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People react in strange ways. Until a week ago, nobody wanted to get the swine flu vaccine. Even the doctors protested against it and refused to have it.
Less than a week ago, a TV actor died because of the flu. And now, it's the frenzy. This week-end, people have waited in line, night and day, to have the shot. The media have stopped talking about the alleged side effects and started talking about the insufficient number of doses. Hospitals have been working at this during the night, some of the doctors stayed at work for days in a row.
To what extent is the way we act the result of the moment and of the external influences? And is there any room left for our own convictions and judgement?