kirsten says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20098:41 am 

I have heard too many bad things about the vaccine… plus they pulled it out in half the time that it usually takes to make a vaccine. About a month ago, I along with most of my friends, had the swine flu. It was really no different then the reg flu. People need to stop panicing. Plus its kinda cool to say I SURVIVED SWINE FLU 09!

Mox says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20099:07 am 

Guys… swine flu is even less dangerous than the normal flu, just more contagious. I'm braving this season with no vaccines of any sort.

katherine says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20099:22 am 

The reason people are more nervous than during a normal flu season is because H1N1 affects younger people than the regular flu does. The regular flu is influenza A and people get that every year…and it typically hits older people.

H1N1 is affecting younger people, and killing children (I'm not saying a LOT of children, but still more than a typical flu season), so people are freaking out a bit more

You don't have to get the vaccine as a shot, I got the "flu mist" which is like a nasal spray. And as a nurse, I would say 75% of people I work with got the vaccine, and not one of them had any adverse reactions.

But am I telling you to get it? No. Just take the same precautions that you would during a normal flu season. I got the vaccine to protect my patients more than myself. And I would never tell someone they should get a vaccine they're uncomfortable with. So do whatever feels right for you.

Kelly says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20099:32 am 

I survived swine flu 09 too! It lasted four days and was no worse than the regular flu. Just that it was in the middle of September.

This was enough convincing to me to not get it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8GTUhPiC4&fe…
This girl got the swine flu vaccine and now she can't walk!

Kelly says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200910:01 am 

I'm really considering not getting it even though I've got asthma and am in college because the effects of a vaccine aren't always immediate, there can be negative side effects years down the road. I got the flu shot this year, I got the flu anyway, I'm used to being sick because of my crap lungs and don't want to risk something worse with this shot. One of my friends had swine pretty bad, was sick for a week and a half but once she was home and rested, she got better quick. I'm being smart about my health in terms of food, exercise, sleep & keeping clean so I think I'll be fine w/o the shot.

April says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200910:19 am 

I got the vaccine, its more than the normal flu, and yes you do feel icky afterward, but its better than getting the flu itself. the vaccine that is injected is a dead virus, meaning, your body builds its immunity off of something that won't invade your body. the one that you sniff in through the nostril is the live virus, but weakened. i got the injection. people with supressed immune systems because of a drug or a medical condition should at least talk to their doctor about the vaccine and weigh the pros and cons. and yes, whiel h1n1 is more contagious, it is not as bad as the normal flu. if you dont want to get the h1n1, then at least get the normal flu vaccine, as the vaccine is changed every year to combat the predicted strains that will effect the majority of the population. but getting the vaccine doesnt mean to treat your body like crap during this time either. while you may not get the flu, you can catch something else.

Jenna says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200910:51 am 

I got the shot vaccine as well, since it was free at my school's wellness center. I figured, if it's free, why not? It was a pretty wimpy shot; it didn't hurt at all to get it, nor did my arm hurt later like with some vaccines (HPV, anyone?). My brother got the live mist, though, and he said he felt a little crappy the next day, then felt fine.

Everyone seems to be freaking out about swine flu, and if they aren't, then they're freaking out about the vaccine. I'm not particularly prone to paranoid fantasies.

Katee says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200911:35 am 

from what i understand the vaccine hasnt been tested for long term effects

and has thing like mercury in it, (if fish get mercury poisoning we dont eat them, but were willing to inject it into our bloodstream, question, why?)

swine isnt so bad that i feel like i need to get the shot

every time i have gotten the flu shot in the past

i have gotten the flu

and every time i havnt gotten it

i havent gotten the flu

coincidence? i think not

Annie says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200911:37 am 

The Canadian government has indemnified the H1N1 vaccine. This means they are protecting themselves from getting sued if anything goes wrong with the vaccine. If that doesn't send up warning flags, I don't know what will.

katrina says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200911:43 am 

By the way, there are some questions as to the validity of that link you posted about the former cheerleader who can only walk backwards. What she has, which is supposedly dystonia, does not cause the things that it is causing her to do..so if that's the reason you're not getting a flu shot then I dont know what to tell you

Pig Fli says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20091:23 pm 

Why would I not get the flu shot?

Are you fricking joking?

#1 – vaccines are made of known toxins, regardless of what you "think" you know.

#2 – vaccines are the number one reason for our dumber generation, when was the last time you were inspired by someone's genius?

#3 – severe reactions are being reported all over the world, including DEATH and PARALYSIS! http://vaccine-reactions.blogspot.com/
#4 – Do you even know what an adjuvant is? wikipedia definition: [I]However, it was soon found that more scrupulous attention to cleanliness actually seemed to reduce the effectiveness of the vaccines, and that the contaminants – "dirt" – actually enhanced the immune response. There are many known adjuvants in widespread use, including oils, aluminium salts, and virosomes, although precisely how they work is still not entirely understood. [/I]

#5 – Autism links – proven facts:

1987 – 1 in 5000 reported "autism"

2007 – 1 in 165 reported "autism"

#6 – Women are reporting miscarriages in their first and second trimesters after receiving the shot – look it up.

