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yorkiezfamily · 10-30-2009, 10:04 PM

I asked my daughter her opinion once again on the vaccine for clarification and my peace of mind. She is currently entering her seventh year of medical school, entering clinical rotations. She has been persistent with us in asking whether we have gotten the vaccination or not. She told us simply there is no debate, you are to please get the vaccination. (she NEVER takes an asprin or any medication, its like pulling teeth when shes sick) She had the H1N1 virus in June of this year. We will be getting it when available. We have gotten the seasonal flu shot but not the H1N1, unfortunately not enough in our area right now. My husband is at the top of the list in our area.

I imagine in the past most felt apprehensive about the penicillin shot as well as polio ect. I am sure they felt they were very new and un-tested then as well. But I feel personally the benefits currently outweigh the risks. A very personal decision for all.

God bless everyone and take care of you!

Heres hoping we have enough vaccine soon for all of us that choose to get vaccinated. I feel blessed to live in America, and have the option of vaccination.

10-30-2009, 10:04 PM	#55
yorkiezfamily Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: great lakes state Posts: 154	H1N1 vaccination shortage I asked my daughter her opinion once again on the vaccine for clarification and my peace of mind. She is currently entering her seventh year of medical school, entering clinical rotations. She has been persistent with us in asking whether we have gotten the vaccination or not. She told us simply there is no debate, you are to please get the vaccination. (she NEVER takes an asprin or any medication, its like pulling teeth when shes sick) She had the H1N1 virus in June of this year. We will be getting it when available. We have gotten the seasonal flu shot but not the H1N1, unfortunately not enough in our area right now. My husband is at the top of the list in our area. I imagine in the past most felt apprehensive about the penicillin shot as well as polio ect. I am sure they felt they were very new and un-tested then as well. But I feel personally the benefits currently outweigh the risks. A very personal decision for all. God bless everyone and take care of you! Heres hoping we have enough vaccine soon for all of us that choose to get vaccinated. I feel blessed to live in America, and have the option of vaccination. __________________ Addsion & JessicaAdopted 10/17/08 Consider a rescue! I always love to talk Yorkies!