The Best There Is--Flu Vacine

Myrna wrote:
I did go to the clinic as I said I would. There is no updated flu shot. The CDC thinks that the one being given, and having been given since last fall, is the right one to prepare us for the flu epidemic. It is 62 percent effective and, if you do still get the flu, you will have a much lighter case. I still wished I had known about Tamiflu. If you are one of the ones who did get a shot and still got the flu, you should call your doctor and ask about Tamiflu and find out if it is right for you.

Melanie wrote: If you need Tamiflu, you have to obtain it within 36 hours if the first manifestations of the flu...otherwise it is useless.

Myrna wrote: I did know that about Tamiflu. Thanks, Melanie.

Kirsten wrote: They only give tamiflu to those who are immune suppressed or people who are around others who have suppressed immune systems.  The rest of us don't get it.  bummer!

Amy G. wrote: We don't have a problem getting Tamiflu here in Ohio...

Myrna wrote: Thanks, Dear, Siovhan! This is good to know and I am glad that I got the shot--NOW! Next year, I am getting it in September. I have had the pneumonia shots--two in my case. Gramps only had to have one because he was older when he got his first one. You are right, I have three temple friends who have been in the hospital with pneumonia. I do love you!



KirstenDad had read that you should not get a flu shot until December because it was more effective then. HA! The doctor said that the effectiveness lasts a year and should be taken in September. I knew within 20 minutes, after having sent four very sick women home from the temple (and two very ill men) on Friday, exactly what I had. I stayed home, drank lots of fluids, tried to keep my 105 temp down, and slept, when I could for the aching). I actually got it at a program at the school where this very sick person, sitting behind me, kept coughing and coughing. It only took 24 hours for me to come down with it. I didn't know it could act so fast. I stayed home from the temple, from church and from meetings. I had the thought that I might be the fourth woman in my family to die at 72. I didn't bother calling the doctor because I didn't think there was anything that could be done unless I got sick enough to go to the hospital. I finally called because I wasn't sure if I was getting pneumonia or not. Three of those women who left the temple did. I hurt in my chest but it wasn't that. I found out that I could have come in for a Tamiflu but by then it was way too late. So I just struggled through two weeks and am now thinking that I just might live.

Flu Vaccine

Melanie wrote: I very rarely comment on emails that are sent to everyone, but, as a person who is required to get a flu shot every year, I have learned many things about the flu and vaccines over the years. The benefits completely and totally outweigh the negatives, especially in people who are prone to illness, due to compromised immune systems, i.e., the elderly, the young (infants and children), people who are asthmatic, people without spleens, those who have just had major surgery, or are recovering from treatment for cancer, teenagers who are active in their schools and work, people who suffer from diabetes, etc. Even after receiving a vaccination for the current flu (the flu mutates and changes over the year, because everyone who catches the flu has different side effects from it), when it is passed from person to person, it mutates according to your body and the person you pass it to. If you have received a flu shot, you might still be suseptible to the flu, but will not get the extreme effects. In other words, you might get the sniffles, a slight sore throat or even a low grade fever. The effects won't be as severe and will last fewer days, than those who haven't been inoculated. If you get the flu, you pass it to more people, so you help to keep the flu season active. It reminds me of the old saying, "I had something and I gave it to two friends, who gave it to two of their friends, who gave it to two of their friends and so on, and so on, and so on..." Please, if you haven't received your flu shot, get one. There are pharmacies with trained pharmacists that can administer the flu shot...they are licensed to do so. There aren't any excuses any more....
Mel 


Myrna wrote: I agree. LHT and I are going back to the clinic the a.m. because we heard that they had adapted the new serum to the new strain. I guess I will let you all know if that is true. I just know that I do not want to try to die again this year. Once was enough for me. I get my shots and have even updated the whooping cough and the pneumonia shots. I did not know about Tamiflu. I certainly wish that I had. (When I went, I found out that the strain of serum being given is the best there is and there is no updated version.)

Siovhan wrote: We've talked to DOZENS of Doctors at work and all of them say this strand of vaccine is totally ready for the current virus strand. And they suggest that if you've had pneumonia at all to DEFINITELY get the vaccine because the flu can turn into really bad pneumonia. 


Myrna sent this: The flu is getting major coverage in the media this season—and for good reason. With 22,050 reported cases so far this season (26 times more than last year), 47 out of 50 states reporting widespread flu activity, 20 child deaths, and hospital employees in Chicago and cities in four other states getting fired for refusing to get vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control has confirmed it: we're in an epidemic.

Boston and New York State are both in a state of public health emergency, and though the South and Southeast have started to see a decrease in flu cases, CDC director Thomas Friedan said the epidemic will continue for at least several more weeks.

And unfortunately, people age 65 and older represent the overwhelming majority of confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations, says the CDC. So what do you do if you feel it coming on?

We talked to Jonathan Olshaker, MD, Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center, to get practical advice for getting over influenza faster — or avoiding it altogether.

