Should you be worried about the H1N1 vaccine risk?

Should you be worried about the H1N1 vaccine risk?

Every year as temperature drops, it is common to see a rise in people catching the flu. However, since the start of the H1N1 pandemic in May,  there is an increased and real worry that more people is going to be affected by the flu virus.  In American, the impending arrival of the first shipments of H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine, there are divided views about whether could be possible risk.

Why are there worries surrounding the H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine? One report indicated the many people feel that the flu vaccine was rushed through development and testing.  This may result in any potential side effect. There is also the fear that the vaccine could cause a rare condition called Guillian Bar Syndrome (though there is a 1 in a million chance of that happening) which affect the body.   To make matter worst, there are also reports that some health workers are reluctant to take the vaccine.

Between the possibility of getting swine flu and suffering from any side effect of the H1N1 flu vaccine, I would choose not to take the vaccine if I am healthy and well. I would however attempt to improve my immune system with proper nutrients, supplements like Vitamin C and take care of personal hygiene. However, if I am pregnant or have young children, it will be a difficult decision. Would I be irresponsible by not taking the vaccine since the risks in not proven or is it just as irresponsible to subject my children to any possible risk?

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