Comments on: H1N1: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?

By: tempotst

tempotst — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:15:32 +0000

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By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:11:14 +0000

I too thing the risk of myself or my children contracting the virus is fart greater than that of receiving the vaccine. We have two children, all four of us have had it. Should one of us become afflicted by the flu H1N1 virus, atleast we will have the peace of mind in knowing that we did all that we could do to prevent from the virus. If we hadn’t gotten the virus, I’d wonder why I as a parent, didn’t take such a simple precaution.

By: JoJo Jonboy

JoJo Jonboy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:53:07 +0000

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Very interesting
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By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:36 +0000

p.s. Please excuse my misspellings/typos. Trying to post a response while juggling a crazy baby usually results in such errors:)

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:47:12 +0000

First of all, I am so appreciative of your website! It has given me so many great food ideas and nutrition information! I have been using the recipes since my 10 month old was 6 months.
In regards to the H1N1 vaccine, I had my reservations initially as well. The media coverage can be held partially responsible, I believe. Every year, several strains of influenza are identified and used to make the vaccine. The only difference this year is that the strain that causes H1N1 was identified about 1 month too late. The seasonal flu vaccine was already at the manufacturer or H1N1 would have been included as well. If that had been the case, no one would have even questioned the vaccine. Because H1N1 was identified later, a second vaccine had to be manufactured. The H1N1 vaccine has been made in the exact same way as the seasonal flu vaccine- just a little later… That being said, I do understand the hesitation considering the inconventional way manufacturing occured this year. However, in light of the above information, my family (including my 10 month old) will recieve the vaccine. The risk of my baby contracting the virus is far greater than that of the vaccine.

By: Jennifer Inigo

Jennifer Inigo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:28:36 +0000

I have a dr. appointment for my son Rhys, who is 9 months old, on Saturday. I have given him all the other recommended vaccines so far but am nervous about this one as well, and am curious to see what our pediatrician says about it. I read a good article by Dr. Sears on the issue, and he agrees that there has not been enough research done on this shot. My mom is a nurse, and while she usually recommends vaccinations, and she will get the H1N1 herself, she doesn’t like the lack of research on something administered to pregnant or nursing mothers and young children. Or the fact that to get all the flu shots, babies need a total of 4 flu vaccines, which no one has ever had before. This is the Dr. Sears article. It doesn’t give a recommendation either, but good advice on how to have it administered if you do choose to do so.
http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/
On a lighter note, I love your website and blog!

By: Elizabeth Solomon

Elizabeth Solomon — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:13:17 +0000

Hi Christen, thank you so much for this post. I wish I could offer some wisdom, but I’m in the same dilemma. I’m not pregnant, but live in a very dense city where I feel I’m at an increased risk for coming in contact with the virus. I also feel very uneasy about all the mixed messages that are being sent my way about the H1N1 vaccination, especially in light of the data from the 1976 swine flu scare (in which more people may have gotten sick from the vaccination than the flu itself). Thank you for the advice about Vitamin D. I haven’t made up my mind about the vaccination, but am interested to hear from others!

By: Christen

Christen — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:18:06 +0000

Thanks, Cheryl. I am in the same boat. Got my regular flu shot this year, had no issue with it. I appreciate your comments and you share sentiments with most others out there. No one has advised me TO get the shot, but I have had many adament “NOs”. I’m thinking that I’ll stick with my gut and forego the H1N1 vaccine this year….

By: Cheryl Arkison

Cheryl Arkison — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:20:48 +0000

Thank-you for sharing your thoughts on this.
I am firmly in the pro-vaccination camp for my family when it comes to my kids (and yes, I’ve done my research and am very comfortable with that decision). And I’ve also had the regular flu shot myself the past few years. But even though I am not pregnant and not likely to be so this flu season, I have serious reservations about giving the H1N1 shot to pregnant women. I can appreciate the increased risks and they are indeed worrisome. But something entirely brand new? On a pregnant women? I would need a lot more credible research to prove the safety of that vaccine before I let that needle near me. It’s a scary and tough decision…