suzuki
suzuki asks:
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Since H1N1 vaccine is not stressed for over 70 year olds, by HDC guidlelines, is there any harm in getting the vaccine?
In Topics: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
11 days ago

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wayne yankus
Nov 10, 2009
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What the Expert Says:

I would ask your physician about the danger.  Generally, no there isn't any danger in a healthy immune competent individual.  It is just that 70 year olds are likely to have some immunity, but ask your personal physician about yourself.
 
Wayne Yankus, MD, FAAP
expert panelist: pediatrics
 
 
 
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