Comments on: No vaccine for me! I’m expendable at 65!

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:27:51 +0000

Strange, in The Netherlands it’s the other way around. Everybody over 60 can get the Swine flu vaccine (and between 6 months and 5 year old). I, 40 year old healthy male, can’t get the vaccine, no matter what, no matter how much I’m willing to pay for it.

By: Gaurd Duck

Gaurd Duck — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:04:12 +0000

Although I decided not to get the shot(G-d only knows what’s in the thing), it should be up to the individual rather than bureaucrats. Most of the people I know say they won’t get it, and are worried they may be forced to. If the gov could just let us make our own choices about our own health, then I could get the oral surgery done that I need, but the only pain killers that work on me are all banned because “someone might abuse them”. Sorry to rant, but my point is that we all know how you’re feelin’ right now.

By: Miss Iris

Miss Iris — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:32:33 +0000

My husband calls the Dallas VA every day and listens to the recording re: swine flu vaccine. They are suppose to get the vaccine. How it will be distributed is a mystery. But, those eligible for VA care might want to check into this – if you have never been to a VA facility you will need your DD-214 and all the appropriate ID. Call ahead if you have questions. If you go, dress comfortably and be prepared to stay quite a while. I hope this helps somebody. Good luck, America!!! We need it!!!

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:31:49 +0000

Dave,
That review of supply and demand seems highly suspect to me. As near as I can tell, the distribution of the medicine is based on what clinics and agencies order, and not based on population density or demographics (someone please correct me if I’m wrong.)
So, this system depends on each individual clinic and state—run agency coordinating to best distribute and provide access to the material. Just as clearly, that isn’t happening; which is why one of the previous commenter’s found access at a local clinic while the state was turning people away for lack of inventory..
I wish you and your family the best in these times.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:43:16 +0000

Dave. You are seeing a glimpse of what is to come. You can have my shot, I’m not getting it. I am pretty sure I wasn’t one of the ones counted that needs a shot anyway. My father is 74 and will not be receiving a shot. It’s not just age, his doctor has recommend he not get any flu shots since the risk of complications are way to high. He has had three bypasses, diabetes and some other ongoing health issues. His Dr just does not want to risk having to add ractions to flu shots to the problems they work on. Dad stays healthy, lots of time outside is active and generally avoids large concentrations of people in crowded areas (like church).