3 months ago
Nursing student Amanda Floyd says when she was growing up, she got all the shots and medicine she needed. Now, when it comes to the H1N1 vaccine, Floyd says she's not interested.
"It doesn't feel like there's been enough time to really know how it's going to affect people," Floyd said over lunch with a classmate Wednesday.
"To me, it's just too new, there are so many risk factors they they haven't really assessed," Delta Meade added.
Both study nursing at Macon State College, and say despite warnings, they won't be getting the vaccine.
Dr. David Harvey, Director of the North Central Health District, says he's not surprised by resistance to the vaccine.
He says younger generations haven't lived through what he called "killer diseases", which may be one reason why some folks choose to opt out. He also cited concerns over the vaccine's safety and complacency as possible explanations.
But, Harvey says the vaccine is safe.
"There are going to be some reactions," he said. "But far less than the risk of driving to Atlanta and back."
He suggests people check out scientific information, such at the CDC's recommendations, before deciding.
"It's normal to be skeptical, but you've got to be educated and know where to go," Harvey said.
