Flu shot for 6 month baby?

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Our ped is pushing our 6 month old to get the flu shot. I’m not sure I want her to. She is up to date on all her other vaccines. 
Thoughts?

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For me personally... I give my son the flu shot.  Last year the CDC reported that  42.9 million people had the flu last year and over 61,000 people died. Babies are at a high risk of dying from the flu.  Yes there’s a chance the shot won’t prevent it... but for me... I want to know I’m taking every precaution necessary. I can’t have my child getting sick and dying from the flu on my conscious because I didn’t give him the flu shot.    
But everyone has to make the choice that’s best for them and their families.

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My 5 month old just had the flu. The worry and anguish we experienced while she was feverish and in pain, being unable to do anything to console her or get her comfortable, besides give Tylenol, is not worth any possible side effects from the flu shot, IMO. As a mom it killed me to see her in such pain, while in the back of my mind know that’s babies die from the flu... I’d do the flu shot.

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My son has it every single year and this baby will as well , there are no side effects and it helps protect them

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I'm so happy so many people on here said to get it. Yes, get it. It helps protect them and the flu can be extra dangerous  for infants.

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The flu shot does cover FluB, by the way.

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My niece who is 4 months just had flu b. Too young for flu shot. She was pitiful and it was scary since she was so young. If he’s old enough I would get it.

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Get the flu shot.  I got my baby hers as soon as it was available.  She had no negative side effects.  The flu has been so bad this year, especially for little kids.  It's not worth the chance to me.  I think the pros far outweigh any cons that is exist.

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Get it. My daughter who's 3 recently caught the flu and we had to take her to the ER it was so severe. It traumatized her and took her 3 weeks to get over. I can't imagine having a 6 month old with flu. It's so dangerous. Far more deadly than we think. If you trust your doctor, perhaps ask him to point out his reasoning and maybe he can highlight the pros and cons. He must have suggested it for a specific reason? Do what feels right.

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Don’t let any dr push anything you’re not comfortable with... I don’t give my kids or myself the flu shot, their ped asked once and not again... Also not 100% sure but isn’t it for 1 year +? Or is it actually after 6m...

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We waited until 1 year to give ours.

Flu shot for 6 month baby?

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