Swine Flu- Lindsay Stephens

There are no vaccinations that are 100% safe. There are risks and side effects that come along with the vaccination. The swine flu shot is not new. It is the same as the seasonal flu vaccine. I believe that this vaccine helps protect against swine flu. If you get the shot you're at a less chance of getting it. If you choose not to get the shot than you're at a higher risk. You should get the vaccine because it's better to be safe than sorry. There are side effects that go along with this vaccine. Local side effects from approved H1N1 vaccines include tenderness, pain, redness, hardening of skin, swelling, and bruising. Some common systemic side effects from swine flu vaccines include headache, malaise (feeling out-of-sorts), muscle pain, chills, nausea, fever, and vomitting. Although there are side effects I think it's still important to get the vaccine. Side effects don't occur for everyone. Everyone is different. I think it's better to take a chance instead of waiting before it's too late.