Here in Canada, they are holding free vaccination for the regular flu shot and the H1N1 vaccination. Monday was the first day the shots were being offered for where I live... and I heard that there were such a huge turn out, that people had to be turned away (because the clinics closed).
I got the regular flu shot, but I haven't got the H1N1 one- and am probably not going to (at least for this week the line ups are way too long). It hasn't been through the official trials in Canada yet (though there has been studies of it in other countries).
So I'm curious what other countries offer and has anyone been vaccinated? What are your thoughts about this flu bug in general?
Full Version: H1N1 Vaccination - Are You Getting it?
No....I don't like vaccinations for viruses my immune system can fight.
Nope, not planning to.
I've never had any flu shots, and have never gotten sick. *knock on wood* So why bother getting the swine flu shot.
just wash your hands regularly, carry around anti-bacterial gel, and don't touch your face (mouth, nose, eyes) w/ your hands.
I've never had any flu shots, and have never gotten sick. *knock on wood* So why bother getting the swine flu shot.
just wash your hands regularly, carry around anti-bacterial gel, and don't touch your face (mouth, nose, eyes) w/ your hands.
Eh... I dunno cause my parents were saying that we have to get it but I don't want to. Especially not such a new vaccine like the H1N1. I've never gotten regular flu shots so I kind of doubt i'd get the H1N1 shot.
I considered getting the vaccine ONLY because I live in a dorm, but in the end I decided against it. H1N1 is just another variation of the flu. I don't plan on panicking about it any time soon (read: or ever).
And then Obama had to go and declare it a "national emergency"... More like "national overreaction."
And then Obama had to go and declare it a "national emergency"... More like "national overreaction."
http://www.vibrationalhealthcare.com/vacinate.htm
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I believe that vaccines are dangerous and cause many problems: - dyslexia – neurological disorders – immune system disorders - cancer, etc". I believe that there is little if any evidence that vaccines achieve what they are designed to do.
Pharmaceutical Doctors insist that the vaccination programme stopped the epidemics of childhood disease from re-occurring.".....isn't it obvious we do not have epidemics any more since we started the vaccination programme...."
The data used by the Pharmaceutical Doctors seems so compelling; the graph (left) shows the history of the measles disease in China. Add to this graph: a statement that “vaccination was introduced to China in 1965”. You could be forgiven to immediately think “YES” vaccination must have altered the course of the disease.
This is typical of the use of “half truth” by Pharmaceutical Companies.
Yes it is true that measles reduced around 1965, markely…Why?
If you look at a book “China's changing population By Judith Banister”.
Pages 62:....describes “Barefoot Doctors” paramedic style trained staff throughout China, improving hygiene and maintaining medical standard. This system of health was initiated in the early 1960’s before the measles vaccine was available, the "Barefoot Doctor" health system was completed by late 1960’s.
From the early 1960's:
* Government laws to force hygiene and food standards.
* Barefoot Doctors supplied with Chinese Medicine tools (acupuncture needles, etc).
* Barefoot Doctors maintain a higher standard of record (which would account for a seemingly high increase in reporting of meales pror to the introduction vaccination ).
* Why a strong increase in measles within a few years of introducing the vaccination?, has the process of morbity increased because of the vaccination? or is the increase representative of vaccine damage!
Interestingly this same improvement in health and hygiene across China can also be compared to the same re-education of the populous and improvement of water purity, clean food and introduction of sewerage through the Western world in the mid 1800’s. Both societies improved their health and hygiene, and both societies experienced disease eradication or reduction.
Pharmaceutical Doctors insist that the vaccination programme stopped the epidemics of childhood disease from re-occurring.".....isn't it obvious we do not have epidemics any more since we started the vaccination programme...."
The data used by the Pharmaceutical Doctors seems so compelling; the graph (left) shows the history of the measles disease in China. Add to this graph: a statement that “vaccination was introduced to China in 1965”. You could be forgiven to immediately think “YES” vaccination must have altered the course of the disease.
