Is this legal? dr question.

[DancingBear]

I heard a report that said the virus grows more slowly in the eggs than was anticipated and that is what is delaying production.

 

[agnes!]

I heard a report that said the virus grows more slowly in the eggs than was anticipated and that is what is delaying production.

Shoot, you'd think that someone could figure out a way to grow the vaccine from all the humans who catch it, rather than relying on chicken eggs. I mean, geez...it doesn't seem to have a problem growing in *us* !

agnes!

 

[j's m]

We were lucky since our county has free flu vaccine clinics every year. DH and I went 2 days ago, 20 minute wait, and DS got his after school yesterday, about a half hour wait. This was for the regular flu shot.

They said they will also be doing the H1N1, but haven't gotten any yet. I was told that even though DH and I are asthmatics, we are so far down the list, we probably won't be able to get the vaccine. So our tax dollars pay for the vaccine, but if either of us gets really sick, I have to pay the $ 2500 deductible at the hospital. It just plain scares me.

 

[SondraC]

Can we PLEASE not turn this into a thread that will be shut down.. I really didn't mean for it to be one. I had NO idea this is how it worked.

Then maybe you should have said that to the poster I was quoting!

 

[HelenePA]

Then maybe you should have said that to the poster I was quoting!

no one else brought up what she said but you... anyway I had a warning that this thread probably wont stay open long anyway... have fun. I got my answers..

I hope your enjoying the nice weather before all the rain we get later. Guess it had to end sometime.

 

[npmommie]

Washington State is state supplied to all kids through age 18 while supply lasts.
I would suggest calling your local health department to see how it works in your state.

This is how it is here too, all vaccine is state supplied, so anyone can get it.

 

[mjkacmom]

I signed a consent form for our the middle school. Then our dd brings home a letter saying it has been canceled. Due to a shortage of the vaccine, no one at any of the county schools, except pre-schoolers, will be receiving the shot. What's up with the shortages? They know how many people there are in America. They have to have historical data to show what % of people get the flu shot. Yet the last 2-3 years, there have been shortages?

The problem is they are struggling to get TWO different vaccines on the market, instead of only one. This H1N1 strain just came about last year. I don't think they've had shortages for the one shot in the past couple of years. I do remember a couple of years when they did. I don't think the drug companies want to have shortages - they lose money.

 

[mhsjax]

all i can say is to get ready for more of the same across the country if they get there way...

a-men

 

[m&m's mom]

I have to say I would REALLY have a problem if my privately insured kids could not get vaccinated but others govt insured can.

 

[NHdisneylover]

from what I read it actually has to do with the eggs. Blame the chickens..

Maybe Doreen Cronin (who worte Giggle, Giggle, Quack and Click, Clack Moo) needs to write a new one:

Cluck, Cluck, Flu

 

[DancingBear]

Then maybe you should have said that to the poster I was quoting!

Amen.

 

[DancingBear]

I have to say I would REALLY have a problem if my privately insured kids could not get vaccinated but others govt insured can.

Understood, but I would also have a problem with vaccine paid for by my tax dollars going to folks who have the means to pay for it.

 

[DancingBear]

This is how it is here too, all vaccine is state supplied, so anyone can get it.

Is that true for the seasonal vaccine as well as the H1N1?

 

[npmommie]

Is that true for the seasonal vaccine as well as the H1N1?

I have to correct myself. I was thinking of regular vaccines for kids. those are state dph supplied.
the flu vax are state ordered and private ordered here.

 

[HelenePA]

Understood, but I would also have a problem with vaccine paid for by my tax dollars going to folks who have the means to pay for it.

Am I understanding you right... you think the vaccines pay for with "your" tax dollars should only go to those who can't afford it? please correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't been sleeping well and could use a nap.

 

[DancingBear]

Am I understanding you right... you think the vaccines pay for with "your" tax dollars should only go to those who can't afford it? please correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't been sleeping well and could use a nap.

The federal government is paying for the H1N1 vaccine for everyone because of the significant public health issue involved. As far as the seasonal flu vaccine goes, which apparently is what the OP is about, yes, I think that vaccines purchased by the government that are intended for use by beneficiaries of specific government programs should go to those intended beneficiaries. I can understand the frustration of parents in the situation of the OP, but I can also appreciate the reasons for it.

 

[npmommie]

My friends son was denied the flu shot because she doesn't have the access card (pa welfare insurance) he said they get the shots first then what ever is left will go to those on regular insurance.. is this legal?

Can't she just take him to a walgreens flu clinic or some other such flu clinic? if she has insurance they will still cover it I believe and reimburse her.

 

[DancingBear]

A further explanation of how distribution of seasonal flu vaccine works:

Unlike H1N1 vaccine, most of the seasonal flu vaccine in Massachusetts and other states is ordered and paid for by the private sector. Hospitals, pharmacy chains, private group practices, employers and others order large quantities of vaccine directly from the pharmaceutical companies. The specifics of the quantities ordered and the arrangements regarding price and distribution are not overseen by or shared with government agencies.

http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us/2009/10/an-update-on-seasonal-flu-vaccine.html

 

[HelenePA]

Can't she just take him to a walgreens flu clinic or some other such flu clinic? if she has insurance they will still cover it I believe and reimburse her.

I'm sure she could but honestly I am shocked at how this "system" works. I am guessing she had no idea how this worked either. I'm happy for those who can get it at the dr's with out being told no but for those of us kind of expecting to see our ped and get the shot with out running around looking for it elsewhere it sucks

 

[NikitaZee]

I spoke To Walgreen's yesterday and was told that there are age restrictions on the H1N1 shot - the one near me will only give it to those 12 and older (when they get the vaccine in, that is).