Mar, Tulsa (10/29/2009 11:27:34 AM)

It seems they are trying to keep these sad deaths a secret for a while, I guess don't want to panic people?

I'm sure glad to see how quickly the federal government and state government is getting the vaccine out to everyone. (I'm being sarcastic). The rate they are going they will still be giving out the vaccine next spring or summer. Too little, too late.

Is this an indication how well the federal government will run the health care? If so, we are in for a rough existence.

Mar, Tulsa (10/29/2009 4:10:51 PM)

Why even bother with the photo, it is so dark, nothing can be seen.

What do you bet that the majority of the people there were not children, pregnant women, people with underlying health problems or health care workers. When the word "free" is used, some people will show up for anything.

Mar, Tulsa (10/29/2009 7:38:41 PM)

Lynette, you must have had a bad day, hopefully tomorrow will be better for you.

The photo they had up when I was reading the article was very, very dark, impossible to see any people. They have changed the photo, which is much better. My remark was due to how so many "entitled" people act now days.

My grandchildren would disagree with you Lynette, as they know how soft hearted their grammy is.

As for psychedelikrelik, what can I say, your name says it all.

Son of Liberty, Tulsa (10/29/2009 11:26:27 AM)

How about some numbers on regular flu death?

KYCane, Crestwood (10/30/2009 11:03:03 AM)

Those shots flu out of there!

irwindale, Tulsa (10/29/2009 3:20:52 PM)

I just wish we could get a shot to remove all the bad PR Tulsa is dumping out.

irwindale, Tulsa (10/29/2009 10:14:29 PM)

The fear mongers, Mar, are out. North Tulsa will be Tulsa's savior.

the original Ace, Tulsa (10/29/2009 3:55:05 PM)

We took our children to get vaccinated at this location today. But left becasue of the longs lines. Had to have been 1,000 people in line outside.

cherry74129, Tulsa (10/31/2009 2:31:12 PM)

It disturbs me when I see welfare recipients and prisoners, first in line for shots. What about those of us who work to support these people? I can't take a day off from work to stand in one of these lines. I got really irate when I saw a small boy running around coughing and putting his hands on everything in sight while running around a department store last week without any parental supervision. Sometimes I wish it was legal to kick someone's behind for being so stupid!!

FUTURE WORLD, Tulsa (11/1/2009 7:04:47 PM)

Yes Elusive, the insurance companies are not doing themselves any favors in this health care debate by denying insurance coverage for the shot.

I see it has come true. I've stated many times in the past. That when people start dying, those who adamantly said they would refuse the shot would be in a near panic state trying to get one. That picture tells me that time has come. And if more death are attributed to the N1H1 we don't have the police to keep the lines in order.

And many I'm sure are claiming to have underling conditions to get the shot.

okierose, Tulsa County (10/29/2009 12:02:50 PM)

booboomom: I had not heard nor read that. Just curious, where did you? FYI: I feel like you do.

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 10:58:24 AM)

Our tags should read:

OKLAHOMA
It's ALWAYS Next Week

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 11:02:55 AM)

Lucky girl, please tell me that you are not taking about the H1N1 shot? It's a fact that the response to the shot has been "robust"; much better than even the medical researchers thought it would be.

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 11:05:52 AM)

Out of bounds, KY?

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 11:07:17 AM)

Oh dear me, did I just wake up or am I still dreaming?

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 11:09:53 AM)

I'm going outside for some air. See all y'all later.

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 12:50:43 PM)

With all due respect Raven, I sincerely hope that you and your family have "everything in order" so to speak.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I assume that you &/or your family think that the CDC is full of bull and that the clinics are using our children as Guinea pigs?

Does anyone in your perhaps-not-so-well-informed family actually know of anyone that has died after receiving the H1N1 vaccine? If so, then what is the ratio between those whom have already died from the H1N1 virus and those who have died after receiving the H1N1 vaccine?

Finally, and sincerely, may God bless you & your family no matter what the best decision may turn out to be.

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 1:53:38 PM)

No Raven, actually I was thinking more along the line of having contingency plans. Plans such as: having a supply of N-95 masks &/or respirators available, perhaps having a supply of surgical gloves, plans about what to do if & when someone in your household or your family comes down with the flu (how do we take care our loved one without getting the virus ourselves), do we have enough canned goods in case the pandemic actually starts to get out of hand, can we survive if it becomes dangerous to go out in public. And yes, in addition to the above practical & pragmatic issues, what if one of your family members does die, what would you do, God forbid, if that did happen?
I have personally spoken with people who were actually survivors of the last pandemic we had in the USA and witnessed people being buried in large pits via the use of bulldozers- I believe it was in 1953- 50 million people killed wordwide, 5 million in the USA.

No Raven, I am not mad at you. I would lay down my life for you or anyone else if the situation presented itself. I am sorry if you feel insulted by my convictions that pandemics are deadlier than most people realize. Please note that I used the word "perhaps" not so well informed. If you personalize things that people say with the best of intentions and become defensive and lash out at them then I am sorry. Got attitude?

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 2:14:22 PM)

Casual... lucky girl :)

Sleepy Tiger, Claremore (10/30/2009 2:54:22 PM)

FYI: More Contagious per World Health Org.
In seasonal flu, each person who comes in contact with someone who’s sick has a 5 percent to 15 percent probability of illness, according to a statement on the WHO’s Web site. In swine flu, the probability increases to 22 percent to 33 percent, WHO said.

crone, Tulsa (10/30/2009 12:47:47 PM)

As a 57-year-old disabled adult with a long list of serious chronic health problems, I am alarmed that they are not also giving shots RIGHT NOW to people who have pre-existing conditions. I have had the regular flu shot, but have not been able to get the H1N1 shot...even though my doctor says I need it. In case no one noticed today, most of the recent deaths reported in Oklahoma today were of adults with pre-existing conditions (like me).

lucky girl, mine (10/30/2009 10:56:51 AM)

I would rather take my chances on getting the flu than take the shot.

lucky girl, mine (10/30/2009 1:28:59 PM)

Sleepy Tiger, said "Lucky girl, please tell me that you are not taking about the H1N1 shot? It's a fact that the response to the shot has been "robust"; much better than even the medical researchers thought it would be."

Any flue shot...you can have it or give it to a child or an elderly person that needs it more than I do.

lucky girl, mine (10/30/2009 2:08:00 PM)

It's cool...say what you want, I'm not getting one.

lucky girl, mine (10/30/2009 3:36:42 PM)

Raven chill....I think that since there are not very many anyway, it would just be better used on a higher risk person than I am. Other people need it worse than I do.