we're all getting flu shots and have gotten them for many years (both dh and i have asthma, so we're on the high risk list). this is the first year dd's been old enough, so she's getting one too.
according to the medical folks, they can tell the severity of a flu season by checking out how severe it is amongst the youngest ones ( under 6). and if you watch what kids do, you'll know why they're the ones to bring it home. all that saliva, no one washing hands, ick. So rather than bundle dd up in the house for 6 months, we're going to have them stab her with a shot
.
and I've had the flu. dd has a way better immune system than I do, but then again, she gets a full nite's sleep each nite
. I just can't imagine having her suffer because I refused to protect her. so off we go, probably in a week or so (she just had a set of immunizations and I like to wait 2 weeks in between shots).
good luck deciding!
Lisa
__________________
-first time amom to dd, born 7/7/04
-placed in our arms by a very loving bmom 7/9/04
-bfather's rights terminated 9/7/04
-just connected with bdad!!! 2/9/05
-visited bfamilies for a week, awesome trip 6/05
-bfather signed legally binding open adoption
agreement 7/05
-finalized (woohoo!) 18th of November 2005
-Thinking about adoption #2!
[color=Purple] Support All Families. Advocate for the Return of the
Non-Traditional Families Forum