tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post289431005565519970..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : The swine flu shot: we cavedEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-32957544950461887932009-11-06T18:17:00.511-05:002009-11-06T18:17:00.511-05:00Wow. What a clever little thing. I would love one ...Wow. What a clever little thing. I would love one to get my two year old through his shots.Barbara Urbaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-4307991290447438012009-11-06T10:49:35.746-05:002009-11-06T10:49:35.746-05:00I got H1N1 shots at the Ped's office for my 15...I got H1N1 shots at the Ped's office for my 15 month old with mild CP and a metabolic disorder, and for the the three year old who is a former preemie but now with a bulletproof immune system because both are in full time day care and I work with the public. It is inevitable we will be exposed and I feel the risks of the vaccine are far fewer than the small risk of death from the 'flu. It is one thing to say not many kids are dying, but any kid in my house is not allowed to die, so that is that. Every one I know who has had it so far said they were really very sick, and I know of one child who was hospitalized. Right now, what I would say to you moms of special needs kids, is get the shot to keep your fragile child out of the hospital, where other opportunistic infections are lurking - I can't afford to have Hannah around that many other sick people, so I got shots and would for myself too. But adults in SLC are having a very hard time finding the shots for themselves, even if they are in the at risk groups, because the shots go like hotcakes every day they are released.GingerBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976594257345428901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-71585420552721409582009-11-06T09:48:49.463-05:002009-11-06T09:48:49.463-05:00I plan to get the shot. I'm 26 weeks pregnant ...I plan to get the shot. I'm 26 weeks pregnant and my husband already had the swine flu two weeks ago--I luckily escaped it. Sounds like buzzy would be the perfec thing for my little one when she arrives.stephlyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185233097462422486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-22250950801945541162009-11-06T07:15:49.911-05:002009-11-06T07:15:49.911-05:00I'd get the swine flu vaccine for my kids, if ...I'd get the swine flu vaccine for my kids, if I could, but no one around here has it for kids that aren't high risk.<br />The regular flu shot is new every year so how much testing can they do on it?QAMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987593057696816993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79012796361384263062009-11-05T23:23:33.046-05:002009-11-05T23:23:33.046-05:00I'm considering flipping my anti-N1H1 vax posi...I'm considering flipping my anti-N1H1 vax position if our ped ever gets it in... at this point half our town has the virus, and watching the kids drop like flies around us is starting to stress me out over the safety of my own. The buzzy bee looks awesome, count us in! :)ChristieNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952625525479369103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68421266373437727342009-11-05T20:50:40.243-05:002009-11-05T20:50:40.243-05:00So far we are just doing the normal flu vaccinatio...So far we are just doing the normal flu vaccination. Not sure if that will change, we are booked in next week at the pediatrician and will see what they recommend. <br /><br />Love the buzzy bee.Rayshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639141516090279213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49128991453544483572009-11-05T17:44:34.271-05:002009-11-05T17:44:34.271-05:00My husband and I compromised on shots...my little ...My husband and I compromised on shots...my little guy is getting the regular flu shot but not the H1N1. Although he is a little boy, he's got no underlying condition and he doesn't go to daycare. I'm just being proactive and doing lots of clean hands and no one is allowed to touch him!<br />jfievet@gmail.comJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799039113923106454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-17486230359918411482009-11-05T15:26:51.281-05:002009-11-05T15:26:51.281-05:00What a great idea.
