Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Information and Services in Turkey Section => Health & Healthcare => Topic started by: bikerchickblonde on October 25, 2009, 14:54:26 PM
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Does anyone know if swine flu vaccine is available in Turkey yet?
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Apparently it's being tested and will be available in about 2 weeks.
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Thanks!
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its all ready being distributed around Turkiye now according to this article in todays Hurriyet News Paper...full story is here...
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=vaccinations-against-swine-flu-starts-2009-10-27
hope this helps.
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Apparently the european version has some additives that the U.S. one doesn't and there was a debate on tv about it the other day, don't know which one turkey will get or if it really matters anyway!
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On ShowTV as i'm typing this - injections will start on Monday.
Also my daughter has been told they will be getting injections at her school on Mon/Tues. (Ataturk Ilkogretim Fethiye)
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Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti unconcerned over swine flu outbreak
"I'm not worried", said the Italian. "The flu is not only on the pitch, it's everywhere. I'm not worried. We take all the precautions and we want to think about playing, that's it.
"I know very well what I have to do if I have the flu. It's not a medical prescription. It's my grandmother's prescription: milk and red wine. Fantastic."
So thats it - sorted [:o)]
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there is a debate on about weather to take the vacine or not...i choose not and personally think its one big hype by the global rich drug companies to make money
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According to paragraph 3, they're still testing the vaccines.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=vaccination-awaits-final-approval-2009-10-28
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I work in the health sector and we are all being prioritised for vaccination, but as some of the other comments state, there are some questions about a) effectiveness and b) long term side effects, many of my colleagues, (and myself) have opted against having the vaccination pending further clinical trials, as one doctor explained at the end of the day it is "flu" and, in many cases can only be a serious problem if people have other underlying health problems, asked whether he was having the "jab" he said no.
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Please don't let your children be vaccinated with this poison ......Daily Express | UK News :: ‘Autism link' to swine flu jabs
Source: www.express.co.uk
I will not be having it, i agree with what already has been said, it is only flu
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Sharon that was my thoughts too "it is only Flu"
However, I am just now reaching the tail end of "Swine Flu" and beleive me just Flu it ain't!
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sorry to hear that, my husband has had it and i woulld appear that it effects everyone differently as his flu was different to our friends flu, anyway, hope you feel well soon
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If anyone is interested, and for people 'at risk' and/or travelling by plane to England in the near future and feel they would like swine flu protection, apparently you can get the jab free at the government clinic which is near the canal by the Tuesday market.
I was told by the pharmacist opp. Carrefour that as they had not finished testing the vaccine, the general public in Turkey were not yet wanting the jab as the risk of Swine Flu here is not so great as in England and America. You have to way up the risk to you personally!
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Swine flu jab update - vaccine not yet at government clinic in Fethiye, but will be arriving soon if anyone interested.
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Thank you bikerchickblonde, nice to know!
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We just received a letter from our daughter's school explaining about the jab and it's (possible) side effects.
We will not be giving permission for her to have the jab (only 10 kids in her class are having it)
I've read about it on the NHS website and personally believe the risks of the jab outweigh the benefits.
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I asked my sons pediatrician about the vaccine, he is the head of Infectious Disease department at the Royal Children's Hospital (Australia).
He advised me NOT to give the vaccine to my kids saying "The vaccine has not been adequately tested in kids, so I wouldn't give it to them." He also added "The outbreak has not been as bad as previous outbreaks of regular flu, and there wasn't all this fuss in the past!". If parents are concerned it might be an idea for them to have the vaccine themselves as some added protection for their kids. Hope that helps any worried parents!
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Have at last tracked down the swine flu vaccine .... in Uzumlu .... after trailing round chemists, Fethiye Clinic and Esnaf this morning!
Have to report very painless injection, but will keep everyone informed of any aftereffects! Oink Oink!!
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Just had mine at last, if there is any side effects I will let you know.
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Originally posted by mike A
Just had mine at last, if there is any side effects I will let you know.
Did you get it through work Mike??
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I had both Flu and Swine Flu vaccinations last month, only side affect was two sore arms, these wore off after 4 days.
I think it is OK for adults, but for kids? NO, I would not like to give it to them, just like the combined MMR jab for children, I wish that I was more informed over 26years ago regarding that one.
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Originally posted by loz
two sore arms, these wore off after 4 days.
It sounds to me like this jab might be reducing the strength of your bones Loz. I can't believe your arms wore off after just 4 days.
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Originally posted by heather07
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Originally posted by mike A
Just had mine at last, if there is any side effects I will let you know.
Did you get it through work Mike??
No Heather, I'm still waiting for that request to come to fruition:-\
it seems that my fellow workers have no interest in acquiring it.
I got it from my local practice as I am on the at risk register (Heart Bypass opp)
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Had my annual flu jab a month ago.
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Ready for all the bugs then, Mike?
My work was opposite I don't think anyone refused. Working in a hospital and hearing about the people who get Swine flu helps to make up your mind.
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Originally posted by Scunner
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Originally posted by loz
two sore arms, these wore off after 4 days.
It sounds to me like this jab might be reducing the strength of your bones Loz. I can't believe your arms wore off after just 4 days.
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You try typing with your toes, bloody hard work[:o)]
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Four of us uzumluites were jabbed on Friday and as of today, Tuesday - absolutly no side effects - not even a sore arm!
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I had a sore arm for a while but thats all.