Health and Wellness Review

When asked about the H1N1 vaccine, 56% of respondents said they plan to get it this fall, while 18% aren't sure and 26% plan to skip it. However, half worry about it having been adequately tested.

When asked about potential concerns, here's what people had to say:

• 49% worry it may not have been adequately tested.
• 27% are concerned that it contains mercury.
• 25% are concerned about the price.
• 19% worry it may require time-consuming multiple injections.

"I'd just rather other people be test dummies first," said one woman. "My body is not available to financially support the pharmaceutical industry to use as a guinea pig for experimental testing," agreed another.

Here are some more comments:

• "It is an attempt to make a lot of money by Big Pharma. Swine flu doesn't seem to be any more deadly than any regular flu. Vaccines contain many harmful elements which can be worse than the flu."
• "I hope Medicare will pay for it, I'm assuming they will since they pay for regular flu vaccines."
• "I hope it works.  It should be given to young school age children and older adults first.  It should not be so expensive that people who want it can't afford it."
• "I think it's hype to get the government involved in yet another aspect of our lives AND hype to get the medical/pharmaceutical companies or whoever will profit from this some money."
• "Please ask the manufacturers to stop putting mercury in all flu vaccines. I have previously been contaminated with mercury, and I have had to have it medically removed. Why would I now want to put more back in my body?"
• "Who knows what the end results of all of these new vaccines will be on our bodies in years to come."
• "I don't think it is necessary and has more potential harm than benefit."

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