. I will update this thread as new info becomes available. If you have questions or want to post your experience, please do 
If you haven't received your H1N1 shot yet, now is the time to get it. There is plenty of vaccine now. It is open for all (who don't have medical contraindications...egg allergy, neomycin or polymixin allergy, or life threatening reaction to any flu vaccine ).
Some myths include: I don't need to get it, the rates of the disease are lower.
Yes they are lower, but while we have a slight break.. do take advantage. Remember we have had 2 waves of this flu already!! (first was in late spring...second was mid Sept) What we (public health) are keeping our fingers crossed, hoping doesn't happen... a third wave of the H1N1 after the first of the year. (Due to being in close contact with people: shopping, traveling, gatherings at home & church) But we are prepared in the event this does occur.
We are nearing the time we'd normally see seasonal flu. Did you receive that one, too?? At a time earlier, supplies were limited. But do get one (unless contraindicated) if possible.. get both (H1N1 and seasonal) at the same time (one in each arm)
If you do get flu symptoms it's important to contact your MD office with in 24-48 hrs, chances are if your symptoms meet the criteria, you could qualify for Taniflu. It's an oral antiviral, that has been of great benefit to reduce the severity of your symptoms. There have been reports of pharmacies increasing the cost (due to demand)
The cost varies from $80-120.If you get charged more, report this to your state attorney general's office. It's always good to know if this covered my your drug plan. If you had flu symptoms, got better, and they reappear in a couple of weeks... call your MD!!!
If you do have flu symptoms.. drink plenty of fluids, use tylenol or advil for pain relief, keep track of your temp (if you have a temp. Some of the flu patients didn't have high temps)
Pneumonia vaccine: if you are under 65, discuss with your MD. Many of us that post here are elig before age 65. I started to get mine when I was 35 (due to chronic pneumonia secondary to lung issues) There is various thoughts on how frequently to receive it. My immunologist recommends it every 5 yrs.
And don't forget to keep up with frequent hand washing, coughing into your sleeve and stay home if you are sick!!
