I DO have an underlying illness. I have Severe Chronic Asthma. But, I also have Lyme Disease. For the past 3 years, including this year, I have taken the regular flu shot. I am extremely confused about what to do with this new vaccine for swine flu/h1n1 because everything I have found via the web and my Lyme Disease Support Group meetings all say NOT to take either. But, I have to take the yearly one, right? I don't know what to do, does anyone have any suggestions? I don't have an LLMD, no one takes state medicade, and my family doctor doesn't know squat about Lyme; my pulmonologist for my asthma doesn't either. HELP! Each time I have taken the flu shot, I've noticed my Lyme issues getting worse. Memory is leaving me more often, confusion, mood swings, you know, "the works". But, "they" are starting to make me panic (also thanks to the Lyme) about this stupid vaccine and underlying illnesses. Any one of you who read this, please give me your opinion, send me a link to a website that may help, anything. I am truly getting worried, and stress isn't a good thing for my asthma or the Lyme. THANKS!!!!!