Americans will be asked to roll up their sleeves this fall for a vaccine to protect against the potentially fast-spreading H1N1 flu, but some people are asking a simple question: Is it safe?
Local, state and federal health experts say the answer is yes.
But for years, immunizations have been a target for some parents who believe that the shots can be dangerous and trigger autism.
The short time span for testing and producing the H1N1 vaccine is one concern. Testing on adults and children began just last month, with the federal government expecting to start mass vaccinations by mid-October.
Dr. Archana Chatterjee of the Creighton University School of Medicine said there is strong consensus among physicians that the H1N1 vaccine will be safe and that people, including children, should get it.
For the full story, and for complete coverage on the H1N1 virus, see Omaha.com’s Flu Watch page.
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