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H1N1 Discussion

Just wondering how widespread it is here in WI right now. I have an infant and a little guy who just started school so I want to err on the side of caution. I haven't had anyone I know get it yet *knock on wood*.

Will you be vaccinating your LOs for it? I am leaning toward no (yes for the regular flu shot). However, my pedi. is recommending the H1N1 vaccine as well.

Re: H1N1 Discussion

  • Wisconsin was one of the highest hit states last spring.  Not sure about now.  You probably can check the CDC web site.  If it is available for DS he will get it.  I will be getting it also.  Both Pedi and OB recommend it.  Pedi is also PG and she will be getting it.  I also have a friend that is a micro biologist.  I had a long conversation with her about this.  The gist is that she will be getting it for her and her kids.  yes, this virus has not been tested, but it is made the same way as the seasonal shot.  She said the reason that this strain is worrisome is it going to the lungs and causing more complications.  She did say most of the deaths at her hospital are with people with underlying conditions. IMO for me and my family the risk of getting the flu in our house and the consequences of the flu makes getting the shot a no brainer.  Also DS is in daycare, DH works in a middle school and I am pregnant. 
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  • This is a good website for information.

    I am pregnant and have a 2 year old and we are not getting the H1N1 vaccine nor are we getting the regular flu shot.

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  • I was in the same boat but did a lot of Research last week and decided to get it since I'm Pg and the two children I care for will also be getting it along with their parents and my H. I already got the regular flu shot so now I'm just waiting for H1N1 to come out next month.
  • I think we will. At first, I was very against it, but the more research I do, the more I'm swayed to getting it. Its made the same way that the seasonal flu vaccine is. Both my GP and OB recommend we all get it, plus I have a friend who is a doctor and his wife is a microbiologist, and they are recommending it for us. My main concern is my newest DD. Something like that could be very, very serious for a child so young.
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  • Me: pregnant pharmacist

    My take: initially, I was going to get the Seasonal but not the H1N1 since it wasn't necessarily "tested" on pregnant women.. however, since the H1N1 is made exactly the same as the seasonal (grown in eggs, etc) I was more comfortable with it. Since the seasonal flu vaccine is actually "new" every year (new strains, etc) the "new" H1N1 is just like getting another 'regular' flu shot.. it's just using the strains known to cause H1N1.

    I think the real "selling point" with me was (a): pregnant women's immune systems are compromised from being pregnant, so even if I'm considering myself overall 'healthy,' .. in this state I'm still at higher risk.. ... and (b) we'll be doing lots of flying with LO once he/she arrives, so I'm able to transfer my immunity to baby by vaccinating myself while pregnant since the vaccine is only going to be approved in ages over 6 months.. 

    Every one is kind of struggling with this new dilemma of "to vaccinate for H1N1 or not to vaccinate.."  You'll likely hear everything from one end of the spectrum to the next!


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