Cheerleader Gets A Flu Shot & Now She Can Only Walk Backwards or Run!

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by Mad4stevie

I got the H1N1. Why? Because I am the primary caretaker for my two month old daughter, who has limited immunity to any illness at this age. I DID IT FOR HER. Not because I am insane or think "way too highly of myself".

I was being slightly overly general. I understand why you got the vaccine, and most likely would have done the same thing under similar circumstances. When I said "pregnant", it was in the spirit of protecting not just the unborn but also the 18 month old & under infant.

There's a large segment of the vaccine-receiving population that are panicky, self-important idiots, though. This should not get lost in the conversation (especially when there is a shortage where those who should absolutely get the vaccination can't)

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by LukeA

And unless you're pregnant or 65+, you're insane/think way too highly of yourself if you think you need a vaccination for it. Its called Purell & Vitamin C.

So, the diabetics between 21-65 (who are in the demographic recommended to get the vaccine) fit your "insane/egocentric" broadbrush, too? F-U!

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by chiliD

So, the diabetics between 21-65 (who are in the demographic recommended to get the vaccine) fit your "insane/egocentric" broadbrush, too? F-U!

Again, I was being overly general. My derision was intended to be aimed squarely on those who have no medical/otherwise logical reason to take the extraordinary step of receiving this vaccine.

[Mad4stevie]

Originally Posted by LukeA

I was being slightly overly general. I understand why you got the vaccine, and most likely would have done the same thing under similar circumstances. When I said "pregnant", it was in the spirit of protecting not just the unborn but also the 18 month old & under infant.

There's a large segment of the vaccine-receiving population that are panicky, self-important idiots, though. This should not get lost in the conversation (especially when there is a shortage where those who should absolutely get the vaccination can't)

Well, any child over the age of 6 months can be vaccinated. It is those under that age who have no protection whatsoever (not even through breastfeeding). Infants that young have very serious, often life-threatening, complications from any kind of respiratory illness.

Most places will not vaccinate someone just because they want to get the H1N1 vaccine. They have to be in one of the priority groups. I stood outside in a line for three hours at a clinic to get mine. They only vaccinated pregnant women, health care workers, children over the age of 5 (for liability reasons), caretakers of children under the age of 6 months and some individuals who had compromised immune systems.

If I didn't have an infant under 6 months, I would not be in any kind of hurry to get it. For those in my age range, this is no different than the regular seasonal flu, IMO.

[jannieC]

I find myself feeling a little panic-ish, which is unlike me. My daughter is 14 month old and I have not been able to get her vaccinated (she is on a waiting list at her pediatrician's office). I don't know why I am feeling skittish about it now, but I am. Dammit.