Well all I can say is thank God our tax money is going to vaccinate these priority people. Yessiree indeed.

Shouldn't the guy in the article qualify as a risk group? My father qualified because of diabetes, I figured most people with chronic illnesses should qualify. Just give it out already, or ship them to some place that didn't get enough for their risk groups. Iowa City, a college town, didn't get any at all, despite dorms being typical disease incubators. Had to go to Ill. just to get a damn shot.

keep farking that chicken, Vegas.

Ya gotta roll seven or eleven to get a shot, man.

One: Swine flu attacks people over 50 least of all groups. Two: guy in the article is a douche who thinks he deserves everything he wants.

He takes at least nine prescription medications daily to stay alive.

God is trying to tell you something. Do not taunt him a tenth time.

Barakku: Shouldn't the guy in the article qualify as a risk group?

The risk groups for Swine Flu are different than for the "normal" flu. Prevention suggestions are the same though.

In our town, the health department, through the school system, opened up registration for children and adults who meet the extra criteria (parent of an infant etc). With asthma I fell into the category and registered when I registered our children. We get to the school and I'm told that the vaccine is for children only. No problem.

As it was the mist vaccine the health department told me to check the school's website for when the 2nd dose would be administered. When I checked the site a week later I saw a note for the next round of shots for people who missed the first round. At the end was a note scolding those who registered but didn't come for the shot last time. Well gee, if you let people register and then tell them no, you can't get the shot, what do you expect?

This is what Government Healthcare will look like.

Old people always lookin' or a free ride, thinkin' the world owes them something.

I had 3 vaccinations, just to be sure I was alright.

Anter's doctors at Stanford University Hospital, where he received his transplant, tell him he has a compromised immune system and "the H1N1 flu could do me in."
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Exactly. Subby is a trolling idiot.

/Hell, the people at my university wouldn't vaccinate us even if we had a mild sneeze. SERIOUSLY.

GAT_00: One: Swine flu attacks people over 50 least of all groups. Two: guy in the article is a douche who thinks he deserves everything he wants.

Bingo.

Nemo's Brother: This is what Government Healthcare state-funded, limited-supply vaccination will look like.

FTFY.

FTFA: Many seniors have called the Review-Journal to complain. Some refrain from giving their names because they fear their complaints could cause their Social Security benefits to be cut off.

A good number of those who are uptight about this are apparently also a bit paranoid.

I understand that they need to prioritize and all that because of the limited supply. But by God there had better not be a supply room somewhere with a shelf full of that shiat just collecting dust. I'm fairly certain that these shelves exist everywhere. I just don't understand the thought processes at work here. Why does everybody insist on giving idiots the power to make the important decisions? What is it about human nature that makes us want to throw roadblocks in front of any sort of common sense or efficiency? I struggle to understand this every day, but have yet to come up with a satisfactory answer. This planet is doomed. And we deserve it.

/end rant

I hope they are giving it to the hookers because I don't mind the STD but the swine flu is far worse.

Thinks there may be something more to this.

Barakku: Shouldn't the guy in the article qualify as a risk group? My father qualified because of diabetes, I figured most people with chronic illnesses should qualify. Just give it out already, or ship them to some place that didn't get enough for their risk groups. Iowa City, a college town, didn't get any at all, despite dorms being typical disease incubators. Had to go to Ill. just to get a damn shot.

Your dad is actually in the 4th tier of at risk groups established by the CDC, just like the guy in TFA. Pregnant women, child care & health care workers, first responders & people between 6 and 24 yrs old are all supposed to be immunized first.

/Don't tell anybody he cut line, they may try and suck it back out of him or something.

what does Bush know and when did he know it

I work at a hospital (kick/replies, Etc.). I'm not even in a patient care area (main data center), and they made it MANDATORY for all employees. I do not agree with this, but had to go along. I got the shot a week ago and have had no ill affects.

/43 years old
//good health

He's living on borrowed time anyway.

Oh noes! Does that mean some people will get slightly worst flu symptoms? OH THE HUMANITY!

Oh well, they can always order more at tax payer expense, and with a "rush delivery" fee added to it. Suckers.

eggrolls: Barakku: Shouldn't the guy in the article qualify as a risk group? My father qualified because of diabetes, I figured most people with chronic illnesses should qualify. Just give it out already, or ship them to some place that didn't get enough for their risk groups. Iowa City, a college town, didn't get any at all, despite dorms being typical disease incubators. Had to go to Ill. just to get a damn shot.

