H1N1 Vaccinations begin in Canada! What are you going to do?

I don't usually get flu vaccinations.  I don't usually get sick, and when I do, a regime of home remedies usually wipes out the virus in a day or two.  I rarely use aspirin and only use it now because of my heightened risk of stroke.  Little else of medicines do I use, although I take a variety of vitamins and am on thyroid supplements.  

Now to this vaccination.  I'm getting one as soon as it is available to me, the general public.  Not so much because I'm afraid of pandemic, but because I fit into the vulnerable group.  I have compromised lung function due to years of inhaling combusted materials.  I did not do a lot of damage, but am vulnerable to things like asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.  I am also in my 40s, the most vulnerable group.  Or so I've read.  I hear if you do get this flu that it lingers far longer than usual, as well as attacking lungs far more than regular colds and flu.  I really cannot afford to be weak and ineffective for a long term.  I have a lot of pets in the home that rely on me as well as having work to do.  So for me, it's clear that immunization makes sense.  Especially when it's free!

I really don't know why so many people are unwilling to be immunized.  I have heard people express concerns about side effects and risks but no listing of these.  As yet nobody has clearly articulated to me their concerns!  Furthermore, I know two women in my social circle who are battling this flu already.  

If you decide not to get immunized and you do find yourself under the weather, please stay home.  If you are a boss and the employees call in sick, please allow it.  Especially if your employee is usually quite responsible!