Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
Hi all, my son has recently been exposed to a virus which presented as swine. the docs didn't see it necessary to swab him for a confirmation of what type of flu it was. they are not testing for it in the office, and feel that if isnt as dangerous as the media is making it out to be. Not sure if they are down playing the danger or is the media over doing it. I have heard of many cases of swine in the schools that have ended well considering the kids had no pre-existing conditions. I am opting out of taking the flu vacc and swine vacc. I would rather take my risks with the virus than long term tremors. good luck... andrea -Original Message- From: jcd...@gmail.com To: OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 8:24 pm Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot My wife and I have been debating about it. We normally do not do any flu shots ut it's scary. I think if you got the flu, you have build the antibodies and ave some immunity. I read somewhere that if you get sick you have the ntibodies for about 20 yrs. If you get the shot it only last for about 2 yrs. he other thing about the shot is that they are made with metals (the djunctives), and I don't think that can be good for you. If the shot was a one ime deal, it would be better. Did you guys hear about the football heerleader who after receiving the flu shot, she developed irreversible shaky ovements. I it a difficult decision.The government thinks we should. We ere almost forced to get the shot, if you wanted to continue to work. Long nough, good night. Juan ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- rom: jamie thomas ate: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:13:26 o: ubject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot HI, am home with a newborn (he's 2 months old now), and I also have a 2 year old. 'm due to return to work (as a school OT) in January, but am seriously onsidering trying to extend my leave so that I don't have to send my kids to aycare (I'm especially worried about a 4 month old being exposed to swine lu). My 2 year old just had the flu, and I was so worried it made me realize hat I would feel better having him get the swine flu vaccine than have him atch the actual virus. He just received the typical seasonal flu vaccine this eek, and my husband and I will get it too. We also plan to get the swine flu accine, so that none of us risk the chance of getting swine flu and passing it n to my newborn. It's a difficult decision to make because you hear that it s only as bad as the seasonal flu, but but now we have a state of emergency eclared...and in the end I will feel safer having us all vaccinated (except my ewborn of course)... jamie --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Pat Ellison wrote: From: Pat Ellison ubject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot o: OTlist@OTnow.com ate: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:25 AM I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my usband. We both get it every year. As a severe sthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- ptions? ww.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? ww.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com - ptions? ww.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? ww.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com - ptions? ww.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? ww.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
I can only speak from my own personal experience, but I have gotten the flu vaccine since I was 16 years old, (Which has been quite a long time, lol) and have never had any reaction at all. I recieved my annual flu shot in September and the H1N1 vaccine about 3 weeks ago. The H1N1 vaccine is no different to me than any other flu shot I have recieved. We have to be realistic here and try not to succumb to the hysteria that the media trying to elicit to sell more papers...Don't get me wrong, H1N1 is bad, I do believe it is dangerous. I just have a difficult time believing it is SO much worse than the other flu strains we see taking hundreds upon hundreds of lives year after year. I have also heard the vaccine horror stories, but I don't know, I'm a believer in vaccines, I always have been and always will be I suppose. However, I would like to stress that as with any other communicable disease, I think the best protection we can offer our childres is teaching them to protect themselves through handwashing etc... - Original Message - From: "Diane Randall" To: Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot I saw that story about that girl:it was the strangest medical story I have heard about in a long time. When she runs or walks backwards, she talks and moves normally normally. If she tries to walk, she is practically crippled and cannot speak. -Original Message- From: otlist-boun...@otnow.com [mailto:otlist-boun...@otnow.com]on Behalf Of jcd...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 20:24 To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot My wife and I have been debating about it. We normally do not do any flu shots but it's scary. I think if you got the flu, you have build the antibodies and have some immunity. I read somewhere that if you get sick you have the antibodies for about 20 yrs. If you get the shot it only last for about 2 yrs. The other thing about the shot is that they are made with metals (the adjunctives), and I don't think that can be good for you. If the shot was a one time deal, it would be better. Did you guys hear about the football cheerleader who after receiving the flu shot, she developed irreversible shakymovements. I it a difficult decision.The government thinks we should. We were almost forced to get the shot, if you wanted to continue to work. Long enough, good night. Juan Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: jamie thomas Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:13:26 To: Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot HI, I am home with a newborn (he's 2 months old now), and I also have a 2 year old. I'm due to return to work (as a school OT) in January, but am seriously considering trying to extend my leave so that I don't have to send my kids to daycare (I'm especially worried about a 4 month old being exposed to swine flu). My 2 year old just had the flu, and I was so worried it made me realize that I would feel better having him get the swine flu vaccine than have him catch the actual virus. He just received the typical seasonal flu vaccine this week, and my husband and I will get it too. We also plan to get the swine flu vaccine, so that none of us risk the chance of getting swine flu and passing it on to my newborn. It's a difficult decision to make because you hear that it is only as bad as the seasonal flu, but but now we have a state of emergency declared...and in the end I will feel safer having us all vaccinated (except my newborn of course)... jamie --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Pat Ellison wrote: From: Pat Ellison Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot To: OTlist@OTnow.com Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:25 AM I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my husband. We both get it every year. As a severe asthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
