Some parents have been throwing 'swine flu parties' to expose their kids to the virus while it's still mild so they can build an immunity. Good idea? (Poll Closed) (poll 2051346)

Some parents have been throwing 'swine flu parties' to expose their kids to the virus while it's still mild so they can build an immunity. Good idea? (Poll Closed)

Yes -- it may sound extreme, but it's safer than waiting. 4% (11 votes)
Maybe -- I get why people do it, but it seems risky to me. 16% (39 votes)
No -- actually, it's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. 78% (194 votes)
Other 2% 5 votes

Total Votes: 249

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fox - 15 years ago

Reckless at minimum.
Karen - 15 years ago

I completely understand the logic of a chicken pox party. Chicken pox has been around for generations, it is well understood by doctors, and the number of deaths per year is very low. However, to expose my child purposely to a virus like swine flu, which is more dangerous than chicken pox, is completely idiotic.
NONEYA - 15 years ago

It's ridiculous because the children are most injured by this virus. You need to be innoculated to be protected. I would never subject my son to that. What if purposely letting a child contract H1N1 made light of another illness he had and because he had it the virus killed him? Fools.