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By: Joanne | October 06, 2009 | Category: Health

The H1N1 (swine) flu is spreading, and this week H1N1 flu vaccinations will be arriving in just about every state.

Did you know that there are two flu vaccines this year? That’s right, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) encourages you to get a vaccination for the regular old seasonal flu, and to be fully protected they also recommend the special vaccine for the H1N1 (swine) flu. The seasonal flu shot will not protect you against H1N1.

Are you in a high risk group? Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for serious illness or death from the flu, and should get their flu vaccinations as soon as it becomes available.

Even if you get the flu vaccines this year, it’s important to remember that the vaccines aren’t 100% effective in preventing illness, so be sure to practice good habits to prevent the spread of disease, and to take good care of yourself if you do get the flu.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Andrew on October 06, 2009 at 09:09 AM EDT

There are lots of ways to keep informed about the latest H1N1 news from Flu.gov. This includes the Flu.gov Twitter account (@FluGov | http://twitter.com/flugov) and the H1N1 Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/H1N1flu). Other options can be found on the Flu.gov home page in the "Stay Connected" section.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Wayne on October 06, 2009 at 10:33 AM EDT

We need to be protected from the shots & government.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Joanne on October 06, 2009 at 11:06 AM EDT

In case there's confusion...flu shots are voluntary this year, just like every year. If you don't want one, you certainly don't have to get it.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Joanne on October 06, 2009 at 11:06 AM EDT

In case there's confusion...flu shots are voluntary this year, just like every year. If you don't want one, you certainly don't have to get it.

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blue comment bubble Posted by yvette on October 08, 2009 at 03:03 PM EDT

i think it's scary that when they come out with a vaccine the side effects it may cause cause just as much fear as the flu or sickness it is suppose to cure

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