Comments on: H1N1 Shot Today

By: emmy

emmy — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:15:29 +0000

My niece has been in the ICU on a ventilator for three weeks with this flu. It really upsets me to still hear people say things like “I only ever got the flu when I had the shot.” I want to shout at them “It can kill you! Get the shot!”, but it’s all a moot point right now. The shot isn’t available to us yet.

By: Greg P

Greg P — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:33:31 +0000

Received mine early in the week, and the “regular” flu shot about a month ago. Aside from all the various neurologic disorders I encounter, I also care for a number of patients with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases, so I’m trying to protect them in particular.

By: DrV

DrV — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:20:39 +0000

I want it but I can’t have it.

By: robin andrea

robin andrea — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:07:56 +0000

I have never been vaccinated for any flu, and even managed to not get sick while I was still working at the university and exposed to a myriad of viruses every season. I was extremely careful and diligent about protecting myself. I think if I were working in a public place now I would get the H1N1 vaccine. I went to a hardware store yesterday and the cashier was spraying the money in the cash draw with lysol. I’m not sure it will help, but I was glad to see that she was taking the spread of the virus seriously.

By: Micha

Micha — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:55:23 +0000

As an obstetrician at a hospital with a level III nicu, I received my H1N1 vaccine on Monday, rubbed my arm a couple of times, and then promptly forgot about it until now. Our patients are at particularly high risk as they are young, pregnant, and often providing care for children who have been exposed. Our department has already had the heart-breaking experience of watching a young mother die. Dr. Charles, please keep up the fight against the Glenn Becks of the world! We need actual medical professionals educating and encouraging people to take the recommended precautions.

By: Chrys

Chrys — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:54:36 +0000

I’m glad to hear you were able to receive your shot. We are in a state of emergency here. There are no vaccines available at this time. I think most people are taking it in stride, but it is worrisome. Hand washing can not be stressed enough. The hospitals are asking any visitors, to stay home if they are sick. It isn’t worth visiting your loved one. That seems like common sense to me, but people will be ill and cough right in your face.