Do You Plan on Getting Vaccinated Against Swine Flu?

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Do You Plan on Getting Vaccinated Against Swine Flu?

September 22, 2009

This past Spring, the swine flu scare broke out, and, although it seems to have lost momentum, many folks are still nervous about getting the H1N1 virus. Children, healthcare workers, those who work closely with kids, and pregnant women are the ones who are most at risk, but anyone can develop swine flu. With colder weather on its way and flu season soon to follow, I'm wondering . . .

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3 years 33 weeks

It took 33 comments for someone to get it right. For god's sake people, do your RESEARCH! that is what the internet is for----Google it. YOUTUBE it. there are hundreds of articles and videos out there right now discussing the dangers in this newly released Vaccine. Do any of you know what happened in 1976 when everyone took the vaccine? Do your homework because in some places it is MANDATORY to take it. They just passed a Bill In Mass. that you need to research too. this is serious people, not a joke. and i am not talking about the flu itself but the "cure".

3 years 34 weeks

The last epidemic of this when the swine flu shots came out more people died of the shots than the flu. No I won't be getting one.

3 years 34 weeks

I never get flu shots. Why would I get swine flu. I eat healthy, practice good hygiene, get adequate sunlight, enough sleep moderate exercise and rest. My own natural immune system is good enough. Plus vaccines are genetically altered anyways... not natural and they contain preservatives.

Daisy Doe 3 years 34 weeks

No, I've already been sick from Swine Flu so I see no use in getting vaccinated.

nikkisoda 3 years 34 weeks

Yes. My Dad will be having a transplant soon and if I want to be around him I need to be vaccinated. No questions asked.

ElleJay 3 years 34 weeks

Yes, I am pregnant right now and my Dr. is recommending it highly.

MsChoo 3 years 34 weeks

i avoid the needle whenever I can. eep!

DivaDivine 3 years 34 weeks

I can't help but wonder what other sneaky things they're sticking in these shots...esp. in urban communities and at free clinics.

weffie 3 years 34 weeks

I've never had a flu shot and probably never will. I opted out of Gardasil, too, only because our government mandated it for teenagers and it sickens me to think of the behind-doors dealings between our ministry of health and the pharmaceutical companies... I really, really resent the way our tax dollars are being spent on advertising for these giant corporations under the guise of being public service health announcements.

imLissy 3 years 34 weeks

I'm not really concerned, I've never gotten the flu before, but I am getting married in January and my officemate is pregnant, so I feel like I should.

3 years 35 weeks

No, it's not just the "freakin flu". The "regular" flu rarely kills anyone other than people over 65 (90% of deaths are in this group) , the very young and those in other age groups who have significant health problems. The majority people who have died of this flu were between 20-49, many of them had no pre-existing health problems. It is believed this happens because of an over-reaction of the immune system called a cytokine storm which severely damages the lungs. This is more likely to happen in people with strong immune systems. No one can predict in advance who this will happen to although it is known that having asthma is a strong risk factor. This flu virus also differs from the "regular" flu in that it can penetrate deeply into the lungs and replicate there, just as the deadly avian flu does. No one really understands this virus yet which is why it is still being watched closely to see how it behaves. Most people will be lucky and have a few days of suffering and nothing worse, but many people will not be so lucky. Don't be one of those selfish people who thinks this is no big deal and then spreads it to others - it may be a big deal to them or someone they love. BTW both the seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines come in the form of a live virus - it's called Flu Mist and it is only given to certain people. Most people will be getting the killed viurs form which cannot give you the flu no matter what some people believe.

Autumns_Elegy 3 years 35 weeks

I'm only getting it if it was produced by Vaxine. The Aussie government pulled Vaxine's funding because they were a tiny drug company instead of a pharmaceutical giant. Vaxine doesn't use eggs when they produce the serum, and the vaccine is completely safe for people with allergies. Sounds better than something that could set off a reaction!

Autumns_Elegy 3 years 35 weeks

I'm only getting it if it was produced by Vaxine. The Aussie government pulled Vaxine's funding because they were a tiny drug company instead of a pharmaceutical giant.Vaxine doesn't use eggs when they produce the serum, and the vaccine is completely safe for people with allergies.Sounds better than something that could set off a reaction!

bethinabox 3 years 35 weeks

I've never had the flu, and never before this year gotten the flu shot. But I was at my doctors and she suggested it, so I got the seasonal flu vaccine. If the H1N1 vaccine had been available at the time, I probably would've gotten that as well. But I don't think I'll go out of my way to get it. I've got a pretty strong immune system, I think I'll be fine.

3 years 35 weeks

I'm getting the shot. I'm a teacher and a few of my kids were already quarantined with H1N1 last year. Many of them also spent the summer in high risk areas where there have been deaths from the virus.

insanitypepper 3 years 35 weeks

I haven't had the flu in 24 years, so I'm not too worried about it. I'd get one if I were in or if I worked with a higher risk group, or if someone offered me the vaccination for free.

doogirl 3 years 35 weeks

I refuse to buy into this whole "swine flu" epidemic! It's just the flu people! If I get it, I'll be sick for three days, lose a few pounds, no biggie! It is ridiculous how it's been treated. It's the freaking flu!

genipher85 3 years 35 weeks

I don't care if I get any kind of flu. It gets me out of work and I get to stay home in my PJ's and eat cereal and watch T.V...DARN!

1apple 3 years 35 weeks

This is something I've been thinking about quite a bit lately because we're thinking of starting a family. Do I get the shot even if I become pregnant? Especially if I become pregnant? Or avoid it altogether? If anyone has any advice, please spill it. :0)

jelibeann 3 years 35 weeks

no H1N1 vaccine for me, but I did wind up leaving my doctor's office this morning with a regular flu shot, even though I went in for a running injury...and the freakin injection site is killing me...but it's better than the flu

katieb82981 3 years 35 weeks

I probably won't get the H1N1 flu shot just because I'm lazy. I got the regular flu shot because I happened to be walking past Walgreens and there was a sign screaming that I should come in and get one. Ha.

ClassicalTorture 3 years 35 weeks

Whenever my mom and I get the flu we get it BAD, so we'll both be getting the shots when they're available.

Spectra 3 years 35 weeks

I'm a healthcare worker at a hospital, so I'll be getting my regular flu shot and I'll get the H1N1 shot if it's provided because I don't want to spread the virus to any IPs. Although, if I didn't work in a hospital, I probably wouldn't get it because I haven't gotten the flu in probably 8 years. I've got quite a robust immune system, I guess.

wackdoodle 3 years 35 weeks

No no flu shots for me ever again. I'm severely allergic to the suspension agent that is used in the flu vaccine. Last time my doctor tried she told me that the suspension agent had been changed but it hadn't and I suffered big time. All of my joints swelled up and became immoblie, I couldn't breathe cause bronchi swelled and I was running a high fever of 103. So the decision is that better for me to not get the vaccine ever again, but if I get the flu (which I haven't in over 3 years ) I'll take Tamiflu again.

wackdoodle 3 years 35 weeks

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