So, I had my H1N1 vaccine today, and man is that one ooky virus, even with the killed vaccine, I felt pretty off for a couple of hours. That said, I urge you to get your flu and H1N1 vaccines if you haven’t already, it’s not too late.
Now, you’re probably healthy, and thinking to yourself ‘I never get sick’ and sure, you probably don’t. That said, being vaccinated isn’t just good for you, it’s good for your community. When we’re all vaccinated, fewer of us get sick, and those of us who are particularly vulnerable are less likely to come in contact with an infected person.
It’s not just good public policy, I strongly believe it’s an integral part of the social contract. Vaccines are safe, effective, and at $15 at your local drug store, they’re a heck of a lot cheaper than missing a week of work.
Some people feel vaccines really are risky, but to that I say; life is risky, so make smart choices. It’s safer to be an un-vaccinated person in a vaccinated community than vice versa — but even with a low risk of infection, the risk associated with vaccines is even more negligible. So get vaccinated! If not for your own benefit, then for that of the community.
