During the past 100 years, the H1N1 virus has hit Americans twice that we know of, and possibly three times if you include the 1918 epidemic which some scholars and scientists attribute to the swine flu.

The Swine flu was originally an influenza virus that was passed amongst pigs; hence the name swine. It is very common among pigs; it is very rare among humans. Very rarely does it pass between animal and human. That's the good news. The bad news is that once it does, the original strand, like any virus, may mutate and lead to new strains of the virus. The bad news continues when it is remembered that by the time drug manufacturers create a vaccine for a certain strain of the virus, it is usually outdated.

As children head back to school in the coming months, the chances of a renewed outbreak will be heightened. Currently, the swine flu is not as invasive as it normally would be because children are not "indoors" as much as they will be in a few days. Secondly, most adults are outdoors much more, contributing to a reduction in the number of cases verified. Yet, there  are five clear reasons why the H1N1 flu shot should not be taken in mid-October when it becomes available for the first time.

Of all the influenza outbreaks in our recent (100 year) history, the Swine flu virus has been the leading cause. The 1918 "Spanish" flu was actually the H1N1 virus that mysteriously spread as the war was ending, and then conveniently carried home to the soldiers' native lands. This effectively spread the virus to the entire world at the end of World War I. Renamed "the Spanish flu," (because neutral Spain provided the world with most of the information about it) the virus killed between 50-100 million people worldwide, most of them healthy and young. Reports indicate that is started in the United States somewhere in southern military bases and was carried over to the trenches as America entered and ended the war.

The 1976 outbreak started with a soldier in Fort Dix, New Jersey. The virus quickly took on the name of the neurological condition that the vaccine inculcated: Guillain-Barré.

The current viral outbreak began near the border of Mexico, location unknown.

The 1976 Swine flu vaccination killed more people than the virus itself. Woah! After a young private died, medical authorities ascertained that 500 other military personnel had become infected and had fully recovered. Yet, the CDC and Ford Presidency decided upon a policy of mass inoculation that resulted in hundreds dying and contracting the Guillain-Barré disorder.

The Swine flu has traditionally singled out young people. Most of them come down with symptoms that imitate a "mild flu" virus. Consequently, the vaccine is targeted towards children for this fall. Depending on your understanding of the flu, and what you believe to be the cause or reason of it, a very difficult decision is presented to those with children. The targeted population will be at highest risk at the time the vaccination is made available. As with the timing of the 1918-9 epidemic, the timing of this outbreak appears to be at its worse when children are coming back from their summer breaks and spending more time inside due to the colder weather in our hemisphere. Anything that targets our youth is a cause of concern for everybody.

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Due to the coming school year, the government is concerned that the virus will spread and infect up to 40% of the population. They have decided to skip the normal testing protocol in order to provide the vaccinations by mid-October.

Even though some testing is being conducted, it is neither thorough or complete. And, it will not be finished before the vaccine is made available. Currently many family physician's are not jumping on the federal bandwagon and, "harbor doubts about safety of the vaccine or the danger the flu poses...children in particular-should not be asked to bear the burden of being experimental subjects..." {Washington Post article H1N1 injection (and spray) rejection by Rob Stein and Michael Laris, November 8, 2009}.

Another concern is the activating agents that are used within the vaccine itself. These "boosters" will result in more of the vaccination being made, but have dangerous side effects. These boosters have been banned by the FDA for all vaccinations, but are being allowed for the current production of the Swine flu virus.

Many analysts question the role that vaccinations play in the development of ADHD, Autism, and other neurological disorders in children.

The drug companies and government have now received legal immunity so that if there are any problems, side effects, or deaths, they cannot be sued. Seeing how the pharmaceutical companies will receive billions out of the fall vaccination program, it is equally stunning that they will receive immunity from all lawsuits. This means that there is no recourse if you choose to receive a Swine flu shot. You will have to accept all consequences, for better or for worse.