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Title: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 01, 2010, 07:15:18 pm
It's that time again.  This year it looks like just one shot though (swine flu protection is included in the regular shot this year).

Figure I'll get one next week. 

Here's this year's CDC poster for people  with "long term medical conditions"  (includes us)
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/risk/preventing_treating_flu.pdf

Looks like there is a new high dose version available, but only if you are over 65 and CDC is not recommending it even for that group -- just testing it.

Have you gotten a flu shot yet?
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: peteb on September 01, 2010, 07:17:32 pm
next doc visit
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: tednlou2 on September 02, 2010, 12:39:25 am
Does the vaccine start losing its effectiveness after a certain amount of time in the body?  I was planning to get it when I saw my doc in October.  I know many get the flu no matter the time of year with the big outbreaks between January and March??
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: skeebo1969 on September 02, 2010, 01:33:48 am



   I usually get mine in October.  What month are we generally suppose to get them in?  I got one last October along with the pig shot.  I should be good to go till October then, right?
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: BlueMoon on September 02, 2010, 06:12:07 am
I got mine yesterday during my doctor visit.  The single shot includes protection against swine flu.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: phildinftlaudy on September 02, 2010, 07:57:46 am
I see my ID doc on Sept. 20th - to get latest lab results - will probably ask to get it then - I also need to get my Tetanus - but really am not looking forward to having a sore arm for a day or two after (WHAA WHAA WHAA - that's right, I'm a big baby) - (Pain in the right places for the right reasons works - but in the arm???? )
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: J.R.E. on September 02, 2010, 08:04:29 am


Usually I get my flu shot from work but I haven't seen notices posted about it yet. I have an appointment at the VA on the 13th.  If they have it, I can get it there.


Ray
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 02, 2010, 08:33:55 am
Does the vaccine start losing its effectiveness after a certain amount of time in the body?  I was planning to get it when I saw my doc in October.  I know many get the flu no matter the time of year with the big outbreaks between January and March??

It's not so much that the vaccine loses effectiveness against the strains that were going around as that the flu evolves into new versions.

"Why do I need to get a flu vaccine every year?
Flu viruses change from year to year, which means two things. First, you can get the flu more than once during your lifetime. The immunity (natural protection that develops against a disease after a person has had that disease) that is built up from having the flu caused by one flu virus strain doesn't always provide protection against newer strains of the flu. Second, a flu vaccine made against flu viruses going around last year may not protect against the newer viruses. That is why the flu vaccine is updated to include current viruses every year.

Because of these reasons, a new flu vaccine is needed each year."

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaccineeffect.htm


Oh, and

"When will flu activity begin and when will it peak?
The timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in January or February. However, seasonal flu activity can occur as late as May. "

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/1011season.htm
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 02, 2010, 09:29:59 am
My last flu shot was in 2003.  I have no desire to ever get another one.  My partner and one of my sons got the flu and pneumonia shots already this year. 
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Jeff G on September 02, 2010, 10:11:50 am
My last flu shot was in 2003.  I have no desire to ever get another one.  My partner and one of my sons got the flu and pneumonia shots already this year. 

I hope you at least like illegal drugs  ;)
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: northernguy on September 02, 2010, 10:55:47 am
Looks like HIV+ folks have a poor response to the flu vaccine:
http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/hiv_influenza_vaccine_1667_19030.shtml
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Hellraiser on September 02, 2010, 12:21:06 pm
Looks like HIV+ folks have a poor response to the flu vaccine:
http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/hiv_influenza_vaccine_1667_19030.shtml

If your immune system is compromised there is no system to create antibodies, so when you actually get the virus your body still might not recognize it.  This is the same reason why say Hep A/B vaccines might not take.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 02, 2010, 01:18:37 pm
Jg1962: I don't do drugs. Rarely weed when I hang out with my church friends. That's about it.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Hellraiser on September 02, 2010, 01:20:54 pm
Jg1962: I don't do drugs. Rarely weed when I hang out with my church friends. That's about it.

