H1N1...

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Yesterday both kids had DR. check ups, S's was just a routine check up and L had to get his 5 year vaccinations, both are doing fabulous, which is great.

After their appointment my DR. asked me if I had given any thought to the H1N1 vaccine. I had'nt really to be honest. I didn't think any of us were high risk and I just tend not to be overly worried about these types of things, well turns out that "I" am high risk, who knew??!! That in combination with the fact that both kids bring home every decease known to man, puts me in a very risky group.

Anyways, my DR. (whom I LOVE, seriously, I lucked out with this one) gave me a bunch of papers and web sites to read (she knows how much I love to Google LOL) and told me of course it is totally up to me, but she would encourage me to get it.

I spent the good part of last night reading the info and discussing it with DH (who wants me to get it because he is scared now at finding out I am high risk) and decided I am going to go ahead and get it. I am not 100% comfortable with the decision but I have young kids and I need to be around for a long while for them and if the vaccine will lessen my chances of getting it and any complications, then I guess that is a good thing.

Let me tell you though, I better not find out 10 years from now that this vaccine wasn't properly tested and every one who received it is going to start growing a second head, cause I'll be pissed, majorly pissed! LOL

Until next time..TATA!!

Comments

[yvonne]

A very nice blog you have and many suggestions!

[kel]

Well... it hasn't been properly tested but I am not hearing in the news that it is causing any major problems. I am *definitely* having it and the "normal" seasonal flu jab.

Last year, being new to the country and not married to a Dane, I was too shy to go to the doc's. I caught seasonal flu and varied between fearing death and then fearing I wouldn't, for a week! NEVER AGAIN ;)