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For the 2010-2011 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere, the seasonal flu vaccination will include the vaccine for H1N1 (Swine Flu) along with the two other flu viruses that are anticipated to be prevalent this year. So only one flu vaccination is needed for this flu season.

You can still take it even if you had the H1N1/09 flu vaccination last year or if you had the flu last year. It will not hurt to get it again and it will be the most recent strain of that virus, so in case the one you had was slightly different, this one will protect you from it, too.

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Q: Can or should you still get the vaccine if you have already had the Swine Flu?
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Can you still get Swine Flu after the vaccine?

Absolutely, the vaccine simply builds up your immune system - one can still become infected.


Is the Swine Flu vaccine a one time flu shot or do you have to get one every year?

If the swine flu virus doesn't mutate too much, then the vaccination for the original type of swine flu that you had should still protect you from it. But if it has mutated then you might need a different vaccine for that slightly different virus. However, so far there is no indication of a wide difference between the swine flu virus still in outbreaks in some parts of the world and the one the vaccine was for in the 2009-2010 flu season. That said, just to be on the safe side, the 2010-2011 seasonal flu shot will contain the most current vaccine for swine flu, in addition to the vaccines for the other predicted types of flu, that we will most likely see in this season. So in this year's flu season, only a single flu shot will be needed for protection of seasonal flu strains as well as the swine flu strain.


Should you get the flu shot first or the Swine Flu shot?

In the US in the 2010-2011 flu season: The seasonal flu shot will include the vaccine for H1N1/09, so you won't need a separate shot for the swine flu this year, and you will get all the protection in one vaccination.In the 2009-2010 flu season:It doesn't matter which shot you get first, as far as being protected from both the seasonal flu and the swine flu is concerned, as long as you do get both types of vaccinations. The two vaccines can not be mixed in one shot. You can take both shots on the same day. As of the end of October, 2009 in the US, there is plenty of seasonal flu vaccine available, while the swine flu vaccine is still being reserved for those at highest risk until the production of the vaccine catches up with the demand. You should not wait to get the seasonal flu vaccine until the swine flu vaccine is available to your risk group in your location for best protection against the seasonal flu. Go ahead and get the seasonal flu shot as soon as you can, and then get the H1N1 (swine flu) shot as soon as it is available to you, too.The nasal mist vaccinations for the two types of flu can not be given at the same time. Live 2009 H1N1 vaccine (the type used in the nasal sprays) can be administered at the same visit as any other live or inactivated vaccine EXCEPT seasonal live attenuated influenza vaccine.


Can you get Swine Flu if you have been vaccinated?

The level of immunity conferred from a vaccine depends on how well your immune system functions and how closely the vaccine matches the virus you encounter. If you have a compromised immune system, or the virus has mutated significantly since the vaccine was developed, you may also get the flu despite a vaccination.Additionally, it will take 10-14 days for the vaccine to be effective, and during that time, you can still get swine flu.See the related question below for more information on what might allow you to have illness from the flu after a flu shot.


H1N1 (swine) influenza vaccine?

