H1N1 and diabetes

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Permalink Reply by Bronagh on July 27, 2009 at 7:18am

Like you, I'm in two minds about the vaccine. I have already been exposed to the virus (I lived with my housemate for the week she had it, and she didn't tell me it was swine flu...) and I didn't get it...but then again, I know from the past that I seem to catch just about everything going and usually take a longer time to recover than I should. In saying that, I'm currently working with people who are doctors/nurses, and even they have reservations about the vaccine. There are trials taking place at the moment, but really I think they're just a formality and no matter what the results, those vaccines are going to be given. They have no possible way of knowing the long term effects of the vaccine, and for that reason I'm hesitating over it...

Sorry, I know that wasn't much help - I'm just thinking out loud!!

Permalink Reply by Heidi on October 21, 2009 at 11:03am

I am so glad you posted this, it has been on my mind ALLOT lately.
I NEVER get the flu shot, so I am very hesitant and the H1N1 shot even more.
I think I may get the pnemonia vaccination, (I got it before) just because it is the common problem diabetics develop and have a hard time fighting and the main cause of hospitalization from the Swine Flu.

Also, you only need one every 5 years.

PS. God for bid, anyone gets the Swine Flu, please update us on how you handled it.

Heidi

Permalink Reply by Carol Coombes on July 27, 2009 at 7:36am

Here they've been talking about 2 shots, one for H1N1 (when it becomes available) and another for the "regular" flu. Guess we'll have to see what happens when the season rolls around. To anyone "Down Under" what has been ypur experience if any with this as it is fall/winter there?

Permalink Reply by Gerri on July 27, 2009 at 12:43pm

Sure mine is a minority opinion, but I avoid vaccines. Vaccines have been known to set off severe auto-immune reactions & I have enough of those already. I question the safety issue also as pharm companies race to produce vaccines & in quantity. Every vaccine (including our beloved insulin) contains a scary list of perservatives & other chemicals. Mercury is commonly used as a perservative.

Lots of research on the effects of measles vax & others that took years to manifest. Not well known, but the polio vaccine given in the early 60's had huge batches that were tainted. The pharm co knew it, but sent them out anyway as people were clamoring for the vaccine from polio scares. People who received the bad vaccines got a rare form of brain cancer. Guess you could say there's a risk with taking anything & weigh the risks & benefits, but I prefer to avoid flu shots.

Permalink Reply by Kelly on November 7, 2009 at 3:19pm

I don't believe there is a connection between vaccinations and autoimmune diseases. It's a theory that's out there because there has been a rise in diagnosed cases of autoimmune diseases around the same time period that vaccines have been readily given. Some people have connected the two. I believe, however, their only connection is modern medicine: These diseases have become more recognized, which therefore lead to more diagnoses. The diseases that are hereditary have more effective treatments then before, so people who have them are having more children and passing along their genes.

I will be getting the vaccine for myself and my two young boys.

Permalink Reply by Larry LeFeber on July 28, 2009 at 1:08am

I "have to" avoid flu shots, as my dermatomyositis was diagnosed exactly one week after a flu shot in 1998. My diabetes doc told me then to never get another flu shot, because my reaction could be even far worse. So, I have been real careful in groups of people. Someone coughs or sneezes, I move. For the swine flu, my regular doc gave me a prescription in advance for Relenza, which I am supposed to fill and take as soon as any such symptoms appear. I thank the Lord for good docs who really care, and who understand my health conditions. Larry

Permalink Reply by Varena Ngai on July 29, 2009 at 5:24am

Thank you all for the replies. I seem to be developing allergic reactions to a lot of things I was not allergic to previously. Seems like my auto-immune system is getting worse. I think that I'll just take the risk and not have the vaccine. I'm lucky so far as I don't fall sick easily (keeping my fingers crossed). I'll know when the rainy season comes at the end of the year. That's our flu season. May you be well and happy.

Permalink Reply by Laura S. on October 19, 2009 at 8:46pm

My plan is to possibly get the regular flu shot and then ask for a pneumonia shot (which I have never had).
Not sure if that helps cover some bases, but maybe?
I already have other autoimmune conditions including fibromyalgia, so I dont know that I want to risk the new vaccine.

Permalink Reply by Dori S on October 19, 2009 at 9:09pm

I won't get either vac due to having a reaction to the regular flu vac a couple of years ago. However, even if I didn't have that issue I still would not be getting it. When the government agrees to give the manufacturers protection from being sued due to injuries and deaths related to the vaccine it makes me wonder what safety protocols might have been bypassed. As for the regular flu vac I never got the vac and never got the flu. The one year I let them talk me into it at work (I am a nurse) I had a reaction to the shot. The yearly flu vaccine is devised of the 3 most prevalent strains that they "think" may come around, which is why there are plenty of people that get the vac yet wind up with the flu. I think it is a personal decision for each individual to make, which is why I also against the government trying to mandate that all health care workers recieve the H1N1 vac.

Permalink Reply by Linzie Wohletz on October 20, 2009 at 8:31am

I agree I never got a flu shot as a child and was NEVER sicker than having a runny nose, LAst year I got a new endo that suggested we do it so I did, never felt more like crap. So I wont be getting it this year. Or the H1N1.

Permalink Reply by Kristin on October 19, 2009 at 10:39pm

I get the regular flu shot, but I am also having reservations about the H1N1 (for the exact reasons that you mentioned). I am leaning towards NOT taking the H1N1, but getting the regular flu shot ( a little late).

Permalink Reply by Joe Dennis on October 19, 2009 at 11:02pm

I don't trust the rush to push this one.... I'm relying on vitamin D3 keeping my level up to theraputical level .

Check : Dr. Holick ; Dr. Mercola and Dr.Cannell on youtube . Check on there ; vitamin D and the flu. I think it will be helpful.

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