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Posted by Phillipa on October 27, 2009, at 21:25:19
The nurses won in NY state no mandated Swine flu shots. Kentucky, Tenn, And Ca wasn't mandated. Phillipa
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Click Here for Product Infosites Information from Industry. October 23, 2009 Hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers in New York State are now no longer mandated to be vaccinated against seasonal and H1N1 influenza, according to a statement issued today by the state's health department.In August, the New York State Health Department implemented mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers against both the seasonal and H1N1 strains of influenza, with a deadline of vaccination of November 30.
However, in a statement today, Gov. David A. Paterson pointed out the fact that there is a shortage of vaccine.
"Over the last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...acknowledged that New York would only receive approximately 23 percent of its anticipated vaccine supply by the end of the month," Gov. Paterson said. "As a result, we need to be as resourceful as we can with the limited supplies of vaccine currently coming into the State and make sure that those who are at the highest risk for complications from the H1N1 flu receive the first vaccine being distributed right now in New York State."
According to a Wall Street Journal report, however, the reversal of the mandate may be for reasons other than just a vaccine shortage. Last week, a judge issued a temporary restraining order in response to several lawsuits claiming that the state had usurped legal boundaries by implementing the mandate.
Other states with mandatory but less stringent vaccination laws include Alabama, Arkansas, California, and Kentucky. In contrast to the New York State mandate, in some of these states the laws include exemptions through which healthcare workers can abstain from vaccination because of religious or medical reasons (eg, Alabama and Kentucky), and in California, healthcare workers can decline vaccination in writing for any reason. At this time, none of these states' policies have been modified in response to the vaccine shortage.
Posted by bleauberry on October 28, 2009, at 17:32:34
In reply to NY + other states no mandated Flu Swine Vaccine, posted by Phillipa on October 27, 2009, at 21:25:19
I heard on the radio today that reports are coming in from around the country of previously healthy people who have contracted what appears to be a rapid onset of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and severe muscle pains with a couple days of the shot. Assumed to be a reaction that would resolve within a few days, these new sudden diseases following the shot seem to be stuck and not getting better.
I guess it has happened with previous flu shots as well but has been mostly silenced from public knowledge.
The immune system is really complex. I don't think we fully understand it as much as we would like to think we do.
It is very strange how many things...Fibromyalgia, CFS, MS, Lyme, Arthritis...so often have a major immune system component to them.
Hmmm. I dunno. I'm just glad I have the choice to make the risk/benefit decision over my own life and body. Freedom to make my own.
All I know for sure is, every year I got a flu shot, I got sick sometime that winter. Every year I didn't get the shot, I never got sick. Go figure.
Posted by Phillipa on October 28, 2009, at 22:27:15
In reply to Re: NY + other states no mandated Flu Swine Vaccine, posted by bleauberry on October 28, 2009, at 17:32:34
BB I didn't hear this. Glad the nurses won here they are mandated to get the swine flu shot. I got the flu the year got the shot too no shot last year no flu. Oh no kidding the autoimmune system if works right is great. And of course mine doesn't. So many autoimmune diseases in a very small family lots of thyroid, two diabetes, Mother psoriasis linked then to cortisone shots when new, osteoporosis is that one. B got to ask a question. Love Jan
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