Another flu shot question

[christidee]

DS didn't get it. For some reason, dh is anti flu shot for him. He doesn't want to introduce the strain into his body, he says. Anyway, I am pro flu shot, but I let this one slide. It is something I should have pushed for more, but I didn't, and I regret that. However, dh says that if he wasn't on disability right now and if he was working (paramedic), DS would have gotten it a while back. Darn conflicting info.

With the recent outbreaks, dh has finally agreed to let DS get it. His 9 mo appointment is on Thursday, so we can get the first one then.

I know it is better late than never, but do you think it is too late?

[erniebufflo]

It's not too late. You should definitely get it.

Side note: it makes me nuts when folks who are healthcare professionals (like paramedics) help spread untruths about the vaccine. Introducing the strain into his body? WTF does that even mean? When non-medical folks hear medical folks say stuff like that, it dissuades them from getting the vaccine, which is literally a lifesaver.

[Deleted]

No. We still have patients coming in for them everyday. I believe flu season lasts through march .

ETA: I totally agree with Ernie too!

[christidee]

Jan 12, 2013 9:36:29 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

It's not too late. You should definitely get it.

Side note: it makes me nuts when folks who are healthcare professionals (like paramedics) help spread untruths about the vaccine. Introducing the strain into his body? WTF does that even mean? When non-medical folks hear medical folks say stuff like that, it dissuades them from getting the vaccine, which is literally a lifesaver.

I have no idea what he is talking about. He keeps telling me that the shot has live flu strains in it and giving it to ds would introduce the strain into his body, and I've been too lazy to look up any factual information to prove him otherwise.

[The Foozzler]

Better late than never. Just be aware that it takes some time to be fully effective. Even longer in babies since they get 2 doses. Some protection is still better than none at all!

[kkfeb04]

The flu mist (approved for 2 and older) has a live strain, the shot doesn't. It isn't too late. DH doesn't have the full immunity from his on 1/2/13 but he didn't get it nearly as bad as DS and I we had ours back in Sept and Oct. He has a low-grade fever, DS and I had 103+.

[imimahoney]

Jan 12, 2013 9:31:00 GMT -5 christidee said:

DS didn't get it. For some reason, dh is anti flu shot for him. He doesn't want to introduce the strain into his body, he says. Anyway, I am pro flu shot, but I let this one slide. It is something I should have pushed for more, but I didn't, and I regret that. However, dh says that if he wasn't on disability right now and if he was working (paramedic), DS would have gotten it a while back. Darn conflicting info.

With the recent outbreaks, dh has finally agreed to let DS get it. His 9 mo appointment is on Thursday, so we can get the first one then.

I know it is better late than never, but do you think it is too late?

I'm kind of surprised his doctor didn't force the issue. Ours basically said that he HAD to get the flu shot. He got his first dose a week after his 6 month visit and then the other dose 4 weeks later.

[The Foozzler]

Jan 12, 2013 9:45:41 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

Jan 12, 2013 9:31:00 GMT -5 christidee said:

DS didn't get it. For some reason, dh is anti flu shot for him. He doesn't want to introduce the strain into his body, he says. Anyway, I am pro flu shot, but I let this one slide. It is something I should have pushed for more, but I didn't, and I regret that. However, dh says that if he wasn't on disability right now and if he was working (paramedic), DS would have gotten it a while back. Darn conflicting info.

With the recent outbreaks, dh has finally agreed to let DS get it. His 9 mo appointment is on Thursday, so we can get the first one then.

I know it is better late than never, but do you think it is too late?

I'm kind of surprised his doctor didn't force the issue. Ours basically said that he HAD to get the flu shot. He got his first dose a week after his 6 month visit and then the other dose 4 weeks later.

Yeah, our pedi does not take patients that do not agree to the standard vaccines including the flu shot unless there is a medical reason for a shot not to be given.

[dixeedeluxe]

I heard on NPR that "they" are worried that flu season might extend beyond the norm. They say it started really early so it could end early OR it may last longer. ugh!

