There has been a few articles recently regarding how Broward County is going to manage Swine Flu in public schools. I am very curious as to how this will be done as, at the end of the 2008-2009 school year, they actually laid off 20 high school RNs replacing them with minimally trained med techs.
The H1N1 vaccine will be administered at no cost to the public starting with the most susceptible members of the population, including school age children. Initially, it will be administered at local hospitals, and then may eventually be given at doctor’s offices by trained medical personnel.
How can I minimize my baby’s risk of having a bad reaction to a vaccine?
There are many things you can do to avoid your child having a reaction. Make sure to mention to your pediatrician if they have any food or medication allergy so they can check the particular vaccine and make sure there is no problem. Report any previous reactions to your pediatrician. In general it is advisable not to have immunizations when your child is sick, except with a common cold when it is okay to give the vaccination. Local reactions are common and nothing to be concerned and a lot of times the child may have a low grade fever and/or pain so ask you pediatrician if it okay to give Tylenol or Motrin after the immunization.
Has there been any side effects long term from teenagers getting the gardasil immunization?
No long term side effects have been linked to Gardasil vaccination.

The most commonly reported side effects include:
* Pain, swelling, itching bruising and redness at the site of the injection
* Headache
* Nausea
* Dizziness
* Vomiting
* Fainting

Sometimes fainting is accompanied by falling with injuries, such as head injuries, which can be prevented by closely observing the vaccinated person for 15 minutes after vaccination.

Serious adverse event reports were not related or caused by the vaccine after experts analyzed the cases.
Should I give my daughter the cervical cancer vaccine even though it has not been out long enough to know if it is effective?
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending the vaccine against Human Pappiloma Virus which is the virus that causes cervical cancer. If your daughter is close to the age of potential sexual activity, the academy recommends that the vaccine be given to prevent the devastating disease of cervical cancer.