Church is my anti drug...oh hey wait a second.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Jeff G on September 02, 2010, 01:31:49 pm
Jg1962: I don't do drugs. Rarely weed when I hang out with my church friends. That's about it.


Good to know ... I'm glad to know you don't deny drugs can make you feel good .
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 02, 2010, 04:09:04 pm
Weed doesn't do anything for me. That's why I don't do it often. Besides I'm a truck driver and my company does random testing. But I'm manic depressive anyway. So I don't need drugs. I'm high right now!
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: leatherman on September 02, 2010, 05:04:27 pm
I have no desire to ever get another one.
at least your philosophy is consistent  :D
remember though, no aspirin or antibiotics for you either ;) :D
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 02, 2010, 07:38:26 pm
Leatherman, my family is on vacation this week. We are a family of four with two 6 year old's running and screaming.  I need some aspirin!
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: leatherman on September 02, 2010, 08:30:14 pm
We are a family of four with two 6 year old's running and screaming.
dogs are sooo much better! :D

don't get me wrong. I like kids. I even have a decent reputation as "Uncle mIkIe".
the best part of that I get to have good times with them - and then send them home!

best wishes for a GREAT vacation! ;)
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Basquo on September 02, 2010, 08:53:49 pm
I've gotten a flu shot every year since 1993, except that I can't remember if I got one in 1996...and that year I got a flu infection that almost killed me. Since then, I've only gotten a confirmed flu once (2002, and it was April; I always get the shot in September or October) so I always recommend it for everyone. Unless you've got the contraindications, go for it! A couple of years ago when the supply was short and my hospital couldn't get it until December, I went to my community center and told them I was in a risk group. They took a saliva sample and a fingerprint first but finally gave me the shot.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: tednlou2 on September 03, 2010, 12:18:50 am
Looks like HIV+ folks have a poor response to the flu vaccine:
http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/hiv_influenza_vaccine_1667_19030.shtml

I've wondered whether I created a good response to my pneumonia vaccination, because it was given to me when my CD4 was 171--although it bounced back soon after.  I'm suppose to be checked next time to see if I've created a good response to the Heps.  Can they check you to see if you've created a good response to the flu or pneumonia vaccines?  I know there is debate about just how effective the pneumonia vaccine is anyway. 

My brother got H1N1 last year and he said it was the worst thing ever.  It struck on the way to Florida and he thought several times he was going to have to go to the hospital.  Others have said they got it and no big deal.  So, I guess it affects everyone differently like most things.  I don't want it or the regular flu, so I'm getting my vaccination next time I'm at the doc.   
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on September 03, 2010, 12:33:27 am
My last flu shot was in 2003.  I have no desire to ever get another one.  My partner and one of my sons got the flu and pneumonia shots already this year. 

You're so hardcore
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: skeebo1969 on September 03, 2010, 12:40:50 am
You're so hardcore

I'll bet you $5 he doesn't get the pneumonia shot and another 5 spot for both hep A and B shots.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on September 03, 2010, 07:51:09 pm
I'll bet you $5 he doesn't get the pneumonia shot and another 5 spot for both hep A and B shots.

He may be hardcore, but your bets are miserably cheap.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Hellraiser on September 04, 2010, 08:52:44 am
He may be hardcore, but your bets are miserably cheap.

He's raising like 17 kids and going to school, give him a break.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 04, 2010, 09:31:55 am
Weed doesn't do anything for me. That's why I don't do it often. Besides I'm a truck driver and my company does random testing. But I'm manic depressive anyway. So I don't need drugs. I'm high right now!

Wow. Untreated Manic-depressive, untreated AIDS,  who sometimes uses pot ....AND drives a truck.

Here's Etay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGmGq7nrvGc


Would be quite hillarious if I wasnt so concerned about the drivers in front of you.

You are more of a handfull than I previously thought.

