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therego
Rochester, MN
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 2:12:19 PM
I dialed 10 times over the course of 3 hours and then waited on hold for 7 minutes to get appointments. Not as bad as I thought it would be.
roch123
rochester, mn
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 2:53:52 PM
Check your sources. I just tried to schedule my husband who is a primary care patient at mayo and under the age of 50 - they are not yet taking appts. for this group unless there is an infant under the age of 6 months at home.
Luna
Rochester, mn
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 3:50:50 PM
roch123....
Yesterday there were multiple changes made to the online article. It’s difficult to know what the correct information is now…
Tim08
Stewartville, mn
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 3:56:22 PM
I agree roch123.The story yesterday said that kids 6 months-18 years could get the injection and now anyone 2-49 with no underlying illness can get it?Kind of seems strange to me that people 49 and younger with an underlying illness cannot get the shot but healthy people can.
roch123
rochester, mn
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 4:04:12 PM
Since the article was posted today (11/04) at 12:50 PM, yesterday seems insignificant. I agree, it is very poorly written and does not well describe who they are now accepting for the injection or the nasal mist.
napolean
Rochester, MN
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 4:40:36 PM
One thing is certain. The whole handling of the distribution of H1N1 vaccine is a giant cluster foul-up at all levels.
hometowng
irl
Rochester, MN
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 5:44:32 PM
If you have OMC as your medical care giver, click on Breaking News above.
Atilla
Rochester, Mn
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 6:05:44 PM
napolean,
The gummint cant get anything right, what makes anyone think they’re going to get medicine right?
Personally, I’m avoiding all the flu and H1N1 vaccine shots. The last thing I want is Nanny gummint giving me a shot in the arm.
Plus, I seem to have fared better these last few years without the flu vaccination, as opposed to the many years I had it.
Jewels1
C Town, Mn
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 7:16:04 PM
Did you hear that some patients in the nurseing homes now have died from the H1N1? I hope we will all be improtant enough to receive this shot. They still are not giving them where I live. Sounds crazy to me. I still fear for my little grandaughter. It’s hard to find a good doctor the only one that I have is from Rochester. I think you are very blessed.
hometowng
irl
Rochester, MN
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 7:54:25 PM
Jewels1,
From what I have read, take your vitamins.
Vitamin D and vitamin C with a zinc are most often recommended.
fisherman
Rochester, mn
Posted on 11/5/2009 at 6:09:54 AM
Looks to me like they have started to pull the plug on anyone over 50.
roch123
rochester, mn
Posted on 11/5/2009 at 8:30:42 AM
unless there are serious medical issues, most people over the age of 50 already have some immunity to H1N1.
jeffhanse
l
Rochester, MN
Posted on 11/6/2009 at 11:28:25 AM
Here’s the statement from Mayo Clinic:
“For Immediate Release
Mayo Announces H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
ROCHESTER, Minn.—Mayo Clinic today announced it has received another limited shipment of H1N1 vaccine and will again take appointments for H1N1 vaccination. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 a.m., established Mayo Clinic primary care patients can call 507-266-0011 to schedule an appointment. Based on Minnesota Department of Health priorities, eligible patients:
*Must be an established Mayo Clinic primary care patient at the Mayo Family Clinic Kasson, Mayo Family Clinic Northeast, Mayo Family Clinic Northwest, or at the Family Medicine, Community Pediatrics, or Primary Care Internal Medicine practices in the Baldwin Building and meet the criteria below:
-- Pregnant women
-- Primary caretakers of children younger than 6 months old
-- All children 6 months through 18 years old
Note: Patients who are over 2 years and under 50 years old, not pregnant, and who do not have a chronic illness, will receive the nasal mist vaccine. All others will receive the injectable vaccine.”