I'm so disgusted with the sheeple in this nation, how much does it take for you people to stand up and think? Will it take the mandatory check points on your way to work to check your "H1N1 vaccine paperwork"?

WHAT WILL IT TAKE??

Mel says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20091:54 pm 

For christ's sake, talk about being ignorant. I can't believe people actually fell for that Jenny McCarthy crap about how vaccines give you autism. Yes, I'm looking at you, Pig Fil, who claims to be "disgusted with the sheeple in this nation". Well, I'm disgusted at you for that. You're right, WHAT WILL IT TAKE for people to stop being so stupid and understand that that's not the case?! Way to take advantage of everyone else's immunity (aka herd immunity) without contributing anything back.

Anita says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20092:08 pm 

Pig Fli…where are you getting your information? As a medical professional, I know that there are risks related to vaccinations, but I also know that the benefits outweigh the risks. The number of people who have complications from vaccines are very limited.

Vaccines are the reason for our dumber generation? How about laziness? Or in your case, clear misinformation and ignorance.

Nora says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20095:57 pm 

I'd rather build up a natural immunity and tolerance to the H1N1. Figuring that the virus is mutating constantly, just like the seasonal flu, who says that the vaccine will work? My boyfriend got the vaccine, and still ended up with the flu. It wasn't too horrible, actually.

I'd rather just get it done and over win, and let my immune system get used to the new big thing in virus-ville. This year was the first year [in my entire life] that I actually got the seasonal flu shot [just because I'm moving into a dorm], and to tell you the truth, the last 19 years of my life have been almost flu free. You just have to let your body build up a natural immunity to it!

Dia says:
Mon, 16th Nov 20096:49 pm 

nope im not even at risk, i eat right wash my hands, i rarely get sick

Sophie says:
Mon, 16th Nov 200910:55 pm 

Nora- you can't let your body build up a natural immunity to the flue – the virus changes every year and you body still had to come up with new anibodies to protect against the virus. No matter how many flu's you have had, if a new one comes along (as several do evey year) you will become infected, and if you get sick it is because your body can't make enough antibodies for the vius fast enough. Authough, you can help your body make anti-bodies by being healthy, getting enough sleep; no one is immune to the enitre "flu",it is only that they can't get a particular flu they have already had because their body still has the antigens foating around your bloodstream (memory white blood cells).

So next time you feel yourself run-down you may get a dose of that flu you have decided you have already built a "natural immunity to".

belle says:
Tue, 17th Nov 200910:57 am 

Just for everyone's knowledge: the British study that started the culture of parents against vaccines (claiming links to autism) was never able to replicate its results (an important factor in study validity). In fact, 20 subsequent studies showed no statistically significant link to autism whatsoever. Finally, the principal investigator of that British study was shown to have a financial conflict of interest (meaning a bias towards these results due to companies he was working with). The greater prevalence of autism in recent years is more likely due to a greater visibility of the disorder coupled with better, more specific criteria for doctors in being able to diagnose it.

While vaccines do carry some risk, people in the health profession, those with compromised immune systems and pregnant women should get it, as the danger associated with contracting the flu (to their patients, themselves or their baby) is much greater than the risks carried by the vaccine itself.

The cheerleader's story is very sad and still not completely understood (along with dystonia). But, her result is very rare.

Steve as ELFIS says:
Tue, 17th Nov 20093:10 pm 

No disrespect intended for what people have to deal with as a result of the Swine Flu. Sometimes we just need to laugh to keep from stressing out.

Here's a little comedic relief in this funny music video

"I Want an H1N1 Shot for Christmas".

http://www.ElfisLives.com

Jessica says:
Fri, 20th Nov 200912:30 pm 

Pig Fli, wikipedia is not a credible source by any means.

vaccines do not cause autism. not vaccinating children is FAR more dangerous than vaccinating them.

idiot.

Nina says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20094:52 am 

I know quite a few people who caught swine flu– we had an outbreak here at school. Most felt fine after a few days of rest. None of them died or had serious complications. I was a bit afraid to get the shot after some of the stories I heard, but once I looked up more information, I realized that the risks are the same for the swine flu vaccine as they are for any vaccine. I got the shot and I'm fine. No swine flu and no complications from the shot.

