I have searched the internet to find a list of medical organizations endorsing the H1N1 vaccine to calm all of our nerves about the vaccine. Maybe a list like this exists somewhere but I have not been able to find one but here are some facts that may be helpful:
* Officials of the National Institutes of Health say that in clinical trials they've seen no serious side effects - - I have not been able to find any information showing anyone has died from the vaccine (except commentary from Sarah's mom at soccer)
* 76 US Children have died from the H1N1 flu to date and we are not in the worst period for flu yet this year., only 30% of these children had "underlying conditions"
* Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases said Friday, "We still think the vast majority of people in a given community are vulnerable or susceptible to this [H1N1] virus," she said. "And, of course, vaccination is the best way to protect yourself or those you love from influenza." She also said, "the H1N1 vaccine is safe and made in the same way as regular flu vaccine."
* Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Friday, people can get both their seasonal flu shot and their H1N1 shot at the same time, which also sounds like an endorsement of both
THE NY Times reported opinions (all endorsing the vaccine) of doctors and public health experts in this article: http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/america-takes-on-swine-flu/
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