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H1N1 Vaccine: No Serious Side Effects Found, Says WHO
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by Yuliya Talmazan | November 5, 2009 at 11:57 am
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WHO released its latest findings today, confirming that the H1N1 vaccine has not produced any serious or unusual side effects in the one million people in 20 countries around the world who have already received it. WHO's top flu expert Dr. Keiji Fukuda said that the only significant side effect observed so far is soreness in the arm where the shot has been received. Fukuda also mentioned that the rate at which vaccinated individuals get this side effect from H1N1 shots may actually be lower than that seen with other seasonal flu vaccinations.
Fukuda reiterated that just one dose of the vaccine should be sufficient to provide adequate protection against the virus. He also mentioned that H1N1 is becoming the predominant flu strain this fall season, crowding out other flu strains. Finally, Fukuda said that the H1N1 virus has not mutated a great deal since its emergence in May, but that some mutations are expected as people start to build immunity against the virus. There is also no evidence thus far of the widespread occurrence of antiviral resistance.
Twenty countries have started to vaccinate against the pandemic virus and the initial picture suggests the vaccine is very safe, Dr. Keiji Fukuda, the global health agency's top flu expert, said in a news conference in Geneva.
"And the side-effects which are expected - such as a painful injection or perhaps some swelling at the injection site - these are occurring at rates which are expected and usually seen with seasonal influenza vaccine. So the picture right now looks quite good in terms of the safety."
Fukuda said rates of local reactions may actually be lower than what is seen with seasonal flu shots.
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at 08:32 on November 6th, 2009
Good to hear, hope the long term effects are the same.
A young relative of mine who just got the shot shot had tiredness, nausea, and still has severe itching - of the feet. Hopefully this will subside, it's only been 36 hours.
Source: stmichaelshospital.com
at 11:19 on November 7th, 2009
It is surprising how a flu strain can mutate to a northern climate so quickly and manage to dominate the common flu strain with such a hostile take over.
However I believe the findings from a medical stand point are very premature, side effects can appear in the long run and manifest down the road, especially with toxicity. Actor John Wayne was exposed to radiation from a contaminated area while filming on set and became ill many years later, he had no side effect until then.
I spoke to several hospital staff members and they have claimed that many innaculated staff at the North York General Hospital in Toronto developed adverse side effects, some became ill with severe flu like symptoms after the shot that lingered beyond the 36 hour time frame resulting for them to take several days off work.
It is understandable that these statistic(s) did not make it into the mainstream news because it would only hinder the effort of the vaccination trials.
Having the WHO's top flu expert Dr. Keiji Fukuda report that the only symptom from a needle to the arm was soreness in the needle entry area is practically no new information at all, we assumed as much I think.
at 19:16 on November 7th, 2009
my 9 month old got the H1N1 vaccine yesterday day. now he is coughing and has a severe runny nose
at 14:55 on November 10th, 2009
This is simply not true, and here is a good example: www.newstheylose.com/2009/10/disabled-for-life-from-flu-shot.htmlIf you are thinking about taking these vaccines do yourself and read these articles first. They might just change your mind.Flu vaccines revealed as the greatest quackery ever pushed in the history of medicine:tr.im/vaccinescamFDA Approved H1N1 Vaccines Contain Ingredients Known to Cause Cancer and Death:tr.im/vaccinecausescancerIneffectiveness and Dangers of Flu Shots:tr.im/vaccinedangerBrooklyn girl winds up in hospital after being injected with H1N1 swine flu vaccine without parental permissiontr.im/nopermission
at 20:15 on November 11th, 2009
I also disagree with the notion that these side effects disappear within 1-2 days. I have had progressive tingling in my legs and now hands accompanied by hot sensations in both legs. Attributed to the vaccine, however I had the shot 7 days ago and it has only gotten worse.
at 16:28 on November 13th, 2009
yes i've had the same tingling in both my legs and hands. i got the vaccine 11 days ago and the feeling has only gotten worse. is anyone else presenting with these symptoms? i've been referred to a neurologist but appt. is not til next friday... i'm scared!
