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Swine Flu Vaccine for Children over 6 Months
Read all 8 responses: "Hello I know how hot the vaccine issue is and I just wanted to see, who is getting their child that is over 6 months old vaccinated ...
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- All 3 of my children (4, 2 1/2, and 6 months) will be getting vaccinated for both the flu and the swine flu.
- We are not. As I mentioned on a previous post the flu vaccine only has 4 strains in it when there are over 400 different kinds. You are much better off supplementing...
- I plan to have my 14 month old daughter vaccinated along with my husband and myself.
Lyme's of the Flu ?!
Read all 17 responses: "Update for below! Thanks everyone for your advice. Turns out he has full blown Strepp!!! Who would have thunk it?? He also went for ...
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- also have them check for low thyroid- I had an illness that the doctor thought might be lyme diseas but it was low thyroid.
- Happens in our family a few times a year. I usually say it has to do with something we ate. Also, stomach viruses are common. I'm not a big believer in Lyme disease...
- could be Meningitis...search the web. there are many different types, some fatal, some not....just like other viruses. also, what did he eat it the past while....co...
Flu Shots for Pregnant Women
Sep 28, 2009 ... Read all 29 responses: "Hi Mamas, I am pregnant with child #2 - yeah!! In light of the flu season upon us and the heightened risk of H1N1, ...
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- Yes you make absolute sense! I would definitely, and did, take the conservative approach while pregnant and nursing. Taking this vaccine in particular is radical and...
- I didn't get one with either pregnancy and was fine. I considered it with my first, but could not find a place that could give me the mercury-free shot. From what I've...
- I think there's more of a risk if you do not get the flu shot. I did get the shot when I was pregnant with my two kids. Plus have you ever had the flu before? I d...
Stomach Flu and Pregnant?
Read all 8 responses: "Hello - I am currently about 5 weeks pregnant and over the last few days I have had a sinus cold and the stomach flu.
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- Hi J. M Keep on drinking water don't stop. Try to rest as much as you can. 7up and crackers is what i use to eat win i had the flu. And call and tell your doctor and...
- I think so long as you stay hydrated, you'll be fine. It's no fun having the flu, and even less fun when you're pregnant. Are you feeling any better now? If the vom...
- I would recommend taking Probiotics. This is healthy bacteria for your gut and provides a layer of protection when confronted by unhealthy material. It is all natura...
Flu & Swine Flu
Read all 18 responses: "Hello moms , I was wondering how many of you are planning to vaccinate you children? Would you mind telling me how you came to the ...
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- The swine flu vaccine will be available soon and many of you are asking me three questions: Is it safe? Is it effective? Should I get swine flu shots? There is...
- I am not getting either the flu or swine flu vaccine for me or my family. It's a personal preference and I just don't trust the vaccine. I'm also expecting our fifth...
- I have vaccinated my kids for the flu since they have been old enough to get it. The flu can be very serious (and obviously deadly) for kids so I choose not to take t...
Flu Shot
Sep 28, 2009 ... Read all 16 responses: "So I have never gotten a flue shot before. I am wondering if I should get one this year.
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- I used to work in a clinic setting and was required to get flu shots every year. If I did get the flu, it seemed I'd get a very light case and was feeling better much...
- Dear Kim: I've been very involved with the autism community in my city for years and organize monthly meetings; I'm also an advocate for many parents and their kids ...
- There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines. Here's the thing. Getting a vaccine does improve your immune system in that you can NEVER get the s...
Flu Shot Advice
Read all 15 responses: "My son had a flu shot about 5 weeks ago and had a bad reaction to it. He had a fever for 3 days and one week later was diagnosed ...
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- I use to work in the ER and only got the flu shot once in all my years there. After I got it I got extremely sick and ended up with Bronchitis! I have a great immune...
- I used to be religious about getting them when I was in the Army but haven't had one in over 15 years. So far, no flu but lots of sinus infections which really have n...
- It is coincidental. Pnuemonia is not flu. Two different illnesses. He really needs the booster. Think about how sick he has been with the pnuemonia - he can be tha...
Did We or Didn't We???
Oct 16, 2009 ... We are just getting over the H1N1 Flu. Symptoms for us were high fever for ... The symptoms are the same for all flu types, H1N1, regular, ...
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- My family had both of those too in the month of August! We are in the same boat on whether or not we had H1N1 or not! I'm anxious to see what others respond to your ...
- The symptoms are the same for all flu types, H1N1, regular, seasonal, pink, purple, whatever. This is from my workplace HR..they got it from either the CDC or a med...
- Possibly, but you never know for sure. Personally, I don't really think so. Your body aches would have been pretty severe, and your fever probably would have been high...
Pregnant and Needs Flu Shot
Sep 23, 2009 ... Read all 26 responses: "I am 14 weeks pregnant and my dr. is recommending I get the seasonal and H1N1 flu shot.
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- Hi J., These flus are hitting right now and you are a teacher. The H1N1 is probably more critical for you to get as it targets pregnant women. I believe obstetrici...
- Hi J., Have you asked your baby's pediatrician's office if they have the thimerosal free shots? Most carry it now since parents don't want to risk that preservative ...
- I would hold off getting it in the first trimester since they say that is the most critical time for organ development; I just wouldn't purposefully introduce a virus ...
Is Any Mom Familiar with the Swine Flu Vaccine?
Sep 24, 2009 ... Read all 21 responses: "I've heard nothing but negative things regarding the swine flu vaccine. I agree that a vaccine can't be formulated in such a short ...
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- You will probably be offended by this comment, but I have to wonder whether you have the medical/scientific background to know whether a vaccine can be formulated this...
- Hi J., There is nothing unusual about making a new flu vaccine every year. We've been doing it for decades. And, you don't hear any fuss each year about the seasona...
- Hi J., I do not trust the shots. I naturally rebuild my immune system. I have never had a flu shot. They never get the shots right. Every year they give o...
