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Have You Gotten the Swine Flu Vaccine for You or Your Child?
Read all 61 responses: "Hi Moms, I am at a crossroads here. I haven't decide yet if my child Barrett, who is 18months, and I (who am 14 weeks pregnant) ...
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- My husband and I got our 8 month old vaccinated against both the seasonal flu and H1N1. Everything that I was going to say, LL (first poster) has already said. So, I...
- I have 3 children and 2 out of 3 of them caught swine flu. It was horrible!! The same week they caught it, our doctors office had a supply of the vaccines so we took o...
- L., we chose not to get vaccinated. I just have lots of questions about this vaccine that have not been answered and I am just uncomfortable with it in general. I'm ...
Flu Shot
Read all 11 responses: "My 21 month old son has gotten 4 ear infections in less then 6 months and is seeing an ENT next week.
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- For M. and anyone else concerned with the dangers of multiple vaccines for babies. These links are long, but well worth the read: http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp...
- We'll end up having shots against bad neighbors or undereye dark circles. I personnally believe it becomes more and more nothing but a commercial issue, exploiting our...
- M., I can understand why you would be worried about giving your son a flu shot given all of the scars that you've had concerning his health, but you have to rememb...
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 Shots for Pregnant Women
Sep 28, 2009 ... Read all 29 responses: "Hi Mamas, I am pregnant with child #2 - yeah!! In light of the flu season upon us and the heightened risk of H1N1, ...
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- Yes you make absolute sense! I would definitely, and did, take the conservative approach while pregnant and nursing. Taking this vaccine in particular is radical and...
- I didn't get one with either pregnancy and was fine. I considered it with my first, but could not find a place that could give me the mercury-free shot. From what I've...
- I think there's more of a risk if you do not get the flu shot. I did get the shot when I was pregnant with my two kids. Plus have you ever had the flu before? I d...
Flu Shot
Read all 16 responses: "So I have never gotten a flue shot before. I am wondering if I should get one this year. Ive never really had the flu(knock on wood) ...
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- I used to work in a clinic setting and was required to get flu shots every year. If I did get the flu, it seemed I'd get a very light case and was feeling better much...
- Dear Kim: I've been very involved with the autism community in my city for years and organize monthly meetings; I'm also an advocate for many parents and their kids ...
- There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines. Here's the thing. Getting a vaccine does improve your immune system in that you can NEVER get the s...
Flu Shot
Read all 14 responses: "Ladies I am hating myself right now. My son has a cold and I let the doctor convince me that he could have a flu shot.
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- Wow! 16 months does sound young for a flu shot. As a first time Mom, I can understand that this is really upsetting for you. Keep a close eye on him and take his tem...
- Poor baby! My daughter has had a fever after a flu shot but not becasue she got the flu or anything, just a reaction to the shots. You just have to remember that if yo...
- Jennifer, I just went through the flu shot with my 19 month old and my 9 month old. The 9 month old was only 7 months when she got the flu shot and 8 months when sh...
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...
Yes or No on the Flu Shot?
Read all 23 responses: "Is there any parents who apted not to get the flu shot? What was the results, and are you changing your mind?
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- hello I have to agree with sheralyn. I spent 8 years working in hospitals and nursing homes. I never had the shot. nor the flu. I am a mother of four. and they hav...
- After talking to my chiropractor, I am considering not giving my child any vaccinations including the flu shot. It seems to do more harm than good. I am finding throug...
- Our daughter and myself have already received flu shots and my husband should go soon. I work in a building with 3000 other people and will not take the chance to br...
Swine Flu Shot to Get It or Not for My Baby
Oct 28, 2009 ... Read all 45 responses: "My son is 6 and 1/2 months old so he's bearly old enough to get it but his ped recomended that he does.
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- Please take the CLUES your little one is giving you. My response to drs., "I don't trust the FDA." I watched my granddaughter go from talking almost full sentences a...
- Is there someplace you can report your doctor to? He sounds horrible! Get your son's records and never go back. Good luck!
- Doctors are human and must be questioned. Sounds like you already know what to do. You ARE the MOM. You're the one who knows whats best and was there for your baby ...
Recommendation for Flu Shots?
Read all 22 responses: "Just wanted to get a better feel for what is recommended .... My pediatrician recommended a series of typical flu shots for my 8 ...
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- My daughter had the shots last year and NO flu..thank goodness! We needed to do a booster a few months later. Good luck with your decision...it's really hard, but I f...
- Hi D.. You might want to do a little more research. The flu shot is one of the only shots left that contains mercury so, you may want to weigh the pros and cons. Is he...
- Hi- Please read the "mercury" post with an open mind. There is no proof that Thimerosal has anything to do with neurological complication! Plus it has been research...
