Concerned about the safety of swine flu shows? Many are. It's a new vaccine, after all. At the same time, the President has declared it a national emergency.
Should ou risk your children to the H1N1 swine flu vaccine? Certainly, Barack Obama is leading by example. The White House announced today that the First Daughters, Sasha and Malia, have received their swine flu shots.
At the same time, however, the President and First Lady are waiting their turns. In a message posted to the White House website, the administration stated that while Malia, 11, and Sasha, 8, fall within the groups prioritized highest for vaccinations, the President and Michelle Obama will "wait until the needs of the priority groups" have been vaccinated.
The White House was clear that the White House doctor didn't use special methods to get the vaccines for the First Daughters. According to the White House statement, Malia and Sasha received their injections last week from the White House doctor, who applied for the vaccine through the District of Columbia Department of Health “using the same process as every other vaccination site in the District."
The H1N1 swine flu vaccine is in short supply due to production issues. At the same time there is obvious concern about the newness of the shot. By vaccinating the First Daughters, the White House may be trying to set a positive example, calming the fears of the American public.
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