What would you say about FLU shots, is this necessary for kids?
By cutiepie28
@cutiepie28 (472)
United States
6 responses
@Karma71 (175)
• United States
1 Dec 06
My daughters have never had a flu shot. Their pediatrician has never recommended they get a flu shot. My daughters are 11 and 14 and have never had the flu.
@cutiepie28 (472)
• United States
1 Dec 06
so should i tell the ped not to give my daughter.
Thanks for the response
@Karma71 (175)
• United States
2 Dec 06
Them getting the flu shot is completely up to you. I would never tell someone what to give their kids as far as shots go because I'm not a doctor. All kids are different and have different immunities. Maybe you could consult the doctor and see if the flu shot is necessary?? You can also try and research kids and flu shots online.
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
1 Dec 06
I have never gotten a flu shot, the people I know who have gotten one, have got really sick. I think it's better to let kids get sick naturally and fight it off naturally. How else will they develop a strong immune system?
Instead of pop or kool-aid, make a batch of iced green tea for them to drink. It's yummy and healthy for you. Strengthens immune system.
@chigawaga (592)
• Canada
17 Jan 07
ive never gotten my children the flu shots because i have heard alot of it making them sick anyways..but i jsut got myself the flu shot and wow do i feel sorry for the kids gettin there vaccinations..my arm was sore adn stiff all day and all night i cried and complained all day lol really makes me feel for the children getting there vaccinations
@kittykatzz (1132)
• United States
17 Jan 07
NO.. there is no reason to, i dont care what your doctor says., UNLESS your child has some sort of autoimmune disorder.. there is no need and where children are concerned i have more friends that have had problems (either they ended up getting the flu right after the shot or ended up getting it anyways.) oso i would advise against it..
@judy_lozon (143)
• United States
2 Dec 06
well if your pretty certain she got sick from the shot than i wouldn't get one this year at all cause i also learnt from the same experience.
