Whoa, whoa, whoa Are you arguing the point that those folks that do not fall in the high need caogtery should not have access to it? I believe the free clinic was intended to serve that audience, but it was left to each person to fill out the form truthfully. And we all know what happens when individuals are left to govern themselves Or, are you still trying to argue that it’s tough see a mass of people gather for a government hand out?And how is this different than when the Governor calls a State of Emergency for an unruly forest fire which allows the government (state and federal, right?) to step in and provide resources and money to help put it out?At any rate, I think we do agree that if the vaccine was distributed better everyone could get it just like they do with the seasonal vaccine (their doctor, Raley’s, Walgreen’s, their employer, etc.).

Also, to repeat what Tpowell said, and Karen Palin just repeated to me, vaccines really don’t cause the flu. Really! If students felt ill at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in the third and fourth weeks of October 2009, there could be many other legitimate reasons! Best, Jay Burns, editor, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Magazine

I definitely recall a feeling around campus that the vaccine led to people feeling worse because of the live virus inside. There also was skepticism about whether the nasal vaccine or the other option (needle? not sure) was more effective or left you more prone to illness.

Of course this is all from memory and I would be interested to hear if Meredith Greer and co. did consider these things.