I have a 10 month old and I'm debating whether or not to have her vaccinated against the flu this year. Anyone with kids have any experience w/ the flu shot and the effect on your child(ren)? I'm not against vaccinations in general but I'm not completely sure that she needs it. What do you recommend?
2006-10-12 10:38:55 · 11 answers · asked by caliorchid 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Do NOT get vaccinated.
A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into the bloodstream.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.
The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html
If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at
http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm
You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.
If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html
2006-10-12 19:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son received his first flu shot under the age of one..some docs dont feel the need for it unless the baby was a premie, or has an outstanding medical condition...
i prepared my son for it by giving him a little bit of baby tylenol the day before the shot...i gave it 2 or 3 times that day...this way, it would ease the pain of the injection, those things can hurt sometimes, and to help if he developed a fever or some other reaction to the shot...
he is 4 now and gets a shot every year, he has never had a severe reaction to the shot..never got a fever, or had the "fake flu" that you get when some get the flu shot...the area on his leg was tender of course but i just used a small ice pack when i got home and lots of kisses....
getting the shot is completely up to you...if she is in excellent condition, then you wouldnt exactly need it...but let me inform you of this... my son got his flu shot last year around november/ december....in march, he got a horrible flu bug, he was sick for 2 weeks straight..he was vomitting, diarrhea, fever, the whole nine yards...he got to the point where he couldnt even drink water without throwing up...he was severely dehydrated and lost alot of weight...it was horrible to watch him go through that...some say the flu shot helps you fight off the worst flu, but in my sons case, he had the worst flu and he literally looked like he was dying...
so its all up to you...its a choice that you as a mother need to make based on what you feel is right...even though the shot didnt fully help my son last year, i am still going to get him one this year...
2006-10-12 10:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by sherichance79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an in-home daycare and let me tell you, my two kids are already sick. I am vigilant about hand-washing and sanitizing and it's impossible to prevent if your child is around other kids. My oldest (3 1/2) just got his flu shot last week and my husband and I are getting ours next week (my youngest is only 7 weeks so she can't have one). My son was perfectly fine afterwards. I would recommend that you all get one if you are around mulitple kids, work in a healthcare field or retail. All of these put you at higher risk of catching it and you just don't want to take a chance with the health of your little one :)
2006-10-12 10:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and neither have i. i'm not against vaccinations either, i just don't buy the flu shot pandemonium. some people need it, yes. i'm a perfectly healthy 25 year old. i also have a 10 month old. i don't think it's really recommended. my husband's aunt has reacted to it every time she's gotten one. the vaccination, itself, contains egg whites and i know 10 month olds are not supposed to have them.
2006-10-12 10:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too was not so sure about the flu shot. My son's father insisted he get one, so he did. Afterwards, he was sick for a week. But that was the worse and only cold he got all winter. If your child will be around a lot of other children it is a good idea to get one. If your child is an only child, and will mostly be around adults, discuss it with your pediatrician. If you express to them your concerns he/she wil be able to help you come to the best solution for you and your baby. Good luck and good health to you both.
2006-10-12 10:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Meesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God no. The flu vax DOES still have thimerisol (mercury) in it. Aside from that, it's a live vax, so many people who get the vax get the flu as a "side effect." Ummm . . . yeah.
My kiddos are thankfully still breastfeeding, and I know my milk gives them plenty of antibodies to protect against illness. If you're still nursing, I definitely wouldn't recommend it. (Do they even recommend the flu vax for babies under a year old?)
2006-10-12 10:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by peregrine1123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 6 kids 21,19,16,13,11, and 9 and have never got them a flu shot.All have done well.Be sure to dress her warm in the cold and give her lots of vitamin C, fruit and vegetables.Try to keep her out of stores ,doctor office, malls,ect..in the flu season.Keep your hands washed and hers.She will be just fine.
2006-10-12 10:50:33 · answer #7 · answered by tennesseemom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son got a flu shot at 13 months old and got VERY sick because of it. Babies immune systems aren't strong enough for even a weakened strand.
2006-10-12 10:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by Rebecca M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby had the flu shot at about 7 months old. She got really sick. If I had been there at the Docotrs office that day (her dad took her) I wouldn't have let them give it to her.
2006-10-12 11:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by Easter Bunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four children and have never gotten flu shots. Not that i'm against them, but they have never had a problem without having them.
2006-10-12 10:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