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Seasonal Flu Shots
- Thread starter angelsmom
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Hi, we have lived in many different parts of the country and have found that when the flu shot is dispensed depends on the flu season for where you live.
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
Hi, we have lived in many different parts of the country and have found that when the flu shot is dispensed depends on the flu season for where you live.
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
Hi, we have lived in many different parts of the country and have found that when the flu shot is dispensed depends on the flu season for where you live.
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
Hi, we have lived in many different parts of the country and have found that when the flu shot is dispensed depends on the flu season for where you live.
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
Hi, we have lived in many different parts of the country and have found that when the flu shot is dispensed depends on the flu season for where you live.
<br />
<br />When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
<br />
<br />I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
<br />
<br />I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
<br />
<br />As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
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<br />When we lived in AZ the girls got their flu shots in Sept. When we were stationed in europe they didn't get their shots until early Oct. Mid-October when we lived in Ohio and Mid to End of October, sometimes very early Nov. in NE. I can't recall the month for when we lived in FL. In Texas it's October/Nov as well. The flu shot takes about two weeks to take effect in the system, you aren't automatically covered the minute you get your shot. They want the shot to cover you until the early spring, when in some states, flu tends to hit the hardest.
<br />
<br />I think this year it's just pure confusion. We have noticed the pharmacies in our area are already giving shots as well. We just follow what our CF clinic tells us to do. As for the H1N1, we are unsure how that will play out. We are waiting to hear from the transplant clinic as to whether they will advise the shot or not.
<br />
<br />I hadn't thought of a "booster" come January. That might be the way to go if your instructed to get the shot right now and the flu season typically goes through April in your state.
<br />
<br />As if we didn't have enough to worry about with our kids, UGH!
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saveferris2009
New member
I'm seeing vaccine shortages for the flu shot already.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
saveferris2009
New member
I'm seeing vaccine shortages for the flu shot already.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
saveferris2009
New member
I'm seeing vaccine shortages for the flu shot already.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
saveferris2009
New member
I'm seeing vaccine shortages for the flu shot already.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
saveferris2009
New member
I'm seeing vaccine shortages for the flu shot already.
<br />
<br />Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
<br />
<br />So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
<br />
<br />Flu awareness is heightened this year and more people are getting the flu shot than normal this year.
<br />
<br />So I'd suggest getting the shot ASAP. You never know when a big shortage will occur (I'm seeing flu shot orders on back order all over town already), so you better to get it early than not at all.
UsualSuspect
New member
I'm not sure if any of you remember the huge flu vaccine shortage from 5 years ago, but at the time, some people were recommending intradermal vs. intramuscular injections, which use 1/10th to 1/5th the dose, and have less side effects. Studies were quickly published after, but it was too late for that year. Nonetheless, it seems to be a viable alternative, especially for people who have adverse reactions to the flu shot to begin with. If you keep reading, you'll probably notice a name that's often referenced on this forum.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
UsualSuspect
New member
I'm not sure if any of you remember the huge flu vaccine shortage from 5 years ago, but at the time, some people were recommending intradermal vs. intramuscular injections, which use 1/10th to 1/5th the dose, and have less side effects. Studies were quickly published after, but it was too late for that year. Nonetheless, it seems to be a viable alternative, especially for people who have adverse reactions to the flu shot to begin with. If you keep reading, you'll probably notice a name that's often referenced on this forum.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
UsualSuspect
New member
I'm not sure if any of you remember the huge flu vaccine shortage from 5 years ago, but at the time, some people were recommending intradermal vs. intramuscular injections, which use 1/10th to 1/5th the dose, and have less side effects. Studies were quickly published after, but it was too late for that year. Nonetheless, it seems to be a viable alternative, especially for people who have adverse reactions to the flu shot to begin with. If you keep reading, you'll probably notice a name that's often referenced on this forum.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
UsualSuspect
New member
I'm not sure if any of you remember the huge flu vaccine shortage from 5 years ago, but at the time, some people were recommending intradermal vs. intramuscular injections, which use 1/10th to 1/5th the dose, and have less side effects. Studies were quickly published after, but it was too late for that year. Nonetheless, it seems to be a viable alternative, especially for people who have adverse reactions to the flu shot to begin with. If you keep reading, you'll probably notice a name that's often referenced on this forum.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
UsualSuspect
New member
I'm not sure if any of you remember the huge flu vaccine shortage from 5 years ago, but at the time, some people were recommending intradermal vs. intramuscular injections, which use 1/10th to 1/5th the dose, and have less side effects. Studies were quickly published after, but it was too late for that year. Nonetheless, it seems to be a viable alternative, especially for people who have adverse reactions to the flu shot to begin with. If you keep reading, you'll probably notice a name that's often referenced on this forum.
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/nov/04/science/sci-flushots4">http://articles.latimes.com/20.../science/sci-flushots4</a>