I went to get my kids the H1N1 vaccine yesterday through the Spokane Regional Health District. I had my appointment and showed up with the other masses....even though I had thoughts that maybe we don't need it anymore because the "swine" flu isn't as bad as everyone thought it would be. HOWEVER, I stopped myself from going down that path of thinking...because what if there were no H1N1 shots made available and if people weren't getting their shots....maybe there would be a flu pandemic. Maybe the vaccines are working....now that's a thought!!!
So, I stood in line and got my paperwork. Then I stood in another line while filling out the paperwork (with 2 kids and no stroller....I thought I was doing well!!!) and within seconds of turning it in...the kids were called for their visit. VERY impressive. Shot 1 goes ok...so does shot 2. We're on a roll.....
I'm leaving to the "check-out" area where they look over the paperwork...and I'm getting out my wallet. And to my UTTER surprise.....THE SHOTS WERE FREE!!!!!! Can you believe that???? In this time and day where people pay more for bottle water than pop or beer......THE SHOTS WERE FREE!!! I stood in disbelief. What other country in the world would give free flu shots??? (Oh, well, besides the ones with standardized health care.....wah wah.)
This is truly an amazing country we live in. And I know some of you would blame Obama for this as well...running up debt while giving out free flu shots.....but on this one, I'm behind him 100%. I can disagree with him on other stuff.
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