Time really does fly. I find it hard to believe I haven't posted since late September and it's already mid-October, although it does feel a bit more like January! There are tons of things going on - Harves Festival, preparations for Halloween (we haven't picked a costume yet!) and thoughts of upcoming Holidays.
On top of that, kids are starting to get sick. I've heard from several parents in our school and from teachers in the district in which I work, that kids are getting the flu. I hear that if a child has the flu now, it must be H1N1 because the seasonal flu hasn't started. So, being a worrier by nature, it does have me a bit concerned about my daughter and we've decided to get the H1N1 vaccine. Our pediatrician assures us it is safe and the inactive ingredients (the ones that can give people side effects) are the same as those in the seasonal flu. Since she's done well with the seasonal flu, my thinking is that she'll do fine with the H1N1 as well. But again, being a worrier, it is a decision we've struggled with.
So, the question is "To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?" What are your plans - especially with the announcement about the nasal vaccine being given at school. Are you going to sign off and have your child or children vaccinated? If so, what was the deciding factor? If not, why? Please share your thoughts with us.
Friday, October 16, 2009
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