Public concerned about vaccine side-effects

There is also growing concern among the public regarding the possible side effects of the swine flu vaccine. Although vaccinations have started hundreds of chronic patients and health workers have rejected the offer because they fear the vaccine has not been properly tested. Health Minister Dana Jurásková has tried to calm fears, saying that the vaccine was deemed safe enough for children and urging those who are eligible to get their shot. She advised vaccination centres to ask people who reject the vaccine to give them a written statement taking responsibility for their decision.