Babies: 3 - 6 Months

Should I get a flu shot?

My building is doing flu shots today, and I'm torn on whether I want to get one or not.  I have never gotten one before.  I haven't had the flu since I was a kid.  I just don't get sick (knock on wood).  I don't really expose myself (haha) or my baby to very many people other than my workmates or Cole's DCP.  So my question is, do you think it's worth it this far into flu season to get a flu shot?
I HAVE CHILDREN.

Re: Should I get a flu shot?

  • I definately think it's worth it.
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  • I never get sick either, but did flu shots this year for the sake of an extra ounce of prevention against giving something to LO.
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  • I'm like you. Never got the flu, never got the shot (until I was pregnant).

    BUT.

    Because my baby is too young to get her own shot (as is yours), and because she's in day care (as is yours), I absolutely got the shot. No question in mind.

    I also got the H1N1 shot, but I know that's more controversial.

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  • Yes. I got both this year and I mostly work from home so minimal exposure here.
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  • Yes get the shot...I get one every year. Flu season ends in May so it's not too late in the season
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  • DH and I got the flu vaccine, the spray mist, and neither of us have been sick yet. Thankfully. I haven't had one in years but I decided to this year for the sake of everything thats going around and mainly for LO.

    You should get one. :)

  • Definitely! You never know what you can pick up even just from going to the grocery store. It's just something that will not only protect you, but your LO, too.
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    Yes get the shot...I get one every year. Flu season ends in May so it's not too late in the season

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  • I agree with everyone else - get the shot.  I just got the H1N1 shot yesterday.  Flu season still has several months left to it, so it's not too late to get the shot.
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  • The tribe has spoken.  Guess I'll be getting the flu shot.  Thanks for the input!
    I HAVE CHILDREN.
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