The H1N1 Flu
Flu season is in full effect. My oldest son’s school sent home a notice that our local health department is offering free flu shots to all school aged children. The local news mentions something about it every single day. I have many concerns about all these new vaccinations. I am school teacher and I think every single germ floats around my school on a daily basis. The news says that seniors and young children have a greater risk. I am pretty sure that I am in that at-risk population because of my profession.
Our 8 mo. old has already had a large amount of shots. I don’t know how I feel about him getting 2 additional ones this season. I think I am ok with the normal flu shot that is given every year, but I am unsure about the new H1N1 vaccine. I do not want anyone to get sick and suffer during this horrible flu season, but I do not know enough information about the new vaccines to make a good decision for my family.
We do make sure everyone is practicing good hand-washing. We also dress appropriately for the weather. Is your family getting the vaccine? What are your feelings about this scary flu season?
~Shanta
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October 7th, 2009 at 10:52 am
I am stuck where you are. I researched but I can’t seem to come to a decision. Have you made one or are you still on the fence?
October 11th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I did get the 1 vac. The regular flu shot not H1N1, but because of his age and weight they only gave his 1/2 dose and in 30 days he will geth the other 1/2.
He did ok w/ it too, I hope this helps,,
October 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Thanks! He was sick with H1N1 but they said he can still get the vac. So he gets it the 22nd of Oct.