But, we will not be getting th...What a great idea.<br /><br />But, we will not be getting the vaccine, since both of our boys have already had it, and my husband and I have upped our VIT D dose and we have been feeling great.BareFoot Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228106110776559274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-26551436283705335252009-11-05T13:23:47.114-05:002009-11-05T13:23:47.114-05:00We got it, and just in the nick of time it seems. ...We got it, and just in the nick of time it seems. Our area is being hit really hard with H1N1 right now.<br /><br />It was an easy decision for us, especially given my girls history of chronic lung disease, asthma, CP, and repeated hospitalizations with viral pneumonia. I spent a lot of time talking to our doctors, who care about us and have nothing to gain either way, and they were unanimous in very highly recommending that we get it. <br /><br />Ultimately I would say that the people who are NOT getting the shot are the ones caving to "scare tactics." Facts and evidence win me over every time.<br /><br />I'm glad you got it. The more people who get it, the fewer people there are out there who may infect my family!Billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589229199716201638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11014371319660868932009-11-05T13:04:36.771-05:002009-11-05T13:04:36.771-05:00I'm taking Teddy to get his shot in about an h...I'm taking Teddy to get his shot in about an hour! The doctor's office called this morning & said they had it in finally. I wish I had Buzzy already! I haven't told Teddy yet that it's a shot this time--he had the nasal mist for the seasonal flu.Suellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291691882471442911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-64499022752318444192009-11-05T10:30:19.167-05:002009-11-05T10:30:19.167-05:00I've caved on the shot too. I just need to ma...I've caved on the shot too. I just need to make an appointment and get my kids in. My son doesn't even cry at shots, but my daughter wails. Buzzy sounds like an interesting way to make it easier for us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3131104555778641722009-11-05T02:28:22.287-05:002009-11-05T02:28:22.287-05:00We don't have the H1N1 available here yet. I&#...We don't have the H1N1 available here yet. I'm still on the fence but expect to cave. I have 3 little ones who would love a Buzzy!Kaedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115456046124692932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-82524169255234014892009-11-04T22:42:36.066-05:002009-11-04T22:42:36.066-05:00Although we haven't vaccinated our 3 year old ...Although we haven't vaccinated our 3 year old for anything yet we did decide to get the H1N1 vaccine. I have known several people to get sick from it and although luckily none of them had to go to the hospital I didn't want to risk our family getting it too. My biggest reasoning is that I'm pregnant and unlike with my first pregnancy, I have already been sick once and I'm feeling pretty weak this time around. Plus my son doesn't eat as healthy as I would like and I'm worried his immune system isn't strong enough. We plan on getting my son more of the standard vaccines next spring and this device would definitely be useful.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02448310968144184702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-72704893626887217042009-11-04T22:06:34.200-05:002009-11-04T22:06:34.200-05:00I'm going with my pediatrician's advice an...I'm going with my pediatrician's advice and NOT getting the vaccine. All three of my children are taking supplements and have very strong immune systems, including my epileptic daughter. I think the hysteria around the swine flu is just that although I respect people's informed decisions. And I'd love the buzzy thing, not for shots, but for Sophie who adores vibrating toys.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-7557979356350001062009-11-04T21:28:48.647-05:002009-11-04T21:28:48.647-05:00As luck would have it, I had made the decision to ...As luck would have it, I had made the decision to have my 3 1/2 year old get both the regular flu vaccine and the swine flu vaccine this year BUT her pediatrician office didn't receive their shipment yet. So we've been waitlisted. Saturday (Halloween) Alexis told me she was very hot - I win mother of the year award becUae I told her to drink some water YIKES! When we got home from trick or treating, she told me she was not feeling well and was REALLY hot. Now she had my attention. I took her temp and it was 103. By Sunday her temp was over 106. Went to the Pediatrician (who no longer takes our crummy insurance) and ahe tells us Alezis has swine flu. She ran tests and they are positive. The kicker is their office just called to let me know the flu shots are in! We still have to go back once she is better to get both shots. Meanwhile my poor doodlebug is still quite sick and now I'm worries about a secondary infection ie pneumonia. Back to Dr tom. Funny thing is last Halloween Alexis had 106fever turned out she had Mono. Poor thing!!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742119229040284730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-78862854939284844412009-11-04T21:22:37.177-05:002009-11-04T21:22:37.177-05:00that is cool. I need to get one. My daughter screa...that is cool. I need to get one. My daughter screams holy hell and it takes three people to hold her down to get a shot. <br /><br />We don't have any swine flue shots here yet, but as soon as they come in, I'm grabbing two burly friends who aren't afraid of getting bitten and we're going to the clinic. <br /><br />I better get a buzzy quick.Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911608453762091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-36685381112626352152009-11-04T21:07:16.567-05:002009-11-04T21:07:16.567-05:00Both kids have had the regular flu shot (younger n...Both kids have had the regular flu shot (younger needs 2nd dose), but not H1N1 b/c we haven't been able to get it. If we can get it, we will. I'm with you--same as regular flu, so may as well.Silicon Cookwarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271051947623166944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-28803069944073572752009-11-04T20:34:27.334-05:002009-11-04T20:34:27.334-05:00I made my kids get the H1N1 vaccine because we hap...I made my kids get the H1N1 vaccine because we happened to be at the doctor's office for a check-up when the vaccine came into the office. They have not gotten the regular flu shot because the doctor ran out of them and has not been able to get any more yet.<br /><br />I love the idea of Buzzy for after shots, but like you, I need something to keep my kids from the pre-shot hysteria.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894745599554639457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-22863153030568645152009-11-04T19:35:12.251-05:002009-11-04T19:35:12.251-05:00wow..what an awesome little device! i was dead set...wow..what an awesome little device! i was dead set against giving the shot to my daughter, but after more research and seeing that it effects children with asthma much more than "normal" children, i've decided she'll be getting it. now we just have to wait for her to get well...AND THEN we have to wait for a clinic nearby..oy vey.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177192800408612179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11181414698256047322009-11-04T18:06:56.618-05:002009-11-04T18:06:56.618-05:00My daughter is not old enough to get the shot, but...My daughter is not old enough to get the shot, but everyone in the household (including me, her breastfeeding mother) will be getting it.Jeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495034251075142624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-34383129706939493812009-11-04T18:02:20.937-05:002009-11-04T18:02:20.937-05:00BUZZY sounds AMAZING!!
My 7 month old is gettin...BUZZY sounds AMAZING!! <br /><br />My 7 month old is getting the H1N1 shot tomorrow. I have many friends who aren't getting their babies the H1N1 shot, but they also didn't do the regular flu shot. (which we did) I trust my doctor and he recommended it, and all the info my husband and I read helped us make our decision. My son had his first ear infection last week and that was miserable so if this is going to help us not have to go though another sickness, I am all for it!Kris @ everywhereorange.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853645643637915823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-73088641286251475452009-11-04T18:01:06.135-05:002009-11-04T18:01:06.135-05:00I love this as a pain preventative. I have heard o...I love this as a pain preventative. I have heard of the cream but always forget to order it in advance... We all (mom, dad, and baby) all received regular flu shots, but only dad (police officer therefore high risk for exposure) is getting the swine flu shot. I researched the vaccine, conferred with a neighbor who is a pediatric nurse and a cousin who is in med school, and spoke to our ped, and decided that our better course of action was to continue good handwashing and hygiene, take our vitamins and drink citrus juices, and limit our exposure. Since baby is in a one-on-one home daycare situation and I'm not high exposure, it made sense for our family. Best wishes!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895224553280714579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-87092710438230030522009-11-04T17:54:15.942-05:002009-11-04T17:54:15.942-05:00Well, I struggled with the decision for sometime. ...Well, I struggled with the decision for sometime. I did cave and they just got it 2 hours ago. I would love to try this and see if it helps. My youngest will be getting the booster for it. ugh!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242802321216006394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79225030977266750242009-11-04T17:06:48.346-05:002009-11-04T17:06:48.346-05:00I'm not sure we'll have a choice. the vac...I'm not sure we'll have a choice. the vaccine doesn't seem to be available until December. She's had the flu vaccine. I've had that one several times so I felt comfortable with her having it. The swine flu vaccine is in a similar solution so we would do that one, too. Daughter has asthma and a history of bronchial infections and she's not quite two. Since she still can't use cold medicines to get relief from congestion and cough, we'll try to vaccinate.<br /><br />We selectively vaccinate, too. That buzzy would be great for her and for the future since we've had to be at the doc's every month for shots so they can space them out.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768950400729812896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-40720598985093408222009-11-04T17:06:03.138-05:002009-11-04T17:06:03.138-05:00I'd like to get the shot for my daughter, but ...I'd like to get the shot for my daughter, but it's in such short supply, and I am so very lazy. This has always been my stance on the issue!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655901240949976140noreply@blogger.com