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From the RC Director’s Chair

My Experience with H1N1 Vaccine

Published November 6, 2009 11:51 AM by Scott E. Leonard

 Yes, many of you have been wondering about the fears and outcomes of the H1N1 vaccines and what to expect.  I can tell you first hand after seeing more than 2,200 H1N1 vaccines given here what to expect.

First, the vaccine comes in the live virus nasal mist version and the dead virus injection version. As of this writing over 2,200 vaccines of combination have been given without any side effects.

I received my injection over two weeks ago. Surprisingly the injections are much less "painful," if you will, than the seasonal flu shot. 

Our supply of the H1N1 vaccine was distributed under a very controlled condition, mainly due to supply and demand, and every dose is reported to the CDC for maximum distribution efforts.

We have no problem finding individuals who want the vaccine. Here in Massachusetts, it is apparent that the H1N1 vaccine's "dangerous" outcome appears to be a victim once again to our infamous media hype.

I encourage everyone who has reservations regarding this vaccine to "take another look" and make a professional choice. 

We are now experiencing an upswing in H1N1 cases and have an anticipated 40 percent decrease in our staffing levels in the next few months to come. Our staff is now more at ease knowing the vaccine they once feared is not what the media made it out to be.

Hope your experience is as good as ours!

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