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Merf99
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flu shots
Are you getting one for your DC? I called my dr's office and they said that there's contain a small amount of thermisol in it. Is that a reason to be concerned? Did anyone's DC get sick after getting the shot?
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Posted 10/8/07 10:33 AM  |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Stephanie
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Re: flu shots
Yes, I am definitely getting my dd the flu shot...I am not concerned about the minimal amount of thermisol (well I am concerned but not enough to not get the shot, KWIM?)
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| Posted 10/8/07 10:40 AM |
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twobabies
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Re: flu shots
have been giving both my kids the flu shot since they were old enough to receive it. they have never gotten sick from the shot. its a dead vaccine. the flushot will not cause the flu.
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| Posted 10/8/07 10:42 AM |
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MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
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Mel
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Re: flu shots
Julia has been getting the flu shot since she was 6 months old, never had any reactions to it, its a dead virus! I feel its better for them to get it, the flu can be deadly to kids and infants.
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| Posted 10/8/07 10:58 AM |
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Lucky
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Re: flu shots
I haggle with the idea. One day...I'm planning to give it...the next day I am not. I am really concerned about the Thermisol. I know it's just a little but whose to say that my DD wouldn't be the one affected by it?! Not sure what to do.......
Message edited 10/8/2007 11:14:43 AM.
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| Posted 10/8/07 11:14 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: flu shots
We're getting it for both DC. The flu is a known, documented killer. We don't want to risk it with DC. Even if DC would never die from it, I don't want to subject them to the effects of the flu.
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| Posted 10/8/07 11:25 AM |
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dawnie
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Re: flu shots
Yes. I have given it every year. He should be getting his shot tomorrow.
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| Posted 10/8/07 11:44 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: flu shots
Posted by Lucky
I haggle with the idea. One day...I'm planning to give it...the next day I am not. I am really concerned about the Thermisol. I know it's just a little but whose to say that my DD wouldn't be the one affected by it?! Not sure what to do.......
I could have written this word for word...
Mommies who do give it, tell us why?
Totally curious. I am on the fence and am having trouble weighing the pros and cons...Thanks!
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| Posted 10/8/07 11:48 AM |
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DJJ914
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Re: flu shots
My DD got her flu shot on 9/27, she goes back in a month for her 2nd part. I was a little worried about a reaction, but she seems fine. SHe did have a fever the next day though, but I think it might have been from the 2 other shots she got that day.
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| Posted 10/8/07 11:58 AM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
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Catherine
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Re: flu shots
Posted by PrincessP
Posted by Lucky
I haggle with the idea. One day...I'm planning to give it...the next day I am not. I am really concerned about the Thermisol. I know it's just a little but whose to say that my DD wouldn't be the one affected by it?! Not sure what to do.......
Mommies who do give it, tell us why?
I give it because the flu can be very serious and potentially fatal to babies and young children (and the elderly). I got the flu ONCE when I was in my 20s and it was so awful that I swore I would do whatever I could to avoid getting it again. I get the flu shot every year (I work in health care) and so will my daughter. DH doesn't really fit into the high-risk group so he doesn't get it, although I wish he did.
Message edited 10/8/2007 12:03:40 PM.
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
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Re: flu shots
Posted by PrincessP
Posted by Lucky
I haggle with the idea. One day...I'm planning to give it...the next day I am not. I am really concerned about the Thermisol. I know it's just a little but whose to say that my DD wouldn't be the one affected by it?! Not sure what to do.......
I could have written this word for word...
Mommies who do give it, tell us why?
Totally curious. I am on the fence and am having trouble weighing the pros and cons...Thanks!
The flu is a documented, known killer... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/01/07/health/main535605.shtml
"influenza now claims more lives each year than AIDS, researchers say. "
The U.S. death toll surged fourfold from 16,263 in 1976-77 to 64,684 in 1998-99, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Flu deaths now average about 36,000 a year, up from 20,000 in previous estimates, the CDC said.
Those who get the flu and don't die have an absolutely horrible experience. I've had the flu before, and I will do whatever I can to not get it again, and especially not to let my DC get it.
I don't want to be a statistic.... 
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| Posted 10/8/07 12:10 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: flu shots
I was on the fence too- I didn't want to give it, but then talked to my doc for a good 20 minutes about it.... the benefits definitely outweigh the risks so we did it, and DD really didn't have much of a reaction- just a little tired day of shot.
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| Posted 10/8/07 12:31 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Re: flu shots
Posted by Sassyz75
I was on the fence too- I didn't want to give it, but then talked to my doc for a good 20 minutes about it.... the benefits definitely outweigh the risks so we did it, and DD really didn't have much of a reaction- just a little tired day of shot.
I agree that the benefits CLEARLY outweigh the risks. I am going to call my doctor and see when he will be getting the flu vaccine.
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| Posted 10/8/07 12:42 PM |
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Marybeth222
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Re: flu shots
My girls are going today for theirs.
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