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I recieved the Swine Flu Nasal Spray...and I am alive and kicking :-) The shot had no side effects different than the seasonal flu nasal spray/vaccine. I work in the hospital as a student of nursing, and watched numerous other healthcare providers recieve the vaccination without complication. Will not hesitate to get it for my daughter when it becomes available to the general public. Still your call though...good luck!
Here are the information sheets on the H1N1 vaccine(s)
If you are 49 years old or over, have underlying medical conditions, etc you will recieve the shot ---> http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf
If you are under 49 years of age and in good health you will likely recieve the intranasal spray ---> http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf
If you are 49 years old or over, have underlying medical conditions, etc you will recieve the shot ---> http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf
If you are under 49 years of age and in good health you will likely recieve the intranasal spray ---> http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf
your doc will help decide which is appropriate.