-Will
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 04, 2010, 11:06:35 am
willywump, I was diagnosed with depression when I was 13. My mom was in the hospital fighting for her life and I was sent to live with relatives in another state. How would you feel coming home from school and finding ur mom laying on the floor unresponsive? Then being told that she may not make it through the night, having to leave your life in NJ and start over in VA during adolescents (a time when hormones are unstable).  My aunt took me to see a doctor and he diagnosed me depressed. YA THINK! So if you think I need meds for depression for an event that happened 16 years ago, I feel very sorry for you.
As far as the untreated AIDS...While you're in the hospital with a mystery illness, I'm on vacation with my family.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 04, 2010, 11:13:14 am
Skeebo, no pneumonia shots for me. I already had hepB, so no need for that shot. I got a hepA shot in 2001 (that was before I knew better). So, you only get $7.50
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Hellraiser on September 04, 2010, 11:28:01 am
Skeebo, no pneumonia shots for me. I already had hepB, so no need for that shot. I got a hepA shot in 2001 (that was before I knew better). So, you only get $7.50

Before you knew better than what exactly?

Oh please tell me you don't believe in vaccines at all that will be the icing on the cake of your denialism.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on September 04, 2010, 12:24:47 pm

As far as the untreated AIDS...While you're in the hospital with a mystery illness, I'm on vacation with my family.

She's got you on that one Wumpy -- those AIDS drugs are what's killing you.  Maybe you should stop taking them.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 04, 2010, 12:52:36 pm
willywump, I was diagnosed with depression when I was 13. My mom was in the hospital fighting for her life and I was sent to live with relatives in another state. How would you feel coming home from school and finding ur mom laying on the floor unresponsive? Then being told that she may not make it through the night, having to leave your life in NJ and start over in VA during adolescents (a time when hormones are unstable).  My aunt took me to see a doctor and he diagnosed me depressed. YA THINK! So if you think I need meds for depression for an event that happened 16 years ago, I feel very sorry for you.
As far as the untreated AIDS...While you're in the hospital with a mystery illness, I'm on vacation with my family.

Ummm, scuse me. You're the one who said you are Manic Depressive (bi-polar), Untreated Bi-polar is never a good thing, regardless of what brought it on. But now you are saying you are only depressive, which is it? Untreated Manic/Depressive is a dangerous thing, untreated depression, while not good, is not as volatile as M.D

And frankly, Ill take my mystery illness any day over a family vacation with an untreated manic depressive, untreated AIDS family member. But that's just me.

-Will
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: nixsmail on September 04, 2010, 01:41:48 pm
a resounding shout of agreement with willy!!!!!
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Etay1207 on September 04, 2010, 10:10:25 pm
Willywump:You are on disability for manic depression. How are you, who is living on welfare, tell me, who works everyday and support myself and my family, how to live? You are on so many meds for BP and still having episodes everyday? I had my last episode 16 years ago! So here I am paying your rent, your food, your meds. You have no right to tell me that how I live my life is wrong as long as you're having episodes, mysterious illnesses, living on disability, and smoking crack! Get a job, then I might have enough respect for you to listen to your criticisms.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on September 04, 2010, 10:25:10 pm
She's got you on that one Wumpy -- you're a pathetic leech and a welfare queen.  Maybe you should stop taking your AIDS drugs and just depart this cruel world.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 04, 2010, 10:41:33 pm
Willywump:You are on disability for manic depression. How are you, who is living on welfare, tell me, who works everyday and support myself and my family, how to live? You are on so many meds for BP and still having episodes everyday? I had my last episode 16 years ago! So here I am paying your rent, your food, your meds. You have no right to tell me that how I live my life is wrong as long as you're having episodes, mysterious illnesses, living on disability, and smoking crack! Get a job, then I might have enough respect for you to listen to your criticisms.

First of all you need to get your facts correct before you shoot off your sorry mouth. I am not on disability, and I am not taking any meds for BP, I did at one time for something my doctor thought was BP, but was not.

Oh and by the way I dont smoke crack either.