at 06:46 on November 14th, 2009
I had the swine flu shot last weeknd. After I got the shot my rt. arm and hand went to sleep. The next day my left hand was tingling, along with both feet. It has been a week, and I still have symptoms, I hope its not permant, once nerves become inflamed I know it may take along time to heal, but this is driving me crazy.
at 08:52 on November 20th, 2009
Hi, I got the h1n1 nasal mist in mid October, and I have been having numbness, tingling and painful sensation on my left arm during sleep. This disturbs my sleep greatly. At first I thought I was sleeping on my left side cutting off the circulation, therefore numbness and tingling. But it continues even when I am sleeping on the right side or on my back. I have had poor sleep due to this since receiving the h1n1 vaccine. Also, I have this migrated aching pain. The aching pain can move from one part of my body to the other. Sometimes, I feel it in my chest. Other times, i feel it on my arm. I am concerned and wondering if this discomfort will ever go away.
at 14:06 on December 13th, 2009
Hi my name is Dee and Im currently experiencing the same discomfort after my H1N1 vaccine only I recieved a shot because of my asthma. How long after the mist did u start experiencing the tingles and pain? Is this still going on with you now? Im very concerned and wondering if it will stop
at 23:23 on December 26th, 2009
Hi sorry to bother u.. i got my h1n1 vaccine shot on oct.28. i still today have tingly legs and hands and feel numb around my face. The sad thing is i had eye surgery 5 days b4 i got that vaccine. I was told i might have anxiety which i never had b4 vaccine. It is just very scary i have a large family and some days i feel so sick where i cant get up without feeling nautious tingly and dizzy. I have gotten alot better but conitue with the tingling and was wondering cuz u had ur shot around the same time as me if u have gotten any better. I have 6 children and a husband who all recieved the vaccine. I have 1 son who has lung problems that was the only reason we chose to get the shot. none of them had any reactions but me. Any info would be very much appreciated thank Jody
at 04:58 on November 12th, 2009
I took vaccine yesterday, my father got it last week. Personally I can confirm, that there are no serious side effects. My hand was a little sore and nothing else.
at 10:48 on November 22nd, 2009
'Teresa Forcades is a physician specializing in internal medicine who received her education at the State University of New York. She also earned a Ph.D. in public health from the University of Barcelona.
She noted that the H1N1 virus has a high infection rate but lower mortality rate than the annual seasonal flu virus.
"How could WHO declare a pandemic, taking into account that this virus has a mortality rate lower than the yearly virus?"
in the video she talks about the vaccine serious side effects:
http://www.vimeo.com/7298827
she asks: "How come we don't declare a pandemic every year?" .
The UN redefined 'pandemic' to heighten the alarm over H1N1 as the World Health Organization (WHO) changed qualification of term.
at 18:27 on November 23rd, 2009
My children had the mist, my husband and I, the shot. The second night after the shot, I had anxiety attack from 10:00 to 2:00 am because, probably, of all I read on internet about side effects. Why are we so concerned about this vaccine, when we didn't even ask a question when it was time to take our babies to the clinic for all kinds of vaccines??? Or when we travel and we get whatever shot we need to enjoy our trip??? We've already had all these products in our veins many times, so are our children, and nobody ever questioned them. What is it? propaganda? panic? lack of education? I'm so tired of being worried for my children and me. Please someone, send us good outbreaks about this vaccine.
