Flu shot for LO?

cd92007

I'm sorry if this has been discussed already.. But are you/did have LO get a flu shot? Do they recommend it during the 6 month appt or are they too young? And if you chose no, what is your reason for not having LO get it?

mbethmcgill

At my pediatrician, I think it's a smaller dose given in 2 shots over time. We go on Wednesday so I'll know for sure then. We are getting it and my 2 older kids are getting the mist that day too.

pbandjmom

Two shots spread over a month. She got her first half at today's 6 month appt.

Jessimax

Our flu shot clinic is November 7th. Both kids get the nasal mist. First flu vaccine is given in 2 doses.

smushi

We couldn't get it.  All of our clinics are out and there is a nationwide shortage.

RedDawnsRevenge

The girls both got theirs

Rrrrrachel

It's not a smaller dose. The first time you get a flu shot, regardless of age, you need two doses, one to kind of prime things and the second to induce immunity.

We're getting shot 1 on the 27 and then I'll have to figure out when to go back for shot two.

hlm184

Whoa, talk to me more about this two-shot thing!  LO got his flu shot on the 12th but no one said anything about having to come back for another... 

CalinAZ

Got part one today at his 6th month appointment - going back in a month like most everyone else. @hlm184 - I'd call and ask your pedi - maybe they just forgot to let you know!

thejewelster

We won't be unfortunately. The Flu vaccine has egg in it and lo may be allergic. Would rather find out by letting him eat egg! My husband and I both will be getting it though.

katy4128

When we went for LO's 6 month appt. they wouldn't give him his vaccines and the flu shot together. We are going back early november for part 1.

hlm184

CalinAZ said:

Got part one today at his 6th month appointment - going back in a month like most everyone else. @hlm184 - I'd call and ask your pedi - maybe they just forgot to let you know!

Probably, my pedi is a moron.

Dixon813

Liam is getting his first dose next week. He didn't get it at his 6 mo appt last week because he is participating in a flu vaccine study at our pediatrician's office which requires a separate visit.

ricekez

We're going in on Friday for both kids - DS1 will get the mist, DS2 will get his first shot.

ambarnett1

He has 6 month appt next Tuesday. If allowed, he will be getting it.

porterlove525

I already got mine last month. DS got his at his 6-month appointment, but I need to call because they didn't mention to me that he needed a second dose?! The docs and nurses are great, but checkout that day was a shitshow so I think they forgot to schedule the second shot. Ugh. Good think I have you ladies!

speechie517

smushi said:

We couldn't get it.  All of our clinics are out and there is a nationwide shortage.

This. I have to call back in 2 weeks to schedule her first dose.

LolaX2

DD got her first mini shot at her 6 month check up and goes back next month for the second. DH, DS and I all got ours as well. 

hpanabaker

We're not.  DH and I don't get the shot and we've decided that LO will not get it either.  Our reason is that it doesn't cover the flu in general.  It only covers the strain that has been chosen most likely to occur that year.  I'm sure we'll get a lot of flack for our decision but we're comfortable with our choice.

MissWhis

hpanabaker said:

We're not.  DH and I don't get the shot and we've decided that LO will not get it either.  Our reason is that it doesn't cover the flu in general.  It only covers the strain that has been chosen most likely to occur that year.  I'm sure we'll get a lot of flack for our decision but we're comfortable with our choice.

That's just silly logic. That's like saying since a car seat doesn't offer 100% protection in a crash you aren't going to put your kid in one.

Also, it's either 3 or 4 influenza strains (depending on the vaccine you get), not just one.

hpanabaker

@LalaMama81 I have had the flu.  It was the one year I worked in a public daycare and had to get the flu shot.  If I get it again it'll be tough but I'm sure it won't be impossible.

@MissWhis It may be silly but like I said, we're comfortable with our choice.

belindahampton

Dh and I will get the shot as well as our nanny... but since he's not in daycare, I wasn't going to have ds get it.

But now I'm rethinking since he obviously isn't a hermit and won't just be in the house all season long.

Rrrrrachel

I sure wish the flu shot were more effective, and I think eventually there will be a universal flu vaccine and that will be terrific. But for now I will take some protection over none, and wash my hands and take other reasonable precautions, as well.

