine. No side effects or complications.

Mom alert: If your child is 9 years old or younger, your child will need two vaccinations a month apart.

Babyblue · 11-08-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sallylou

My whole family is now vaccinated. My teen got the nasal spray at a free clinic. My dr finally got injections so my school aged child, husband and I all got an injection. My youngest must get another injection in a month because he is in the 9 years old or younger category. I'm grateful that we all received the vaccine. No side effects or complications.

Mom alert: If your child is 9 years old or younger, your child will need two vaccinations a month apart.

Awesome..

Cheri · 11-08-2009, 11:27 PM

I have a question..

Are H1N1 vaccines available anywhere? or do you have to go where it's available?

Because my sons doctor hasn't mention anything about H1N1 vaccine. Normally the office would send me post card to have my boys come in for their vaccine shots.

sallylou · 11-08-2009, 11:41 PM

Cheri, I had to scout out the vaccine. The free clinics got the nasal spray first. If your dr doesn't have the vaccine, I recommend calling the free clinics. Try city health services first then country. Our state has a 211 line that you can call for info about who has vaccines. Maybe your state has something like that?

The private drs just got the vaccine here. My dr was giving the vaccine to anyone who wanted one and not just his patients. Call around. Also check websites for drs in your area. My dr's practice has a website and that's how I knew when he got some.

Hope this helps. Good luck finding vaccine! Always call first and arrive about a half hour before the vaccinations start.

Cheri · 11-08-2009, 11:54 PM

sallylou!

Will do that.

jillio · 11-09-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hohDougRN

If I had children I'd make sure they got this flu shot.

Im not quite old enough, but some of you may remember there was a similar swine flu outbreak in 1976. They encouraged the flu shot to the community then. There was a reaction though that occured called Guillen Barre Disease, a very dangerous nervous system disease. I believe 500+ cases of it were reported in US then. there has been no reports of this complication with the flu shot anymore

I remmy the 1976 outbreak. They aren't reporting complications of GB with the vaccine anymore, but it is still a very real risk of complication from getting a case of the flu. One more reason to get that vaccine!

jillio · 11-09-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheri

sallylou!

Will do that.

You might want to check the paper, too, Cheri. They are putting notices in the paper around here where the clinics will be held, and what time they will be open. I know there are 3 of them in the local schools this week. Since we are in the same state, they may be putting the notices in your paper, too.

10-16-2009, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	I will take my child to be vaccinated as soon as the shot is available here. My physician recommended it. He can't have the nasal spray because he has asthma. I'm not worried about getting the vaccine. I just want them to hurry up with the shots. As a pregnant woman, you're first in line, pinky. Talk to your health care providers. They can answer your questions and help you make an informed decision. __________________ Happy holidays!

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	Did they tell you when an injection would be available? __________________ Happy holidays!

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	Excellent, pinky! Gotta take good care of yourself and your baby! __________________ Happy holidays!

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Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20,799	I know some parents who will not get the H1N1 shots for their kids.

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	The parents who refuse to vaccinate are putting other children at risk. I believe that they parents who refuse the vaccine should be excluded from school. __________________ Happy holidays!

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	I believe that the whole idea behind vaccination is a herd immunity. No vaccine is 100% effective. I'm sure that there are people around here that know more about it than I do, though. Homeschooling is perfect for a flu outbreak! I wish that I could keep my kid at home this year. He needs more than I can provide since he's such a social kid. __________________ Happy holidays!

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hohDougRN GO UTAH JAZZ!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 2,188	If I had children I'd make sure they got this flu shot. Im not quite old enough, but some of you may remember there was a similar swine flu outbreak in 1976. They encouraged the flu shot to the community then. There was a reaction though that occured called Guillen Barre Disease, a very dangerous nervous system disease. I believe 500+ cases of it were reported in US then. there has been no reports of this complication with the flu shot anymore __________________ *Doug*

10-17-2009, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	Doug, I checked those stats. The incidence of GBS with the flu shot was approximately the same as the normal incidence of GBS in the general public. The people who have already received the H1N1 vaccine are fine. No bad reports of injury. I believe that any risk of the vaccine is far outweighed by the benefit of the immunity conferred. Are the parents who are very concerned anti-vaccine in the first place? There's a lot of misinformation out there about vaccination. Shame on the people who scare parents. __________________ Happy holidays!

