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Originally Posted by gigij  As for the vaccine being rushed. It's my understanding that the flu vaccine is updated every year based on the anticipated strain that is going to be dominant. Wouldn't that make every flu vaccine rushed? |
That's not a reason to get the H1N1 Vaccination, it is reason to not get any flu vaccination. I do software testing for a living, so am very critical of anything that is released to the public without being properly testing, especially something that has potential to do physical harm. I understand how dangerous it can be to make the assumption that since last year's vaccine seemed safe, changing it slightly for this year should be safe. Anytime you make any change, risk is introduced, and the product should be fully tested before being released. I would be uncomfortable taking a vaccine that was not only tested, but studied for long term effects. Since the flu vaccine changes each year that isn't really even feasible. That is one of the reasons I will never get a flu vaccine.