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Sassy_1 · Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 30

Flu shots will be out the 1 of OCT please any driver get one if you don't have insurance plZ let your dispater know so we can get you into a clinic, or a walgreens. this yr raised havoc on all age groups and as Drivers ya all need this . First ask you dispatcher about the flu then ask him or her to get the appointment to get one. most lager company has a RN/PA such as myself.

Wash wash you hands that is the most efective way to keep other germs out of your system.

Trukrswyfe · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 2062

Hey Sassy 1 ,

Not on the subject of flu but shots, what is this new shot mixed with tetnas. And when should you think about getting it. I have a thirteen year old, does he need it or just my husband and myself. He is 32 and I am 30. Dont worry I will still check with health care professional just saw your post and thought I'd ask.

Trukrswyfe · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 2062

Love Story

I will seek and find you .

I shall take you to bed and have my way with you.

I will make you ache, shake & sweat until you moan & groan.

I will make you beg for mercy, beg for me to stop.

I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I'm finished with you.

And, when I am finished, you will be weak for days.

All my love,

The Flu

Now, get your mind out of the gutter and go get your flu shot!

Sassy_1 · Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 30

sorry but DPT is Deptheria Tenus and Phunoina

Twilight Flyer · Joined: 13 Nov 2002 Posts: 5486

2 parents, 7 children...we ALL get our flu shots every year. Youngest is 5. Well worth it, let me tell you.

eastern ontario · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject:

Some with severe allergies should be very careful.

Here in Ontario, Canada, I am a first aid/cpr/defib trained employee who responded to a need for assistance when a fellow employee rec'd her flu shot> She had a severe reaction where she required epi-pen & benadryl til paramedics arrived & was hospitalized. It has been 3 days as of Nov 2nd & she is still showing signs.

Be sure to ask your doctor what your strain of flu shot is based with pleaseeeeeeeeeee!

Trukrswyfe · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 2062

Sorry but it is diphtheria, tetanus,and pretussis, not sure why you stated this nor do I know what Phunonia is. I was just asking if you knew about the new combo booster???

But this is the shot I was talking about so I answered my own question thanks anyway.
http://www.boostrix.com/hcp/hcp_faqs.html

shyykatt · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 2077 Location: MN

Havent had a flu shot since I dunno when; wish they had something for sinus infections tho- going on my 2nd one now in a month :sad:

Trukrswyfe · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 2062

Maybe you didn't get rid of it the first time. Try a combo of allergy pill like allegra, nasal spray like flonase, to finally get rid of it. I finally did and so far so good.

4roses · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject:

skykatt ... for the sinus infection .... try the old fashion ... warm water with salt .... sniff it :shock: .. it helps to clean out your sinus. ... have you doctor get you a script for Flonase that will help, then there's always Afrin, Allegra and Claritin .. these will help dry up or shrink the backed-up mucus and give temporary relief by helping to drain the sinuses. ... Is your truck to dry inside ... maybe using the heater alot will do this. Try to bring some moisture back into the truck ... set a bowl of water out - or container to bring back the mositure, this will help loosen dried mucus and promote nasal drainage. .... I'm sure your doing alot of these things already ... but sometimes a reminder helps :wink:

shyykatt · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 2077 Location: MN

for4roses wrote: skykatt ... for the sinus infection .... try the old fashion ... warm water with salt .... sniff it :shock: .. it helps to clean out your sinus. ... have you doctor get you a script for Flonase that will help, then there's always Afrin, Allegra and Claritin .. these will help dry up or shrink the backed-up mucus and give temporary relief by helping to drain the sinuses. ... Is your truck to dry inside ... maybe using the heater alot will do this. Try to bring some moisture back into the truck ... set a bowl of water out - or container to bring back the mositure, this will help loosen dried mucus and promote nasal drainage. .... I'm sure your doing alot of these things already ... but sometimes a reminder helps :wink:

I dont drive (I hold down the fort while hes away lol) I used to be on presciptions meds, cannot afford them anymore (not on a "swift salary" lol!) I am on advair tho for my asthma- can barely afford that, but I'd probably die w/out it! Hmm...not sure I could handle snortin' salt (or anything else for that matter) up my nose- but will try it if I get desparate- thanks. :wink:

Trukrswyfe · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 2062

Hey Shykatt,

I don't have insurance either, but not sure if you know this or not. Wally world has those cheap 4.00 scripts and also Check with other stores to match prices. Where we are the local grocery store pharmacy will call three other pharmacies and give me the best price. That way I don't have to drive around or go to Walmart ( I don't like the pharmacy there). The saving can be huge on was 70.00 dollar that I got for 20.00 just by calling around.

eastern ontario · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:09 am Post subject:

Trukrswyfe wrote: Sorry but it is diphtheria, tetanus,and pretussis, not sure why you stated this nor do I know what Phunonia is. I was just asking if you knew about the new combo booster???

But this is the shot I was talking about so I answered my own question thanks anyway.
http://www.boostrix.com/hcp/hcp_faqs.html

Diphtheria, tetanus,and pretussis or [DPT] are known as booster shots to us & unrelated to the flu shot. They required by law for anyone in school & under 18 here in Ontario and administered every 10yrs here.

The flu shot is entirely different & completely optional. It is highly recommended by the local health officer to those who have a comprimised immune system [seniors, school aged children, and those with respiratory illnesses or anyone in the health care field].

Trukrswyfe · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 2062

Thank E,

I am completely aware of the difference between shots, if you read my first post you would see that. So state the obvious.. fine. The original post was more then a month old with absolutey no responses so I posed a question to the author who stated that they were either an RN or PA.

My then second post was completely on topic. To broaden the topic to illness would open up the discussion.
I have three children and know what DTaP is (how we write it in the States). They don't regularly booster tetanus in adults unless need be and they have only started to add Pretussis to the tetanus shot. Pretussis is (whoopin cough) which in recent years is making and alarming come back both in children and adults and can be deadly. They had to comfirmed cases in my childs school.

4roses · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

If anyone is interested .... I have a list of phone numbers where a person can call to see if they qualify to recieve their med's free .... there's 57 numbers - ... just PM me and I'll send it to you. ...... This works for people with low income or no insurance at all. :wink:

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