Posted on 12/15/2009 10:42:33 AM PST by American Dream 246
Hey, stop worrying about a massive government takeover of health care.
You’re in good hands:
Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about the recall Tuesday. The recall involves about 800,000 doses made by Sanofi Pasteur. The doses are pre-filled syringes intended for young children, ages 6 months to almost three years.
…Health officials say it’s not clear how many doses have already been given, but they don’t think children need to be re-vaccinated. The lots passed potency tests when they were first shipped, but tests indicate the potency waned after.
My sister in-law did NOT have any underlying conditions. Be thankful that no one in your family had to be hospitalized for it.
Thanks!
If I recall correctly, that has something to do with the mercury that is in some vaccines. It acts a preservative. Its a mixed bag. :(
I am not on the government’s side on this, by any means.
But I just want to tell you that this flu is not just any flu.
I had it all last week. It started on Sunday with the chills, fever, and cough. BOOM. Fevers crept up, every inch of me was in pain, I had trouble breathing. I am fit and healthy and it knocked me off my socks. 102 fevers. On Thursday I could not breathe right, felt I was “dying” or losing consciousness. They took me to the doctor and he put me on a heavy antibiotic, which saved me.
The chest X ray showed pneumonia in my left lung. I am now feeling human again but weak and of course coughing. I never smoked a day in my life. No history of anything.
This flu is really serious even for healthy people. Don’t kid yourself. It is not all [bleeping] hype.
Rush said that several times while I lay semi-coherent listening to him, and I so wanted to let him know that he would NOT enjoy how sick this flu can pretty much instantly make you.
Holy hell. Read my previous. I feel that I was just on my way to where your poor sister is now. I thank G-d for the doctor that put me on the levaquin. I was going seriously downhill. I am so sorry your sister did get that ill. I will pray for her.
This flu is NO [insert expletive of choice here] JOKE.
Like you, I only (I shouldn’t say only, it sucked) had the less serious bout of it. Fevers for days, I know what you mean about hurting all over. The coughing. I had a sore throat for WEEKS. Thought it would never go away.
I got the seasonal flu shot, it was all that was available at the time.
Glad you are starting to feel better. :)
Thanks, you too.
I had dinner with my parents and little son last night at a regular restaurant, out in the world (first time in a week). Looking at my loved ones, looking at the Christmas decorations, I was tearing up with joy to be alive.
This flu is scary. I really pooh=poohed it until it hit me.
Glad you are doing better. Flu is very serious and anyone who thinks otherwise is foolish.
Sorry to hear about your family member being so sick.
We're at the end of the second wave and the third is probably a month out, imo.
Here there is enough vaccine for everyone now. Anyone who wants it, that is.
My sister in-law's son still couldn't get it as of last week.
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