Surprising fact #1: It's not too late to get vaccinated.
The flu season is not over. From 1982 through 2012, flu activity has always hits it peak in February, according to CDC data, and since the vaccine only takes 10 to 14 days to kick in, "it's not too late," says Dr. Olshaker. If your regular doctor doesn't have the vaccine available, you can find a flu-shot provider in your area using HealthMap Vaccine Finder. 


Surprising fact #2: The flu shot serum is made with eggs.
People with an egg allergy could have a reaction to the flu shot, since the serum contains small amounts of egg protein. According to the CDC, people who have an allergy to eating eggs should discuss flu vaccination with their doctor, but many egg-allergic individuals can safely receive influenza vaccine. "Benefits of the vaccine are overwhelming," Olshaker says. "Unless you're highly allergic to egg, you'd be crazy not to get it. The vaccine has a 60% success rate in preventing flu, plus it lowers the risk of complications, if you do get it."

Surprising fact #3: There is a way to ease flu symptoms.
If you have flu symptoms — extreme fatigue, high fever, body aches, cough — there's only one surefire way to shorten the duration, according to Dr. Olshaker: a prescription drug called Tamiflu. "If started within the first couple days of symptoms, it shortens duration by 1 to 2 days and it has some effect in reducing risk of complications," he says. Not sure whether you need it? Calling your doctor's office nurse is always a good first step.

Surprising fact #4: Even if get the flu and you feel awful, you probably don't need to go to the hospital.
If you're an average, healthy person and you come down with the flu, Dr. Olshaker says: stay home from work, get lots of sleep, and drink fluids—basically what every grandmother in the history of time would recommend. "The vast majority of flu sufferers don't need to go to doctor," he says. The flu is only life-threatening when you experience complications, he says. To avoid sitting in a hospital or doctor's office when all you really need is rest, look out for the following warning signs:

Trouble breathing or chest pains
Feeling faint (a sign of dehydration)
Extreme shaking chills
Persistent diarrhea (some strains of this year's flu has included gastrointestinal symptoms)
Persistent confusion

Surprising fact #5: In rare cases, the flu can lead to viral meningitis of the brain.
Persistent confusion could be a warning sign that the flu virus has spread to the brain, which could lead to meningitis. Viral meningitis typically isn't deadly, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, but it can cause painful swelling in the brain and spinal cord that harms or destroys nerve cells and causes bleeding in the brain.

From David Childs

David Childs also commented on Justin Childs's link.
David Childs wrote: "I remember being disgusted when I saw the pictures of Jane Fonda sitting in the anti-aircraft gun in the '70s, and my opinion of her remained pretty much the same all of these years. When I read tbis (from Justin) post, something seemed off - It sounded like Barbara Walters was saying derogatory things, and that just doesn't sound like her. So I googled the author of this post, Ronald D. Sampson, and I got a lot of hits, a lot of them negative. I always want to be fair... Anyone who is interested in this should do the same research and make up their own minds. Here are two of the links I found, there are many more...

http://www.factcheck.org/2010/11/blame-jane-falsehoods/ http://www.snopes.com/military/fonda.asp"

Justin looks like his dad to me.

Myrna wrote: Great photo, Justin (Childs)! I didn't realize until I saw this how much you look like your father, Richard. I loved that boy and man so very much. I could see your mom but now I see your dad also. I love you!
January 15 at 9:13am · Like

Justin Childs wrote: Thanks aunt Myrna I've been told that alot in the last few years!

From Michael Re: Click Return

Myrna wrote: I don't want you to take time from your work to write to just me. I don't even want a thank you note. Keep on working. Just click, return and send if you got your packages and cards with money. I just worried that they might not show up. Love you lots and lots, both of you. Grammy

Michael wrote: Yep, I got them!  Thank you so much! Love you, and Happy New Years!

Myrna wrote: Gramps and I love you! We are so proud of you! In fact, we think we are lucky to be your grandparents.

Just If You Can

Myrna wrote: Dearest Melanie: In the next day or two, please call Julie. She has been stuck at home with sick kids for the past two weeks. Jim is in California with the bees. She will not let us in the house because she is afraid that we will get the flu from them. Our lone contribution to her welfare has been to drop a Sunday meal off at the house and run home. We have talked to her a few times on the phone.

I know you can empathize. I know you remember how you felt in like circumstances. 

We love you!

Melanie wrote: Yes...I was talking about this with some of the women in my ward. I really remember being spouse-less for most of the children's illnesses. 

I will try and call tomorrow. Poor thing. She enjoys frying pan to fire moments, doesn't she? Mel

Myrna wrote: I think she has the same affinity for them that you do. I used to wish I lived closer to you so that I could help you more. Now I know, however, that you would have been afraid for my health and I would just have had to do what I do here. I could pray for you long distance.

How is your problem? Do you go back to the doctor soon?