Now that we got that straight, and since Im not on disability, ahving daily episodes or smoking crack, and your not paying my rent, buying my food and my meds, then I suppose with your reasoning I can in fact tell you how to live your life... Get your ass on HAART! and get back on BP meds as i think your are having an episode right now!

It seems you ahve this holier than thou attitude towards those who are on disability, you even mentioned it in your infamous youtube post reply, along with calling those on these forums all "oppresed and depressed" (but thats another thread). There are  many people who are rightfully on disability, some of them on here. Where do you get off coming in here and spreading your filth about us?

Arent you on vacation with your family? Shouldnt you be spending Quality time with your "kids" rather than making stupid remarks on here?

-Will
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: tednlou2 on September 05, 2010, 02:28:21 am
Etay, why did you say all those things about Will that aren't true?  When you post stuff that is incorrect, it hurts your credibility.  Now I wonder whether you're actually on HIV meds, up to date on all your vaccines, physicals, etc.  I don't know what to believe now.  After saying untrue things, maybe you're really the model HIV patient.


Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: jkinatl2 on September 05, 2010, 02:57:47 am
Etay, why did you say all those things about Will that aren't true?  When you post stuff that is incorrect, it hurts your credibility.  Now I wonder whether you're actually on HIV meds, up to date on all your vaccines, physicals, etc.  I don't know what to believe now.  After saying untrue things, maybe you're really the model HIV patient.

Trolls troll.

Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: komnaes on September 05, 2010, 04:25:48 am
Yes I know.. the mods told us to be patience with him, he's just misguided, he's not, I repeat, NOT, a denialist, or perhaps just a "misguided" dissident.. whatever.

Yet all he ever does in our forums is to butt in whenever there are discussions about symptoms, OIs, etc and his posts, in essence, are always the same: I am not on meds, I have a CD4 count of two digits and yet I am as healthy if not healthier than someone who's not HIV+. If anything it seems he's even more careless about his health than a normal healthy person should be.

And he's active in denialist forums, has participated in denialist conferences and even brought in some of the most famous denialists through webcam to give talks to the HIV support group he runs in his church. And not to mention his (in)famous Youtube channel.

So what is he doing here? And is it surprising that he said what he said in his last post.. cos all along it's probably what he thinks of all of us. If the evidences don't march, he might as well make them up. Isn't that what denia.. sorry, dissidents, tend to do?
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: phildinftlaudy on September 05, 2010, 04:33:49 am
Yes I know.. the mods told us to be patience with him, he's just misguided, he's not, I repeat, NOT, a denialist, or perhaps just a "misguided" dissident.. whatever.

Yet all he ever does in our forums is to butt in whenever there are discussions about symptoms, OIs, etc and his posts, in essence, are always the same: I am not on meds, I have a CD4 count of two digits and yet I am as healthy if not healthier than someone who's not HIV+. If anything it seems he's even more careless about his health than a normal healthy person should be.

And he's active in denialist forums, has participated in denialist conferences and even brought in some of the most famous denialists through webcam to give talks to the HIV support group he runs in his church. And not to mention his (in)famous Youtube channel.

So what is he doing here? And is it surprising that he said what he said in his last post.. cos all along it's probably what he thinks of all of us. If the evidences don't march, he might as well make them up. Isn't that what denia.. sorry, dissidents, tend to do?
I agree - and at the risk of pissing off the mods - if anyone else spoke the way ETAY just did to another member, they would have a 7 day time out - if not more - quit damn coddling him and do that - maybe his true purpose of posting on here whether it be "good" or "bad" will come out.  What gives already?????
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: J.R.E. on September 05, 2010, 06:31:27 am
I agree - and at the risk of pissing off the mods - if anyone else spoke the way ETAY just did to another member, they would have a 7 day time out - if not more - quit damn coddling him and do that - maybe his true purpose of posting on here whether it be "good" or "bad" will come out.  What gives already?????

