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Originally Posted by Jen
I'm terrified of getting it (or ANY flu - I have major health anxiety), but I'm also afraid of getting the vaccine, mostly because I've heard you can come down with a mild case from the vaccine. Which seems to be the opposite of my goal, which is to not feel sick at all, ever.
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No, you can't. The shot is a dead virus, and while the nasal spray contains live viruses, they are attenuated (weakened) to be cold adapted, meaning they can only survive in the cooler temperatures of the nasal passages. You may experience some mild symptoms similar to that of a cold, but nothing compared to what you would have with the swine flu.
While I agree that the flu is being a bit sensationalized, I believe that if you (or your children especially) have the opportunity to get the vaccination, then it is irresponsible not to.