Melanie wrote: I need to schedule a check up for after March...the doctor here isn't too worried, as I haven't had a really bad flare up for a few months.

Site with Lots of Rostron Info

Kirsten wrote: Am I the only one who hasn't seen this? Came across this today as I was searching great grandma Nielsen's records. 

http://genmayle.com/gen/getperson.php?personID=I39590&tree=Test

This particular link is for Grandma Trauntvein. He has compiled lots of information besides just the charts. Thought I'd pass it along just in case, but I know some of you probably already have this site saved. 

Love, 
Kirsten

Prior to having Myrna's tooth done.

Myrna wrote: Dr. Doug Peterson prescribed Amoxicillin for me and told me to start tomorrow. Is that what is needed? Also, he said, that I should let Jared do an implant. Doug doesn't do them but thinks they are great. I don't have any idea what is the best. I do love you all. I hope this doesn't make me useless to you.

Kirsten wrote: Jared says that's fine if you start the antibiotic now; he usually has his patients do the treatment the day of or the day before, but doing it now will be great, too.  He may also prescribe you a steroid to help the healing.  He'll know more once he gets in there. :)

Love you!  Thanks for being willing to come for so long to help!

Kirsten

Myrna wrote: You know, this really bothers me. I want to help you and I should PAY Jared. He married you not the whole famdarnmily. What about the fake tooth? There was something in there about six weeks or so. 

Kirsten wrote: This will literally just be an extraction and bone graft. You can't get your implant until your bone heals and becomes solidified. That's what will be about three months out. At six weeks you will need someone who can take out the membrane over the grafting material.  Jared says any competent dentist can do that.

You won't get your crown for about six months

Myrna wrote: Well, it won't be Dr. Peterson. He doesn't do that. I held off on the antibiotic. I will start it before we come, however. I have it now, 550 mg Amoxicillin to be taken three times a day. Thanks for the information. Does Jared know someone who will take out the grafting material?

Hale Center Theater Orem

Myrna wrote: Thank you, Dear. We so appreciate the gifts. I feel guilty, however. We give you $25 per event and you give us tickets and warm jackets. Thank you! We love you and yours. Thanks for the tickets. We are looking forward to going. It will be almost as nice as seeing your children perform at school. We also appreciate the milk, the cleaning and all else you do to make our lives better. Thanks so much. We love you! Mom and Dad

AnnMarie wrote: I wanted to have the tickets mailed out to you, but this is the only way they do it.  So the tickets will be held at the box office just inside the door in my name - just print this out and take it with you. The showing is 2/14 at 7:30 (arrive a half hour early though), Seats West 2E and West 2F.  It is on Valentine's day.

Happy Birthday to Dad.



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Calleen Powell was one of my bridesmaids

Myrna wrote Tyrone Powell to ask about Calleen Powell.

I am wondering if you know where Calleen Powell (married name?) is. I lost track of her years ago. Can you tell me about Calleen? I wanted to get in touch with her again. I was one of her bridesmaids and she was one of mine. She had suffered polo as a child, and had a withered leg, but became a wonderful nurse. We were in the same ward but she was a bit older. We actually became good friends when I fell down a flight of stars and injured myself. She was my nurse at the hospital and we became close after that. At any rate, I have been thinking of her and would like to get in touch but it has been so many years. Somehow, when I was a young mother and had a passel of kids, I didn't manage to keep up with my friends very well. I would like to make amends.

Powell was her maiden name and I cannot seem to remember her married name. She was a nurse and had had polio. She had one leg that was thinner than the other because of the disease. We were good friends though she was older than I was by a couple of years. Her family lived just off Carbon Ave. on the street where Mabbitt's old store was--that corner. It goes west. Rats. I can't think what it is. I'll have to Google a map. I'll have to let you know. Sorry. I guess I should just do all that and then send this but, just maybe, you can figure out what I am talking about. Their house would have faced east on that street. I know, I know. I am talking to a Powell who had/has a hundred relatives in Price.

Tyrone wrote: What is  her husband’s  name?

Myrna wrote: It is too late to worry. I found that she had passed away in 2005, so I waited a little too long to try to get in touch.

She was such a spunky girl and, even though her leg was a problem, I never heard her complain. She came to my home and I went to hers. We went to the same ward. I had asked her to be my maid of honor, but, the night of the reception, my grandmother had not understood that and, while I was getting ready, lined them up differently. I just let it go. Calleen never did say anything about it and neither did I. I did help her plan her wedding, which was after mine. I helped her pick out my dress and made it for myself. Her marriage was not a temple wedding and we held it at the ward. I marched up the isle with her. She was so hopeful that she would convert her husband. She moved to Kansas, I think. We sent cards back and forth for a bit but then we just stopped. I know where all of the other bridesmaids are and have kept in on again/off again touch. Oh, well, too little to late for this friendship.

Note to the young: keep in touch while you can.