Absolutely.  I Think the mods need to get together and make a decision here, either on a timeout or a banning.  Let him take his crap elsewhere. This is BS

EDITED to add:  Enough is enough !

Ray
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Ann on September 05, 2010, 07:37:38 am
Etay, your time here has now come to an end. I thought you'd given up on the denialist forum, but you recently posted there... (August 30th)

Quote
The guys over on the AIDSMEDS forums are waiting for me to get sick so they can display me as an example of those who refuse meds. I wonder what they would say my cause of death is if I were to be hit by a bus.

Well mate, watch out for those buses. Good luck and goodbye. You are now permanently banned as a hopeless denialist.

Ann


edited to add date
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: BlueMoon on September 05, 2010, 07:41:54 am
I agree - and at the risk of pissing off the mods - if anyone else spoke the way ETAY just did to another member, they would have a 7 day time out -

That's not true, several regulars seem to have a license to talk shit.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 05, 2010, 07:50:06 am
***Edited to remove post, as I jsut saw the banning.**
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Ann on September 05, 2010, 08:28:19 am

***Edited to remove post, as I jsut saw the banning.**

Smart move. ;)
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: jkinatl2 on September 05, 2010, 03:34:58 pm
That's not true, several regulars seem to have a license to talk shit.

Not true. Many of us have been warned, given time outs, and even banned. Fortunately, calmer heads eventually prevailed and those who contribute in a positive (no pun intended) way to the forums are allowed, even encouraged, sometimes begged to return.

To the best of my knowledge, this has never been the case with a denialist.


Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 13, 2010, 02:18:45 pm
Returning to our regularly scheduled program (or perhaps from our regularly scheduled ... ;) )
my doc offered me a shot today before I could even ask.

No reactions/side effects to this year's shot as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: BlueMoon on September 13, 2010, 04:49:58 pm

No reactions/side effects to this year's shot as far as I can tell.

Very good, and I have confirmed that this year's flu vaccine includes protection against swine flu.  One shot does it all.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 13, 2010, 07:01:00 pm
Returning to our regularly scheduled program (or perhaps from our regularly scheduled ... ;) )
my doc offered me a shot today before I could even ask.

No reactions/side effects to this year's shot as far as I can tell.

Good to hear. I have an appt Friday to get my 3month results so I'm sure she'll stick me then :)

-Will
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: J.R.E. on September 13, 2010, 07:30:11 pm


Well,....The flu shots are not available at the VA yet.  I think I will just go to Walgreens on Friday and get it.


Ray
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: littleprince on September 14, 2010, 05:30:41 pm
I got mine, and the pneumonia shot. Both free here in Oz for us HIVers.

I'm adding that to the list I'm making about the positives of being positive. So far it's a short list.
Title: Flu shot and initiation
Post by: eric48 on September 14, 2010, 05:49:54 pm
Hi,

This post reminded me to ask my doctor.

As other HIVers in this country, I will receive a free voucher for the flu shot (which, here, will include H1N1)

Because I have some critical VL test down the road (virologic response being kind of slow), doc advised NOT to get that shot until after the VL/CD4 has been done

I am posting this as a reminder to those who have just initiated meds and are due for VL/CD4 in the near future

Cheers! Eric
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: jkinatl2 on September 14, 2010, 11:51:36 pm
Wow, interesting! I did not know that a flu shot could muck up other tests! Thanks for the info.

I will probably get mine at my next HIV appointment on the 26th, at the same time I get bloodwork done. But yeah, I keep thinking about it every time I walk into the drug store next door and see that it's free under my insurance.

Title: Re: Flu shot and initiation
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 15, 2010, 08:02:20 am
Hi,

This post reminded me to ask my doctor.

As other HIVers in this country, I will receive a free voucher for the flu shot (which, here, will include H1N1)

Because I have some critical VL test down the road (virologic response being kind of slow), doc advised NOT to get that shot until after the VL/CD4 has been done

I am posting this as a reminder to those who have just initiated meds and are due for VL/CD4 in the near future

Cheers! Eric


The flu shot in the US also includes H1N!

