H1N1 Flu Shots Were Poorly Accepted in 2009

According to data from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee at the CDC, only 38% of physicians and other health care workers were vaccinated for H1N1 last year. This is about the same rate as for the general population. Only 25% of adults who were immunecompromised received the vaccine. The biggest reason given was fear of side effects, especially the paralysis called Guillan-Barre syndrome. Of those who did receive the H1N1 vaccine, there was a slight increase in the syndrome, but not to high levels. Another reason given was late delivery of the vaccine to physicians, while pharmacies seemed to get their supply sooner. The pandemic predicted for last year did not materialize, nor has there been one this year. But some people who have contracted the disease have become pretty sick. The H1N1 vaccine is included in the regular flu shot this year. If you choose not to take it, I would suggest a homeopathic as a preventative (e.g. mucococcinium).