Several Fear Swine Flu Vaccine

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - October is less than a week away, and that means the H1N1 swine flu vaccine will be rolling out soon. The federal government will ration the mist first, and then shots will become available later in the month. Not everyone plans to get vaccinated against the new strain of the flu.

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The reasons run the gamut, from fear of needles to a deep distrust of a vaccine some say was produced too quickly. In the end, health leaders promise a safe shot that will provide more beneficial protection than harmful side effects.

Destiny Wright says "most definitely" when asked if she plans on getting the swine flu vaccine.

But, Evan Fleischman isn't as sure. "I probably won't get vaccinated unless there's a really bad epidemic where lots of people are getting sick or in hospitals."

Dr. Manoj Jain, Infectious Disease specialist, says "some have a deep distrust for the vaccine, they don't want to vaccine, they don't think its going to help them."

Doctors disagree saying all vaccines provide protection.

"Immunizations allow our bodies to develop an immune response to the virus," says Jain.

Latonia Brown says "I think its good its coming out fast, and that everyone has opportunity to get it."

Skeptics fear how quickly researchers released the vaccine, coming as soon as early October.

Jain clarified, "in fact, its not, what we're seeing, it's gone through the same level of preparation as other vaccines."

Lee Schweitzer says "I don't know how much choice we have but to try and trust it, and to go with it."

Another flu fallacy that has circulated fears, the vaccine causes the flu. Jain says that's false.

"The injectable has the killed virus, it's a dead virus, it cannot cause the flu," says Jain.

The nasal spray, which will be released before the shot, is a live, weakened virus that *could* cause a low fever and muscle aches, but not the flu.

"I think swine flu is not going to be as bad as people think its going to be," says Fleischman.

Doctors expect this flu season to be worse than years past with this new strain of the contagious virus.

Jain warns "even if they have no been sick before, there is a good chance you come become sick this season, and its really doing a disservice to your family, coworkers or others."

Stay with Fox 13 on the latest H1N1 swine flu stories, updates, and advice from doctors. We have a page devoted to the virus, with helpful advice from Le Bonheur as well as the CDC.