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81. Fluzone High Dose does list seizures as a rare side effect

Thu Dec 26, 2019, 02:22 PM

Dec 2019

We have a Catch 22 again. Older folks need stronger vaccines like Fluzone, but Fluzone has stronger side effects.

https://www.rxlist.com/fluzone-highdose-side-effects-drug-center.htm#overview

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Update on my anti-vaxxer in-laws [View all] Coventina Dec 2019 OP

"Re-thinking". Aristus Dec 2019 #1

Ain't that the truth? They were unbelievably stupid. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2019 #2

Yep, with compromised immune system, hospitals, full of germs, are not the best... brush Dec 2019 #3

As opposed to where exactly? Baconator Dec 2019 #48

As opposed to nowhere. Not taking the shots necessitated a hospital... brush Dec 2019 #49

Same with Dr. offices. Best to stay away if you leftyladyfrommo Dec 2019 #61

Prayers for them. irisblue Dec 2019 #4

prayers and other magical nonsense are silly Red Raider 85 Dec 2019 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue Dec 2019 #16

Appreciate your input, I'll value it. Welcome to DU irisblue Dec 2019 #17

Having something to hang onto in difficult times can be helpful Rorey Dec 2019 #29

You have absolutely no way of knowing if that is true. Tipperary Dec 2019 #36

I'm sure they feel better than your snark and insults nini Dec 2019 #42

You don't have to be so rude, Red Raider 85. DU is supposed to be a safe place. catbyte Dec 2019 #51

"DU is supposed to be a safe place." Nature Man Dec 2019 #53

I've been here since 2002. You've been here since September. I think I have a bit more experience catbyte Dec 2019 #54

You exemplify my point Nature Man Dec 2019 #55

Many thanks wryter2000 Dec 2019 #56

.. cwydro Dec 2019 #58

Some people have to learn everything the hard way vlyons Dec 2019 #5

I didn't have to actually play marbles on the freeway to "learn" that it would be a bad idea... Wounded Bear Dec 2019 #20

well at least they're "rethinking" stopdiggin Dec 2019 #6

You should take MIL to get that shot today. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2019 #7

George Carlin was right - bullshit is bad for you. Initech Dec 2019 #8

Schadenfreude! SCVDem Dec 2019 #9

Yeah!! Nothing like "neener neener" when someone is fighting for their life! crimycarny Dec 2019 #11

I stopped reading at "I'm not for or against" nt USALiberal Dec 2019 #12

So I guess you missed the part where I told my daughter to get a flu shot crimycarny Dec 2019 #25

Just because something doesn't work sometimes it doesn't mean you don't do it. nt coti Dec 2019 #14

I'm sorry, but you are misinformed. Aristus Dec 2019 #15

I agree crimycarny Dec 2019 #24

One of my clinical jobs is doing physical exams for patients being admitted to Aristus Dec 2019 #26

HIV-positive? crimycarny Dec 2019 #27

I don't give your empathy and reason plan long odds on success. Aristus Dec 2019 #28

I understand crimycarny Dec 2019 #33

I completely agree with you. Silver1 Dec 2019 #18

"You DO realize that some years the flu shot is completely ineffective, right?" Mariana Dec 2019 #19

I got this. Aristus Dec 2019 #22

Here you go crimycarny Dec 2019 #23

This was your claim: Mariana Dec 2019 #34

Let me explain crimycarny Dec 2019 #45

from the CDC - some yrs they miss - it can happen - womanofthehills Dec 2019 #62

That doesn't say the same thing that the poster said. Mariana Dec 2019 #64

I think no benefit means some years there is no benefit - Pharma gets it wrong womanofthehills Dec 2019 #69

Which years were those, exactly? Mariana Dec 2019 #70

It's not black and white - some strains are covered, some not - some yrs are better, some not so womanofthehills Dec 2019 #85

I'm with you. The reaction in TWO threads to this tragedy are heartless and disgusting. Squinch Dec 2019 #39

Some of the posts in this thread wryter2000 Dec 2019 #57

If the flu shot was completely ineffective in some years... LiberalFighter Dec 2019 #59

Not true - in Europe they mainly just vaccinate the old and young womanofthehills Dec 2019 #63

Incidence of flu in unvaccinated healthy adults is 2.3% crimycarny Dec 2019 #66

THEY don't care about society so, SCVDem Dec 2019 #75

I didn't read that they were "obnoxiously in her face" before. cwydro Dec 2019 #73

We've always had some of the "i don't nelieve in" people among us. Scruffy1 Dec 2019 #13

Yikes! LeftInTX Dec 2019 #21

This thread is a reminder to me also Rorey Dec 2019 #30

What happened to you has a name - SIRVA womanofthehills Dec 2019 #71

That pretty much covers what I went through Rorey Dec 2019 #74

My great-grandmother died from tetanus. She was a corn husker, and a minor cut from husking tblue37 Dec 2019 #82

You should check out using elecampane to clear his lungs out. It can stave off anthrax infections. TheBlackAdder Dec 2019 #31

I don't think the OP is in a position to prescribe treatments for her FIL. nt. Mariana Dec 2019 #35

They could/should do a PSA commercial supporting vaccines from the (formerly) anti-vax perspective liberalla Dec 2019 #32

No doubt they would be thrilled to learn that you have Tipperary Dec 2019 #37

Right? It reminds me of how much Republicans love to "stick it to" those who disagree with Squinch Dec 2019 #40

It makes me sad. Tipperary Dec 2019 #46

It isn't glee. It's frustration. Aristus Dec 2019 #41

Nobody knows who they are. I've posted these threads to show the importance Coventina Dec 2019 #43

Thank you for doing so. Mariana Dec 2019 #44

Thank you for the update Gothmog Dec 2019 #38

Further update down-thread, post 78. Coventina Dec 2019 #79

Not getting those shots doesn't really make them anti-vaxxers though Polybius Dec 2019 #47

Yes. They did not get the flu or pneumonia shots because they oppose all vaccines. Coventina Dec 2019 #50

A child's first vaccine is usually Hepatitis B, which is given right after birth. nt. Mariana Dec 2019 #52

The vaccine could have been the cause of his seizures and that is why they are frightened womanofthehills Dec 2019 #65

Anti-virals are another form of protection crimycarny Dec 2019 #68

That horrible tragedy for their baby in the wake of his first vaccines makes this public slamming Squinch Dec 2019 #76

Unless the baby had seizures on the day of his birth Mariana Dec 2019 #77

Have to wonder if your in-laws have their wills and advance directives setup? LiberalFighter Dec 2019 #60

Coventina: all the best to you & your family for a healthy new year... Hekate Dec 2019 #67

Hey Coventina... Caliman73 Dec 2019 #72

Hi Caliman, thanks for asking! Coventina Dec 2019 #78

Does he have a CPAP? Gothmog Dec 2019 #80

Yes, but he refuses to wear it. Says it keeps him awake. Coventina Dec 2019 #83

I need my CPAP to sleep at all Gothmog Dec 2019 #84

I think the nasal version is on order for him. Coventina Dec 2019 #86

I have a client who is a whole saler Gothmog Dec 2019 #87

Fluzone High Dose does list seizures as a rare side effect womanofthehills Dec 2019 #81

There is also a study being done on "negative inference". crimycarny Dec 2019 #88