Is anyone Not getting a flu shot for their LO?

sohappy14

Why? Just curious? I'm torn on what to do? I'm honestly worried about the side effects of the shots.  I did not get him one last year when he was 6-12 months during flu time.. He stays home with me, but of course we go out and to story time. When he gets a cold he gets really sick needs the nebulizer. So I'm very torn. I just would hate him to not get it and get sick, but then again we all were ok without getting one when we were little. At least I never had one until maybe my 5 th year of teaching only bc they offered them... What are you planning on doing? Thanks! Just worried

kcisthebombdotcom

Honestly, I'd think you were foolish if you had a child who was immune compromised and you didn't get a flu shot. The risks of the flu are much greater (especially for a child who has a lung condition) vs the risks of the flu shot.

sohappy14

What were the side effects?? That is what I'm nervous about.. 

 

nosoup4u

If he gets that sick from a cold, then he really should get a flu shot. What side effects are you worried about?

Here's the CDC's info sheet about it: 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm

jcsumm0

sohappy14:

What were the side effects?? That is what I'm nervous about.. 

 

I've gotten the flu shot at least 10 times and never had any more reaction than a sore arm.  DD and I got it last week and she had no reaction other than a few seconds of crying when she got the shot.  In my doctor's words, the flu is basically a viral pneumonia, so if your son already has breathing issues, I would get it in a heartbeat.

StefandTodd

I get the flu shot every year, and have never had a reaction.

My son got the flu shot along with his 6 other 1 year vaccines a few weeks ago - zero reaction to any, so zero reaction to the flu shot.

 

Echowysp

We don't do the flu shot.  I don't see a need really.  If they had compromised systems, I would, but they are very healthy and can handle something like the flu.

SunnyMuffin

No flu shots for either of us.  Just not comfortable with it

kdjudd

My daughter will not be getting the flu shot. There is no guarantee that it will work. It is at best an educated guess as to which strain will be the most active this year. Plus, I have really bad reactions to it so I don't want to risk the same thing happening to my daughter especially when she is this young. 

blushingbride_08

SunnyMuffin:

No flu shots for either of us.  Just not comfortable with it

This! DH nor I get them either. Once LO is ready for school I will reconsider it.

terri_doula2010

We are out and about a lot and now have a baby at home. My asthmatic DS got his flu shot last week. No side effects or problems, and he is a super sensitive child. Several other vax shots have led to mild issues, but none from the flu shot 2 years running.

Bride-hilda

I heard from a nurse friend I have that the flu shot "isn't very good this year." I'm not sure what she meant, and I did get one (before she said anything,) and I didn't get sick from it (except during that same day,) but I would do my research and talk to my pediatrician. 

wheelsonthebus

Echowysp:

We don't do the flu shot.  I don't see a need really.  If they had compromised systems, I would, but they are very healthy and can handle something like the flu.

This. I'm anti-flu shot, but if myy LO  had breathing problems I would 100% get it.

MrsMoody2006

I'm not getting the flu shot, pretty sure I never have, and I know my children have never gotten the flu shot. My son had a very mild case of RSV almost 2 years ago, but no problems since.