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[Trinity]

catmint, on Oct 30 2009, 09:38 AM, said:

Just one question..is it a course of 2 shots or have I got that wrong.

Just my opinion...

This is the info from the NHS website:-
What dosage will be given for each vaccine?

The following vaccination schedule is recommended in the UK:

Pandemrix:

* For all children aged from six months to nine years:
- two half doses (0.25ml each) given with a
minimum of three weeks between doses.
* For individuals aged 10-59:
- one dose (0.5ml) given.
* For individuals aged 60 years and over:
- one dose given (this advice will be reviewed
when more data become available).
* For individuals aged 10 years and over with weakened immune systems:
- two doses (0.5ml each) given with a
minimum of three weeks between doses.

Celvapan:

* For children aged from six months and adults:
- two doses (0.5ml each) given with a
minimum of three weeks between doses.

This dosage schedule is based on advice given by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, following consideration of clinical data available on the vaccines. The dosage and recommendations will be kept under review as more clinical data become available.

[catmint]

Trinity, on Oct 30 2009, 10:20 AM, said:

catmint, on Oct 30 2009, 09:38 AM, said:

Just one question..is it a course of 2 shots or have I got that wrong.

Just my opinion...

This is the info from the NHS website:-
What dosage will be given for each vaccine?

The following vaccination schedule is recommended in the UK:

Pandemrix:

* For all children aged from six months to nine years:
- two half doses (0.25ml each) given with a
minimum of three weeks between doses.
* For individuals aged 10-59:
- one dose (0.5ml) given.
* For individuals aged 60 years and over:
- one dose given (this advice will be reviewed
when more data become available).
* For individuals aged 10 years and over with weakened immune systems:
- two doses (0.5ml each) given with a
minimum of three weeks between doses.

Celvapan:

* For children aged from six months and adults:
- two doses (0.5ml each) given with a
minimum of three weeks between doses.

This dosage schedule is based on advice given by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, following consideration of clinical data available on the vaccines. The dosage and recommendations will be kept under review as more clinical data become available.

Hi Trin

Thanks for the information..

[Doug]

Knock on wood but since my SCI other then 2 UTI's I have yet to become sick at all. I am staying as far from that med as possible. Its not a far thought in my head that such different "flu's" (could) easily be man made and a med made for pure proffit. Lets face it we live in a world where people can and will do ANYTHING for money even if it is wrong. But this is just my insight on it.....

[CrazyLucky]

Hello Everyone,
It's been a while, but I always enjoy visiting. Crazy times with two little ones. Free time is limited! I wanted to put forth a bit of information on the H1N1 subject. Please understand that I in no way hold anyone's personal beliefs against them. It is and individual's right to decide on their medical care. I just thought I would toss out some information. You may have heard of the "less than one percent" that H1N1 really hits hard. I work with mechanical circulatory support devices that attempt to support that less than 1% in the hopes that they can recover from acute respiratory distress syndrome, be placed on a long term support device, or receive a lung and/or heart transplant instead of...well...die. Quite a few have been saved, but these individuals become tremendously ill, and both the support and the recovery are difficult. However, given the population this effects, the saves have been tremendous stories.

According to research, those born before 1950 have already been exposed to a similar type of virus of swine origin. Therefore it i believed that this population is not in need of the shot. The major concern over H1N1 is that while the "normal" flu typically causes fatalities within elderly, infant, and immunocompromised populations, H1N1 seems to be honing on relatively healthy young adults and children as well as pregnant women and the immunocompromised.

The injectable form of the H1N1 vaccine contains a "dead" or inert form of the virus. It is therefore typically recommended for those under 2 years old, those who are immunosuppressed (transplant patients), and those working around immunosuppressed or immunocompromised individuals.

The "mist" or nasal form contains a live form of the virus and is typically recommended for those who have normal immune system function.

Please understand from someone who is working in this environment, while the population of those who have succumbed to H1N1 is low, it is only October, and real flu season has not begun. Because it seems to effect the largest part of the population, it could become widespread quickly. It will likely become more difficult for clinicians to discern between H1N1 and the normal flu. So if you do get sick, please monitor your symptoms and if they are not getting better contact your health care provider.

I've been practicing critical care cardiac nursing, transplant, and mechanical support for 10 years, and H1N1 makes me a bit uneasy. I would definitely recommend that you speak with a health care provider you trust and at least get some information. I am as skeptical of government programs and big Pharma as they come. Please do not forget that there are some very intelligent scientists and researchers behind all the media and politics that are working tirelessly to prevent the potential ramifications of H1N1 and other health risks like it.

I hope the information is helpful. Please do not take it as gospel as this is an ever evolving situation. Anything you decide should absolutely be discussed with your healthcare provider first. PLEASE READ: I Don't wish to be sued. Just trying to provide some info

[greybeard]

Good post CL. Thank you.

[Kwag_Myers]

City Girl, on Oct 26 2009, 03:31 PM, said:

...wondering how many people are going to get the innoculation for H1N1?

I probably would if I were working. Being on disability limits how much I leave the house, and how much I spend. So, I'm going on faith. Even if I do get sick I've got no place to be, so...

[Trinity]

Well, I had both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines at work yesterday and so far so good!

My only word of advice to anyone having the H1N1 shot is have it in a muscle that you don't use and don't have sensation in! The whole muscle of my swine flu arm aches this morning. If I didn't have it at work with a room full of people I would, in hindsight, definitely of had it in my leg. The soreness seems to be a common complaint

My seasonal flu arm is fine.

The version of the swine flu vaccine we had was Pandemrix, which I can't help calling Pandermix!

[Scribbler]

Trinity, on Nov 4 2009, 02:05 PM, said:

The version of the swine flu vaccine we had was Pandemrix, which I can't help calling Pandermix!

I had Pandamix Trin. The only side effect I have are 2 black eyes and I keep eating Bamboo...... Should I see a Dr?.....

[greybeard]

Scribbler, on Nov 4 2009, 02:19 PM, said:

Trinity, on Nov 4 2009, 02:05 PM, said:

The version of the swine flu vaccine we had was Pandemrix, which I can't help calling Pandermix!

I had Pandamix Trin. The only side effect I have are 2 black eyes and I keep eating Bamboo...... Should I see a Dr?.....

Looking at the state of you in your recent videos I doubt there is a doctor alive who could help. Frankenstein might have helped, but sadly I've lost the key to his coffin. Sorry.

[cripple]

I had mine this morning and I now have a bad fever! plus the sore arm..

[greybeard]

Being thought to be in an at risk group because of COPD, I had it three days ago. It stung a bit at the time but haven't felt it or had any ill effects since.

Edited by greybeard, 12 December 2009 - 12:35 AM.