Got the swine flu jab today. My family doctor has been literally vaccinating every patient that comes in her door and because she'll be away next week she scheduled time this weekend to vaccinate the rest of her patients, including me, my parents and brother. I can't say enough about what a wonderful doctor she is, for someone to give up what little free time they have for the sake of their patients is an example of extreme dedication. And while my family doesn't fall under that category many of her patients are from lower income families who probably wouldn't be able to easily get the vaccine otherwise.

I also got the regular flu shot for safety's sake (and hey, it was free - yay health care) so I got a needle in each arm. The one the swine flu shot was injected into is a bit sore but other than that there doesn't seem to be any side effects. Now hopefully it'll do me some good. The problem with a new illness like this, my doctor tells me, is that no one really knows much for certain yet, even the professionals. Right now we're all the guinea pigs. Nice thought, isn't it? ~_^