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I got the H1N1 vaccine two days ago and tomorrow I have been invited to a potluck among eight people. Some of their family members have the swine flu at home. The people themselves coming to the potluck seem to be healthy. How big is the risk for me to get the swine flu for attending this gathering and eating the food offered? Would you go and eat the food? Eating the food is the focus of my question not the attending. I don’t want to offend these people by not eating their food.

Submitted: 16 days and 16 hours ago.
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Age: 58

Posted by Schuyler_ANP 16 days and 16 hours ago.

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Hello,

 

Welcome to Just Answer and thanks for your question. There is little risk since you have had the vaccine. H1N1, like seasonal flu, is transmitted through the air from cough droplets and through someone with infected material on their hands from a sneeze touching an object which is subsequently touched by a second person who then puts his hand in his eyes, nose, or mouth. We have been pleasantly surprised at how quickly people react to make antibodies to H1N1 after receiving the vaccine. Choose to eat food that has been cooked and that will further minimize any problem.

 

 

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I read that the immunization process takes between ten and fourteen days.

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We are seeing less than a week.

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Thank you.

Posted by Schuyler_ANP 16 days and 16 hours ago.

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You're so very welcome. Have a good time at the party!

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