Feds Will Give Students Swine Flu Vaccine Free--How Concerned Are You About H1N1?

A big problem or overhyped?

By U.S. News Staff

September 2, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Attempting to stem the spread of H1N1, federal officials plan to make the swine flu vaccine free for all students ages 5-24. New York City Tuesday became one of the first areas to announce a program to get the vaccine into both public and private schools. How much of a concern is the spread of swine flu? Do you think it's an extraordinary health risk or overhyped? Share your thoughts below.

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My 13 year old daughter, Kiana Wise, is in baptist hospital in Oklahoma City with what they are ruling as swine flu as she tested positive for the flu and they are saying it's too early in the season for it to be type A flu. She also has developed pneumonia. I believe that the public should be as informed as possible about the onset symptoms as I took her to the doctor two days ago and was told it was just a viral infection. The doctor sure was WRONG!! Be proactive at the doctor insist on being tested if you fear that you have the symptoms. Also, everyone who is a praying person please please pray for Kiana.

Robin of OK 2:58AM September 19, 2009

The H1N1 virus--like most flu strains--can be fatal for some. What is unexplained is how it can be so deadly for otherwise health young people with no pre-existing conditions. My granddaughter, a 30-year-old healthy widow with two children, developed pneumonia and died when her flu didn't get better. The rest of her friends and family had "normal" flu symptoms and recuperated uneventfully. It's not a governmental plot, so go get your shots when you can.

Jill of CA 5:33PM September 03, 2009

According to World Health Organization, H1N1 flu virus do not only spread very very quickly, but also cause many deaths worldwide in the YOUNG AND HEALTHY as well as the old and weak ones. In crowded situation, such as in school, immunization to prevent the infections and decrease the circulating viruses in community is the best and most effective thing to do. It is also very important that those who are sick from H1N1 to stay home, not to attend the class or go to work until after recovery.

J. MD of CA 2:33AM September 03, 2009

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