Vaccinating for H1N1? Okay...so I'm not an anti-vaccine nutter, but I'm also not all that enthusiastic about vaccines. I'm almost 36 weeks and will definitely have the standard vaccines given to my boy as the doctor recommends.
But I'm really torn on the H1N1.
I do not personally get the regular Flu vaccine, and haven't for years and years. The "swine" flu is actually less violent (symptom wise) than the standard flu, but of course it's being touted by the media as some mega killer. Most of the children who have died already had pre-existing conditions that made them vulnerable. Which is generally the case with most of the flu deaths (most ppl who die are already vulnerable...elderly, young kids, underlying issues).
Anyway...my mom is an RN and just e-mailed me that all caregivers and those with infants less than 6 months old should get the vaccine. And I think "they" recommend all kids get the vaccine too.
I do NOT want to get the vaccine personally, nor am I thrilled with the idea of my baby having it. It's new and the side effects haven't been fully seen. Plus, I just have never thought that any flu vaccine was that effective for me personally (healthy young woman). I do think that nurses, teachers, old folks, and those who work with kids/old people should get them.
What do you think? I'm so torn... 
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