10-17-2009, 12:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	Uh, oh. More delays! Delay Undercuts H1N1 Vaccine Campaign - WSJ.com This article has a link to a flu tracker that shows the swine flu is currently widespread in almost all states. __________________ Happy holidays!

11-02-2009, 10:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	Hey, I got my H1N1 vaccine last week on Tuesday. The H1N1 vaccines available for pregnancy women only at medical park. I saw many ladies with pregnancy on long lanes to 3 floors from 1 floor with stairs. It took me 2 hours to wait. My mom bought me an animal crackers ZOO from vending because I was hungry. My baby kept me hungry. I got my vaccine. My mom said there have few last doses to run out. Whew! I was so exhaust from stand so long on lane. Next day, I had headache and diarrhea from shot. I got better in two days and doing as well. I didn't get any sick. __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

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Foxrac DOMESTIC DISSENT HUNTER Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,162	I never got flu shot when I was child, except in 2003-2004 due deaf school and got flu at once in last 12 years ago. __________________

11-08-2009, 10:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
Frisky Feline Provoke, Pounce, Purr Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,693	My doctor did recommended it. My kids will get the h1n1 vaccine in the first week of december. Let's hope kids are okay until december. Most of my friends have mixed feeling about it. some of them go for it to get kids the shots.

11-08-2009, 11:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
MoonDrifter Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 1,140 Blog Entries: 1	Just got the vaccine yesterday. The line was very long and I waited about 4 hours for the shot. I figured it would be safer for my family since my sis just had a baby last month. __________________ ~You only have one shot at life. Either live it or waste it~

11-08-2009, 01:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
Babyblue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,539	My children and I all had our H1N1 vaccine VIA Nasal Mist last week. We all did very well on the vaccine. None of us got sick afterward. Just a slight runny nose for the day from the mist. It did not burn or cause any turmoil.

11-08-2009, 01:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
Frisky Feline Provoke, Pounce, Purr Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,693	Glad some of you who had vaccine and are doing well. Thanks for letting us know. SOme of you all are lucky to got them eariler. I focus on my kids getting the vaccine first. I don't know when I will get it. Hope I will get it soon.

11-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#24 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	My whole family is now vaccinated. My teen got the nasal spray at a free clinic. My dr finally got injections so my school aged child, husband and I all got an injection. My youngest must get another injection in a month because he is in the 9 years old or younger category. I'm grateful that we all received the vaccine. No side effects or complications. Mom alert: If your child is 9 years old or younger, your child will need two vaccinations a month apart. __________________ Happy holidays!

11-08-2009, 11:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
Cheri Prayers for my dad. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 22,615	I have a question.. Are H1N1 vaccines available anywhere? or do you have to go where it's available? Because my sons doctor hasn't mention anything about H1N1 vaccine. Normally the office would send me post card to have my boys come in for their vaccine shots. __________________ God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow and sun without rain, But God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

11-08-2009, 11:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	Cheri, I had to scout out the vaccine. The free clinics got the nasal spray first. If your dr doesn't have the vaccine, I recommend calling the free clinics. Try city health services first then country. Our state has a 211 line that you can call for info about who has vaccines. Maybe your state has something like that? The private drs just got the vaccine here. My dr was giving the vaccine to anyone who wanted one and not just his patients. Call around. Also check websites for drs in your area. My dr's practice has a website and that's how I knew when he got some. Hope this helps. Good luck finding vaccine! Always call first and arrive about a half hour before the vaccinations start. __________________ Happy holidays!

11-08-2009, 11:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
Cheri Prayers for my dad. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 22,615	sallylou! Will do that. __________________ God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow and sun without rain, But God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

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