This is typical of the use of “half truth” by Pharmaceutical Companies.
Yes it is true that measles reduced around 1965, markely…Why?
If you look at a book “China's changing population By Judith Banister”.
Pages 62:....describes “Barefoot Doctors” paramedic style trained staff throughout China, improving hygiene and maintaining medical standard. This system of health was initiated in the early 1960’s before the measles vaccine was available, the "Barefoot Doctor" health system was completed by late 1960’s.
From the early 1960's:
* Government laws to force hygiene and food standards.
* Barefoot Doctors supplied with Chinese Medicine tools (acupuncture needles, etc).
* Barefoot Doctors maintain a higher standard of record (which would account for a seemingly high increase in reporting of meales pror to the introduction vaccination ).
* Why a strong increase in measles within a few years of introducing the vaccination?, has the process of morbity increased because of the vaccination? or is the increase representative of vaccine damage!
Interestingly this same improvement in health and hygiene across China can also be compared to the same re-education of the populous and improvement of water purity, clean food and introduction of sewerage through the Western world in the mid 1800’s. Both societies improved their health and hygiene, and both societies experienced disease eradication or reduction.
i dont want to walk backwards for the rest of my life.
ill be fine without it.
ill be fine without it.
Not feeling well for a week > Possible long term side effects.
In my opinion anyway...
In my opinion anyway...
Yes.
I've been reading about it, and it seems that in Canada at least, the flu has hit young women the hardest, which is a category I fall into. Also, there was just a story about a young boy who died within 3 days of getting ill from H1N1. He was a healthy, athletic kid who played hockey and honestly, he's probably more physically fit then I ever am. The doctor they went to see said he had flu-like symptoms, but sent him home anyway and the next day he wad dead. )=
Also, my family was on vacation this summer when both my sister and mother fell ill. They went to the hospital and were diagnosed with H1N1 and while they're fine, they were pretty sick and out of it. My mom had a hacking cough that lasted for weeks.
I do believe however, it's a personal choice and if you want to get it then get it. The media has reported cases of people dying from the flu, but so far there have been no cases where people have died from the vaccine, they've only developed medical issues that are "suspected" to be caused by the vaccine. No other vaccine I've taken growing up has ever effected me adversely so I'm not too worried.
I've been reading about it, and it seems that in Canada at least, the flu has hit young women the hardest, which is a category I fall into. Also, there was just a story about a young boy who died within 3 days of getting ill from H1N1. He was a healthy, athletic kid who played hockey and honestly, he's probably more physically fit then I ever am. The doctor they went to see said he had flu-like symptoms, but sent him home anyway and the next day he wad dead. )=
Also, my family was on vacation this summer when both my sister and mother fell ill. They went to the hospital and were diagnosed with H1N1 and while they're fine, they were pretty sick and out of it. My mom had a hacking cough that lasted for weeks.
I do believe however, it's a personal choice and if you want to get it then get it. The media has reported cases of people dying from the flu, but so far there have been no cases where people have died from the vaccine, they've only developed medical issues that are "suspected" to be caused by the vaccine. No other vaccine I've taken growing up has ever effected me adversely so I'm not too worried.
interesting. I wonder if this is because of Soompi's demographics, but no one so far has selected yes. I was talking to an ex-nurse today and she thinks that the media is blowing things out of proportion... and like what ~ BunnyliciouS ~ posted, she advise washing hands, not touching the face.
She also said that ppl are panicking here, which resulted with those huge line ups at the clinics, we should give priority to those that are most vulnerable (little kids, seniors and pregnant ladies, and those with chronic illnesses )
edit: oh I see evolution's post. Yeah that 13 year old hockey player was what scared me into thinking of getting vaccinated in the first place.
She also said that ppl are panicking here, which resulted with those huge line ups at the clinics, we should give priority to those that are most vulnerable (little kids, seniors and pregnant ladies, and those with chronic illnesses )
edit: oh I see evolution's post. Yeah that 13 year old hockey player was what scared me into thinking of getting vaccinated in the first place.
