Question About H1N1 Booster

Hi there. What my pediatrician said was that the kids are pretty well protected after the first shot but she recommends the booster for children under 3 because, since they are so young, their developing immune systems need a little "reminder" as she called it. This is a really hard choice... to get the shot in the first place as well as the booster. All we can do is share our experience with one another so that we can all make the most informed decision. I got both shots for my 2 1/2 year old as she is at risk for seizure with a high fever (i have heard some kids have fevers as high as 104.8 with the h1n1 flu). I did hear, however, that the timeline for the 2nd shot was anywhere from 21 to 28 days following the first shot so maybe that will help you out with regard to the timing. Also, I am not a big fan of the mist for the younger ones and have heard a lot of stories like Fiona's about kids getting sick afterwards because the mist uses a live virus (vs. the shot, which is a dead virus).

Dear B., My grandchildren just had the H1N1 at their school. We had the choice of the nasal one. My grand daughter(7) will need another booster dose in 1 month I was told. They had no reaction to this so I see no worry. My best, Grandma Mary

seems like that would be overdosing the baby. if one dose is good enough for an adult, why would more be needed for a baby. makes no sense. also, why are you giving the baby the shot anyway?

The secondary booster vaccine is recommended for children under 2 becasue the initial vaccination is not 100% effective (not sure why maybe becasue they give less of a dosage for kids so young) I am not sure about children over the age of 2. If it is recommended I would definitely do it.

there are 2 doses that are given for this vaccination. i am not giving my kids the H1N1 but if i was i would not give it if i was not certain i would get the 2 necessary dosages .

Boosters are 4 weeks later for anyone under age 10 and w/out the booster the vaccine is 25% effective. With the booster the vaccine is 99% effective--supposedly as that's what my pediatrician said.

My kids had the mist (3 year old) and shot (1 year old) but both got sick within two days w fever for almost a week! So now I'm reconsidering giving them the booster!
Besides nost places don't have it yet!
The flu season ends in April..let's just keep our kids healthy!!! Wash hands, disinfect doorknobs that everyone uses....
Any other ideas?