The flu shot

posted 10th Jan
My son is 7 months old and I have not gotten him the flu shot yet because I think he is too young and because the flu shot scares me. As far as the flu shot goes do you think the risks out weigh the benefits and is 7 months too young. I'm scared since there is a flu outbreak in our town. I take all the precautions so he won't get sick I'm just really scared.
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I have 1 child & live in Zebulon, North Carolina
posted 10th Jan
Honestly they say anybody over 6 months can get it so no he isn't too young. Secondly if there is already an outbreak I highly doubt it will help him not get the flu since it takes a while to build up and he would have to have TWO shots since it is his first time getting them.
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I have 2 kids & live in Carlyle, Illinois
posted 10th Jan
I didn't get it and most of my co-workers did and they got sick. I wouldn't get it.
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I'm due December 24th, have 1 angel baby & live in Spring, Texas
posted 10th Jan
Quoting P3RvYmCp3rv:" Honestly they say anybody over 6 months can get it so no he isn't too young. Secondly if there is already ... [snip!] ... get the flu since it takes a while to build up and he would have to have TWO shots since it is his first time getting them. "
 
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I have 2 kids & live in San Jose, California
posted 10th Jan
I think it might be a little late.. The shot doesn't start working immediately, and he needs 2 shots, spaced out. Not just 1.
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I have 1 child & live in North Carolina
posted 10th Jan
And future reference. If you want to get him the shot next year, get it at the beginning of the season  
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I have 2 kids & live in Carlyle, Illinois
posted 10th Jan
<blockquote><b>Quoting P3RvYmCp3rv:</b>" And future reference. If you want to get him the shot next year, get it at the beginning of the season   "</blockquote>




Sorry if I sound stupid but when does the season start?
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I have 1 child & live in Zebulon, North Carolina
posted 10th Jan
Quoting Mommy&Noah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting P3RvYmCp3rv:</b>" And future reference. If you want to get him ... [snip!] ... year, get it at the beginning of the season   "</blockquote> Sorry if I sound stupid but when does the season start?"
I think they started giving shots in september or october here.
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I have 2 kids & live in San Jose, California
posted 10th Jan
Quoting Jennybananna:" I think they started giving shots in september or october here."
They started in Sept here because we got both of the kids' at A's 2 year appt.   But yeap Sept. and Oct is usually when places get them!  
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I have 2 kids & live in Carlyle, Illinois
posted 10th Jan
Quoting Olive ♥:" I think it might be a little late.. The shot doesn't start working immediately, and he needs 2 shots, spaced out. Not just 1."

Its not too late yet, peak isnt until mid february/early march. takes about 2 weeks to fully set in
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I have 1 child & live in Kansas City, Missouri
posted 10th Jan
according to this you shouldnt. http://www.naturalnews.com/019194_flu_the_health.html
im on the fence as well.. dd's 6 month appointment is next week and i know their going to want to give it to her... damned if i do damned if i dont  
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I have 1 child & live in Rutland, Vermont
posted 10th Jan
Quoting Ꭶwan♥Nemö:" Its not too late yet, peak isnt until mid february/early march. takes about 2 weeks to fully set in"
That far away?!   Dang, I can't imagine how many cases of it there will be by then.
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I have 1 child & live in North Carolina
posted 10th Jan
Quoting Ꭶwan♥Nemö:" Its not too late yet, peak isnt until mid february/early march. takes about 2 weeks to fully set in"
But children 2 doses and they have to be 28 days apart. So you are looking 6 weeks before they are "fully protected" then you at end of feb
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I have 2 kids & live in San Jose, California
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