Flu shot?? Mothers opinions please!!?

Question

Should I get my 2 year old son the flu shot? I asked his doctor and they said she couldnt voice her opinion ( B.S) but I wanna know what mothers opinions would be! Thank you very much for your input...

Answer 1

If your son's doctor won't give you advice on this, you need to change doctors. I'd only get him the shot if he has respiratory problems (asthma, etc.).

Answer 2

Flu shots are highly recommended for a child up to 18 months. After that, your child has built up more immunity. The shot can actually make your child sick for a day or so (fever and irritability), although a shorter duration than the actual flu. I would only have the shot given to him if he is in daycare or spends a lot of time outside of the home in a crowded environment (or if you have an older child that goes to school and has not had the shot). If he stays home with you, his chances of infection are not very high.

Answer 3

I have 2 boys, 5 and 7 and they have both gotten the flu shot every year since they were 2.
They have never had any problems,(with the exception of a sore arm), and believe me, the minor discomfort of the shot far outweighs the pain they will have if they catch the flu.
This year, more than ever, I would recommend getting the flu shot, with the constant change in tempratures, it is a breeding ground for bacteria and micro-organisms, and as a Pharmacy Technician, I have seen countless patients coming in with the flu.
The only thing to be concerned about the shot is if your son is allergic to eggs, if he is then he can't have it, otherwise, I would strongly recommend you get it for him, and yourself.

Answer 4

I have never gotten my children flu shots or myself either. I feel that the child is more likely to get the flu from the shot than they are any other way. What kind of doctor do you have anyway? My doctor would give me all the information I needed to make a decision Maybe you need a different doctor!!!

Answer 5

I would look for a new doctor. Your doctor should be able to tell you the pros and the cons of something. As far as should your child get the flu shot ? Has he or she had one in the pass ? Does you child have any underlying conditions that could be aggervated by the flu? and does your child get really sick normaly ? Also is your child allergic to eggs? These are all questions to ask yourself. I personally have never had the flu shot because I dont have any of these problems and I dont usually get sick.

Answer 6

If your child has respiratory problems such as Asthma, Bronchitis or things of that sort you should get them a flu shot. Otherwise, I wouldn't. My oldest has never gotten it, but my baby has to because she has asthma and the doctor said the flu is harder for children with respiratory problems. Just remember they are actually injecting the virus into your child (small dosage) so that their bodies will build up an immunity to it which will substantially decrease their chances of getting the flu, or a sever case of it. When I got the flu shot, I actually got sick with the flu from it and was out of commission for 2 weeks. With that being said I decided to never let my oldest child get it, but since my youngest is used to getting it every year, I make sure she gets it b/c of her asthma. Hope that helps with your decision.

Answer 7

nope, I wouldn't do it.
http://www.putchildrenfirst.org/flu.html
Approximately 115 million doses of flu vaccine will be available during the 2006-2007 flu season from 4 different vaccine manufacturers

• More than 90% of this year's flu vaccine supply will contain 25 micrograms of mercury, which means there is not enough mercury-free flu vaccine available for children under the age of 3 and pregnant women (8 million being made versus a 15-20 million estimated need)

• A Sanofi-Pasteur spokesman, the only vaccine manufacturer making Thimerosal-free flu vaccines, confirmed that enough vaccine to supply all children could be made, and in this article he noted "he had no idea why health officials were not ordering more mercury-free vaccine."

• The CDC's cost for a mercury containing vial of flu vaccine is $9.71. A comparable mercury-free package (each with 10 doses) costs $12.02

Answer 8

Under 2, yes it's a good idea because they're immune systems aren't developed enough to fight off the flu very well - means they get sicker, longer. Over 2, I'd only do it if toddler has a predisposition for getting bad colds and has a tough time recovering or has some lung or other immune issue like asthma or environmental allergies.

Answer 9

Hello. I have a 5 year old and a 1 year old. I didn't get them a flu shot, thought I've heard that you should. However, around here (st. louis area) it seems EVERYONE has gotten the flu, vaccinated or not! The flu has been relentless and I don't know anyone that has not gotten sick this winter! Long story short, it may not matter, but i've heard that the elderly and young children should be vaccinated.

Answer 10

Yes, I think it's a good idea since the child is so young and susceptible to the illness and can't fight if off as much as older children. I've always heard the very young and very old should get it. I stopped getting it for my kids once they got in grade school. First because they kept having shortages so I just said forget it. Plus, my kids hate shots and would scream and cry about it, and I figured it wasn't worth the hassle. We've had no serious flu problems and they are 14 and 10 now. Good Luck with whatever you choose.

Answer 11

as long as your immune device is physically powerful and you do no longer fall ill too normally i does no longer get the shot. yet once you have colds normally or have another ailment i might get the shot because of the fact threat is you may seize the flu in case you don't get the shot. And with tips from the type you ought to coach no longer volunteering tips approximately your self. we are no longer your human beings or your therapists or your medical doctors and you probably did no longer ought to assert something with regard to the gardisil, yet that's good which you realize what it is.