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H1N1 Risks?
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Hi Folks,
Just wondering if anyone has heard whether having the H1N1 flu causes any increased risk factors for those of us with genetic factors for clotting? My husband and I were reading on the CDC site and it appears as though its possible based on one article we read that having H1N1 and getting Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome may cause one to be hypercoagulable. Anyone know anything about this since its possible we may not have interpreted it correctly? I work in an academic environment with over 50 known cases this past week of H1N1 and while we're all busy preparing for business continuity throughout the fall as the case numbers grow, I just happened to think maybe this virus has broader implications for those of us post PE/DVT? Thanks! Posted on 09/14/09, 01:09 pm |
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You might consider getting the vaccine, which I believe is available now because of your setting.
This was a series of 10 patients who had severe cases of a new strain of H1N1 in the Detroit area. All of the patients were obese, and most of them were morbidly obese. All patients had pneumonia. At this point, I don't think this is a real cause for worry. It looks like a specialized strain of H1N1, and this was in patients with a lot of problems who had been severely ill for quite some time. Just my $0.02 
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I think it is vee=ry important that teachers and health care workers get the H1N1 vaccine not only to protect ourselves but to protect others as well. The less carriers the less chances for anyone to get the flu. Also, we do have a compromised respiratory system so the possibility for us to have complications is greater. My advise is for everyone to take the vaccine that can possibly get it..
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Several strains of H1N1 exist that are resistant to tamiflu, so you probably don't want to take that for prophylaxis anyway.
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This is not related to increased risks regarding clotting, but more of a concern considering our post-PE lung health and H1N1. This is an article that talks about that flu's ability to burrow deeper into the lungs than other types of flu.
http://www.healthday.com/Article.a...
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I too thought I might be higher risk because I read about people getting blood clots in their lungs with swine flu. My nurse practioner agreed with me that I might be at a little higher risk.
Tamiflu causes the INR to rise the same way antibiotics do. What you do is you get your INR tested 3-4 days after starting tamiful to protect yourself. I am worried as it looks like the virus is getting stronger. However, there is not much we can do besides be vigilant for symptoms i.e. sore throat, fever, cough and get tamiflu immediately. Pam
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