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Should I Get a Flu Shot?
Read all 7 responses: "I was offered a flu shot at my last OBGYN visit and I told them I needed to think about it first. I have never had a flu shot in my ...
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- L., In 2006, I got pregnant and upon the advice of my OBGYN I got the flu shot on my first prenatal visit, I was 8 weeks at the time. I was sick with flu-like symptom...
- Question: You are aware that the Flu shot is for serious Influenza strains? Not the Intestinal Flu as many think (with vomiting/ diarrhea). You still may get a cold,...
- I would get it. I got the flu from my almost 2 year old when I was 5 months pregnant with my son and it was horrible. I got my first flu shot last year and will get ...
Flu Shot During Pregnancy
Read all 6 responses: "I'm in my 17th week and my doctor recommends the Flu Shot . Is this a good idea? Any past good or bad experiences? Thanks"
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- Hello, I had a flu shot when I was prego. All I had was alittle soreness for about 1 day where the shot was given, but no other symptoms. Some people do get flu like...
- Hi! I was preganat last year when I took it in October(about6/7 months pregnant). I didn't get sick and felt no side effects. I took it on Tops Pharmacy, since they we...
- is fine but if you dont wat to have the flu shot that is fine congragulations are you having a boy or a girl. I have a daughter she is 2 year old.Iam 29 years old.go...
Swine Flu Vaccine & Children
Read all 8 responses: "HI MOMS : I've been having second thoughs about the swine flu vaccine specially for my 2 and 4 years old children , i heard about the ...
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- hi there. i'm glad your feeling confident about the decision not to get the flu vaccine. good for you. if you need any further information on it later, feel free to...
- Hi! Oh my gosh..the news and medical industry have REALLY overblown this whole swine flu thing. It is not any worse than the regular flu..the regular flu actually ha...
- Don't do it....and keep researching...
Flu Shots
Read all 4 responses: "My daughter is 8yrs old and hasn't had a flu shot ever. I was going to get it for her this past flu season.
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- Yes, my son had his flu shot for the first time this winter and they gave him 2 about a month apart or so. I think that is standard for infants, but I'm not sure for ...
- My children did. They received the first shot and then they had to come back for a booster. The next year they only needed the 1 shot. I hope that helps.
- I am a Pediatric nurse and it is highly recommended for kids. Since she has never had one she would have to get 2 a month apart. If she is over the age of nine she wil...
FluMist Or Flu Shot for My 3 Year Old?
Sep 8, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "What is the difference and what is preferred? Side effects? Effectiveness? Pros/Cons. Trying to decide which to do ...
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- http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2008/09/24/flumist-vs-a-flu-shot.htm
- Its a waste or time and money. Also why put extra drugs into your child that they don't have to have. Even if your child gets either one of these there are more than 1...
- Hi A. T Last year i looked into this for my two year old. From what i found out last year is that the FluMist is a weakened live virus so they could get sick. the f...
Flu Shot
Read all 14 responses: "i was just wondering about others experiences with the flu shot. when i was pregnant it was recommended and i refused to get it due ...
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- I plan on getting my 7 month old (tomorrow) her flu shot on monday. They actually recommend that children from 6 months to 2 years get the flu shot especially if they...
- I personaly have never gotten my kids a flu shot or myself and I have 5 children. I have heard and seen to many horrer stories about them. my ex husband gets one every...
- I would definetly go with the flu shot, as sick as your baby has been. Have you considered switching care providers? It seems like your baby is not doing very well...
Flu Shots?? Do We Do Them on Our Children or Not?
Oct 3, 2008 ... Read all 51 responses: "I would love to hear opinions on flu shots and kids. I am vehemently opposed to doing it to myself due to such ...
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- I would NEVER get a flu shot for me or my child, EVER. My son's immune system is so strong because of lifestyle/eating habits - there is no need. Also, so many natural...
- Dear S., From the medical standpoint flu shots are very important. Influenza causes illness, but beyond that more significant infections often result in hospitalizat...
- I don't plan on getting the flu shot this year for my kids or myself and i'm pregnant.My son goes into the dr every sept for his annual and she usually tells me to com...
Swine Flu Vaccine for Children over 6 Months
Read all 8 responses: "Hello I know how hot the vaccine issue is and I just wanted to see, who is getting their child that is over 6 months old vaccinated ...
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- All 3 of my children (4, 2 1/2, and 6 months) will be getting vaccinated for both the flu and the swine flu.
- We are not. As I mentioned on a previous post the flu vaccine only has 4 strains in it when there are over 400 different kinds. You are much better off supplementing...
- I plan to have my 14 month old daughter vaccinated along with my husband and myself.
Should My Kids Get the Flu Shot?
Read all 8 responses: "Our school is offering flu shots to the students and families. My kids haven't ever had a flu shot before. Could they actually get ...
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- Just to be safe, you may want to ask for a preservative free flu shot for yourself. You don't want to add mercury to your body in any amount, if you can help it, whil...
- Not only should your children get a flu shot, you should as well. The flu shot is made from inactive materials so you cannot get the flu from taking the shot. I get ...
- YES!!!! Get the shot! My girls have been getting it since they were 6 months old and we have never had a problem. My husband and I also get them and none of us have...
Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Oct 24, 2009 ... There are facts about pregnant women getting the Swine Flu Shot. Helpful? .... I 'm pregnant and will NOT get this or the flu shot! ...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
