I have not done it yet……
Posted on Apr 24, 2010 under health, me | 13 CommentsRemember my earlier post about me planning to get the H1N1 jab? Well, I didn’t get it today 
I am pretty scared about the side effects. Not the minor effects such as rashes, fever or flu-like symptoms. Those are the commons symptoms which some people may also get when they go for the normal flu jab. I have read about some really frightening side effects which affect the nerves *shake head*. I was thinking about this H1N1 vaccine the whole morning, even while sitting in the doctor’s clinic reading the lipofuze reviews. I could not make up my mind if I should go ahead or not.
I spoke to the doctor at length about this. She said all vaccines even those for Hepatitis B are not 100% safe. Some people may get side effects and some don’t. So far she has not encountered anyone with bad side effects. The doctor asked me to think about it and go back to take the vaccine when I am ready. I will think about it for a week or so 
I may go for the flu jab instead 
April 24th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
come to think of it, I dare not take it too now!
April 24th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
I think I won’t be getting it… feels like being ‘white mice’ leh
April 24th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
maybe it’s not necessary. just boost up yr immune system by taking good supplement.
April 24th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
My fren got a jab on Wed, and she was sick till today. The side effect was minor on the following day, but on the 3rd day, it was worst… think twice Barb.
April 24th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
My Hubby had his jab in Singapore. No side effects. Gwen and I haven’t gone for the jab yet. I’m worried about side effects too.
April 24th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Like epidural, people said got side effect but still if you need that you will go for it. Maybe you ask the doctor if you really need the jab or not.
April 25th, 2010 at 1:21 am
i havent really tot abt taking the jab. sounds scarry le. aiyo.
April 25th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Heard that the side effects depends on yr health. Strong, healthy ppl usually got no side effects
April 25th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Many ppl yet to take the jab. I am so scare of injection.
doctor sure advice us to take the jab. get more info first.
April 25th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
My SIL and her hub both took the flu jab. Eventually they both fell sick too (flu and fever), which was far worse than the flu that they used to have before the jab. Their advice to us was: No need to take the jab, useless one… Better to boost up your immune system through healthy diet and exercise. If you are generally healthy, you don’t even need the jab in the first place. Just my 2 cents ok
thank you very much for the info. appreciate it.
April 26th, 2010 at 9:05 am
very informative feedback from your entry, barb. not many ppl in my area take this jab; making me clueless :s
thanks!
April 26th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Barb, if really got fever and flu after that, can still take panadol right?
i guess you can take panadol but it’s i heard it is quite severe and will be sick for a few day
My doc told me that those who are allergic to eggs should not take this jab as there could be very very bad side effects 
April 26th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Hmm……my kids just took it yesterday. No side effects *touch wood* Read here as well:
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/content/health-swine_influenza-index.htm