I think it's overhyped. I got the vaccine anyway though coz I'm travelling to a developing country and rather not get sick on my holiday D= I've never had a regular flu shot before but my immune system is pretty weak >.>
And remember, if you get sick you can pass it on and cause someone else problems.
This might be of interest -- http://www.newscientist.com/special/swine-...anger-your-life
And remember, if you get sick you can pass it on and cause someone else problems.
This might be of interest -- http://www.newscientist.com/special/swine-...anger-your-life
i have H1N1 right now. its not that bad unless your hella old or hella young. anyone in between just experiences a normal flu. and they dont give you the H1N1 vaccine if you're over 18 and under 65 anyways. (in california anyways) I'm immune to it after i completely heal anyways, so i don't need a flu vaccine. i went to the doctors and they said "here's some motrin, hope you feel better". its really not that bad. i was over it in 2 days with a slight cough after. i guess the cough is why i still have H1N1.
I agree with the fact that it's overhyped. The people who've died of H1N1 were either very young, very old or they had AIDS or some other underlying medical disease.
There's been some cases of swine flu at my school, but I'm not too concerned. It's really not that big of a deal, it's just like the flu.
There's been some cases of swine flu at my school, but I'm not too concerned. It's really not that big of a deal, it's just like the flu.
H1N1 shots have just started at my university today (I'm also from Canada btw). There's only a few clinics in my city, and most of them were full on Monday. The first two-three days are offered to the old and the young, the line is already 2 hours wait. And I will probably be getting it because I have a poor immune system and always seem to get sick from other people. However, I'm still unsure since I don't think there's enough tests done on it right now. What if there are bad long term effects that we don't know yet?
probably not unless it was free
QUOTE (Rainie @ Oct 28 2009, 10:59 PM) 
What if there are bad long term effects that we don't know yet?
yea thats what i was thinking. when the news first came out about how they found a vaccine, i was so surprised. they found a cure so fast? : S
im not really prone to getting flus in the first place, but i DID just get my first fever in like 12 years.. but i dont think ill actually get the vaccine
Probably, my roommate is freaking out b/c one of our roommate seems to be down with H1N1. She made me buy antivirus or whatever and tell me to get vaccine.
I'm kinda in between. I never have regular flu vaccine before. I'm freaking out here b/c of her more than the flu itself.
I'm kinda in between. I never have regular flu vaccine before. I'm freaking out here b/c of her more than the flu itself.
I don't plan on getting it at this moment. It's only been a little over half a year since the H1N1 influenza started and to already have a vaccination so fast for it seems to rushed for me. It doesn't seem like there's an adequate amount of time since the vaccine was made to truly test it out for its side effects and any other effects it can have on people. So unless the flu gets worse around my area, or more study has been done, I won't be getting the shot at this moment.
i got the vaccine yesterday. i was hesitant about getting the shot because it felt like the people who developed it were rushing to meet a deadline. kept questioning, did they test it thoroughly?
but then i thought about crowded school, crowded classrooms, stressful schedule, and living with my mom who doesn't currently qualify for the vaccine (at least since yesterday) but is both anemic and has a weak immune system
but then i thought about crowded school, crowded classrooms, stressful schedule, and living with my mom who doesn't currently qualify for the vaccine (at least since yesterday) but is both anemic and has a weak immune system
i was set on getting it, but i actually heard that the shot has some dangerous side affects. that kinda steered me away :x
every year I have gotten the regular flu shot.
my mom called in from where she was giving shots(shes a nurse)
and asked me if I wanted to get the h1n1 and the regular flu shot,
for some reason my gut told me not to get either.
I never really get sick so I believe my immune system,hopefully,
to be pretty strong, so I think Ill be ok.
not to mention I think the h1n1 to be somewhat experimental
my mom called in from where she was giving shots(shes a nurse)
and asked me if I wanted to get the h1n1 and the regular flu shot,
for some reason my gut told me not to get either.
