My son Jake is in the hospital with what appears to be H1N1 Swine Flu. He has brittle asthma and it’s kicking the shit out of him right now, though he’s doing better than it could be, and his oxygen sats are nice and high. They’re also testing him for MRSA, though my understanding is that’s pretty much not a concern. He was not vaccinated, because the vaccine was not available before he became symptomatic.

I do not want your prayers, just your understanding. The vaccine, had he been able to get it, would have kept this cute little bugger out of the hospitals and back in his school. I only wish he had been able to get it. For those of you who have children, don’t make the mistake of doubting good science.

Jim