Stacey Hammond says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20098:29 pm 

I got the shot on Monday and the area on my arm where I got it was a little red and swollen for a few days after (kinda like how I react to bee stings) and I felt a little light headed after (although I was already a little sick before I got it and its also a common [1 in 10] side effect). Even though it was a little painful (although everyone else I've talked to said it was painless) and my arm is still a little sore I'm still glad I got it. If you think about it vaccines are actually quite amazing, due to vaccination programs small pox and polio have been eradicated in a majority of countries (I know we are not trying to eradicate swine flu but still). Also swine flu is a dead vaccine which means you can't actually get swine flu from the swine flu vaccination all it does is let your body build up immunity to the flu so people who have gotten sick after most likely wouldn't have swine flu and for all we know it could just be a complete coincidence that they got sick right after (it happens). I'm not saying you should get it but from my experience and what I've heard it's very rare that you will have a severe reaction to it.

moe says:
Wed, 2nd Dec 20093:44 am 

April is right, the vaccine is made of dead virus particles. It will get your immune system to build up antibodies (resistance) to the flu without giving you the flu. The reason that H1N1 is killing more children and young adults is because our immune systems have never been affected by any related strain (the last outbreak of a similar flu was about 30 years ago). That's why it is important to get the vaccine.

It is as safe as the regular flu vaccine (if you look up the safety information on the vaccine, you can see that it has been tested as much as the flu vaccine for this year), and no, it does not cause autism or other diseases. Studies have routinely shown that vaccines do not cause autism, they are given around the same time that neurological diseases are diagnosed (due to new diagnostic procedures) and that's why people associated them.

anneymarc says:
Fri, 4th Dec 20091:09 am 

swine flu is a very dangerous crises
http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=230…

markjones says:
Mon, 14th Dec 20096:41 pm 

Remember that flu incubates for about 2 weeks, so once you're gone from NY don't slack off on the safety … keep your hands washed and remember you could be carrying the virus even if you're not sick yet… so don't go breathing on old people for a while.

South Beach Brite

jones says:
Mon, 21st Dec 20096:59 pm 

The swine flu vaccine has been produced using the exact same methods and in a similar time scale as the seasonal flu vaccines that we produce each year to tackle the current strain of flu that has evolved.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Bowtrol-Colon-Cleanse-R…

hopes says:
Sat, 26th Dec 20091:05 am 

my doctor explained to me that the swine flu vaccine has only been tested on 200 adults. It has not yet been tested on children or pregnant women.

Paraslim Force

Jenny Craig says:
Wed, 6th Jan 20108:06 pm 

Swine flu is really dangerous.One of my friends is dead due to this deadly flu.I think a real vaccine should be there for this flu.

Jenny Craig

Extenze says:
Thu, 21st Jan 20107:01 pm 

Thanks for this information.It's really helped me to figure out about swine flu, what is it and how to be safe from it.

Extenze

Blockbuster says:
Fri, 22nd Jan 201012:00 am 

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Blockbuster

Blockbuster says:
Fri, 22nd Jan 201012:26 am 

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smithevne says:
Sat, 1st May 20102:14 am 

swine isnt so bad that i feel like i need to get the shot

every time i have gotten the flu shot in the past

i have gotten the flu

and every time i havnt gotten it

i havent gotten the flu

coincidence? i think not

Force Factor

Connie Goodmanson says:
Mon, 3rd May 20104:09 am 

At least a hundred persons in our city have been infected with the H1N1 virus. I was very scared to get infected with this disease during the pandemic~,~

Fire Grate  says:
Wed, 20th Oct 20108:32 am 

Swine Flue created a lot of mass panic during the height of its infection.~-

Nue Science says:
Wed, 18th May 20116:38 am 

I personally don't trust the safety and efficacy of any vaccine that was made so recently. Our workplace is trying to make this vaccine mandatory for all healthcare workers,

AfricanMangoExtract says:
Tue, 21st Jun 20115:35 am 

The world is currently on edge with the development of the H1N1 flu and is awaiting the upcoming flu season. Everyday we hear talk about the swine flu vaccination but many people don't trust these vaccines that are quickly being rushed to market. What are the potential dangers that you should know about and what can you do to protect your family's health as an alternative?

Swine Flu in 1976

Swine flu was first discovered in 1976 when a 19 year old private in the Army at Fort Dix became extremely ill and then was dead within 24 hours. Swine flu was announced and within weeks drug companies wanted to inoculate the entire country with a swine flu vaccination. Mass vaccinations started and within weeks people that took the shot were developing Guillain-Barré syndrome, a paralyzing nerve disease. 500 people came down with this disease and 30 people died. The only death from the swine flu was the 19 year old private David Lewis.

African Mango Extract

jessy says:
Tue, 21st Jun 20115:37 am 

Swine Flu 2009

So once again there is a mad rush to create a vaccine to inoculate every man, woman, and child just like in 1976. Have the drug companies learned anything or are we the end users still taking a gamble? The World Health Organization is assuring everyone that there will be no complications from the H1N1 flu vaccination but if that is true then why are the drug companies that are manufacturing the vaccine not going to be held liable for any compensation claims that anyone may suffer.

European countries and the United States have granted indemnity to the companies to encourage them to rush this out to market to secure enough doses for October. Supposedly the states will be asked to pick up the bill for any compensation claims. Asked to pick up the bill? How exactly is that going to work? It makes things very sticky and many states in the U.S. are already struggling with money so how do they plan to compensate health claims made against a possible swine flu vaccination gone wrong?

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