Two flu shots for babies getting them for the first time?

Question

I heard that for babies getting the flu shot for the first time, they have to get two, one month apart.

However, my baby didn't get her second shot last year, when she got the flu shot for the first time. Now that she's 16 months and got her flu shot again, should I take her back after a month and get the second shot, or does it not matter anymore?

Answer 1

I'm not really sure if that's true anymore. My kids have been getting the flu shot for a few years now (daughter is high-risk so we do them). My daughter did get the two, and we had forgotten to have my son get the second one. He recently got the shot this year and we were told to come back in a month. Well... nurse called and said that he didn't have to come back for his second one, that he's protected enough.

You may not have to do another one this year. Double check with the peds' office.

As for the person who stated that her daughter got the flu from the shot, that's just a coincidence. The flu shot does NOT cause anyone to become sick with the flu. It's NOT a live virus.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm

Answer 2

I was just in to our doc getting flu shots for my kids on Monday and I posed that exact question because the first time my son got a flu shot there was a shortage and he wasn't able to get the second dose. My doctor told me that there's no need to get a second shot this time even though he never got a second shot the very first time he received the flu vaccination.

Answer 3

Every one, every year is getting the flu shot "for the first time" because every year it is for different strains of the flu. Even if the strain has the same name it has probably mutated and so has the vaccine.

Although the CDC does say that they should get two shots, and if they didn't get two the first year they should get two the second year. However I would STRONGLY question the reason for this and discuss it with your doctor.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/dosage.htm

Answer 4

Don't get flu shots. They are not safe.

The flu vaccine, consumed faithfully by the public without question each year, is not without problems.

The vaccine contains formaldehyde, a known cancer-causing agent. It also contains the preservative thimerosal, a derivative of mercury, a known neurotoxin linked to brain damage and autoimmune diseases. Aluminum is another flu vaccine ingredient and is also a toxic heavy metal that has been associated with an increased incidence of Alzheimer's Disease.

Of interest is the fact that a large percentage of the elderly that contracted the flu did so despite having had their flu shots. One nursing home in Toronto recorded 32 cases of the flu; of those who became ill, 31 had been vaccinated against the flu the month before.

Don't forget - inside of us, we already have everything we need to be truly healthy and an immune system that is designed to fight infection!

ACCORDING TO HUGH FUDENBURG, MD - the world's leading immunogenetisit and 13th most quoted biologist of our time (nearly 850 papers in peer review journals) - If an individual has had 5 consecutive flu shots between 1970 - 1980 (the years of the study) his/her chance of developing Alzheimer's Disease is 10 times greater than if they had 1, two or no shots. When asked why Dr. Fudenberg stated that it is due to the mercury and aluminum buildup that is in EVERY flu shot (and in almost all childhood shots). The gradual mercury and aluminum buildup in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction. ALZHEIMERS is now expected to QUADRUPLE.

Dr. Fudenberg's comments are from his speech at the NVIC International Vaccine Conference, Arlington VA September, 1997.
Alzheimers to quadruple statement is from the John's Hopkins Newsletter of November 1998.

Answer 5

Yes, this is what they do, b/c the first flu shot has so little in it, they don't want to accidently give the babies a cold, like some adults/older kids get from shot. Also it's b/c they have never encountered the flu viruses before and their bodies need extra exposure to make sure they get the immune system running.

Answer 6

Can't really answer that, but I do know some things about vaccinations in general. First off, if you're breastfeeding, the chances of your kid getting a flu are very slim. Second, a recent statistic shows that flu shots haven't proven to be effective yet. It's something scientists are still perfecting. Third, I have a friend who's an immunologist with kids and he thinks vaccinations are child abuse because in the long run they weaken your kids' immunity systems.

Answer 7

i could confer together with his Ped approximately your concerns. in simple terms remember however. The flu shot can basically preserve against specific traces of the flu. those in the shot. there are a number of others available. while they layout the flu shot each and each 3 hundred and sixty 5 days. They placed those they sense are going to be those it extremely is the main perplexing in this actual flu season. He would desire to nonetheless finally end up with yet another stress and be ill. Your ultimate guess. Is to basically verify he has a healthful immune equipment as ultimate you are able to. and verify he's no longer close to every physique at a similar time as they are ill. retaining him out of day care could additionally be a physically powerful suitable. little ones those age unfold maximum of germs to a minimum of one yet another. additionally- you and the different adults that stay in a similar residing house as him. verify as quickly you come lower back residing house from being out everywhere. Wash your palms as we talk with cleansing soap and warm water. to stay clear of the unfold of germs in the process the residing house.

Answer 8

I just took my 17month in for the flu shot and since he did not get the 2 doses last year his doctor recommended I get 2 doses this time. He said they did not use to if they had missed their second dose, but do now.

Answer 9

I was told by my doctor that if your child didn't get the second dose last time then you will have to get the second dose this time. But you should ask your doctor before scheduling another flu shot.

Answer 10

my son is 3 and this year he had the flu jab, because it was the 1st time he had 1 shot then 4 week later he had another one,
i was told by the nurse that next tome he will only need 1 shot because he had no reaction this time.