[Deleted]

Ok, I'm going to highjack the thread for a second. Thad got his shot at his 6 month appointment in October. 4 weeks later was Thanksgiving, and then they had no shot appointments the first week of December. I had him scheduled to get the second dose the 2nd week of December, but he was running a fever. Then, they had no shot appointments the 3rd week of December. Then, we were travelling. Can he still get the second dose at his 9 month appointment next week?? Have I screwed him all up???

[erniebufflo]

Jan 12, 2013 10:04:12 GMT -5 @thadsrad said:

Ok, I'm going to highjack the thread for a second. Thad got his shot at his 6 month appointment in October. 4 weeks later was Thanksgiving, and then they had no shot appointments the first week of December. I had him scheduled to get the second dose the 2nd week of December, but he was running a fever. Then, they had no shot appointments the 3rd week of December. Then, we were travelling. Can he still get the second dose at his 9 month appointment next week?? Have I screwed him all up???

Should be fine to get the second dose now.

[bebeetmoi]

I would definitely go and get him vaccinated. This flu dilemma (near epidemic) is crazy scary! I haven't gotten the shot myself, but am going to tomorrow. I'm sure it's not too late for your LO- good luck!

[imimahoney]

Thad- no clue! I would call his pedi first thing on Monday morning to ask. How annoying.

[Deleted]

Not too late at all. Alberta is holding emergancy flu clinics this weekend to get those people who didn't get one during the offered time vaccinated.

[thedahliharpa]

Jan 12, 2013 10:12:01 GMT -5 bebeetmoi said:

I would definitely go and get him vaccinated. This flu dilemma (near epidemic) is crazy scary! I haven't gotten the shot myself, but am going to tomorrow. I'm sure it's not too late for your LO- good luck!

We are for now, a little removed from it here. CA is on of 3 states according to CNN where it is not at crazy levels. I had to seek out the info here and it isn't all over the local news. I assume it will be here soon.

[christidee]

Jan 12, 2013 9:45:41 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

Jan 12, 2013 9:31:00 GMT -5 christidee said:

DS didn't get it. For some reason, dh is anti flu shot for him. He doesn't want to introduce the strain into his body, he says. Anyway, I am pro flu shot, but I let this one slide. It is something I should have pushed for more, but I didn't, and I regret that. However, dh says that if he wasn't on disability right now and if he was working (paramedic), DS would have gotten it a while back. Darn conflicting info.

With the recent outbreaks, dh has finally agreed to let DS get it. His 9 mo appointment is on Thursday, so we can get the first one then.

I know it is better late than never, but do you think it is too late?

I'm kind of surprised his doctor didn't force the issue. Ours basically said that he HAD to get the flu shot. He got his first dose a week after his 6 month visit and then the other dose 4 weeks later.

His doctor didn't even mention it!

[bebeetmoi]

Jan 12, 2013 10:16:37 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

Jan 12, 2013 10:12:01 GMT -5 bebeetmoi said:

I would definitely go and get him vaccinated. This flu dilemma (near epidemic) is crazy scary! I haven't gotten the shot myself, but am going to tomorrow. I'm sure it's not too late for your LO- good luck!

We are for now, a little removed from it here. CA is on of 3 states according to CNN where it is not at crazy levels. I had to seek out the info here and it isn't all over the local news. I assume it will be here soon.

For your sake I really hope not. Especially with H in school. Little kid germs terrify me! My step son's mother STILL has not taken him for a flu shot, and said she likely won't at all.

[kkfeb04]

DH said the doctor scolded him for not getting the shot earlier he said YOU ran out of it in the beginning of Dec! He had to go to CVS to get it.

[christidee]

Jan 12, 2013 10:16:37 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

Jan 12, 2013 10:12:01 GMT -5 bebeetmoi said:

I would definitely go and get him vaccinated. This flu dilemma (near epidemic) is crazy scary! I haven't gotten the shot myself, but am going to tomorrow. I'm sure it's not too late for your LO- good luck!

We are for now, a little removed from it here. CA is on of 3 states according to CNN where it is not at crazy levels. I had to seek out the info here and it isn't all over the local news. I assume it will be here soon.

Yeah. I was on CNN yesterday and saw a graphic illustration of a map of the us. California isn't as bad as other states as of right now.

