Perhaps There Aren’t Any Mind Controlling Drugs in That Shot…
November 4, 2009 at 4:50 pm | In Toeses and Noses | 3 CommentsTags: CKD, flu clinics, flu shot, H1N1, H1N1 Flu Shot, IgA, kids, PD Catheter, seasonal flu shot, Toddler
The girls and I got vaccinated this afternoon. We went to my Doctor’s office at 1:00 and we were out by 1:05. Much more civilized that having to wait in line at the clinic. We were very fortunate and thankful that our Doctor was providing this service.
So far, to dispel more rumours:
a) My head hasn’t fallen off.
b) I’m not walking/talking backwards.
c) I did not feel the needle (I actually felt the cotton swab of alcohol more than I felt the shot).
d) I did not feel the fluid entering my system. There was no pain. The vaccine was not thicker than normal.
e) I did not get dizzy.
I’m also fairly confident that the Government did not put any mind controlling drugs into the shot.
For those of you who haven’t heard about our situation either personally or through this blog, the reason we chose to get the shot for our family is simple. My Husband has a compromised immune system. He is in the high-risk catetgory. He could die if he caught the H1N1 Flu. I’m in a position to prevent transmission of this virus to him, as are my children.
It has nothing to do with the mass hysteria that is currently encompassing the world. It is a simple matter of choice. I choose to keep my family safe. I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. I don’t think it makes me a bad parent. I think what would make me a bad parent is if I didn’t take the health and welfare of my children seriously. I have it within my power to protect those who are closest to me. It is my right.
One thing we have in this wonderful country is the freedom to choose. My choice was to vaccinate. I respect others’ decisions to not vaccinate. It’s your choice.
I am reminded of a line in one of my very favourite movies: Choose wisely.
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I think that I may have missed it but did your husband get the h1n1 shot as well. The last time I remember reading about it the doctors were still debating the pros and cons. Hope all is well with him now and he is conserving his strength for the operation. I read your comments all the time on my neice’s blog Durham Region Baby.
Comment by J Hall — November 10, 2009 #
I thought that was you
Thanks for dropping by!
Alex got his shot on Saturday at our Doctor’s office. He said he even read my blog and shortly there after he “decided” to get the shot. He had been against it until now. His arm is still sore, but otherwise he’s had no complications. His Dialysis clinic has finally decided to offer the shots to their patients too. Seems like they’re getting on the bandwagon.
We’re just taking it day by day and each day he seems to be getting thinner. I’m still hoping for the best, and hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer …
Have you two had your shots yet? Thanks for your best wishes, they are appreciated
Comment by doodlesmom — November 10, 2009 #
Thanks for replying back Kelly. Yes, we had our shots last Friday. I had to laugh because we get the normal flu shot every year and I always have a sore arm for days afterward. My husband Randy does not. However, this time my arm and his were sore. He could never understand why mine was sore so I was very pleased that his ached this time. He didn’t see the humour in that. LOL My arm is still sore so this one must be a little different. That is OK I don’t mind at all anything to keep passing this flu around and keeping my hubby and yours healthy.
Comment by J Hall — November 12, 2009 #