Your Paper... Your Thoughts Do You Plan on Getting the Swine Flu Vaccine? “I’m not really concerned because I think there’s always different stains of the flu virus that come through, and whether or not I get a shot – I may or may not. I’ve certainly received flu shots in the past,” said Rebecca Swoboda, of Falls Church, Va., who was in Solomons Island last weekend visiting historical sites. “I don’t worry about it quite so much.”
Terry Jeffas, who is in from Burkittsville visiting family, is not really concerned. “I’m just hoping all the old people that come visit me don’t have something. And, no I will not be getting the shot, I don’t get the regular shot.” “I am concerned about the pandemic, and once the vaccine is proven safe I will absolutely get it,” said Beverly Jeffas, a Leonardtown resident who was visiting Southern Calvert County. Jeffas said she would wait a little after the vaccine is released to see if any problems develop. “I got antibacterial stuff in my hand bag,” said Terry Breland, left, adding she is not overly concered about swine flu, and had no plans to vaccinate. “I’m not really concerned about it. I don’t necessarily plan on getting the vaccine unless I find myself in a circumstance where I’ll perhaps be traveling a lot,” said Heather Flynn, of Washington, D.C., who was visiting Solomons Island with her friend Breland, also from the District.
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