Let's talk mom to mom. Parent to parent. With the second wave of H1N1 upon us, how do YOU feel about the vaccine? Do you feel confused about all the information floating around out there?
On the one hand, we have cases where H1N1 has hit a patient swiftly, with deadly consequences which seems to make the idea of getting vaccinated a 'no brainer'. Earlier this week, a 13 year old boy, completely healthy prior to H1N1, died within 48 hours. On the other hand we have seen cases where the one in one million chance that something goes wrong - does. So what do we, as parents do when faced with this kind of decision? We can be left feeling worried, scared, confused, and conflicted.
Personally, for our family, vaccinating was the decision that seemed right for us. All five of us got in line at a local flu shot clinic in south Winnipeg last night. We weighed the pros and cons, researched the issue for months, and spoke with our doctor. It is day 2 and so far, we all have sore arms but that's about it. I guess we will take a wait and see approach, but overall I am happy with our decision.
How about you? Will you get vaccinated? Will you have your children vaccinated? I would love to hear from you. Kindly leave your opinion in the comments section below.
A concerned momma,
Marlo Boux
Co-Host and Producer of GODTALK
CJOB 68 // www.cjob.com
www.godtalkradioshow.com
October 28, 2009
H1N1: Will you vaccinate?
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I have been doing research and am definitely going to get vaccinated. This is what I found on the CDC website, which I trust.
"Who will be recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine?
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that certain groups of the population receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine when it first becomes available. These target groups include
-pregnant women,
-people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age,
-healthcare and emergency medical services personnel,
-persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old,
-and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems."
This site might also be helpful to you (in the future) or your readers and friends. It's a search engine that helps you find out where to get vaccinated in your neighborhood.
www.medtipster.com
Good Luck!
Thanks, Nadia!!
I won't be getting vaccinated.
Hi there! I found you on 5M4M and your blog sounded right up my alley.. love it so far!
We all are getting vax'd for the seasonal flu, but not H1N1. I am just so torn on this issue! With it being a fast-tracked vaccine.. it just really freaks me out to take it or give it to my kids. On the flip-side.. if they get H1N1 and suffer serious consequences.. or God-forbid actually DIE.. then I don't know if I could forgive myself for not vaxing. Ugh.. I just don't know what to do!
As of now, no... but I guess I can always change my mind!
Good for you for getting you and your children vaccinated. There's so much misinformation being spread about the new vaccine that so many people have been scared out of getting it. The vaccine has been tested and it's safe, and the risks of not getting it are far higher than of getting it. Good for you for talking to your doctor and making an informed decision.
Amber: Understandable position
Mandy: I hear yah, girl. I felt really torn too. We talked about this issue at length on the show last night. Perhaps I will post the link to the podcast version of the show here so you can access if you like.
Anon: I feel my husband and I made the best decision for our family based on information weighing pros and cons from a number of sources. Thanks for your encouragement!
They did a thing on 60 Minutes Sunday and when they were asked about what happen if people don't get vaccinated and he said more people will die.
I know there have been some problems with vaccines in the past but they ended all kinds of diseases like polio, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox, et al.
By the way, I think if you're over 60, the odds are against you getting H1N1 because of some natural immunity.
I think the case for the vaccine is much stronger than the case against.
FD
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