Vaccines are beautiful.

Homeopathic medicine at its very best.

However, some of us may know in a profoundly deep way how our bodies react to things. If we feel a particular vaccine is very very wrong for us, perhaps we should steer clear of the vaccine and ALSO (and this is the important part) monitor ourselves for signs of catching the cootie we didn't get vaccinated against. If I think I've caught the flu, it is my DUTY to isolate myself from others so I don't spread it. I can choose to risk the flu, but it's wrong and immoral for me to risk spreading it.

I wanted to participate in the HIV vaccine, and waited and hoped for years to be able to volunteer. I'm not the candidate they need. I deeply believe in the power and efficacy of vaccines. But I will not get a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine has ravaged my family. I feel my personal risk is greater if I get the shot than if I go without. But I will isolate myself if I think I've caught influenza.