Posted by Sonya at dtg-181.216-16-92.dtgnet.com on July 09, 2002 at 10:18:55:
In Reply to: Serious off topic poll posted by Duffless on July 09, 2002 at 09:25:44:
: I've been reading in the news about how there are those who are advising mass vaccinations for Small Pox and the government is currently considering it. Now, knowing that the small pox vaccine has a small but serious threat of side effects up to and including death, I'm not sure if I would want the vaccine. However I really don't wanna be the only idiot who dies because I was too stubborn and paranoid to get the shot, hell I won't even get a flu shot. Then I wonder, what would I do if I had a child, would I have them innoculated? Ok enough of my ramblings, and on to the poll.
: Would you get a small pox vaccination if the gov't recommended it?
Yes.
: Would you get one for your child?
Yes.
Reasons:
1. There are a lot of illegal immigrants in my area, and with them comes diseases previously thought as dead in the States.
2. The chances of death from vaccination are slim. But what if you don't vaccinate & you or your kid gets it? Then HOW MANY OTHERS could get it?