CP: did your over 6 month old child get a flu shot this year

[brooklyn]

Yes. All three of us got flu shots.

[curbsideprophet]

DS turned six months in Dec and got it then. DD had hers earlier in the season.

[Jalapeñomel]

Yes, well he got the first part, and he will get the second tomorrow.

[UnderProtest]

Yes, the kids did. My kids were one of the few kids in nursery school to not get sick, the doctor said it was because they have had flu shots their entire lives. Here in the UK, they don't seem to like vaccines so most people don't get the optional ones.

[bananapancakes]

Jan 1, 2015 8:44:35 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Yes, two of them because it was his first time.

Same here. He got the first one at his 6 month appointment and then we went back 4 weeks later for the second part. I got mine then too.

[djc315]

N did. I missed the work clinic, so I got a voucher but forgot. DH didn't either.

[ginkgoleaf]

DS and DH did, I forgot and now I don't think there's much point since I've heard it was against the wrong strain anyway.

[sjh722]

All 3 of us got them.

I warned our parents that the hospital is not allowing any grandparents into NICU unless they have proof of a flu shot older than 2 weeks. (Obviously I'm not planning on being in the NICU, but I doubt anyone plans on that, kwim?) I know my mom got one and I think my Dad did. ILs ignored H when he told them, so I fully expect a huffy meltdown about how the hospital is being ridiculous if they're not allowed to visit if we do have a baby in there, or if they tighten visitor restrictions any further. Tough nuts!

[AmyRI]

Technically DS got the flu mist... lol. They're both vaccinated.

[sjh722]

Jan 1, 2015 8:54:12 GMT -5 ginkgoleaf said:

DS and DH did, I forgot and now I don't think there's much point since I've heard it was against the wrong strain anyway.

You should still get your shot.


For now, officials have a couple of messages for those worried about the flu. Namely: if you're not already vaccinated, do it. There are several strains of the flu circulating each year. So while this year's vaccine batch might have a limited effect on the predominant strain, it could still protect against other strains.

Perl particularly urged healthy individuals to get the vaccine this year, noting that what might feel like a "nuisance" of an illness for some is life threatening in more vulnerable populations, some of whom might also have a less effective response to the vaccines. "We forget that this is a bad disease and it kills people," she said, adding that by vaccinating healthy individuals, officials "are in essence protecting those that are vulnerable."

www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/12/30/this-seasons-flu-activity-has-reached-the-epidemic-threshold-the-cdc-says/

[dcrunnergirl52]

Yes, DD and DS1 got the flu mist. DS2 and I got the flu shot. DH didn't get anything.

[yellowbrkrd]

Yes.

[osulori]

Yep. AJ and I have both had ours, J is getting his next week.

[changedname]

Yes, she got the two parter as pp have mentioned.
Dh and I got ours at Target.

Do Americans have to pay to get a flu shot at Target?

[Brie]

He technically got the flu mist, not the shot, but same difference. H and I did too.

[spk926]

On mobile so I can't vote, but yes!

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[arebee]

Yes, all 3 of us did.

[teatimefor2]

DS1 got the flu mist and DH and I got the shot. DS2 is not six months yet.

[jene]

Yes

[matildasun]

Their annual check ups were this spring, and I forgot I needed to do it this fall. I need to call our pedi and go do it. My husband got his at work.

[hski2349]

Yes. I think many people forget how dangerous the flu can be. It is well worth it in my mind.

[hermione]

Yes, at her well visit. DH and I got them at our GP's office which does walk ins for them.

[browneyedgirl9]

Yes. We all did

[Deleted]

Yes. We all did.

[degal99]

Yes. First part at her pediatrician but they ran out so we had to go to the health department for the second shot.

[VillainV]

C's daycare required that all children over 6 months get the flu shot no later than mid-December. Others who reach 6 months of age between now and the end of flu season have like a month to get the flu shot from when they turn 6 months. However, it seems that the strain of flu that has been going around our area is not one of the strains covered by the flu vaccine that we all got, so it looks like it's going to be a yucky flu season.

[moopoint17]

Yes, everyone did. DS2 got 2 since it was his first time - one in mid-October and the other at his 8m visit in November.

[ryry]

Yes, we all did

[VillainV]

Jan 1, 2015 8:47:19 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Yes, the kids did. My kids were one of the few kids in nursery school to not get sick, the doctor said it was because they have had flu shots their entire lives. Here in the UK, they don't seem to like vaccines so most people don't get the optional ones.

I was the only one at my workplace to get the flu vaccine, and the only one to not get the flu. Coincidence?  I think not.

[noodleskooze]

Yes