at 21:20 on November 29th, 2009
I had the H1N1 flu shot (adjuvant) and regular flu shot at the same time, about 5 weeks ago.I had a reaction within 20 minutes of the shot -- tightness in my right hand and wrist. It only lasted a few minutes.Then, 13 days later, I started experiencing numbness in both hands, both arms and one side of my head and face.It spread to my entire face/head. I have pain that comes and goes on top of my head. I've had a CT scan and have seen an internal medicine doctor who is confident I experienced an immune reaction to the shots, perhaps to the adjuvant.I've been vaccinated all of my life, had our children vaccinated. This reaction was scary, indeed.I am under the care of a naturopath to combat the effects of these vaccinations.I hope this helps someone else. I have reported this to the health care system.J
at 23:29 on December 26th, 2009
Hi there i got my vaccine on nov.28. i experienced nausea tingling and dizzyness and continue to feel that way i thought it was anxiety cause thats what people were saying but i never b4 in my life experienced these feeling until i git that vaccine. i have 6 kids and my husband all who recieved the shot and none of them had a reaction. i guess im just wondering if u got better.. please let me know thanks Jody
at 13:48 on December 13th, 2009
Myself and my 3 yr old son recieved the H1N1 vaccine almost a month ago. Im 24 and I had to get an actual "shot" because of my "childhood" asthma and my son had the nasal injection. My son didnt get sick or develop any unusual symptoms but my arm where I recieved the shot is beginning to ache again. It was sore and achey immediately after I recieved my vaccination and within days I didnt notice anymore aches. Now the aches come and go like contractions. Im not sure if this is normal or something I should worry about. I havent had any other symptoms other than an achey arm but I have to admit reading all these not so good facts and articles Im very much worried about myself and especially for the health of my child. Anyone have any info please post.
at 15:02 on December 13th, 2009
I also started having tingles / numbness / cold sensations .. it started about 30 hours after the vaccine. Which was wednesday Dec 9th and continue today Dec 13th. It moves around - from my legs, hands, chest, back, arms and even my head. It is an awful feeling and I worry every day if I am going to be able to walk in an hour, a day, a week. I am going to see my GP tomorrow to try to rule out GBS. This is the second site I have seen with these side effects. It seems to be a huge problem. I wish I had read this stuff before I had the shot. I have asthma and thought I was protecting myself. I will not be getting this shot for my 4 year old. He is homeschooled so I am hoping we can keep him away from it.
at 21:13 on December 17th, 2009
I guess I'm glad to hear that others have had similar side effects, although I will say that I am also sorry to hear this at the same time. If your side effects are anything like mine have been for the past 6 weeks, I feel your pains/worries. My story follows...
Received the H1N1 vaccination shot on Nov. 5, '09, went to bed, awoke around 1:30 am with the chills so bad I was shaking uncontrollably. This lasted over an hour, thought I was going to die, almost drove to the emergency room, but knew in my head they probably couldn't have done anything but watch, and I didn't have medical insurance. I do now though.
About a week later, I started having real tingly scalp, back of head and neck, ears as well as severe red flushing in the face, usually during the morning, the flushing that is. Went to my Doctor and explained things. He stated that the chills on night one were most certainly due to the vaccine. Told me to take Benadryl for the flushing symptoms and to call back in a week if things hadn't improved. So I called back, still tingling in the neck and scalp, as well as my right foot and weird aches and pains in right leg, knee, and calf primarily.
Essentially haven't slept a solid nights sleep in six weeks. I sleep with a pillow between legs trying to alleviate leg symptoms. Doctor took some blood tests, all came back "normal". Though I'm not really sure what he tested me for. Will ask next week. Also am scheduled for an MRI, on the brain, because the doctor said a neurologist won't even see me with out an MRI prior. I will keep you all abreast of the situation. Could you please do the same. I've tried, Advil, heat and ice, nothing seems to be working. Am getting a bit of anxiety the longer this persists. Take care folks!
at 15:42 on January 17th, 2010
I had the swine-flue shot around 3-4 weeks ago and had a very sore arm for approx 4 days. Some 6 weeks previous, I had received the normal seasonal flue shot with no pain and no effect on my arm. This last week I developed an unusual 'heavy cold' or mild flue-like condition with a really bad productive cough. These symptoms have now nearly gone but the whole of my left arm, particularly where I had the swine-flue shot, has been lightly tingling - all the way down to my fingers. I feel that either the swine-flue jab has caused this or perhaps I have recently become exposed to the genuine swine flue and the tingling in the arm is a heightened immune system reaction which is focussed on where I had the swine-flue vaccine shot. Any opinions welcome. I'm not panicking over it but there do seem to be a lot of adverse reactions out there involving tingling arms.