Will you take it when it becomes available?
I have read many sites who seem to be playing on the hype and fears about the vaccine. Many other sites make logical arguments about the safety of the vaccine. I am trying not to let irrational fears cloud my judgement in regards to the vaccine but I do have concerns about it. At this point I would take it if it were offered to me.
I have asthma and a weak immune system already. I do not look forward to the thought of trying to fight off a case of swine or any other kind of flu.
Jon and I do not get out much except to go to the store occasionally and to his Dads. When I am out I am careful not to touch my face with my hands but my husband is OCD about constantly smoothing his moustache. Very bad habit during flu season.
Last year we nearly avoided the flu all together til my beautiul little niece came for a visit and brought the flu with her. I got it and of course so did Jon. Jon has scarring on his lungs from when he was on a ventiltor years ago after the car accident where he lost his site. I am always extra worried when ever he gets a cold or the flu.
No matter how careful you are you will have friends or family come by who have been exposed. Last year for instance my brother in laws wifes family came to the Thanksgiving dinner we had at my father in laws. With them they brought a 10 year old family member suffering from strep throat and a his little sister who had a horrible cold. We had dinner with all of the doors and windows opened to keep air flow going. If I had known those sick kids were coming I probably would have taken the food down and left before dinner. I think it is thoughtless to knowingly expose your loved ones that way. My brother in law and his wife had a premature baby at the time who ended up catching the little girls bad cold.
In the case where my niece came by with the flu my sister didnt know she had it. They had headed here with her as soon as she came home from school that day and she had been fine that morning. I could tell she was getting sick after she was here for just a few minutes and drug out the lysol spray but I still got it.
As someone who is uninsured I take pains not to spread it around if I get a cold or the flu. I know how expensive an out of pocket doctors visit and prescriptions can be. Cough and cold meds from the store can be costly enough.
I have read many sites who seem to be playing on the hype and fears about the vaccine. Many other sites make logical arguments about the safety of the vaccine. I am trying not to let irrational fears cloud my judgement in regards to the vaccine but I do have concerns about it. At this point I would take it if it were offered to me.
I have asthma and a weak immune system already. I do not look forward to the thought of trying to fight off a case of swine or any other kind of flu.
Jon and I do not get out much except to go to the store occasionally and to his Dads. When I am out I am careful not to touch my face with my hands but my husband is OCD about constantly smoothing his moustache. Very bad habit during flu season.
Last year we nearly avoided the flu all together til my beautiul little niece came for a visit and brought the flu with her. I got it and of course so did Jon. Jon has scarring on his lungs from when he was on a ventiltor years ago after the car accident where he lost his site. I am always extra worried when ever he gets a cold or the flu.
No matter how careful you are you will have friends or family come by who have been exposed. Last year for instance my brother in laws wifes family came to the Thanksgiving dinner we had at my father in laws. With them they brought a 10 year old family member suffering from strep throat and a his little sister who had a horrible cold. We had dinner with all of the doors and windows opened to keep air flow going. If I had known those sick kids were coming I probably would have taken the food down and left before dinner. I think it is thoughtless to knowingly expose your loved ones that way. My brother in law and his wife had a premature baby at the time who ended up catching the little girls bad cold.
In the case where my niece came by with the flu my sister didnt know she had it. They had headed here with her as soon as she came home from school that day and she had been fine that morning. I could tell she was getting sick after she was here for just a few minutes and drug out the lysol spray but I still got it.
As someone who is uninsured I take pains not to spread it around if I get a cold or the flu. I know how expensive an out of pocket doctors visit and prescriptions can be. Cough and cold meds from the store can be costly enough.