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Swine Flu Shot
Oct 14, 2009 ... I'm considering getting both of us the swine flu shot. I keep going back and forth in my head what..."
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- I have friends and neighbors with swine flu who are faring just fine, especially the otherwise healthy kids. Their pediatrician said they are not concerned about healt...
- at first, I decided not to get it. Then I read a stat that more children died from it in one month than during a entire regular flu season. I will wait about a month...
- I am 35 weeks with a 14 month old, so I feel for you! We are getting it for two reasons- I can't afford to bring home any illness for our newborn and the only way our ...
How Many Shots at the 3Yr Checkup?
Answer Highlights. flu shots in 2 answersMy doctor said no more other than flu shots until kindergarten .... Flu Shot for Infant ...
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- Hi N., My kids had all of their shots by 15 mos. check up, then didn't need any more until before kindergarten. I'm sure they got ALL of their immunizations becaus...
- Hi N.! At our 3 yr check up we I think only needed 2 shots. My dr. is a family friend and doesnt see the need in blood work or urine tests in little ones unless they ...
- I don't remember... But I do remember my son having a blood draw at his 3 year check up and a urine sample. Needless to say he wasn't too happy about the blood dr...
Flu Shots?? Do We Do Them on Our Children or Not?
Oct 3, 2008 ... Last year (she was 5) all three of us got the flu (no one had the shot). This year, only our infant will be getting it. Helpful? ...
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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...
Pregnant and Needs Flu Shot
Sep 23, 2009 ... By Car · Infant Travel Advice · Pregnancy and Travel ... I never had the flu shot, even while I was pregnant - I have a slight allergy to ...
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- Hi J., These flus are hitting right now and you are a teacher. The H1N1 is probably more critical for you to get as it targets pregnant women. I believe obstetrici...
- Hi J., Have you asked your baby's pediatrician's office if they have the thimerosal free shots? Most carry it now since parents don't want to risk that preservative ...
- I would hold off getting it in the first trimester since they say that is the most critical time for organ development; I just wouldn't purposefully introduce a virus ...
Flu Shot - to Get or Not to Get?
Sep 27, 2009 ... By Car · Infant Travel Advice · Pregnancy and Travel · Traveling by Car ..... Neither I or my husband nor children have ever had a flu shot. ...
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- Neither I or my husband nor children have ever had a flu shot. My mother, who lives in senor center has gotten the flu shot every year. She hasn't gotten the flu ...
- Me and my husband and both our kids are planning on getting both the flu shot and the swine flu shot, if it is available. We haven't had any problems getting the shot...
- This is such a personal decision, it really depend on your own risk/benefit assessment. For us both my husband and I work or are in school and our daughter attends day...
Flu Shot?
We have been getting the flu shot for 4 years now. My infant just got his first dose this year and has to go back next week to get the second. ...
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- I WOULD take them back. The true "influenza" which the vaccine is designed for is not vomiting and diarrhea, it's a very serious upper respiratory infection. My chil...
- HI N., I also have 3 small children (6, 4, and 11 months). We have been getting the flu shot for 4 years now. My infant just got his first dose this year and has to...
- N., Did you let there doctor know they were this sick. There was a piece of paper my doctor gave me this past Wendesday when my daughter got her shot. She has a re...
Flu Shot
I have an almost 15 mo old son who has gotten his first flu shot this year. ... I know adults who get the flu shot and they only get one. ...
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- They Mentioned it on the news a few weeks ago. Any Child 10 and under would have to receive 2 Shots. I Know that the 1st time I gave my children their flu shots(about ...
- Any child 2 and I under gets 2 doses of the flu shot. My son until last year's flu shot got 2 doses and my daughter has always gotten 2 doses of the flu shot. They h...
- Hi P.! I completely agree with Leslie T, and have quoted her below. These are the best possible sites for you to gain information on what you are intuitively pickin...
Infant & H1N1 Flu
i was wondering if anyone had an infant who contracted the swine flu - i have ... her the flu shots that late in the season because it was still worth it. ...
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- Hi, My doctor told me that infants need to be at least 6 months old to get the flu vaccine, so they recommend that everyone else who is in frequent contact with them (...
- My 2 year old had this in the spring and gave it to me. I had it very badly and my 4 month old got a very 'diluted' version. My doctor and his pediatrician said that t...
- I agree with the other posters on this. It is most important to remember that H1N1 is no more dangerous than the seasonal flu - in fact, some will argue it is a little...
I'm 37 Weeks Pregnant.. Flu Shot?
Read all 7 responses: "I'm really confused if I should get the flu shot. ... really important because I have an infant, to protect myself against the flu. ...
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- Im pregnant as well and my mom is a pediatric nurse. You should have a flu shot as long as you are over the 1st trimester( which you are). I believe your newborn wil...
- My Doc had me get one while around 30 some weeks... My little one is 5 months old and my doc now made me get one for this season. I do breasfeed and she said that d...
- YES! It is recommended for pregnant women who are in their second and third trimester--I'm surprised your Dr. has not suggested it already. I even read that it is ok i...
Confused About the Flu Shot When Attempting to Get Pregnant
When I was trying to get pregnant with my son I had a flu shot. ... The flu shot is reccommended for pregnant women who would be in their second or third ...
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- I think the flu shot is only safe after your first trimester or at least that is what I was told but that was 4 years ago. I dont' know about taking it immediatley pr...
- The flu shot is reccommended for pregnant women who would be in their second or third trimester during flu season. I am six weeks pregnant and had a flu shot two week...
- When I was trying to get pregnant with my son I had a flu shot. The lady at Target Clinic called her supervisor for me to find out if it would have any effects if I w...
