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DAP1122
Forum Leader Username: Dap1122
Post Number: 1982 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 07:34 pm: |
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Has anyone contacted their transplant team to see if we will be required to get this vaccine this year? I haven't seen anything but the government issued reports, that are aimed at the masses. Are your Doc's or Tx Coordinators recommending H1N1 again this year? I left a message with my team this afternoon ~ no response yet.
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Joe Berry
Forum Leader Username: Joe910
Post Number: 219 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 07:47 pm: |
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As I understand this year the H1N1 and the regular flu vaccine are given in one shot. I plan to get mine soon.
Joe Berry, Peoria, IL USA Forum Leader Diagnosed with PSC and UC in 1990 Liver Transplant 10-17-2007 Northwestern Memorial, Chicago, IL |
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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader Username: Gregg
Post Number: 3905 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 07:56 pm: |
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Don, Joe is right. That is what I heard, too.
There are not too many things in life worth working my butt off for, but my health is one of them |
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BreathinSteven
Forum Leader Username: Breathinsteven
Post Number: 2152 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:07 pm: |
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Since Cisco has already seconded that -- I'll third that... My understanding is also that the H1N1 vaccine is incorporated in this year's seasonal flu vaccine... It would have been last year -- but they got a late start on the H1N1 so they had to go with separate vaccines... Love, Steve
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Karen R.
Forum Leader Username: Relivkaren
Post Number: 4802 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:11 pm: |
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DAP: I just had my 9 month clinic appointment. I was also told that the flu shot would contain H1N1 and that I should get as soon as it is available from my doctor. Same as the others have said. Just thought I would ditto it!! God Bless!
Karen Dx: BOOP - May 2006. Rediagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Nov. 2006 Double lung transplant on Dec. 1st, 2009 Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. |
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cindy
Member Username: Cindy
Post Number: 261 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:30 pm: |
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I just wanted to join in and say Ditto I haven't heard about any recent outbreaks of H1N1.......hopefully we won't.
Cindy Double Lung Transplant on Feb 9, 2010 at UCSD/Thornton Hospital, San Diego, Ca. Albuquerque, New Mexico..USA www.caringbridge.org/visit/cindywalters |
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John Scagliarini
Member Username: John_scags
Post Number: 12 Registered: 03-2010
| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:51 pm: |
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That is correct. I got the flu shot last week and was told it was both H1N1 and the seasonal flu. Make sure you are not sick or over tired when you get it. I was over tired but no fever, and needed to sleep allot more for a few days after my shot. "could be coincidental though." |
DAP1122
Forum Leader Username: Dap1122
Post Number: 1983 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 06:55 am: |
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Thanks everyone!! I had heard the same (combined with seasonal vac), but was confused (so what else is new) by the government still running advertisements for the H1N1 vaccine. Thanks again, DAP
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LadyDi
Forum Leader Username: Ladydi
Post Number: 2432 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 10:29 am: |
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I am on the Pandemic team at work, and we got an email in mid August that WHO officially declared the pandemic "over". However, I am still glad the shot this year will include both, and still plan to be watchful for anyone in our office who exhibits symptoms. I am pleased that they are getting a lot of the shots out early this year - around here you can at this time get your flu shot at local pharmacies.
Kidney Donor to Husband 10/30/07 Forum Leader-Living Organ Donation Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Mo My Donation Story I walk slowly, but I never walk backward - Abraham Lincoln |
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newheart3307
Member Username: Newheart3307
Post Number: 13 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 11:31 am: |
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I had my flu/H1N1 shot 3 days ago. My heart tx team at NMH are fine with it. I have a little soreness in my wee little muscle - but otherwise feel fine. |
DAP1122
Forum Leader Username: Dap1122
Post Number: 1984 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 06:53 pm: |
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Thanks for all of the responses!! I spoke with one of my transplant coordinator today ...... 1) Verified that H1N1 is mixed in with the seasonal flu vaccine this year. 2) This is the ONLY vaccine being produced this year. 3) The government continues to confuse people by running advertisements to get the H1N1 vaccine. Apparently part of an effort to use up last seasons vaccine.
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papillonbleu
Forum Leader Username: Papillonbleu
Post Number: 1715 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 04:53 pm: |
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I plan to ask my nurse about getting my flu shot when she comes to take my labs this coming Wednesday. Thanks for reminding me with this post, and I am glad that you finally got the answers you were seeking so that there is no more confusion on this issue at least. Best of wishes and many hugs.
Bobbiejo Forum Leader-Multivisceral dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004 multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05 University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
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