Are You Getting The H1N1 Shot?

The H1N1 flu virus has been in the news, a lot.  There are many scary stories about people having taken the shot and having reacted badly, and there are many sites out there capitalizing on the H1N1 by “selling” what should be public information or information that is already freely available – aaaah, the capitalist economy.

The fact is that you can find much of the information you need about the H1N1 virus (or human swine flu) on the web through REPUTED sources – like the CDC (US Center for Disease Control) or your local disease control center or health unit.  Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of taking the shot.

There are also a lot of sites out there that are trying to scare you into NOT taking the shot.

Ultimately YOU need to decide whether you want the shot or not.  You need to evaluate the risks versus the benefits and make an informed decision for you and your family.

Have I taken the shot?  Yes, I have.  I was quite apprehensive about it but in the end decided to take it.  This is also the first time I’ve ever taken a seasonal flu shot.  Don’t let my decision to take the shot affect your decision.

If you know someone that has H1N1 or someone in your family has H1N1 you should speak to your doctor about what precautions to take – in most cases they will be common sense things – like trying to isolate yourself, to washing hands and not touching your face with your hands if they are not clean.

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