Comments on: H1N1 http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/ http://feeds2.feedburner.com/WpricomBlogs Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:54:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Debbie http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1495 Debbie Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:58:34 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1495 You are right Michelle, having information helps to calm everyone. You are right Michelle, having information helps to calm everyone.

]]> By: Michelle Muscatello http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1493 Michelle Muscatello Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:13 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1493 Hi Debbie, Thanks for the link. I think one of the most important ways we can combat this flu outbreak is to arm ourselves with information. I know there's a lot of buzz about the safety of the vaccines, too.... I found this link to be helpful: http://www.factcheck.org/2009/10/inoculation-misinformation/ Hi Debbie,
Thanks for the link. I think one of the most important ways we can combat this flu outbreak is to arm ourselves with information. I know there’s a lot of buzz about the safety of the vaccines, too…. I found this link to be helpful: http://www.factcheck.org/2009/10/inoculation-misinformation/

]]> By: Debbie http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1489 Debbie Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:36:55 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1489 http://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/UCM182404.pdf This is the link to the complete information on the H1N1 vaccine made by Sandofi Pasteur. I believe this is the only injectable vaccine recommended for children under 4. I would hope your doctor gave you a copy, but if not, here it is. If you are not sure of the manufacturer of your child's vaccine, call the doctor's office and ask. http://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/UCM182404.pdf

This is the link to the complete information on the H1N1 vaccine made by Sandofi Pasteur. I believe this is the only injectable vaccine recommended for children under 4. I would hope your doctor gave you a copy, but if not, here it is. If you are not sure of the manufacturer of your child’s vaccine, call the doctor’s office and ask.

]]> By: Sarah http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1483 Sarah Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:02:26 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1483 My son is too young for the mist. He received the H1N1 shot and the regular flu shot on the same day. I was concerned about him receiving both on the same day but the pediatrician assured me it was done routinely. Aside from having a small fever for one day he was fine. My son is too young for the mist. He received the H1N1 shot and the regular flu shot on the same day. I was concerned about him receiving both on the same day but the pediatrician assured me it was done routinely. Aside from having a small fever for one day he was fine.

]]> By: Debbie http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Debbie Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:03:29 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1463 Sarah, did your child received both shots at one time? I thought the recommendation was for the shots to be given weeks apart. Sarah, did your child received both shots at one time? I thought the recommendation was for the shots to be given weeks apart.

]]> By: Mary http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1461 Mary Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:46:21 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1461 Michelle ~ I, too, am deeply concerned for my 8 year old. I know for a fact that there are cases of H1N1 in his school. It is so unnerving to send my child off every morning and pray he doesn't contract this virus. I have debated whether or not to even send him some days but I know this is over reacting on my part. Unfortunately, he will not be able to get the vaccine until 12/8 at his school clinic. We do everything in our power to protect our dear, sweet children and yet we know some things are out of our control. Very scary situation to be in. It is quite possible Charlie's pediatrician will have the vaccine available for him, at best please have him get the seasonal shot. I pray everyday for all of our children to stay healthy! Blessings to you and your little angel! Michelle ~ I, too, am deeply concerned for my 8 year old. I know for a fact that there are cases of H1N1 in his school. It is so unnerving to send my child off every morning and pray he doesn’t contract this virus. I have debated whether or not to even send him some days but I know this is over reacting on my part. Unfortunately, he will not be able to get the vaccine until 12/8 at his school clinic. We do everything in our power to protect our dear, sweet children and yet we know some things are out of our control. Very scary situation to be in.
It is quite possible Charlie’s pediatrician will have the vaccine available for him, at best please have him get the seasonal shot. I pray everyday for all of our children to stay healthy! Blessings to you and your little angel!

]]> By: Michelle Muscatello http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1459 Michelle Muscatello Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:35:45 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1459 Hi Ladies, Thanks for your comments. My son has his 9month appt tomorrow at the pediatricians, so I am going to ask about the status of the H1N1 shots in RI for babies who are too young for the mist. Sarah--did your son get the H1N1 shot or was it the mist?? Just curious. ~Michelle Hi Ladies,
Thanks for your comments. My son has his 9month appt tomorrow at the pediatricians, so I am going to ask about the status of the H1N1 shots in RI for babies who are too young for the mist. Sarah–did your son get the H1N1 shot or was it the mist?? Just curious. ~Michelle

]]> By: Sarah http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1458 Sarah Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25:19 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1458 Massachusetts pediatricians have H1N1 shots available. My son received a regular flu shot and the H1N1 shot two weeks ago from Swansea Pediatrics. Massachusetts pediatricians have H1N1 shots available. My son received a regular flu shot and the H1N1 shot two weeks ago from Swansea Pediatrics.

