Comments on: H1N1 mutation found in some flu fatalities

By: HoosierArmyMom

HoosierArmyMom — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:02:13 +0000

KB… I am giving thanks to the Good Lord that he saw you and your beautiful baby through this. God’s blessings on your continued recovery.

By: KrzyBeautiful

KrzyBeautiful — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:45:20 +0000

As far as we can best figure, I contracted Iraq Bacteria while on the ventilator. However, the bacteria lingers around hospitals. I was on the vent at both hospitals; and had never even heard of the sickness until I had already beaten it.

The family stayed closed lipped in order to keep from scaring me. But you have EVERY right when admitted to a hospital to ask if their hospital has tested positive for the bacteria. They MUST tell you if you ask!!

By: Bloviating Zeppelin

Bloviating Zeppelin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:02:21 +0000

That’s wonderful that your daughter and grandchildren all survived. I’m in a high-risk job surrounded by persons who’ve already acquired or are in the midst of diagnosed H1N1. Will the county provide the vaccine? No. My provider? No, they can’t get access to more, just yet, though they’re trying.

By: Patrick Sperry

Patrick Sperry — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:28:57 +0000

Thank God that Lisa and Carson are alright. The knee bruising was well worth it,and no, I don’t really pray all that much!

Got the shot yesterday as all the Doc’s have said that the interferon that I had to go through has left me with a more or less permanently damaged immune system. Just one more reason not to return to Para-medicine I suppose.

By: Don

Don — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:58:51 +0000

First of all Lisa, thank God you are back with your family. And yes, I too, believe in miracles. You see, when I was born the doctors told my parents that if I lived to be 15 they should consider themselves lucky. That was in 1963. So yes, prayer works and miracles happen.

We are battling the swine AND regular flu strains here at our house, but so far it is just the routine winter yuckies.

By: dudleysdiary

dudleysdiary — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:48 +0000

Got the swine flu vaccination yesterday Fred. My neurologist told me if I contracted the H1N1 virus I would end up in ICU on a ventilator fighting for my life. Been there and done that once before. My doctor told me he was getting the swine flu shot so I made the decision to get one as well. I think it was the right decision.

JDP

By: Vigilante

Vigilante — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:27 +0000

Texas Fred!!

That was a low blow accusing me of kissing pilos…… gag, I can’t even begin to type the name.
Can you get the SF by eatin a hawg??? Because I have been known to
devour a nice big slab of fried ham with mashed potatoes and ham gravy with a biscuit’r’ two……..LOL

By: TexasFred

TexasFred — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:15 +0000

Lee, as far as I know, there is NO vaccine for Acinetobacter baumannii (Iraq Bacteria), and it is thought that she contracted it during her C-Section when she was so sick otherwise…

There is suspicion that this bacteria is lying more or less dormant in a lot of hospitals, waiting for a weakened system to attack…

By: BobF

BobF — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:45 +0000

I haven’t gotten mine yet as the Whiteman AFB clinic isn’t giving them out to retirees and dependents yet and nothing else in this area is giving them. I’m sure glad they’re giving them to the Gitmo detainees. I got a swine flu shot back in 1976 and they’re saying those folks who got them then seem to have a strong resistance to it today.

By: lpbo

lpbo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:17 +0000

KB, I am also greatly pleased that you and your son pulled through. A deadly disease and lengthy illness is a terrible strain on the entire family. God bless your miracle.

If you do not mind telling and if you even know,,, how did you come in contact with the Iraq disease?

My son is going to deploy soon, but maybe he has received a shot against it.

Take care of yourself and your family.

Lee.