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?!?!?! Live virus H1N1 vaccine
DH and I got the nasal H1N1 vaccine last week from my OB. Now my friend just told me that she was told NOT to get it because she has a baby and it's a live virus. I told the woman at the OB's office I had preemies and she said nothing about me not getting the vaccine. Now I'm scared. Are my babies at risk of getting sick?!?!
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Re: ?!?!?! Live virus H1N1 vaccine
I found this on the CDC website, so I'm guessing I'm okay. Whew!
Can health care personnel in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) get LAIV (live attenuated influenza vaccine)?
Yes. Either the inactivated injectable influenza vaccine or the LAIV can be given to health care personnel working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Nearly all healthy, non-pregnant health care workers, including those who come in contact with newborn infants, pregnant women, persons with a solid organ transplant, persons receiving chemotherapy (not in preparation for a bone marrow transplant), and persons with HIV/AIDS, may receive LAIV if otherwise eligible. However, LAIV should not be used for health care personnel who care for patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation (i.e., patients who require a protected environment).
i'm so glad you're in the clear!! whew. but how scary
i would be scared about that too. as if it's not scary enough just that it's "out there" let alone the idea of bringing it home.
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I think you are OK. Everyone feels different about this - I guess. My friend is a nurse and told me last night that people shouldn't get the flumist, but that is kinda HIS opinion. He said he has seen ppl get sick from it. I think people normally don't get sick from the vaccines but they might have contracted something BEFORE they got the shot.
You will be fine. I was contemplating getting the flumist but only stayed away becuase of BFing. It's fine.
I do think dr. offices think EVERYONE can get the nasal mist and I'm not sure they are that careful in dolling it out to people. But, not trying to scare you, I think it is TOTALLY ok.
When Flumist first came out, they told people who had contact with young kids, compromised immune system people, etc. to not get it. Since then, I think their additional data have shown that it's not a problem except for the cases listed above (bone marrow transplant people who basically have no immune system).
Just think of it as an "attenuated virus" instead of "live virus" - it sounds much less scary. I'm sure you are fine, and it is better to have the vaccine and hopefully not bring home the flu.