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Rerun · 10-26-2009, 11:24 AM

I know there is a big thread on the H1N1 flu shot which is great because its dispelling a lot of myths and hopefully a lot of people are leaning towards getting the shot after reading the thread.

I do have one question though... and I think its important and I didn't want it to get buried in the H1N1 flu shot thread...

I just got my seasonal flu shot last Thursday. Should I wait 2 weeks before getting the H1N1 shot. I heard about the 2 week waiting period before I got my seasonal shot, but when I got the shot the nurse said they will be administering the H1N1 shots starting on Monday and I can come in for the H1N1 shot then.

I'm now confused. Should I wait 2 weeks or is it ok to get the H1N1 shot right away. Personally I'd like to get it done right away if its medically sound, but I'll wait 2 weeks if that is what the medical community is recommending.

So, what should I do?

P.S. I'm a diabetic so the last thing I want is to get the H1N1 flu and screw up my system (its tough keeping your diabetes under control when you are really sick and can't eat properly and all the other stuff).

10-26-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
Rerun Often Thinks About Pickles Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Okotoks Exp:	Just got my seasonal flu shot last week. Should I wait 2 wks b4 I get the H1N1 shot? I know there is a big thread on the H1N1 flu shot which is great because its dispelling a lot of myths and hopefully a lot of people are leaning towards getting the shot after reading the thread. I do have one question though... and I think its important and I didn't want it to get buried in the H1N1 flu shot thread... I just got my seasonal flu shot last Thursday. Should I wait 2 weeks before getting the H1N1 shot. I heard about the 2 week waiting period before I got my seasonal shot, but when I got the shot the nurse said they will be administering the H1N1 shots starting on Monday and I can come in for the H1N1 shot then. I'm now confused. Should I wait 2 weeks or is it ok to get the H1N1 shot right away. Personally I'd like to get it done right away if its medically sound, but I'll wait 2 weeks if that is what the medical community is recommending. So, what should I do? P.S. I'm a diabetic so the last thing I want is to get the H1N1 flu and screw up my system (its tough keeping your diabetes under control when you are really sick and can't eat properly and all the other stuff).