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By Jessica at Parenting.com on Friday, November 6, 12:52 pm EST

Here's a roundup of recent H1N1 news stories. And tell us: Have you encountered Swine Flu in your community? Did you get your family vaccinated? Did you get the shot, or the mist? Let us know!

In Iowa, the first case of a family pet with H1N1. The cat most likely got it from the family members recently suffering from swine flu. (Time

How did Wall Street bankers score the swine flu vaccine ahead of millions of others? (Associated Press)

Going sanitizer-happy? An unusually high demand for Purell could lead to limited supplies in some areas.
(CNN

Seven members of an endangered Amazonian tribe have died from H1N1. (BBC)

A new bill in the House of Reps would guarantee paid sick leave to workers if their employer asks them to stay home with swine flu.
(Associated Press

To put it in perspective, here's an interesting history of the swine flu, from 1889 to today.
(New Scientist)  

Plus:

Our no-freak-out swine flu guide for parents

Swine flu know-how for moms-to-be

 


Member Comments
Swine Flu
11/6/2009 at 2:23 pm
I am 6 months pregnant and have been put on Tamiflu. I couldn't get my vaccine because there was none available, but thankfully, I was able to get my toddler vaccinated yesterday. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date with all the latest info, it's been a real help!


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Anonymous
Got the vaccine
11/9/2009 at 1:36 pm
Eight months along. I got the shot last month, after driving to the state capitol and waiting about an hour. Zero regrets, though it's now available at my Ob-Gyn's office.


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Anonymous
Also got the vaccine
11/9/2009 at 2:51 pm
I am 6 months pregnant and I got the vaccine last Wednesday. The local health department finally starting taking appointments and I was one of the first to get one, thankfully. So far I feel great and have even been around some people to have had the virus. Still using hand sanitizer like crazy, though!


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Anonymous
Swine Flu Vaccine
11/10/2009 at 11:26 am
yestreday got my 6mo 3 days old and myself vaccinated after standing in the line for 3 hours - we both got the shot since he is too small for the mist and I am breast feeding. Hubby and 5 year old got the nasal mist version. It was so worth the wait! The kids will need another round next month same time and hopefully we'll have a steady supply then. IT'S BEEN 24 HRS AND NONE OF US HAD ANY SIDE-EFFECTS! I am so relieved!!!


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