And your doctor suggested you postpone protecting yourself from flu in order not to screw up a lab test?  Seriously?

Wouldn't it make more sense to postpone the lab work?  Or to have the blood draw and the flu shot in succession on the same day?  This doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on September 15, 2010, 10:28:59 am
They should just give the flu shot after taking the lab work/vials for viral load.  This is silly.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 15, 2010, 11:29:39 am
They should just give the flu shot after taking the lab work/vials for viral load.  This is silly.
Precisely
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 15, 2010, 05:55:51 pm
They should just give the flu shot after taking the lab work/vials for viral load.  This is silly.

This is what happens at my clinic on Hamthrax Vaccination Day. You have your bloods done and then you get stuck with the No More Flu.

Would have thought it was obvious.

MtD
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: J.R.E. on September 15, 2010, 06:01:20 pm
They should just give the flu shot after taking the lab work/vials for viral load.  This is silly.

And this happened to me on at least two occasions.  The blood was taken, and moments later, the flu shot was given to me at the doctors office. The same with the pneumonia booster.

There have also been times , where I have received the flu shot from work ( which is usually where I get it),  and had  blood tests done within  3 weeks. I would have to check my records for actual dates.  I have never had any ill effect having it done this way, BUT,  I was already undetectable at this point, prior to the flu shot.

Ray
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: J.R.E. on September 15, 2010, 06:08:48 pm


Also wanted to add, that I have had the flu shot given to me , when my t-cells were less than 150.  Although, I don't know how effective the shot was.  But, knock on wood, I haven't had the flu either, especially in those critical times back in 2003 through 2004.


Ray
Title: Re: Flu shot and initiation
Post by: eric48 on September 15, 2010, 07:21:00 pm

And your doctor suggested you postpone protecting yourself from flu in order not to screw up a lab test?  Seriously?


Yes... We are monitoring VL a bit more closely than usual as resistance is suspected. Resistance, is, in my humble opinion a much more serious problem than the flu

My note is meant for people who are at the early stage of meds, where monitoring is a tiny bit more important.

Yes, I does make sense to do the flu shot AFTER the blood work. It happens that, here, HIVers receive a voucher mailed by our socialized medical system, simply go to any pharmacists, get they vaccine for free, go to any nurse, get the shot for free, without passing through the HIV clinic supervision.

These are 2 separate routes.

Which is why I go a bit suspicious, checked with my doctor and shared his recommendation (Blood work FIRST, then Flu shot) with those readers who might be in the same situation as I (not yet UD, etc.). I guess for most people (UDs) it does not matter.

Cheers

Eric
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: tednlou2 on September 19, 2010, 03:01:09 am
Has anyone noticed they feel kinda bad (fatigue, etc) after getting vaccinations?  After I got the H1N1 and the heps vaccines, I felt kinda bad each time for about a week.  I just felt tired and like I was about to get sick.  I also remember both times getting ringing in the ears or those strange pressure changes in the ear where it seems like you hearing decreases for a few minutes.  It may have just been all in my head, though.  The mind is very powerful. 

I was planning to get my flu shot at my next appt in October.  However, we are suppose to take a trip the following week, so I'm thinking about just getting it now so I don't have to worry about any perceived or real side-effects.  Don't get me wrong, I know they have a very good safety profile and I'm totally for vaccinations. 
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: onemoretime on September 19, 2010, 11:56:52 am
i got mine today
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: J.R.E. on September 19, 2010, 01:06:14 pm
Has anyone noticed they feel kinda bad (fatigue, etc) after getting vaccinations? 


 No problems here.  No more fatigue now than prior to the flu shot I got on Friday. Vaccinations of any sort, never bothered me. Tenderness around the injection site, depends on who gives them, and how tense a person is, when receiving it.

A far as ringing in the ears, I've had that for 7 years. I have tinnitus, that started shortly after starting meds.