DefinitionThis vaccine protects people against swine flu.Alternative NamesVaccine - influenza - H1N1; Immunization - influenza - H1N1; Vaccine - influenza - swine flu; Immunization - influenza - swine flu; Swine flu shot; Swine flu vaccineInformationThe H1N1 virus (swine flu) is a new flu virus strain that is causing illnesses in humans worldwide. Symptoms include fever of 100 F or more and a sore throat or a cough. Chills, sore muscles, and headache may also be present.The largest number of H1N1 flu cases have occurred in people ages 5 - 24. Fewer cases, and almost no deaths, have been reported in people older than age 64, which is a different pattern from the normal seasonal flu.See article on H1N1 (swine) flu for more information.A new H1N1 vaccine is expected to be available in the fall of 2009. Check with your doctor or nurse, local pharmacist, or local health department to see when the vaccine will be available.There will be two types of swine flu vaccine. One is given as a shot, the other is a nasal spray.The swine flu shot contains killed (inactive) viruses. It is not possible to get the flu from this type of vaccine. The flu shot is approved for people age 6 months and older.A nasal spray swine flu vaccine uses a live, weakened virus instead of a dead one, like the flu shot. It is approved for healthy people ages 2 - 49. It shout NOT be used in those who have asthma or in children under age 5 who have repeated wheezing episodes.WHO SHOULD GET THE VACCINEAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these high-risk groups should receive the vaccine as soon as it is available:Pregnant womenPeople who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of ageHealth care and emergency services personnelPeople between the ages of 6 months and 24 years of agePeople from ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk for complications from an H1N1 infectionIt is possible there will not be enough H1N1 vaccine at first. If this happens, the CDC recommends that these groups receive the vaccination first:Pregnant womenPeople who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of ageHealth care and emergency services personnel who have direct contact with patients or with infectious substancesChildren 6 months through 4 years of ageChildren ages 5 - 18 who are at greater risk for complications of influenzaHowever, anyone who wants to reduce their risk of the flu should get a flu vaccine. Even if you have had a flu-like illness already, you should still get the swine flu vaccine.Anyone who receives this new swine flu vaccine still should also get the seasonal flu vaccine that is released every year. You may receive both vaccines on the same day if they are both given as shots. The two nasal spray vaccines (regular flu and swine flu) should be given about a month apart.Older children and adults will likely need only a single swine flu shot. However, children under age 9 may need a second shot 3 weeks after the first shot.BENEFITSMost people are protected from the swine flu about 2 weeks after receiving the vaccine.RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTSIt is not possible to get the flu from either the injection or shot flu vaccine. However, some people do get a low-grade fever for a day or two after the shot. The flu shot is approved for people age 6 months and older.The side effects of the swine flu vaccine will probably be very similar to the side effects of the seasonal flu vaccine. Most people have no side effects from the flu shot. Some people have soreness at the injection site or minor aches and low-grade fever for several days.Normal side effects of the nasal flu vaccine include fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting, and some wheezing. Although these symptoms sound like symptoms of the flu, the side effects do not become a sever or life-threatening flu infection.The regular seasonal flu shot has been shown to be safe for pregnant women and their babies. Since the new swine flu vaccine is being made using the same process as the regular flu shot, the vaccine is safe for pregnant women, according to the CDC.As is the case with any drug or vaccine, there is a rare possibility of allergic reaction. Unlike the swine flu vaccine used in 1976, flu vaccines in recent years have shown no association with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) in children, and an extremely small increase in the risk of GBS in adults. The CDC does not expect cases of GBS to occur in people who receive the swine flu shot, but will monitor for increased cases.Talk to your doctor before receiving the swine flu vaccine if you:Had a severe allergic reaction to chickens or egg proteinHave a fever or illness that is more than "just a cold"Had a moderate-to-severe reaction after a previous flu vaccineReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and pregnant women. September 18, 2009. Acessed September 22, 2009.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of iInfluenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP). National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC, MMWR. August 21, 2009: 58(Early Release);1-8 Acessed September 22, 2009.


Is the swine fly shot a good idea?

The H1N1 virus is probably seriously over rated, as most media enjoys making mountains out of mole hills. The vaccine is still not a bad idea.


If I test positive for the seasonal flu could I still have Swine Flu?

Possible but the viruses are very similar, if your body is already fighting seasonal flu chances are it will be more effective at combating swine flu anyway.


Is swine flu virus a latent or a active virus?

If the question is whether the virus in the vaccine is inactivated "dead" or is attenuated "weakened", then the H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu vaccine comes in both types. The vaccine for the injection contains only inactivated virus particles. The vaccine for nasal spray contains viruses that have been altered to be too weak to make an otherwise healthy person ill, but will still cause a good immune response for immunity. If by "active" you mean is there vaccine currently available on the market, then in the US now there is seasonal flu vaccine available and it contains the vaccine for three different types of flu. One of those is H1N1/09 swine flu. You can get the vaccination in the usual places for annual flu shots. See related questions below for more...


If you are vaccinated against chickenpox can you still get shingles?

No, there is no reason to get chickenpox vaccine if you've had shingles. You should talk with your health care provider about shingles vaccine.


Can you get the H1N1 vaccine if you are currently sick with the Swine Flu?

If you have proof from laboratory testing that you currently have the A-H1N1/09 "Swine Flu", then there would be no reason to get the vaccine because having the flu itself will provide the same or better immunity as the vaccine.However, if you have not had the specific strain of flu proven by laboratory testing, you should go ahead and take the vaccination for A-H1N1/09 just to be certain that you are protected in case the symptoms you had were not from this specific strain of influenza. It will not hurt to have the vaccine after having had the same type of flu and it is a "better safe than sorry" scenario.It is better to wait until after any signs of any type of infection (viral or bacterial) are gone before getting flu vaccines, especially if there is any fever.


About the disease prevention and control of swine?

I believe maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best solution. Government health officials are pursuing for the swine flu vaccine. It's alright but I believe that doctors still have to know your health history before they do so. Especially that a lot of negative issues about vaccines are being talked about nowadays.


You have ulcerative colitus on different medications been on steroids will you receive the swine fever jab?

The criteria for administering swine flu vaccine have not been released as yet. A lot will depend on the speed with which sufficient quantities can be produced. As of 07/13/09, manufacturers were having trouble growing the virus fast enough. They are attempting to hybridize it with a virus that propagates faster, so as to be able to produce the vaccine more rapidly. Results are still unknown.