I never really get sick so I believe my immune system,hopefully,
to be pretty strong, so I think Ill be ok.
not to mention I think the h1n1 to be somewhat experimental
I don't want to get it because I have no clue if there will be any side effects, but my parents said I should. The reason being that I commute every weekday, and I work part-time on the weekends, and sometimes on weekdays (as retail). Even if I do, it won't be any time soon since I don't fit into the prioritized age group. I haven't gotten a flu shot in years.
Do not get the normal flu shot before the H1N1 flu shot. It is unnecessary and a waste of time if you do! This is coming from someone who has a family member studying medicine, who has connections to hospitals.
Do not get the normal flu shot before the H1N1 flu shot. It is unnecessary and a waste of time if you do! This is coming from someone who has a family member studying medicine, who has connections to hospitals.
did you guys hear about the cheerleader and the seasonal flushot?
a girl named Desiree Jennings took a seasonal flushot, and 10 days after it, she started losing her ability to walk forward, and her tongue and throat also became paralyzed.. i was so sad watching her videos.. ;(
this is her rescue site: http://www.generationrescue.org/desiree_jennings.html
so... no, i dont really want to take it, and i DONT need it...
i think i can stay clean , thank you very much haha
a girl named Desiree Jennings took a seasonal flushot, and 10 days after it, she started losing her ability to walk forward, and her tongue and throat also became paralyzed.. i was so sad watching her videos.. ;(
this is her rescue site: http://www.generationrescue.org/desiree_jennings.html
so... no, i dont really want to take it, and i DONT need it...
i think i can stay clean , thank you very much
haha
I'm in Australia so most of Winter Epidemic has died down a bit especially with the H1N1 virus
I got my flu shot in April and I have yet to get the H1N1 one...but I think I might get it..i'm working at a hospital at the moment dealing with alot of patients who have chest infections etc...so I think it would be safe for me to get it for my sake as well as others...like I could carry it but not affect me but spread it to someone else...also the governement encourages health care workers to get the vaccine! and why not its free...coz the flu injection isn't!
I got my flu shot in April and I have yet to get the H1N1 one...but I think I might get it..i'm working at a hospital at the moment dealing with alot of patients who have chest infections etc...so I think it would be safe for me to get it for my sake as well as others...like I could carry it but not affect me but spread it to someone else...also the governement encourages health care workers to get the vaccine! and why not its free...coz the flu injection isn't!
QUOTE (My Sweet September @ Oct 28 2009, 02:31 PM)
No....I don't like vaccinations for viruses my immune system can fight.
My reason exactly.
I already got my vaccination at school.
It was free, so I thought "Why not?".
They squirted it into my nostrils. o___o;;
The end.
It was free, so I thought "Why not?".
They squirted it into my nostrils. o___o;;
The end.
yes i am . im going to america in 2 weeks (YAY!) and my doctors recommending it soo yeah =)
Not sure yet, since it just came out, I'm waiting to hear more about side effects that have happened O__O
i really hope all you people are smart enough not to get it. you do know there is no such thing as h1n1 vaccine right? it's all in experimentation now. whoever takes that so called vaccine are just being ginea pigs. by taking the shot, you are giving consent and thus losing your rights to sue pharmeutical companies if you get any side-effects.
in addition, i heard on the radio from the so called vice-president of the health org in north america that suggests we should get the vaccine when that so called vice-president didn't indicate whether she herself got the vaccine or not.
bottom line: you take it, you become a test subject.
in addition, i heard on the radio from the so called vice-president of the health org in north america that suggests we should get the vaccine when that so called vice-president didn't indicate whether she herself got the vaccine or not.
bottom line: you take it, you become a test subject.
i'm not getting the vaccine, even though it's for free and i'm actually on the priority list because of my work/studies.
personally, i think it's overhyped; H1N1 is pretty much just another flu. though, of course, it's potentially dangerous if you have pre-existing chronic illnesses/you're very young/you're very old - pretty much, if you have a poor immune system, then i'd advise getting it (especially if you're in an area where the virus is epidemic).
personally, i think it's overhyped; H1N1 is pretty much just another flu. though, of course, it's potentially dangerous if you have pre-existing chronic illnesses/you're very young/you're very old - pretty much, if you have a poor immune system, then i'd advise getting it (especially if you're in an area where the virus is epidemic).