Ray
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 19, 2010, 06:33:03 pm
Has anyone noticed they feel kinda bad (fatigue, etc) after getting vaccinations?  After I got the H1N1 and the heps vaccines, I felt kinda bad each time for about a week.  I just felt tired and like I was about to get sick.  I also remember both times getting ringing in the ears or those strange pressure changes in the ear where it seems like you hearing decreases for a few minutes.  It may have just been all in my head, though.  The mind is very powerful. 

I was planning to get my flu shot at my next appt in October.  However, we are suppose to take a trip the following week, so I'm thinking about just getting it now so I don't have to worry about any perceived or real side-effects.  Don't get me wrong, I know they have a very good safety profile and I'm totally for vaccinations. 

I think some people do tend to have minor reactions to the flu shot.  If you've noticed this in yourself it makes perfect sense to try to time the shot around your schedule.  So...go for it!
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 07:41:44 pm
Got mine friday. No fatigue. But my arm still hurts, feels like someone hit me real hard. But it's so hard for me to relax my muscles when I have a syringe coming at me, as Ray said it's much better if you relax.

-Will
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: tednlou2 on September 22, 2010, 11:35:51 pm
Study says flu shot linked to reduced heart attack risk:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39273187/ns/health-heart_health
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: WillyWump on September 23, 2010, 09:51:41 am
Study says flu shot linked to reduced heart attack risk:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39273187/ns/health-heart_health

Very interesting.

-Will
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: tednlou2 on October 16, 2010, 01:53:38 am
An online doc recently gave out this link about vaccinations.  It is from 1998.  Is this info outdated now?  I was surprised there was no ringing endorsement for the flu vaccine.  They said many of us don't create a good response (if I read it correctly).  The report did say it is probably still a good idea, because flu can lead to other respiratory illnesses and HIVers are at higher risk for those. 

On that note, I was really surprised by the figure about HIVers and bacterial pneumonia.  I knew we had a higher rate, but I didn't know it was that high.  I was also surprised by the statement that there was no need, really, to have titers checked after getting the Heps.  It was also saying that the Hep A vaccine may not be warranted unless you have sex with men or travel to certain areas.  It also said there isn't much safety info on the Hep A vaccine.       

Did I read all this correctly and is this info still valid 12 years after it was written?

http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=kb-03-01-08
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: RapidRod on October 16, 2010, 03:26:27 am
Recieved mine on the 13th.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 16, 2010, 09:34:52 am
Recieved mine on the 13th.

Me too Roddles -- it's like we're twins.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Jeff G on October 16, 2010, 10:35:54 am
OH my god ... I got mine on the 13th . its a trifecta of coincidence . 
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 16, 2010, 10:52:11 am
OH my god ... I got mine on the 13th . its a trifecta of coincidence . 

I bet the person giving you yours wasn't a tattoo'd Vietnamese lady.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Jeff G on October 16, 2010, 10:55:41 am
I bet the person giving you yours wasn't a tattoo'd Vietnamese lady.

Nope ... she had flaming red hair and a Sponge Bob lab coat .
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: aztecan on October 16, 2010, 11:10:32 am
Got mine on the 5th.

I never get labs done at the doctor's office. They are done a few weeks ahead of the doctor visit so we can discuss the results.

HUGS,

Mark
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: skeebo1969 on October 16, 2010, 12:12:33 pm



    I got my flu shot last weekend at Walmart.  I almost had to clock some 87 year old lady for my seat but I got it!!  She even tried to pull out the "I have a walker" sympathy trick.  The nerve of the one yellow toothed woman.  Sheeez.
Title: Re: Time for another flu shot
Post by: Jeff G on October 16, 2010, 03:35:37 pm


    I got my flu shot last weekend at Walmart.  I almost had to clock some 87 year old lady for my seat but I got it!!  She even tried to pull out the "I have a walker" sympathy trick.  The nerve of the one yellow toothed woman.  Sheeez.


The nerve of that woman ... and living to be 87 is just greedy .