I saw that story about that girl:it was the strangest medical story I have heard about in a long time. When she runs or walks backwards, she talks and moves normally normally. If she tries to walk, she is practically crippled and cannot speak. -Original Message- From: otlist-boun...@otnow.com [mailto:otlist-boun...@otnow.com]on Behalf Of jcd...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 20:24 To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot My wife and I have been debating about it. We normally do not do any flu shots but it's scary. I think if you got the flu, you have build the antibodies and have some immunity. I read somewhere that if you get sick you have the antibodies for about 20 yrs. If you get the shot it only last for about 2 yrs. The other thing about the shot is that they are made with metals (the adjunctives), and I don't think that can be good for you. If the shot was a one time deal, it would be better. Did you guys hear about the football cheerleader who after receiving the flu shot, she developed irreversible shakymovements. I it a difficult decision.The government thinks we should. We were almost forced to get the shot, if you wanted to continue to work. Long enough, good night. Juan Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: jamie thomas Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:13:26 To: Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot HI, I am home with a newborn (he's 2 months old now), and I also have a 2 year old. I'm due to return to work (as a school OT) in January, but am seriously considering trying to extend my leave so that I don't have to send my kids to daycare (I'm especially worried about a 4 month old being exposed to swine flu). My 2 year old just had the flu, and I was so worried it made me realize that I would feel better having him get the swine flu vaccine than have him catch the actual virus. He just received the typical seasonal flu vaccine this week, and my husband and I will get it too. We also plan to get the swine flu vaccine, so that none of us risk the chance of getting swine flu and passing it on to my newborn. It's a difficult decision to make because you hear that it is only as bad as the seasonal flu, but but now we have a state of emergency declared...and in the end I will feel safer having us all vaccinated (except my newborn of course)... jamie --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Pat Ellison wrote: From: Pat Ellison Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot To: OTlist@OTnow.com Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:25 AM I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my husband. We both get it every year. As a severe asthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: >Hello all. I was just wondering what is your >thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and >family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? >Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >-- >Options? >www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? >www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
My wife and I have been debating about it. We normally do not do any flu shots but it's scary. I think if you got the flu, you have build the antibodies and have some immunity. I read somewhere that if you get sick you have the antibodies for about 20 yrs. If you get the shot it only last for about 2 yrs. The other thing about the shot is that they are made with metals (the adjunctives), and I don't think that can be good for you. If the shot was a one time deal, it would be better. Did you guys hear about the football cheerleader who after receiving the flu shot, she developed irreversible shaky movements. I it a difficult decision.The government thinks we should. We were almost forced to get the shot, if you wanted to continue to work. Long enough, good night. Juan Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: jamie thomas Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:13:26 To: Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot HI, I am home with a newborn (he's 2 months old now), and I also have a 2 year old. I'm due to return to work (as a school OT) in January, but am seriously considering trying to extend my leave so that I don't have to send my kids to daycare (I'm especially worried about a 4 month old being exposed to swine flu). My 2 year old just had the flu, and I was so worried it made me realize that I would feel better having him get the swine flu vaccine than have him catch the actual virus. He just received the typical seasonal flu vaccine this week, and my husband and I will get it too. We also plan to get the swine flu vaccine, so that none of us risk the chance of getting swine flu and passing it on to my newborn. It's a difficult decision to make because you hear that it is only as bad as the seasonal flu, but but now we have a state of emergency declared...and in the end I will feel safer having us all vaccinated (except my newborn of course)... jamie --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Pat Ellison wrote: From: Pat Ellison Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot To: OTlist@OTnow.com Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:25 AM I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my husband. We both get it every year. As a severe asthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: >Hello all. I was just wondering what is your >thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and >family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? >Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >-- >Options? >www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? >www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
I have had trouble finding it available for myself, my husband or my daughter even though she is in the age high risk catagory. -Original Message- From: otlist-boun...@otnow.com [mailto:otlist-boun...@otnow.com]on Behalf Of jcd...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:54 To: otlist@otnow.com Subject: [OTlist] Flu shot Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
What are the risks associated with the H1N1 vaccine? Mary Giarratano wrote: I've had both shots this year. I'm the one in my family most exposed to seasonal flu and plan to have my kids get the H1N1 shot as soon as it's available for their age group (teenagers). Mary - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:54 AM Subject: [OTlist] Flu shot Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
I've had both shots this year. I'm the one in my family most exposed to seasonal flu and plan to have my kids get the H1N1 shot as soon as it's available for their age group (teenagers). Mary - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:54 AM Subject: [OTlist] Flu shot Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
HI, I am home with a newborn (he's 2 months old now), and I also have a 2 year old. I'm due to return to work (as a school OT) in January, but am seriously considering trying to extend my leave so that I don't have to send my kids to daycare (I'm especially worried about a 4 month old being exposed to swine flu). My 2 year old just had the flu, and I was so worried it made me realize that I would feel better having him get the swine flu vaccine than have him catch the actual virus. He just received the typical seasonal flu vaccine this week, and my husband and I will get it too. We also plan to get the swine flu vaccine, so that none of us risk the chance of getting swine flu and passing it on to my newborn. It's a difficult decision to make because you hear that it is only as bad as the seasonal flu, but but now we have a state of emergency declared...and in the end I will feel safer having us all vaccinated (except my newborn of course)... jamie --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Pat Ellison wrote: From: Pat Ellison Subject: Re: [OTlist] Flu shot To: OTlist@OTnow.com Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:25 AM I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my husband. We both get it every year. As a severe asthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: >Hello all. I was just wondering what is your >thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and >family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? >Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >-- >Options? >www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? >www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
I think most of my family has already had the H1N1 flu. As such, we will PROBABLY not get the shot. Ron Pat Ellison wrote: I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my husband. We both get it every year. As a severe asthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Flu shot
I already got the seasonal flu shot, as did my husband. We both get it every year. As a severe asthmatic, I plan to also get the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available. Pat At 09:54 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: Hello all. I was just wondering what is your thoughts on the flu shots for yourselves and family. Young and old? You guys think it's safe? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
