Remember 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. 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 😛
come to think of it, I dare not take it too now!
I think I won’t be getting it… feels like being ‘white mice’ leh 😛
maybe it’s not necessary. just boost up yr immune system by taking good supplement.
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.
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.
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.
i havent really tot abt taking the jab. sounds scarry le. aiyo.
Heard that the side effects depends on yr health. Strong, healthy ppl usually got no side effects
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.
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.
very informative feedback from your entry, barb. not many ppl in my area take this jab; making me clueless :s
thanks!
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 🙁
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