Yes, I read the article. I didn't know it was live vacine. I still think I want to go ahead with this. The health dept. is charging $174. My housemate, I will get our doctor to order it for her. My immune system isn't so good, that is the reason I think I should get this vacine. I am 60 and as I said several people, my neighbor at 47 got it, and a person in my extened family. I am tired of getting sick, had type A Asian flu, so I get the flu shot each year too. Thanks for sending the information out. I appreciate your research. ginnie