I've already gotten the vaccination. Sure there are risks, but I really don't want to die from something that can be easily avoided. Like my doctor was telling me that in a normal flu season, 60-70 kids die from the flu. This season, from H1N1, in the span of two months (and remember, the season hasn't really started yet), over 100 have died. I know there was like mental damage back in the 70s, but hey, this is the 21st century. That was nearly 40 years ago and technology and medicine has made great leaps. There are risks in any shot you get, in anything you do really. Who knows, crossing the street can kill you, but are you afraid to do that?
Just my two (or three..) cents.
Just my two (or three..) cents.
No. Afraid of side effects etc. oo
They even tell ppl. that it´s not clear yet what can happen, so I wonder how careless some deal with it o.O
Buuut.. each to his own.
They even tell ppl. that it´s not clear yet what can happen, so I wonder how careless some deal with it o.O
Buuut.. each to his own.
Nope and I never had those seasonal flu shots either. 
Besides, my parents are emphasizing that I shouldn't get this shot either. Haha.
Besides, my parents are emphasizing that I shouldn't get this shot either. Haha.
QUOTE (aubrei @ Oct 28 2009, 06:55 PM)
i dont want to walk backwards for the rest of my life.
ill be fine without it.
ill be fine without it.
QUOTE (PocketOtaku @ Oct 28 2009, 07:03 PM)
Not feeling well for a week > Possible long term side effects.
In my opinion anyway...
In my opinion anyway...
i live in Canada (Winnipeg, MB to be exact) and the shots started on Monday also. i don't plan on getting it EVER. i don't want to face any of the side effects, like walking backwords for the rest of my life.
My mom wants me to get it on .. Monday I think? But, I don't really want it, lol.
I don't think that the whole cheerleader thing should affect people this badly, though.
Of course, you never to know what will happen until you actually get the shot,
but that's one person out of how many..? & that wasn't even from this shot, btw.
Agreed with momoxai (: Swine flu is pretty overhyped, though haha.
I don't think that the whole cheerleader thing should affect people this badly, though.
Of course, you never to know what will happen until you actually get the shot,
but that's one person out of how many..? & that wasn't even from this shot, btw.
Agreed with momoxai (: Swine flu is pretty overhyped, though haha.
Already got the shot. The hospital I work at requires it. This H1N1 is way overhyped...the vaccine is made the same way they make the seasonal flu vaccine.
i'm not going to get it..
just trying my best to avoid it i guess, staying healthy and such.
To be honest, i don't trust the vaccine! It's too new, and we don't know what the side effects will be
in the future. I'm not sure what the medicine was called , but I remember in science we were reading about this medicine that came out for pregnant women to take to help with morning sickness and such.
It wasn't supposed to be harmful and the women who took it gave birth to babies with no hands/arms.
I'm not saying the h1n1 vaccine is going to do that but it may have negative side effects that i'm not willing to take the risk for. Plus i think its overhyped!
A kid in my class was like "Whoever got the vaccine, YOUR GOING TO TURN INTO A ZOMBIE!"
just trying my best to avoid it i guess, staying healthy and such.
To be honest, i don't trust the vaccine! It's too new, and we don't know what the side effects will be
in the future. I'm not sure what the medicine was called , but I remember in science we were reading about this medicine that came out for pregnant women to take to help with morning sickness and such.
It wasn't supposed to be harmful and the women who took it gave birth to babies with no hands/arms.
I'm not saying the h1n1 vaccine is going to do that but it may have negative side effects that i'm not willing to take the risk for. Plus i think its overhyped!
A kid in my class was like "Whoever got the vaccine, YOUR GOING TO TURN INTO A ZOMBIE!"
