Have you scheduled flu shots yet?
October 4, 2008 by Grace Ibay
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
This is your friendly reminder to schedule your family’s flu shots, now.
The cold and flu season are about to begin, and I’m all about protecting your family against influenza and its complication.
Should your family member get vaccinated?
Yes, if he is high risk for complications of the flu. No, if he falls under this category of people.
- Children up to 9 years old who are getting the shots for the first time should receive two shots, and one shot every year thereafter.
- Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children need to be vaccinated as well. Yes, that means up parents, grandparents, teachers and baby sitters in regular contact with children.
- Flu Mists are OK for healthy toddlers.
- Flu vaccine is now recommended for older children and teens too.
Pregnant? Consult your doctor.
Remember, vaccines do not cause autism. Studies have shown no scientific evidence that autism is caused by vaccine or thimerosal itself. But if you’re concered about this, talk to your doctor about getting a “preservative-free” vaccine.
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