[thedahliharpa]

Jan 12, 2013 10:19:43 GMT -5 bebeetmoi said:

Jan 12, 2013 10:16:37 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

We are for now, a little removed from it here. CA is on of 3 states according to CNN where it is not at crazy levels. I had to seek out the info here and it isn't all over the local news. I assume it will be here soon.

For your sake I really hope not. Especially with H in school. Little kid germs terrify me! My step son's mother STILL has not taken him for a flu shot, and said she likely won't at all.

I know, both girls have colds (which is bad enough!)and had their flu shots/mist 3 months ago at D's 6 month appt. But DH and I don't typically get them and who knows about the kids at her school.

[mamasaurus]

It's not too late. Flu season lasts into the spring.

Babysaurus didn't get it, but I did and she was EBFing (and still BFs) at the time I received the shot, so she does have the antibodies. I have had a reaction to flu shots in the past, and while we THINK it is to an antibiotic preservative that isn't in all versions of the shot, I would hate to be wrong and have to take my baby to the ER. Most of the women in my family have antibiotic allergies, and doctors say it is not genetic, but I'd still rather be safe than sorry at this age. Anyhow, I don't remember if you FF or BF, but if you had the shot already and you BF, he does have some protection.

[BlueNotebook]

Jan 12, 2013 10:04:12 GMT -5 @thadsrad said:

Ok, I'm going to highjack the thread for a second. Thad got his shot at his 6 month appointment in October. 4 weeks later was Thanksgiving, and then they had no shot appointments the first week of December. I had him scheduled to get the second dose the 2nd week of December, but he was running a fever. Then, they had no shot appointments the 3rd week of December. Then, we were travelling. Can he still get the second dose at his 9 month appointment next week?? Have I screwed him all up???

I did this exact same schedule and the pedi was fine with it. At his 6 month I mentioned that it might be hard to get him in at 4 weeks and she said if we couldn't make it we'd just do the booster at the 9 month appt. With traveling and the holidays and two illnesses it just didn't happen.

[orriskitten]

Am I the only one whose pedi gave only one full shot instead of 2?

Mel was too young at her 6 month appointment (a couple of Weeks earlier than 6 months) so they did it last week at her 9 month. He said it is much better late than never.

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[erniebufflo]

Jan 12, 2013 10:53:38 GMT -5 orriskitten said:

Am I the only one whose pedi gave only one full shot instead of 2?

Mel was too young at her 6 month appointment (a couple of Weeks earlier than 6 months) so they did it last week at her 9 month. He said it is much better late than never.

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She needs another. Babies get two because they won't get full immunity otherwise. It's the same shot both times.

[christidee]

Jan 12, 2013 10:40:39 GMT -5 mamasaurus said:

It's not too late. Flu season lasts into the spring.

Babysaurus didn't get it, but I did and she was EBFing (and still BFs) at the time I received the shot, so she does have the antibodies. I have had a reaction to flu shots in the past, and while we THINK it is to an antibiotic preservative that isn't in all versions of the shot, I would hate to be wrong and have to take my baby to the ER. Most of the women in my family have antibiotic allergies, and doctors say it is not genetic, but I'd still rather be safe than sorry at this age. Anyhow, I don't remember if you FF or BF, but if you had the shot already and you BF, he does have some protection.

Yes. I do BF. I was wondering if he would have some of the protection if I had it.

[erniebufflo]

Also: if it was just last week, it should be time for number two in a couple weeks. Call the office and ask about the follow up.

[erniebufflo]

Also: if it was just last week, it should be time for number two in a couple weeks. Call the office and ask about the follow up.

[spaghetticat]

Thad, I waited a while between shots, too, because of the holidays and V being sick. It wasn't a big deal.

[katie]

I'm getting mine on Monday, not too late for him! Especially since you work around kids.

[carawestt]

Jan 12, 2013 10:18:36 GMT -5 christidee said:

Jan 12, 2013 9:45:41 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

I'm kind of surprised his doctor didn't force the issue. Ours basically said that he HAD to get the flu shot. He got his first dose a week after his 6 month visit and then the other dose 4 weeks later.

His doctor didn't even mention it!

Our dr either, so Lincoln never got it...