]]> By: Debbie http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Debbie Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:24:18 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1457 One thing you can do is be sure your children all have adequate levels of Vitamin D3. It is no wonder that when our children are cooped up in the winter they catch more infections. The only way to get enough from the sun is to expose 40% of the body without sunscreen for at least 15 minutes between 11 am and 1pm. I don't see us doing that with this weather. Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about giving your kids extra D3 this winter. There is a test for blood levels if you are concerned. Don't forget to give yourself some, too. I am curious as to whether or not they did a serum blood test for H1N1 on this sweet little girl. Why do I ask? I read that CBS News has filed a FOI request to the CDC about the discontinuation of H1N1 testing and release of H1N1 statistics. Seems as if the CDC stopped and asked states to stop serum testing and replaced it with clinical observations. It would be a shame to panic the population when the Health department only did a review of symptoms as opposed to a real test. If we are to protect our children, we need the truth. As for the vaccines, I had the feeling the method of "growing" the virus to make them could have backfired given the limited time frame. Some viruses are just stubborn to grow in an egg. Also, kids who are allergic to eggs, should not be vaccinated. One thing you can do is be sure your children all have adequate levels of Vitamin D3. It is no wonder that when our children are cooped up in the winter they catch more infections. The only way to get enough from the sun is to expose 40% of the body without sunscreen for at least 15 minutes between 11 am and 1pm. I don’t see us doing that with this weather. Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about giving your kids extra D3 this winter. There is a test for blood levels if you are concerned. Don’t forget to give yourself some, too.

I am curious as to whether or not they did a serum blood test for H1N1 on this sweet little girl. Why do I ask? I read that CBS News has filed a FOI request to the CDC about the discontinuation of H1N1 testing and release of H1N1 statistics. Seems as if the CDC stopped and asked states to stop serum testing and replaced it with clinical observations. It would be a shame to panic the population when the Health department only did a review of symptoms as opposed to a real test. If we are to protect our children, we need the truth.
As for the vaccines, I had the feeling the method of “growing” the virus to make them could have backfired given the limited time frame. Some viruses are just stubborn to grow in an egg. Also, kids who are allergic to eggs, should not be vaccinated.

]]> By: amanda http://blogs.wpri.com/2009/10/28/h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1446 amanda Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:37:05 +0000 http://blogs.wpri.com/?p=909#comment-1446 I AM IN THE SAME BOAT! MY SON IS 11YEARS OLD. ASTHMA AND IS A TYPE1 DIABETIC AS WELL! AND HIS CLINIC AT HIS SCHOOL IS NOT UNTIL DECEMBER 9TH! HE HAS BEEN HOME ALL WEEK WITH JUST A SOAR THROAT. BUT ALSO HAVE BEEN TOLD CONFRIMED CASES HAVE BEEN AT HIS SCHOOL SO I HAVE BEEN KEEPING HIM AT HOME! I AM SCARED, MAD AND ALL OF THE ABOVE THAT NO ONE CAN GET THIS SHOT!! EVEN HIS DOCTOR IS TRYING HER BEST SHE CALLS ME DAILY WITH NO GOOD NEWS TO SHARE.. I CAN'T BELEIVE THIS....... I AM IN THE SAME BOAT! MY SON IS 11YEARS OLD. ASTHMA AND IS A TYPE1 DIABETIC AS WELL! AND HIS CLINIC AT HIS SCHOOL IS NOT UNTIL DECEMBER 9TH! HE HAS BEEN HOME ALL WEEK WITH JUST A SOAR THROAT. BUT ALSO HAVE BEEN TOLD CONFRIMED CASES HAVE BEEN AT HIS SCHOOL SO I HAVE BEEN KEEPING HIM AT HOME! I AM SCARED, MAD AND ALL OF THE ABOVE THAT NO ONE CAN GET THIS SHOT!! EVEN HIS DOCTOR IS TRYING HER BEST SHE CALLS ME DAILY WITH NO GOOD NEWS TO SHARE.. I CAN’T BELEIVE THIS…….

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