We all want to remain heathy and durning the flu season it is especially important that we take extra steps to insure our health. Because of my consistent health issues, I have received the flu vaccine every year of my life. When I was little it was a family experience that was sure to be accompanied by my sister Audrey's tantrums, that inevitably ended with dad holding her down. While on the opposite side of the spectrum,my sister Emily and I argued about which one of us was going to go first
As a transplant patient doctors have always advised me to receive the regular yearly flu vaccine. However this year has had a different outcome. Upon a routine visit with my nephrologist I was surprised to learn that they DID NOT advise transplant recipients to receive the H1N1 vaccination. I couldn't believe their was actually a vaccine they didn't want to give me! Usually I am trying to convince them that I don't need whatever it is they are insisting that I get.
The doctor recommended that I receive the regular flu vaccine and suggested that anyone in my household receive one as well. As for the H1N1 it's not meant for me, but I'm sure it would be beneficial for others to receive it!