H1N1

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Permalink Reply by Grant Buchan-Terrell on November 4, 2009 at 8:10am

Carol: I'm in Halton Region, and it's well organized, short wait lines now. I got mine last Friday after careful study and recommendation of my GP. Though I'm under control as t2d, and OK otherwise, plus I'm 55 yrs. old, I still think it's very prudent to get the shot, plus the seasonal one. As authorities have indicated and facts have shown, H1N1 goes after healthy people too, or even especially. Vaccines work, save lives and disabilities: look at smallpox and polio.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly on November 4, 2009 at 1:07pm

It's a friggin disaster here in Calgary. The clinics were open for maybe three days, then closed because they ran out of vaccines. They're reopening only to children under 5 and over 6 months tomorrow. Then Friday to pregnant women. No word onwhen the rest will be able to go. I've got a 5 month old (he's six months on Nov 15), a 2 year okd and I have D. I'm debating what to do.

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 4, 2009 at 3:41pm

Carol ,
the way I understand for me , well over 65 of age and am not high risk . I will get the shot eventually .It is interesting ( and frustrating ) to learn , that a not bigger supply of the vaccine has been produced to date , when the media told us some time ago already , that it is a killer .
Possibly the producers of the vaccine should be having to explain themselves or has that been done ?

Plan to go for the usual flu shot tomorrow or Friday at our Community Center.

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Permalink Reply by Mustang Sally on November 4, 2009 at 9:07pm

Hi there Nel. You won't need to get the H1N1 vaccine if you are over 65. What I understand is that anyone over the age of 65 has built up the anti-bodies naturally because of your age. But, they are saying that you should get the regular Flu shot for sure. That is all you will need to be protected. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Carly on November 4, 2009 at 5:47pm

I had my shot done last week and our community has been having an open shot clinic very day for the past week. The last chance to get one done is Friday here. I am trying to get my father to get one. It can't hurt you ..But did get a large red rash around the injection site. Three days later I was fine.

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Permalink Reply by Mustang Sally on November 4, 2009 at 9:15pm

Hi Carol: It is a sad situation in Ontario about the way they are handling this vaccine crisis. I must say though, my experience with the shot on Monday was wonderful. I stood in line at 4:30pm and was in and out in 40 minutes. I am in the Durham area (Whitby). They were very organized and I was very impressed at how they directed everyone around. Good luck with getting your shot.

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Permalink Reply by Grant Buchan-Terrell on November 5, 2009 at 7:04pm

I think there is a lot of misunderstanding out there. If you are over 65 AND have diabetes, then you ARE high risk and you can now get your shot in Canada. My daughter is a supervising screener in a local H1N1 clinic, and they are finding that even the doctors don't get it right and are turning away people that should get the shot.

I also think everybody is way too hyper about the process and initial gliches. Lighten up people, this is new territory. Let's allow for some learning curve. The media is screwing up the message and as usual, presenting ignorant man on the street interviews as if they contain real information.

Those who choose not to get the shot are demonstrating the validity of Darwin's theory.

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 5, 2009 at 8:07pm

Picture this : here in Salmon Arm to day at the Community Center , first day of 2 : 2 line ups ..one for over 65, the regular yearly flu shot folks , and other under 65 ...a much bigger line up with kiddies included ..we were directed into the over 65 line ( because we are ) were reminded, that us over 65 won't require the H1n1 today , a later date maybe ..complete with hand out for all .Some one mentioned, that some folks were at the Center at 4 am and were rude to people " working " there , when door opened ...( my question , why does want to be there at 4 am , possibly miss out on breakfast ? )
Some apperently ended up waiting 2 1/2 hours in the under 65 line ...our line was fast( 25 min. ) . My left arm not funky , unless I press on " it " . I overheard a Pharmacist say , that more H1N1 meds have arrived here .I called my GP's office and they will let me know , when next batch is available and if I as an over 65 -er ( with diabetes ) should get immunized .
My , on the side story : the Nurse recognized me and asked , when my next Team D. event is ...I also told her about carrying the O.Torch ..by the way ..this made the needle NOT hurt at all ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Kim on November 5, 2009 at 8:22pm

Got my shot yesterday- waited two hrs but I think thats a bit better than the average! my arm hurts (ouch)

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Permalink Reply by Carol Coombes on November 7, 2009 at 7:49am

I had the shot this morning. I left home and back again in under 45 minutes. Looks like the local health unit finally got their act together. Mind you, there were enough nurses, paramedics, cops and volunteers to staff a mall hospital! But it was very quick and efficient. As this was the 5th local clinic, they're had enough practice.

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Permalink Reply by Tracy on November 9, 2009 at 10:36pm

I got my shot on Friday. I was wondering... did the shot affect your blood sugars at all? Mine did. I also got a little sick from the shot... maybe that's why I got higher-than-usual blood sugar readings??

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Permalink Reply by Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) on November 10, 2009 at 8:10pm

I got my H1N1 shot today - and the only thing I've noticed - my BG's have been low today (I thought they might go high). I've barely given any insulin today - and have been fighting lows of 2.9. Am about to go to bed, and am hoping my BG's are up to 5.0 - since I keep my BG's between 5-6 during the night (am on an insulin pump). I may have to lower my basal rate if I'm still testing low. Wierd huh? Didn't get sick. Just feel abit hot in the eye area, and now my arm feels sore.

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