Your dad is actually in the 4th tier of at risk groups established by the CDC, just like the guy in TFA. Pregnant women, child care & health care workers, first responders & people between 6 and 24 yrs old are all supposed to be immunized first.

/Don't tell anybody he cut line, they may try and suck it back out of him or something.

Forgive me for asking you to do my legwork - but can you point me to the list/description of the risk groups as established by the CDC for the pig sickness?

Barakku: Shouldn't the guy in the article qualify as a risk group? My father qualified because of diabetes, I figured most people with chronic illnesses should qualify. Just give it out already, or ship them to some place that didn't get enough for their risk groups. Iowa City, a college town, didn't get any at all, despite dorms being typical disease incubators. Had to go to Ill. just to get a damn shot.

College towns are given the same guidelines as other towns. Yeah, young people are most likely to get it, but it's just shiatty, not actually dangerous unless you have the other risk factors mentioned.

Our school didn't get any, and they bussed staff and students who were pregnant or had other risk factors to the nearest city to be vaccinated. They also have a massive quarantine in place-- students who are infected are only allowed to use one labeled shower, sink, and toilet in the dorms, can't leave their dorm rooms, and have their food brought to them by their RA. When they do have to go out they have to wear a mask. Thankfully I'm off campus and can stay home-- only went in once with a FLI and wore a mask and used a lot of hand sanitizer.

/fiance has it right now
//he's pukey but will survive
///getting a kick, etc

They should just give everyone placebos and be done with it. Being sick is all psychological anyways. If there is a true killer virus out there, it is like god's way of thinning the herd.

Solty Dog: They should just give everyone placebos and be done with it. Being sick is all psychological anyways. If there is a true killer virus out there, it is like god's way of thinning the herd.

Nemo's Brother: This is what Government Healthcare will look like.

My government-supplied health care has already given me the H1N1 vaccine and the seasonal one.

GAT_00: One: Swine flu attacks people over 50 least of all groups. Two: guy in the article is a douche who thinks he deserves everything he wants.

One: In the case of somebody with a compromised immune system, it's far more likely that you'll catch it regardless of age, and if you do, for it to be a death sentence. Two: guy in the article would like a medication that may well be vital to keeping him alive. That's being a douche in your eyes?

Basiorana: College towns are given the same guidelines as other towns. Yeah, young people are most likely to get it, but it's just shiatty, not actually dangerous unless you have the other risk factors mentioned.

actually, swine flu IS dangerous to otherwise healthy young adults. that's why they're in a priority group, dumbass.

How many high-risk people are left to vaccinate?

100? 100,000? Without that figure, the story is worthless.

Reportage fail.

ShamWowofDamocles: eggrolls: Barakku: Shouldn't the guy in the article qualify as a risk group? My father qualified because of diabetes, I figured most people with chronic illnesses should qualify. Just give it out already, or ship them to some place that didn't get enough for their risk groups. Iowa City, a college town, didn't get any at all, despite dorms being typical disease incubators. Had to go to Ill. just to get a damn shot.

Your dad is actually in the 4th tier of at risk groups established by the CDC, just like the guy in TFA. Pregnant women, child care & health care workers, first responders & people between 6 and 24 yrs old are all supposed to be immunized first.

/Don't tell anybody he cut line, they may try and suck it back out of him or something.

Forgive me for asking you to do my legwork - but can you point me to the list/description of the risk groups as established by the CDC for the pig sickness?

Glad to help. My google fu, it is mighty.

Link (new window)

Barakku: Iowa City, a college town, didn't get any at all, despite dorms being typical disease incubators. Had to go to Ill. just to get a damn shot.

You work for campus police/security? I hear officers are shot for free in Tacoma, WA.

/too soon?

Fighting The Urge: FTFA: Many seniors have called the Review-Journal to complain. Some refrain from giving their names because they fear their complaints could cause their Social Security benefits to be cut off.

A good number of those who are uptight about this are apparently also a bit paranoid.

They are also worried the government may take over their Medicare.

