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Old 10-25-2009, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Erin524 View Post
I'm not getting vaccinated for H1N1, (or seasonal flu) so I'm going to ask my doctor for a Rx for Tamiflu (if I can find out it's safe for MSers) and keep some of that on hand just in case I get sick. (we actually have some Tamiflu upstairs, but I'm saving that for my parents since they're older and my dad has a heart condition and my mom has asthma)
There is some resistance in the H1N1 flu to Tamiflu; rare but has happened. Definitely check with your dr about that one. The sensitivity testing that has been done shows Zanamivir to work better.

They also recommend those with neurological disorders, neuromuscular, and naturally immune disorders get the vaccine as we are in a high risk category for complications. However, if you are sensitive to eggs or allergic to them then you can't get it done.
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