H1N1 Vaccine - Lewisville,TX

My pediatrician isn't even going to offer it. They said since my kids are home, and no underlying health issues, that we should be okay. They also mentioned that because the swine flu is everywhere, that we've probably already been exposed, and perhaps built some immunity. They don't really feel like the vaccine will be super effective.

If the injectible vaccine is available at my ped's office before my daughter catches this, I intend to vaccinate. It is made the same way that the seasonal vaccine is, and this strain of killed virus will probably be combined in next year's "seasonal vaccine".

However, I am leery of the intranasal vaccine since it contains weakened live virus. Just not comfortable with that at all.

Both my boys have had the regular flumist and my younger one had his H1N1 flumist two weeks ago. My doctor offered it to my younger when he went in for his 5 year appointment. We had no side effect for either and I feel comfortable giving them to my boys. I will get my older one the H1N1 if it becomes available to him.

You do have to wait 30 days inbetween doses of flumist, no matter what kind it is, so you may just need to get your son the shot, at least for one.

I know there is a lot of contriversy with this vaccine, but it is made the same way as the other, making no more dangerous. I know that the H1N1 virus is especially dangerous to pregnant women and their baby, so keep this in mind when making your decision.

Good luck!

You can not get both the h1n1 mist and the seasonal flu mist the same day there has to be four weeks in between but you can get the h1n1 mist and the seasonal flu shot the same day! Thats what I did for my 5 and half year old son. My oldest has epilepsy and has already had h1n1 flu but for her back health issues and what she has now she did tolerate it well per say! Yet she tested negative 6 times for it. 40% chance that you will test negative for flu (of any strand) and still actually have flu. My daughter has epilepsy because of her metabolism so her testing negative fits with her history! We also have a newborn in the house who can't have the vaccines till shes 6 months of age so thats why I got the h1n1 mist.

Just thought I'd share my info here!

We won't be getting it because my boys and I have all had H1N1. If we hadn't had it already, I would probably be getting the shot for the boys. I'm a teacher, so I have a pretty strong immune system. I was shocked that I got H1N1. I haven't been sick at all in years.

I just posted this in response to another mom's question earlier today:

We have gotten the shot every year, and this year I also got him the H1N1 while we were in Az over the weekend. I sort of agonized, but this is what I decided on based on my research. There's an excellent article on vaccinations in the current issue of the Sceptical Enquirer. Bottom line -- the vax/autism data was faked/poorly done by a Dr with alterior motives and the data has never been reproduced therefore invalid, thimerisol has never been linked and celebrities know jack about science. Autism has most likely a genetic factor involved. Also, the amount of mercury in a flu shot is probably less than what you would get eating a tuna sandwich or breathing the air in some places. Mercury is all around us and we process it, usually (key word -- usally within limits, but not always) just fine.

I've also heard that it's better for your kid's immune system to get the flu, but here's the thing I finally realized -- if they're getting the mist, they're getting the live virus and therefore their immune system is getting a work out. That's basically what vaccinations are all about.

I know some people say the worst in getting the flu is the time and the fever. My aunt had a fever when she was young and, long story short, suffered a life long paralysis that severely impacted her life. I decided to just go ahead and do it since he's in the high risk group. Also, you'll hear about links to paralysis but that has to do with the vaccine that came out in the 70's. I think it's safe to say that we've progressed since then. Vaccinations are the most highly regulated now. Also, H1N1 is just a version of the flu and not a completely new animal. Every year a new flu shot comes out to address new viruses that are making the rounds. The H1N1 is no different in that way.

I read some interesting articles via this article as well this morning. It has links to some interesting recent articles: http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2009/10/24/a-wired-...

The choice is entirely yours. It's not an easy one and nobody should make you feel bad or guilty about chosing one way or the other.

My 4yr old son is getting the h1n1 mist tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. Look it up yourself but I heard that pregnant women have to get the shot and not the mist if they get vaccinated.
It has been almost a week since my son got the h1n1 mist. No problems or side effects. A mom from my mom's clubs son has hin1 and it has moved to his chest. She has to watch him constantly for breathing problems. I can't imagine. I feel some personal comfort knowing my son has been vaccinated.

I am also pregnant, I did get the flu shot for myself, but not for my daughter. My belief is that we never got the flu shot growing up and we lived through it. But again that is my opinion, everyone is different. As for the H1N1 shot, I am not rushing out to get that for me or my daughter who is 3.

No way...but that's just my opinion.

Hi C.,
No we will not be getting the H1N1. I understand Lisa's point and am not trying to start anything here, but I would encourage you to see another side to her points....I trust Dr. Sears' opinion and he is not offering it to his patients at this time. i am sure he has something on his website...

www.askdrsears.com

I had my first prenatal doctors appointment today.I had both the flu shot and H1N1 today. I told my doctor i didn't want it cause I have never heard the flu and heard that after the getting the shot you actually get the flu but they didn't give me a choice.

No vaccine here. Daughter had H1N1 and even if she did not have it (it was pretty mild) we would not vaccinate on this.

We don't vacciniate for seasonal flu either. Overall our family is pretty healthy. It was a surprise that daughter got H1N1.

She was done with it in about 5 days total. One 1 day of misery and fever. We also have no meds for it....opted to let her bosy clear it up.

My Pedi does not give Tamiflu to children who are otherwise healthy.

Good luck....it is a very personal choice...just do what is right for you and your family.

My daughter, who is 9.5months, my husband, and I all got the H1N1 shot this past Friday. None of us have had any problems since and I do not regret getting it. I am actually much more comfortable knowing that I went ahead and did it and know that she is protected.

My sons are 5 and 2 and they have both had the flu shot, but I'm still undecided about the H1N1 for my 5 year old. My 2 year old is at home with me and I'm not considering it for him right now. I just wanted to say, after reading the responses, that a vaccine lessens your chances of getting a disease, it does not guarantee that you will not get it. Good luck with your decision!

Can kids get the flu mist and the H1N1 vaccine on the same day?

My family will not be getting it. We got the regular flu shot but this one was just pushed through regulations a little too fast for me.

In the back of my mind I know it's "just another flu shot," but my mommy gut tells me to stay away from it.

Hi,
My son received the H1N1 vaccine this morning. So far, so good. I'll keep you posted. I was a bit nervous this morning yet I have never worried about the regular flu vaccine and they are made in the same way. What most people do not realize is that the flu virus mutates every year and therefore a new vaccine is made pretty quickly to replicate the newest virus.
Good luck!