Medical experts defend vaccine

Local News

Discussion

November 2, 2009

Health officials urge target groups especially to get the shot.

Anonymous Pharos-Tribune Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:32 PM EST

Despite some doubts from the public, local health officials say flu shots are safe.

Regarding H1N1 specifically, Lori Sylvester, the infection control coordinator at Logansport Memorial Hospital, said health officials recommend the vaccine especially for those in target groups such as pregnant women and children.

“There are no ill effects from the H1N1 vaccine,” Sylvester said. “People think back to the 1976 swine flu debacle. But so many strides have been made in those 37 years in the safety and efficacy of flu shots.”

Sylvester said flu shots were created each year by health officials who decide which flu is predominant and take genetic information from that flu and plug it into the vaccines.

Overall, Sylvester said she recommended people get both the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine.

“I had no qualms in taking them,” she said. “I had no ill effects. People think, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s going to give me the flu.’ Usually, if they do get the flu after having the shot, they have been exposed before developing immunity on their own prior to the shots.”

• Jennifer Tangeman is a reporter for the Pharos-Tribune. She can be reached at 574-732-5148 or jennifer.tangeman@pharostribune.com.

Text Only | Photo Reprints

Local News

No jail for driver in fatal hit-and-run
A 25-year-old Logansport man admitted Thursday to leaving the scene of a deadly wreck last year, but he will not serve any time in jail as the result of a plea agreement.

May 25, 2012
Board backs 51 percent spike in utility rates
For Paul Hartman, the issue facing the Logansport Stormwater Management Board is pretty simple.

May 25, 2012
13-foot statue celebrating arts to stand in Logan
Logan’s Landing danced a little closer Thursday to sprucing up the downtown area and crafting the arts and design district it’s been longing to create.

May 25, 2012
Stormwater board OKs rate increase
The Logansport Stormwater Management Board this morning approved a 51 percent increase in its monthly rates.

May 24, 2012
LHS senior prank As a senior prank, Logansport High School students moved the cow from in front of Happy Burger West to the Berry Bowl this morning. It was all in good fun, though. Bob Shanks, the owner of Happy Burger, was even on hand to pose for pictures.
May 24, 2012
‘It’s not about you’: Local mom shares journey of adopting foster children
Foster parenting isn’t always easy, says Juanita Jackson. Between caseworker visits and baby-sitting restrictions, the 42-year-old balances work and caring for five children as a single mom.

May 24, 2012 1 Photo
Longtime Lewis Cass teacher fired over license
Notwithstanding the impassioned pleas on Scott Rouch’s behalf, the Southeastern school board unanimously voted to cancel his teaching contract for “neglect of duty and other just causes.”

May 24, 2012
Jeremy Franklin charged with two felonies
A special prosecutor this week filed three charges, including two felony counts, against the son of the Logansport mayor.

May 24, 2012 1 Photo
Logan multiplex still in the works
Plans for a multiplex in Logansport are still in the works, but at least one city official hoped the process would move a bit quicker.

May 24, 2012
Ambulances moving: Hospital says change will save $200,000
Rural/Metro, Cass County’s newest ambulance service, told Logansport Memorial Hospital that it plans to move out of the ambulance garage at the end of its lease in September.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Discussion

Medical experts defend vaccine

Health officials urge target groups especially to get the shot.

Cass County commissioners recently passed an ordinance giving three departments the authority to issue tickets to individuals whose properties are in violation of county codes. Do you support this move?

Site Map

Contact Us