Should I get my son a Flu shot?

Question

He is 22 months old.

Answer 1

This is a tough decison to make as a parent. My son is 15 months, received one dose of the flu shot when he was 6 months. Developed a fever of 102.5..never before did he have a fever this high. We opted not to get the second dose. This time around, just 2 weeks ago we tried it again. he got the first dose. that night he woke up screaming like I never heard him scream before, had a temp of 103.5 and threw up. My personal opinion it's not worth doing that to my child..for the chance that it MIGHT help protect him from a strain of flu. He may get another strain of flu..he may not. We are now really debating on whether or not to get the 2nd dose in a few weeks... do we dare do that knowing what could happen to our son, knowing what reactions he's had. "Normal" reactions so they say but by no means is that normal. If he didnt have that kind of reaction I would be quick to get him the shot. But to risk it again for the small chance that it might help him...that's a tough decision and a choice only you as parents can decide and make. It's not an easy one that's for sure. My husband's a CCRN and he's trying to now talk me out of it saying it not worth it....that it wont guarentee that he wont get the flu. We all grew up without the flu shot and turned out fine.

Answer 2

I gave my son a flu shot @ 18 months old, he becane very ill afterward.... I have really began reading up on this and there are even links online that vaccines can cause autism...

My son just gets the absolute basics now... he is strong, as well as your son, and will be able to fight of the flu anyways

Fact: vaccines can contain, mercury, lead, formaldhyde

my hubby is a Chemist for a major drug company in PA, please believe me when I say IT'S ALL ABOUT THE $$$
IT'S NOT SAFE FOR OUR KIDS.....

Answer 3

You should really speak to his pedatrician for his guidelines-usually they give the flu shots if the child has chronic illnesses that could be complicated by getting the flu.

Answer 4

yes, 6 months and older and cannot be allergic to chicken or eggs. My son is 1 he had his first flu shot and was fine!

Answer 5

Let's see...should you have your toddler injected with a virus for a disease he can most likely handle, at the off chance that he contracts it in the first place, so the prescribing doctor and the pharmaceutical industry can cash in some more? No! Geez, when I was a kid and one of my siblings or I got the flu, we would sweat it out and now that we are grown up, we all have strong immune systems and hardly ever get sick at all. The human body has an innate ability to heal itself and to fight off disease. It is necessary!

Answer 6

While he IS in the age range to get one, I wouldn't. That is just MY personal opinion. I have a hard time even getting my kids vaccinated. They are finding more and more things wrong with them every day. I'm not some tree hugging crazy lady, but I am starting to see what the homeopathic people are getting at. We are putting this stuff in our kids that SHOULDN'T be there. Overall the decision is up to you. I know I wouldn't for 3 of my 4 children. My one daughter however gets sick EXTREMELY easily. She has been hospitalized in the past for R.S.V. I would get her one, just to protect her. Its a tough one, but do what YOU think is right. Be sure to educate yourself on the side effects too. Good Luck and God Bless.

Answer 7

YES,YES,YES!!! the Drs. are now saying that virtually everyone should get them. My grandkids, daughters, and I all get them and we haven't had the flu for as long as I can remember. The grandkids have never had the flu!