I've never had a flu shot. Only had the flu (a bad one) once in the last who knows how long....at least 10-15 years (knock on wood). Have always kinda thought if you are healthy why get a flu shot ...and wondered if these vaccines actually lessen the body's natural immune system in fighting off illness. (?)

So now I'm told through my employer we will be offered the H1N1 vaccine free of charge because we are at "high risk". Wondering if should go ahead and get it. There have been confirmed cases in our city and just today in the news one of the 3 High Schools had 15% of the school out with the flu. They are unsure if it's H1N1 at this point....or at least that's what they are saying.