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Updated October 27, 2009

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The swine flu is front page news on a daily basis. And now that the swine flu vaccine is available, there seems to be a huge demand for the vaccine, but also concerns from some people that the vaccine may not be completely safe. Do you intend to receive, or have your children receive, the swine flu vaccine? Would you want to receive the nasal form, shot form, either one or neither one? Share your opinion, and read about others' thoughts. Share Your Reason

Do I Want The Swine Flu Vaccine??

NO, I am not going to get the vaccine.! Everyone I ever knew who got a flu shot, ended up getting SICK. One man ended up in the hospital with a bad case of the flu.! I don't believe it is safe. I don't believe it is needed.!!
—Guest Carol Barre

h1n1

Yes;I will be getting the vacine in whichever form becomes available to me.Since I have no allergy concerns it is better to be safe than sorry. As an adult I have returned to college and attend classes on a traditional university setting with younger students. The swine and seasonal flu are already present on campus.
—Guest

Swine flu vaccine are you getting it.

No neither my husband or I will be getting this or any flu vaccine. We are both in our 70s and have never gotten a flu shot and have not had the flu in years. We never got any baby shots either and we are healthy and still working and do not have the health problems we see all around us. I personally think giving babies and young children so many shots weakens their immune systems!!!!!!!!
—Guest Emily

Want to know

I want to know what others think of the H1N1 vaccine.
—Guest Ashley

H1N1 vaccine

I've never gotten a flu shot. While I'm somewhat concerned, I just practice overall good personal hygiene and watch for any questionable symptoms.
—Guest Natalie

Plan on receiving H1N1 vaccine?

I work in health care and see several patients each day. I also watch my 4-year old grandson one day per week. I will absolutely get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available. I've already received the seasonal flu shot.
—vascbabe

Are you or aren't you getting it

I want to know Dr.Daniel More's opinion; he is the expert.
—Guest Ivette M Cortes

swine flu vaccine

We never get the flu shots and don't intend to get this one. This is a personal decision each person must make for themselves.
—Guest mathmama

No Way

I'm not interested in putting the toxins that are in the vaccines into my body. I've developed egg intolerance that I don't want to become a full blown egg allergy, too. In the past, every time I got the vaccines for seasonal flu, I got the seasonal flu, too. No, thanks.
—Friend2Indeed

Flu Vaccines - Ask to Be or Not to Be

We all know that there can always be adverse reactions to any type of vaccine or drug, but at the same our public health system must try to prevent serious epidemics from occurring. Especially in the cities. Perhaps one just has to ask which one for them is more appropriate, based on all aspects of their life situation. I am fortunate that were I work I have sick leave, so I would rather not get the vaccine, since I am not in high risk. On the other hand, I can see where there might be concerns in nursing homes and similar situations, where the vaccine might be a better gamble to help prevent serious problems.
—Guest Maria Wey

swine flu

I guess my kids will get the vaccine. I hear this flu is killing normally healthy people. I don't want to take any chances. But, honestly; I do it with some reservations.
—Guest marly

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