65s and over not getting swine flu shots yet

actually, they have discovered that older people, and it seems those who got that "swine flu" shot back in 1977 aren't getting this bug - so why take the chance of giving another shot some might have an allergic reaction too? So far, it seems to be cutting down young, and normally healthy people, with a tendency to actually kill children & teens

I have heard that this is very similar to the flu that went around in the 70s, so older people may have some immunity to it. I don't know that as a fact, though. I have also read that people who get flu shots every year are more susceptible to it because getting those shots doesn't encourage their immune system. And, of course, I've heard that we old people are expendable. I guess it depends on how much of a conspiracy theory you want to believe. Some days I believe it, other days, I don't. :)

Apparently the reason that they have come out with the H1N1 flu vaccination is that the seasonal flu is not effective against the H1N1 flu. Here in the states each state seems to have a different priority of who gets the H1n1 shots. I have read that those over 65 probably already have some immunity to the swine flu having lived threw it back in 1976. I wonder if this is much over blown just it was back then.

This flu is atypical in that it attacks the young more severely than the old and it is very hard on pregnant women. Those are where the most deaths have occurred and that is why those groups get the shot first. Many of today's older people had the swine flu in the 70's.

well I for one aint a gonna get it! not with them changing the experation date on most what they had in stock!!!!and yup thats what they say in the OBAMA care reform that older poepl are to prepare them selfs to die after so many years specially the ones in homes and places like that. Now you already have this kind of government health care up there so what ya think! to our governments we are expendable!

My Daughter had swine flu a few weeks back. She is a nurse in a doctors office. She was real sick for about a week. Both my 7 year old grandson, and my 75 year old mother were exposed on a daily basis. Neither one of them were vaccinated. My daughter is doing fine and is back at work. My Mother, and my grandson are still not showing any signs of getting it. I bet a lot of the older people have been exposed to it when it went around years ago and have built up antibodies to it. or they got the vaccine then. and it is still helping. I am in my 50's and do not plan on getting the vaccine, and my husband is not getting it either.

It does seem that way, doesn't it. I wonder what they would all think if they could not have on if they were over 65. I am sure all of them that want one, have already had theirs.

over here in india,we have to pay for the shots irrespective of age.i do not know why elderly people are singled but certain people with debiltating illness like cancer are not given these flu shots.

Here's a different look at the vaccine, and shots, fyi. Did you know there was swine flu vaccines in 1976, and that they had a lot of side effects? This from the LA Times: http://articles.latimes.com/2009/apr/27/science/sci-swine-history27 Here's something from the UK: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1210525/Half-pregnant-women-swine-flu-vaccine-fears-harm-babies.html About 1/4 the way down: "A poll of 1,500 nurses found that only a third said they would definitely be vaccinated, while two smaller surveys of doctors showed that about half would say no." So, in the UK, 2/3 of 1,500 nurses won't be vaccinated, and about 50% of doctors won't. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/SwineFlu/swine-flu-vaccine-refusal-unethical/Story?id=8793439&page=1 The US government says it has no intention of forcing vaccinations, but its entire flu strategy could be undermined – endangering public health, they say – if a substantial portion of the US population opts out of the *$3 billion program.*(emphasis added; follow the money). *Ed. Note* So, if -health professionals- in the US and UK don't want the jab, and enough people also question it, the US gov has just wasted a ton of money, so I question just how serious this pandemic is. Everyone knows that politicians are all about the money, bailing out Wall Street and banks, so why should this be any differeint?

Obummer and Pooplosi have made it quite clear that the elderly are not considered to be contributing members of society so why should they waste vaccines on us.

My Sister's family had swine flu already and thankful they are just fine right now. Took them out for about 2 weeks. I know personally I will not be getting that shot because I don't trust the FDA and what is going on about the H1N1 virus. Regular flu shots are supposed to be different because the flu shots are made from the previous years flu. Good luck with what ever you choose to do, however on my end I will not participate in beind a lab rat. Ainge

Sorry I'm late, I've been swamped with work! What you said is the current theory among many people here in the States--they are culling out the Baby Boomers and the elderly, that's how they'll save on Medicare so they can spend on the universal health care. We are not productive, just a drain on the system and they need to be rid of us so there are more resources for those who are actually financially productive. I personally think that the swine flu shot has something in it that will have adverse affects. Notice that only young people get it, not the older ones that use up resources and don't produce. I think we older people have some immunity to the swine flu, at least those of us who have been exposed to flu viruses over the years even if we didn't contract it.

hi suspenseful as soon as I get over the shock of having my star plummeted from an 8 overnight to a 5 I will respond here. I am told we here at the retirement center where I am staying will be gettint the flu and the swine flu shots too soon. but if I do not get mine here before my next doctor's appointment I canget them at my doctor's office. I am a diabetic and 83. I hope we all get them soon.

Regretfully, many government agencies in so many different countries play God and decise who is to get the shots.

I have heard here in the US, that they are focusing mostly on the children and teens up to like 21 or so, and have not really been talking about the importance of having the Elderly get this shot. Since there still tends to be such a shortage of it, I think this is why. As for people with other issues that it could be dangerous to get this Flu, I have heard of them being turned away even around here, unless it is administered to them in their doctors office. I think there is still so many unknowns that so many are just hoping for the Best if it ever hits around them as well.