Flu Shot Reminder

I've been meaning to write a short post about getting your flu shot, and was reminded when a friend did so on her blog. For those of you who are moms, the CDC is recommending that all children ages 6 months - 18 years get a H1N1 vaccine. Also, pregnant women are considered high-risk if they contract H1N1, so the CDC also recommends vaccination. I know that not all people are pro-vaccine, but if you are planning to have yourself or your children vaccinated for H1N1, now is the time to get your "regular" seasonal flu shot. Both my pediatrician and my OB told me that you need to have the "regular" shot (or mist) at least 20 days before H1N1. My pediatrician said that the stock of H1N1 vaccines that is being given to their office will be partially based on how many seasonal flu shots were given; and that by getting my kids their regular vaccine, we should not have to worry about the availability of the swine flu vaccine, as we will be given priority. Anyway, it's my understanding that H1N1 will be available late October to early November...so, there's my rant for the day...hope no one is offended...