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flu shot

brandi3207brandi3207 member
in May 2013 Moms
Ds just had his 6 month appt. We are 2 weeks behind due to him being sick at his 4 month appt. They did not have the flu shot and the doctor stated he would just get his next year. She didn't seem too concerned. I remember someone mentioning a shortage awhile back. Anyone else not able to get the shot for their lo? Should I be more concerned? I did get one while pregnant so he does have some immunity. Dh and myself both got the flu shot along with my family since my mom watches him while I work.
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  • botanicalblissbotanicalbliss member
    That would not be acceptable for me.  My pedi said when a baby gets the flu it often requires hospitalization.  I would try to get it.
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  • TradeMamaTradeMama member
    You can go to Target, CVS, or even a grocery store and get one.
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  • raw1299raw1299 member
    you can schedule an appt at walgreens for it. It's normally around 20-40$ out of pocket. worth it, IMO. 
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  • motangmotang member
    Call places like walgreens, cvs, target, etc first because a lot of them cannot administer flu shots to people under 18.
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  • mommatotwo2mommatotwo2 member
    TradeMama said:
    You can go to Target, CVS, or even a grocery store and get one.
    Unfortunately, most of these places don't administer to babies. Usually over 18, some over age 5 when I was calling around. OP I have heard the health department does them, but I would really try to push and ask your doctor how you can have your baby vaccinated. Your flu shot you received in pregnancy would offer a very small amount of immunity to your baby, but that was for last years flu. Baby would need another shot this year, just like you need another shot this year, because the flue strains change year to year.
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