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Will Radcliffe -  

Good afternoon. During our H1N1 live chat last week with pediatricians, several readers asked questions about pregnancy.

 

So, we’re joined today by two Baylor College of Medicine physicians who treat pregnant women in Houston.

 

Dr. R. Todd Ivey is an assistant professor who is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

 

Dr. Ann I. Schutt-Aine, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology who earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology who specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology with an interest in contraception and family planning.

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[Comment From George Speer]
I am 62. Do I qualify for an H1N1 innoculation?
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Dr. Ivey -  George: All people will be eligible to receive the vaccine. However, you do not qualify as one of the priority groups unless you have a chronic medical condition. The federal government has ordered enought vaccine for each U.S. citizen to receive the vaccine.  
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[Comment From andy]
I just got the regular flu shot how long should I wait before I can get the N1H1?
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Dr. Ann Schutt-Aine -  Andy:   You can receive them on the same day, just different sites.   So, one in the left arm and the other in the right arm.  
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[Comment From Jennifer]
I am pregant and my OB said that their office will not have enough vaccine for all of their pregnant patients. Where should I go to get the vaccine in the event that my doctor does not have a vaccine for me.
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Dr. Ivey -  Jennifer: Your doctor still has time to order the vaccine through the Texas Department of Health Services. However, you may want to contact your primary care physician to see if they have ordered the vaccine.
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[Comment From Fred Hinson]
I understand that there is small amounts of mercury in the swine flu shots. Is that true??
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Cindy George -  Hello doctors. Thanks for joining us. Can you address the wait between vaccines for those who receive the nasal spray? They cannot receive those on the same day.
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Dr. Ann Schutt-Aine -  It may be true depending on how the vaccine is supplied.   We don't know one hundred percent if some of the vaccine is going to contain thimerasol.   The most likely place is if your doctor has a multi-use vial instead of a pre-filled syringe.   There has never been any evidence that trace amounts of thimerasol have been harmful, however.
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