Get Your H1N1 Vaccine Today!!!
There has been a lot of information out about the flu this year. Here is one more try to convince you to get the vaccine.
I was one of those people who wanted to hold off on getting vaccinated until the shot came out but I gave in today and got the FluMist (the nasal vaccine). Many people are nervous about getting the nasal vaccine because it is a weakened live virus.
However, unless you have certain conditions, you are just fine to get the nasal spray. Those that cannot get the nasal spray are: people with asthma, pregnant women, women who are breast feeding, and a few others (more info on utoledo.edu/fluprep or cdc.gov).
I was finally convinced to get it today when I heard about how few doses are currently available. There was a problem with the manufacturing of the vaccine which has slowed down production and thus limited the supply. There are currently about 400 doses left of the FluMist on our campus and there is only one other clinic scheduled for Lucas County to get the shot. No one knows currently when we will get more doses.
So I figured that it is better to just give in, trust the CDC, and get the shot! Here’s a pic:
I feel just fine and the clinic is open today until two. So run over to the Student Union 3018 and get your vaccine!!
Here’s a video some of my fellow pharmacy students and I made:
And here is another from physicians on the health science campus:
NEW INFO!!!!!
This was just posted within the last hour on the CDC’s website. It covers the flu clinics that will be available through the Lucas County Health Department this week. Click Here to view it.
October 26th, 2009at 4:57 pm
When will the swine flu shots be available for those over 49 years of age and where?
Thanks,
Ivie Stein Jr., Mathematics, 419-530-2994.
October 26th, 2009at 5:08 pm
Ivie,
I don’t have a good answer for you for that question. At this time, because of the short supply, the shots/nasal sprays are only being given to those high risk patients, as defined by the CDC. Those include: Pregnant women, caregivers for infants, healthcare providers, people 6 months – 24 years old, and finally persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
I’m sure that’s not the answer you were looking for but that’s all that I have heard/ can find for now.
To keep up to date on information about the flu and vaccinations, refer to the following websites:
http://www.flu.gov – this is the CDC’s official Flu Information site
http://www.utoledo.edu/fluprep – this is UT’s official Flut Information site
http://www.lucascountyhealth.com – this is the Lucas County Health Department’s website.
Good luck and keep washing your hands frequently,
Krystal
October 27th, 2009at 3:22 pm
i hope ut will offer the asthmatic students the vaccination shot since they are the most vulnerable .I am a concerned parent.