QUOTE (aubrei @ Oct 28 2009, 07:55 PM)
i dont want to walk backwards for the rest of my life.
ill be fine without it.
ill be fine without it.
she started walking backwards after the SEASONAL flu shot, not the H1N1 shot.
i got my vaccination last week. i could understand why some people don't want to get it, because it is kinda sketch. but they should at least do some research on their own before jumping to conclusions. :/
No, not unless I have to. (The hospital might make it mandatory for all workers.)
I didn't even get the regular flu shot. I just had the flu and I survived so... yeah.
I didn't even get the regular flu shot. I just had the flu and I survived so... yeah.
noope. i really dont' want to get it and then have to live with freak side effects for the rest of my life D;
also, i'm not a big fan of waiting in line for 4 hours just to get a shot that'll take 30 sec. i'd rather wait
and see what happens with the vaccine~
also, i'm not a big fan of waiting in line for 4 hours just to get a shot that'll take 30 sec. i'd rather wait
and see what happens with the vaccine~
I usually don't even get the regular flu shot... So I doubt I would get the H1N1 shot but I don't really know yet. Last time I got a shot it made my shoulder kind of sore for a few days (not really bad just a little annoying).
I have never gotten the seasonal flu shot, and I won't get the H1N1 shot either. I believe in keeping my immune system strong, so it can fight the flu on its own.
No. I haven't gotten any seasonal flu shots either so, I don't plan on getting this one.
No I am not. Seeing how there are people who recovered from swine flu,
I think it's just another flu that...I may receive regardless of a shot or not.
I think it's just another flu that...I may receive regardless of a shot or not.
I don't think I'm going to get it ...
It's just people who actually did have swine flu didn't die .
& we are all young , so I am not going to get it ...
Unless my dad says I have to .
But I guess I might not ...
It's just people who actually did have swine flu didn't die .
& we are all young , so I am not going to get it ...
Unless my dad says I have to .
But I guess I might not ...
I'm the type of person where even if the flu is going around, I'll be the last one to get it, but everytime I get a vaccine, I get really sick super fast. We get shots at school. Every single time my arm swelled up for and I was sick for a week, and had to take antibiotics since it was viral. So, no, I am not getting it. I've already had a viral infection this season, though the clinic didn't do testing, but sent me home with Tamiflu. I was really sick, so it's possible it was the H1N1. I went from perfectly fine in the morning to a 38degrees in the early afternoon, and I went to the clinic straight after school. So if I am immune, no point in taking it anyways.
Either way, supposedly my age group isn't set to get the shot until mid-November here in Canada. With the shortages we're already having, it'll probably get pushed back later.
Either way, supposedly my age group isn't set to get the shot until mid-November here in Canada. With the shortages we're already having, it'll probably get pushed back later.
i haven't had the flu shot in years (not since I was in elementary were it was required)
and I don't plan on taking this new one
all i've been doing is washing my hands thoroughly
stay away from anyone who is coughing/sneezing like mad
not touching my face with my hands
been eating a lot of oranges (good vit C)
I was sick some time ago and it took me 2-3 weeks just to get better :/
and I don't plan on taking this new one
all i've been doing is washing my hands thoroughly
stay away from anyone who is coughing/sneezing like mad
not touching my face with my hands
been eating a lot of oranges (good vit C)
I was sick some time ago and it took me 2-3 weeks just to get better :/
QUOTE (My Sweet September @ Oct 29 2009, 02:31 AM)
No....I don't like vaccinations for viruses my immune system can fight.
H1N1 is a new type of flu i believe, actually the people who died from it were healthy people.
Your immune system shouldnt be immune to it yet.
I'lll be getting the regular flu shot for this year.
H1n1.. i probably wont
I don't even take the normal flu shots
no for me the marginal costs of getting the H1N1 vaccination outweigh the marginal benefits at the moment. i really don't want to get any of the side effects, and my dad became sick after getting the regular flu shot. i'm pretty healthy, and i'm not really young or old. it's also like $15, and in my area there haven't been many cases yet. maybe if it starts picking up big time then i'll consider it but for now no.
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