[rubicon]

My wife and I had our initial pneumonia vaccine 7 years ago. This past August based on recommended changes we received the booster.

We both waited until this weekend to get our flu vaccine because it is our understanding that the efficacy of a flu vaccine lasts about three months only
My wife gets the higher dose flu vaccine . I tried it once three years ago and ended up that night in the hospital. The nurse told me I wasn't the first to show up for the same reason.?? Clearly more isn't always better.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

My wife and I had our initial pneumonia vaccine 7 years ago. This past August based on recommended changes we received the booster.

We both waited until this weekend to get our flu vaccine because it is our understanding that the efficacy of a flu vaccine lasts about three months only
My wife gets the higher dose flu vaccine . I tried it once three years ago and ended up that night in the hospital. The nurse told me I wasn't the first to show up for the same reason.?? Clearly more isn't always better.

I don't think twice about having the high dosage. Not all flu or severe upper respiratory infections will be immunized against but it is the best shot every year...no pun intended.

We are planning to get Prevnar and we did get the first immunization against pneumonia. A one shot deal I thought.

We got the shingles shot and wonder about being re-immunized against pertussis and other childhood diseases. We don't have young grandchildren anymore (DANG) but friends do and I would always like to do what is safe for little ones.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't think twice about having the high dosage. Not all flu or severe upper respiratory infections will be immunized against but it is the best shot every year...no pun intended.

We are planning to get Prevnar and we did get the first immunization against pneumonia. A one shot deal I thought.

We got the shingles shot and wonder about being re-immunized against pertussis and other childhood diseases. We don't have young grandchildren anymore (DANG) but friends do and I would always like to do what is safe for little ones.

It can't hurt to get Tdap (Adacel, the adult tetanus and pertussis vaccine). You never know when your children may get a "surprise", and you might have close contact with someone else's newborn, In addition, from a public health perspective, it helps to develop "herd immunity" among a bunch of 55+ residents living in the same community.
I feel sorry for Ruby---it is highly unusual to have any reaction other than a sore arm from any flu shot, much less one requiring hospitalization. Despite that experience, one's risk from the flu is far, far greater than the risk of the shot

[Rango]

If you think it's the flu, you should see an MD. There is a drug for the flu. The flu is serious.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Rango

If you think it's the flu, you should see an MD. There is a drug for the flu. The flu is serious.

High fever, body aches and headaches, prostration to the point of difficulty getting out of bed are all signs it may be flu. Your doctor can do a nasal swab to test for it, and prescribe Tamiflu if appropriate. Also, everyone living in the household should be treated at the same time

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

It can't hurt to get Tdap (Adacel, the adult tetanus and pertussis vaccine). You never know when your children may get a "surprise", and you might have close contact with someone else's newborn, In addition, from a public health perspective, it helps to develop "herd immunity" among a bunch of 55+ residents living in the same community.
I feel sorry for Ruby---it is highly unusual to have any reaction other than a sore arm from any flu shot, much less one requiring hospitalization. Despite that experience, one's risk from the flu is far, far greater than the risk of the shot

I ended up with Pertussis about 1-1/2 yrs ago, so had to get a booster. My nephew's girlfriend recently came down with mumps (what, her parents never had her vaccinated?) and there was scrambling in that household to verify the rest of them either had mumps when small, or the vaccine!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

I ended up with Pertussis about 1-1/2 yrs ago, so had to get a booster. My nephew's girlfriend recently came down with mumps (what, her parents never had her vaccinated?) and there was scrambling in that household to verify the rest of them either had mumps when small, or the vaccine!

Always a problem. Children didn't start to get vaccinated for the mumps, usually as a MMR vaccine, until the mid to late 60's. I never had the vaccine, but did get the disease. Many people just don't know. For the younger generation it's easier---better vaccine records, and the requirement by colleges that students have TWO MMRs prior to matriculation, ever since the early 90s

[Bjeanj]

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[tomwed]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Ya mean Sweetie might have 'snow'bird flu?

Better than chirpies. That's not tweetable.

[murray607]

I think snowbirds can't be blamed for this one

The flu usually spreads from west to east as the source generally is from Asia with the first cases on the West Coast around December then a gradual spread over the following weeks.

But then again West Coast Snowbirds could be to blame

[inthemindofanurse]

What does /// mean? Tdap is recommended where I work. Unfortunately, it is generally not covered by ins. The vx is $95.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by inthemindofanurse

What does /// mean? Tdap is recommended where I work. Unfortunately, it is generally not covered by ins. The vx is $95.

/// means that a person has deleted a post. It requires that you put three symbols or figures of some kind when you remove the post.


I often delete a post when I have spoken in the heat of emotion and thought my words would hurt or anger someone...and sometimes I leave my posts and they do.


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