Boobies?

liquid_love: I understand that they need to prioritize and all that because of the limited supply. But by God there had better not be a supply room somewhere with a shelf full of that shiat just collecting dust. I'm fairly certain that these shelves exist everywhere. I just don't understand the thought processes at work here. Why does everybody insist on giving idiots the power to make the important decisions? What is it about human nature that makes us want to throw roadblocks in front of any sort of common sense or efficiency? I struggle to understand this every day, but have yet to come up with a satisfactory answer. This planet is doomed. And we deserve it.

/end rant

Humanity has been riding the fail train to extinction for a while now. Glad to see you've woken up and realized your onboard. Now sit back, order a drink, and watch the sites flyby as we get closer to the large dark tunnel in the distance.

CHOO CHOOOO

Im preggos and I refuse to get the shot. Of course im not a panicky person either...

\its not ebola...
//Hopes I get it and get immunities from it!

I heard they were comping shots at the mirage for 20 minutes on the slots. The cocktail waitress will give it to you at the machine when she brings you your drink.

thank god this isn't actually a dangerous virus on the loose. With all the crap I've been hearing about screw ups and whatnot, we'd all be dead within the first 6 weeks.

My friend who is 25 and in good health got one no problem at all at his doctor's office. Are they really withholding the vaccine?

Number of deaths for leading causes of death

•Heart disease: 631,636
•Cancer: 559,888
•Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 137,119
•Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 124,583
•Accidents (unintentional injuries): 121,599
•Diabetes: 72,449
•Alzheimer's disease: 72,432
•Influenza and Pneumonia: 56,326
•Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 45,344
•Septicemia: 34,234
Nearly 8,000 deaths from swine flu worldwide ZOMG (pops)

I like to add a little farking realism to the debate

The reason we're in this mess is because the FDA caved in to the idiots who are afraid of thimerosal. They're producing less vaccine in multidose vials and instead opted for single-dose syringes. That's one cause of the production problems.

Nemo's Brother: This is what Government Healthcare will look like.

Well here in Canada, most of the province have opened flu shot for everyone since last week, so I guess gov healthcare is not too bad after all...

Visions of old people in head to toe latex, still pumpin the button on the slot machines.

/lives in vegas
/they show long lines for the damn shot on the news ever day.

I do think anyone with chronic conditions, regardless of age, should be the defining factor. If your doc says you'll likely die without one, you ought to be able to get it. But there is nothing in TFA saying the vaccine doses will spoil or ultimately go unused. Submitter is using weasel language.

Like A Boss: Humanity has been riding the fail train to extinction for a while now. Glad to see you've woken up and realized your onboard. Now sit back, order a drink, and watch the sites flyby as we get closer to the large dark tunnel in the distance.

CHOO CHOOOO

That's the best advice I've received in a long time. What are you drinking, sir? I'll have one sent over to you.

Gobobo: Number of deaths for leading causes of death

•Heart disease: 631,636
•Cancer: 559,888
•Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 137,119
•Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 124,583
•Accidents (unintentional injuries): 121,599
•Diabetes: 72,449
•Alzheimer's disease: 72,432
•Influenza and Pneumonia: 56,326
•Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 45,344
•Septicemia: 34,234
Nearly 8,000 deaths from swine flu worldwide ZOMG (pops)

I like to add a little farking realism to the debate

You forgot SHARK! attacks. Remember that little frenzy a few years back? People focus on the weirdest stuff when it comes to what actually threatens their lives.

Gobobo: Number of deaths for leading causes of death

•Heart disease: 631,636
•Cancer: 559,888
•Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 137,119
•Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 124,583
•Accidents (unintentional injuries): 121,599
•Diabetes: 72,449
•Alzheimer's disease: 72,432
•Influenza and Pneumonia: 56,326
•Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 45,344
•Septicemia: 34,234
Nearly 8,000 deaths from swine flu worldwide ZOMG (pops)

I like to add a little farking realism to the debate


The 20-somethings don't have a Viet Nam to thin their ranks, so this is the best we can hope for.

I killed myself just to make sure I wouldn't catch swine flu.

Anyway, since it's only as dangerous and contagious as 'regular' flu I'm so glad tax dollars are going to this. We don't have a "public option" or public health care with complimentary private insurance.

Oh, and BEAUROCRACY WOKRS!

I was studying on campus one day last month and a line started to form, so I got in and a few minutes later I was vaccinated. I was hoping the line was for donuts or something...

/yes i sound fat
//but i am not