0
Once you are fully vaccinated (for some ages and people it takes more than one administration of the vaccine), you will be protected against having the Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09 Virus) for life. If, however, the virus mutates to a very different strain, it is possible that it could change to one from which your immunity may no longer protect.
The vaccine for this virus has proven to be a very good match to the virus still found in the wild and, although originally thought it might require us to have two vaccinations for full protection, only one has been needed in adults due to the good match. Children under 10 need a second vaccination for the flu for full protection due to their immature immune systems.
You can also have lifetime immunity (to this specific subtype/strain) from having had an infection by the virus.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoGetting the H1N1 vaccine doesn't equal instant protection against the virus.
Children under 10 need to have two vaccinations - approximately one month apart - to achieve the proper immune response. Within approximately two weeks of the second dose, they should be protected in the vast majority of cases.
Adults (who only need a single dose of the vaccine, since their bodies already have a mature immune system that is practiced at protecting the body this way) should be protected in 8-10 days after the vaccination.
The delay time between vaccination and immunity is required for your body to analyze the vaccine and produce an immune response, which includes the development of the proper pattern of antibodies that will be effective against that strain of virus. Once the pattern is "known" by the immune system, these cells can be quickly produced to attack any of that strain of virus that enters your body after the immunity has been developed. The antibodies will prevent the virus from being able to make you sick.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe side effects of the A-H1N1/09 vaccine will last approximately two to four days, depending on the type of vaccine used. See the related question below on the side effects of the different types of vaccines.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoAbout 50 years.
The only real protection for swine flu is vaccination.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is it dangerous to take MDMA or ecstasy after getting H1N1 vaccine?
i say nehh, it did not kill moi. Still i wonder if theres any long term effects to it, but im not a doctor.
What says the H1N1 vaccine won't cause major health problems for those who get the shots now 5 years down the road?
The A-H1N1/09 vaccine is made the exact same way as seasonal flu shots have been made for decades. Safety monitoring of those vaccines have proven them to be safe with very low adverse effects over a long period of use. There is no reason to expect that by merely using a different strain of virus in the vaccine the long term effects would be any different. That has not been the case when the strains used in the seasonal flu shots are changed each year. The human trials prior to the approval of the H1N1 vaccines proved them as safe and effective as regular seasonal flu shots. The risk of the flu is greater than any risk posed short term or long term by the vaccines to protect against it.
Does the A-H1N1 vaccine truly prevent A-H1N1?
Yes. It is estimated to be effective in approximately 90% of people who get the vaccine. Some are unable to achieve immunity from vaccines due to an ineffective immune system or due to medicines they take. These are also included in this number, so it is slightly skewed for a real picture of the efficacy. Most healthy adults are completely safe from the A-H1N1 influenza within 2 weeks of the vaccination. As long as the virus does not mutate into a new form, this vaccine will work to prevent that specific kind of flu for the life of the person vaccinated.
After H1N1 vaccine how long afterwards would symptoms occur?
The H1N1 vaccine should NOT be taken by anyone. The virus itself is a 'flu' and will do no damage to anyone without any serious health problem. The vaccine promoted by the government contains Mercury, carcinogens, has left people disabled and caused a variety and chronic life-threatening side-effects. Most importantly it is NOT necessary. It can't be stressed enough the virus is merely a bad flu that passes in a few days. The government 'scares' people into believing the vaccine is essential to your survival. This is a complete lie and is part of their agenda to have every citizen take the deadly shot. They are even pushing to have the vaccine mandatory as public concern is now rising. Research 'Ring of Power' or at least ask yourself 'do I really have to take the shot?' Do the life-standing side-effects outweigh a couple days illness?
After you get anthrax how long will it last?
if u have anthrax it will not go awaay until u have the vaccine but sometimes its to late to get a vaccine
How long does hep c vaccine last for?
There is no hep C vaccine. Please check your vaccination card and resubmit your question.
How long does immunization against Swine Flu last I was inoculated last year does it cover this year also?
Immunization from a vaccination or from having had that exact type of flu will give you lifetime immunity. However, because viruses tend to mutate into other kinds of flu, your body may not recognize the germs as the same and then you would need protection from the new mutated virus, too. The 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccination in the US contains the H1N1/09 vaccine along with vaccine for two other kinds of flu. If you had the swine flu vaccine last season, then it will not hurt you to take the vaccine again when you get the seasonal flu vaccination and it might help.
How long does shingles vacine last?
The answer is not sure. The current recommendation is just 1 vaccine for people older than 50. The vaccine is relatively new so no one knows for sure how long it will last.
Has Meige's syndrome been known to be a side effect of the Swine Flu vaccination?
Medications are not usually the cause of Meige's Syndrome so it is unlikely. But often the movements look similar and that is why it may be associated that way. The movements are similar to those in Tardive Dyskinesia which is caused by long term use of some drugs, like tranquilizers. But they are less likely to have the blinking and more likely to have different types of tongue movements. In Meige's Syndrome the tongue usually protrudes intermittently while in Tardive Dyskinesia the tongue moves around more randomly in the mouth. The results of studies in the US on H1N1/09 vaccine safety show that there is little difference between the side effects of H1N1/09 vaccine and Seasonal Flu Vaccines. See the links below for information about side effects of the 2009 swine flu vaccine.
How long do the side effects of epinephrine last?
hoe long does epinephrine last in the system after injection?
Does the H1N1 vaccine provide lifetime immunity?
How long is the vaccine in your body?The H1N1/09 vaccine is very quickly absorbed by your body and then it is up to your immune system to take it from there to develop a resistance to the particular strain of flu virus that was in the vaccination and your body will develop the antibodies to protect against future invasions of the same virus. The vaccine was only there long enough to trigger your immune system to begin to work on the immune process.How long does immunity from a vaccine or having the flu last?If you are asking, "How long will I remain protected against H1N1/09 from a vaccination or from getting sick with the flu?", then the answer to this is a little more difficult to give.You will be protected for life against that exactstrain of the H1N1/09 virus that was contained in the vaccine or that you caught which caused you to be ill, and you will likely also have some cross-over protection from very similar strains.However, viruses do mutate easily, and if later you are infected with another strain or mutation of the H1N1 virus, and if your immune system does not recognize it any longer because it has mutated to a different form, then you may have no immunity to that new strain. This is one reason we need to take annual vaccines for the rapidly mutating common seasonal flu strains.See the related links section below for a link to an article on the Time/CNN Health and Science web site about this subject. Here is an excerpt from that article:It turns out, however, that those antibodies [developed from a flu vaccine or from having the flu] - unlike those against illnesses like tetanus or whooping cough - can provide a formidable and life-long defense against the flu, as long as they're pitted against the correct strain. For an explanation, TIME asks Eric Altschuler, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and co-author of a recent paper in Nature about antibodies to the 1918 pandemic flu virus.Q: How long do flu antibodies last?A: According to our study, it appears they can last the entire lifespan of the human organism - 90 years plus... More:It's important to keep a record of vaccinations so the doctor knows when your child is due for a booster. Also make sure your child gets the seasonal flu vaccine each year. Having been immunized last year probably won't protect someone from getting the flu this year because flu viruses constantly change. That's why the vaccine is updated each year to include the most current common strains of the virus.The flu vaccine reduces the average person's chances of catching the flu by up to 80% during the season. But because the flu vaccine doesn't prevent infection by all of the viruses that can cause flu-like symptoms, getting the vaccine isn't a guarantee that someone won't get sick during the flu season.
How long will your helium side effects last?
c