Teresa1896

In getting mine at work tomorrow. I work with preschoolers and frankly, I think I'd be an idiot not to. Both kids have gotten theirs already- LO will go back for part 2 in a couple weeks.

chichi589

I've never had a flu shot and neither did my 3 brothers. We never had the flu (knock on wood). The obgyn pushed for me to get it when I was pregnant but I declined as I didn't think I should be pregnant the first year having the shot. With that being said Chase will have the flu shot this year because I can't imagine him sick for days it would break my heart but I will not get the shot. Hopefully my lucky streak continues.

MissHSoonToBeMrsS

I work with children so I'll be getting the flu shot. I am good at hand washing, sanitizing, etc...but I've seen too many fingers in noses to not be paranoid!

kseccomb17

I'm with Rachel, i'd rather take the extra protection. Both kids and my husband I are vaccinated. 

katiedidthat

DH got his at work a few weeks ago (required for all hospital employees) and DS 1 & 2 got their first of the two shots at DS1's 2yr check on Monday.  We'll go back for their second shots in Nov when I take DS2 for his 9 month check.   I've never gotten the shot, not because I'm against it, but just because I never have. 

strawberrytree

DS and I both got ours at his 6 month appointment yesterday. Going back in a month for part 2.

Megczapla

DS got his one week ago today. We had fever (which is typical for him with shots) and projectile vomiting. We went back to the pedi on Friday and he's convinced it's from the flu shot, not the other vaccinations he received. We alternated Tylenol and Advil and his temp was still 102.2. He had diarrhea, then was backed up. His fever broke on Sunday, but he's still fighting through the remnants this week. We finally got a poop tonight (!!!!) but we're by no means done with this. Could he have picked up a virus? Possibly. From where, I'm not certain other than the possibility of the dr's office. Could it be the shots? Possibly. All I know is that my baby has been down and out for a week and I'm ready for him to be himself sgain!

Megczapla

@mom2boxers Yes, he did get the Rotateq vaccine. This is the third time he's gotten that one. (8wks, 4 mo, 6 mo) And he actually only had one dose where the other two times he had two doses. There was no reaction the other times. Maybe this was just the combination of vaccines? Who knows. Thanks for your thoughts!

Teresa1896

.... Or maybe your LO just caught a virus, unrelated to any of the vaccinations. There's really no way to know, unfortunately.
I hope your LO gets to feeling better soon!

Teresa1896

So a coworker of mine took her 9 month old to a flu shot clinic and he was accidentally given te flumist instead of the shot. She trusted the nurses knew what they were doing.... But nope. He had to get a flu shot at the same time in hopes it would counteract the live virus from the mist. The dr warned that he could absolutely develop the flu from receiving the mist so young. He did end up spiking a pretty high fever but hasn't had the flu yet.
My coworker wasn't nearly as pissed as I would have been.

hordol

@Teresa1896‌ that poor baby. I would be livid!

jenskurn

We all get the flu shot. I never did until 2 yrs ago when DH, my then- 10 mo old DD, and I all got the flu the wk after Xmas. It was HORRIBLE and so difficult to take care of the baby. It ruined our break (both teachers) and was super scary bc DD was so little and possibly asthmatic.

JanMommy2under2

My son was fussy for 4 days after getting his flu shot.  We had to give regular doses of Tylenol and lose sleep.  I'm hesitant to do the second one because he was so miserable.  

steph1977

@Megczapla‌ Any chance your LO could be allergic to eggs?

Bluebird2318

At first when I saw the title of this post I got all giddy, then I realized we're not 1st tri anymore and all the responses were more likely to be sensible.

Beebsmom

My son is going in for 6 month check up in nov. Want him to get flu shot if possible . Still gotta get mine, too.

JessieAlbin

At our 6mo well check today we discussed the flu shot. Our pediatrician told us the mist is not ok until he's two, and we could get the shot if we wanted, but she wouldn't judge us if we didn't. Since we were lukewarm on it, she suggested we pay attention to the cdc website to see if they picked the right strains this time around, and if they did to absolutely pursue getting the flu shot for him. I thought that was a pretty reasonable answer.

knotty-girl

They have a broad spectrum one that covers 4 strains this year.