I get a flu vaccination every year and have done so for over a decade. I haven't gotten the flu once during that time, whereas before I started getting vaccinated, I managed to catch the flu almost every year.
I'll get vaccinated for H1N1 just as soon as I can. The vaccination isn't available here yet. I'll get vaccinated for the seasonal flu when that vaccination becomes available as well.
The shots contain no live viruses, and where I live they contain no adjuvant either. I'm not sensitive to thimersol, so I see no reason not to continue being vaccinated.
Generally I will feel a little tired and my arm will ache for a day or two after getting vaccinated. I've never gotten sick after getting a flu vaccination, and the mild symptoms I do experience go away rather quickly.
I'm not panicked about H1N1. I am doing my best to avoid getting sick, and I'll get the vaccination when I can. That's all I can do, so why worry?
As of last night my cousin's 2 year old daughter and 7 year old son were both admitted to hospital with 105°F fevers. Both are being given Tamiflu to combat the H1N1 virus and the girl is also getting antibiotics for pneumonia. They had the chance to get vaccinated for H1N1 almost three weeks ago but my cousin (a school teacher) wouldn't allow it. His brother is an MD who vaccinated both of his own children a couple of weeks ago, and they haven't gotten sick.
Vaccination is a personal choice. I think there is a lot of negative hype out there which is based on fear, ignorance and unfounded prejudice. I do believe the use of adjuvant (such as squalene) to boost the strength or stretch supplies of vaccines is a potentially dangerous practice. It's best to be well-informed before making your decision. That doesn't mean listening to talk radio show hosts or blindly accepting what your government or anyone else says. It means taking the time to look at legitimate websites showing legitimate research results, seeking out accurate information, learning the facts and discussing things with a doctor you trust.