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How can I request thimerosol free H1N1 vaccine?
I want to receive the shot as I am 19 weeks pregnant, but only if I can get thimerosol free. I don't think those preservatives in those vaccines are completely safe. I've heard they are making some that is thimerosol free--how can I make sure I receive that kind?
The people who got sick in 1976 after getting the vaccine had a syndrome known as Guillan Barre, a neurological disorder that can even cause paralysis--it is a possible outcome after receiving any vaccination. There is a slightly higher risk with the H1N1 vaccine than with the regular flu shot. But the odds of getting Guillan Barre are like 1 in 1 million. Yes that is a risk, but with cases of swine flu cropping up all over and being a nurse myself, I feel the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks. I do not want to be contracting this virus and I do not feel it is blown out of proportion. In 1976, only one person died from the swine flu. They inoculated nationwide in order to prevent a pandemic like the one seen in 1918-1920, where thousands died from the swine flu that was brought back from soldiers serving in WW1. Please don't give advice or pass judgement unless you've done all your research. I've done mine. The decision is mine to make.
I've had lots of shots--including yellow fever vaccine (mandated for those travelling to high risk areas) and never had a bad reaction. I feel this vaccine will not be that much different than the regular flu vaccine, which I have taken for years with no ill effect.
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- No Bull!Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
just call your dr office and ask for it. they might have to special order that one. in that case, be sure to check the label before you accept any vaccine.
- 1 decade ago
Why would you get injected with something no one knows the outcomes of the vaccine? Didn't you know that in 1976, the swine flu vaccine killed more people, then it actually did any good?
Why would you get the vaccine? Why would you inject yourself with something that no testing has been done? And especially being pregnant?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and will not be getting vaccinated, nor will my children. There are too many risks and not many good outcomes.
This swine flu thing, has been completely thrown out of proportion.
I suggest you wait till they do more testing on the vaccine. Why risk it?
- 1 decade ago
all vaccines have horrible additives either you chose to face the virus head on or you chose the additives. You can request the thimerosol free from you health care provider and you may have to wait a week or two until it comes in but you can still get it. I would not recommend getting the vaccine until you know how other people especially preg women reacted. It is still technically experimental and who knows the side effects could be worse than the flu.
- Chelsea.Lv 41 decade ago
I wouldn't take the H1N1 vaccine. This is the first time it will be passed out and it hasn't been tested properly on pregnant women. You should be getting the flu shot though and still take the same precautions you are at not getting swine flu.
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- CarbonDatedLv 71 decade ago
Call your doctor's office or health department and find out if they will be getting lots that are thimersol free. I know thimersol free is not available in the initial round. The thimersol free version is made by Sanofi.
