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What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last

Posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2008, at 13:42:40

Last year the flu shot didn't cover most of the virus anyone know if this year's shot is out and if it's worth getting? Which people are most at risk and is there a fee for the shot? Heard the nasal version didn't work well. Phillipa

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last

Posted by desolationrower on October 6, 2008, at 14:36:51

In reply to What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last, posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2008, at 13:42:40

I always get the shot. It lasts for a few years and if healthy people get it too it reduces the spread so it helps other people as well. Go get it everyone!
-d/r

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » desolationrower

Posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2008, at 20:03:41

In reply to Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last, posted by desolationrower on October 6, 2008, at 14:36:51

I did a google on it seems that last years kind of was a dud didn't really cover it but those that got it got it less severely. This years shot contrains many more strains of the flu. Phillipa

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » Phillipa

Posted by yxibow on October 7, 2008, at 0:20:05

In reply to Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » desolationrower, posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2008, at 20:03:41

> I did a google on it seems that last years kind of was a dud didn't really cover it but those that got it got it less severely. This years shot contrains many more strains of the flu. Phillipa

Yes, I believe you're correct on that, this years may be better and contain Southern Hemisphere strains. They of course are only seasonal predictions by the CDC and other authorities. Six have been approved including FluMist, one injection is approved for young children and one for 6 month olds.


I've wondered the question, what do you do if you're allergic to eggs. Most adults have outgrown their allergies to eggs.

Some procedures recommend a small first injection and the remaining dose in a second one.

Others for more possible allergies recommend doing this in an allergist's office, by first sensitizing with egg products I guess and then giving the vaccine. If one is seriously concerned, the best way would be in your allergist's office, as they have the necessary methods to counteract problems.

There is research into using non-egg synthetically grown vaccines but this is still a multi-billion research a ways away.

If you can't have it at all, there are preventative antivirals that can be given to protect for a period of time.

Flu shots last up to a year.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-flu.pdf


-- Jay

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As L

Posted by cactus on October 7, 2008, at 17:07:21

In reply to Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on October 7, 2008, at 0:20:05

Well as far as the southern hemisphere goes, our flu season hit about a month ago, in the SE of Australia, which is quite late considering it's now spring. The company I work for gives out free flu vax every March-April. Actually quite a lot of Australian companies do. To minimize work loss.

They must have got it right this year though, It spread through our office like wildfire,

Everyone who was vaccinated didn't sick and about 85-90% of those who chose not to get vaccinated got relatively sick.

Luckily it wasn't a very aggressive strain, but as flu goes, it still knocked them down very quickly, literally within a couple of hours. Headache, high fever, aches, chills, then home to bed.

I had the shot so I was fine. So this years southern hemisphere 2008 flu vax worked here for us this year, it didn't last year though. A new strain popped up after the shots were given. That's why quite a few people this year didn't take up offer.

World Health Organization (WHO) is a good place to get flu info.

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » yxibow

Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2008, at 19:35:12

In reply to Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on October 7, 2008, at 0:20:05

Jay can you please clear up some confusion for me? Does the hasimotos autoimmune diseases make the immune systom stronger or weaker at fighting off germs? So in other words is autoimmune considered a weakened immune system like HIV? Phillipa

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » Phillipa

Posted by yxibow on October 8, 2008, at 1:22:03

In reply to Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » yxibow, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2008, at 19:35:12

> Jay can you please clear up some confusion for me? Does the hasimotos autoimmune diseases make the immune systom stronger or weaker at fighting off germs? So in other words is autoimmune considered a weakened immune system like HIV? Phillipa

I'm not the best expert on that -- I think your doctor would be able to tell you a better answer -- but a number (including Hashimoto's) occur in women in a far greater number for whatever possible genetic traits.


Hashimoto's is an autoimmune, like other autoimmune disorders, where the body's own T-cells mistake and attack regions of the body, in this case, the thyroid. In other words, its an overactive immune response. Thus the need for thyroid medication, depending on the situation, because it is progressive and gradually degrades the thyroid.


Some disorders are more severe and require immune suppressant and steroidal medications, which probably will leave someone more vulnerable.


I can't find any reliable peer-reviewed sources on Hashimotos thyroiditis or other autoimmune disorders that note anything about immune deficiency. That doesn't mean there aren't journals that haven't described it.


But it is different from an acquired immune deficiency disorder -- the only one I know of, HIV/AIDS. There a virus is attacking the T-cells instead of one's own body.

-- Jay

 

Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » yxibow

Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2008, at 12:29:29

In reply to Re: What Is The Predictions For Flu this Year As Last » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on October 8, 2008, at 1:22:03

Jay that is what I keep finding also nothing to distinguish the two. I figure since from what I've read the majority of thyroid disorders is autoimmune it can't be a weakened immune system like Aids. I know can't find a thing on google does anyone know before I put this in my body as thinking I wont get one to be sure. But age 62? Love Phillipa and thanks Jay if you can't find it doubt anyone can which is a compliment to high I reguard your knowledge.


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