Well, today is flu shot day for the boys. When it comes to flu shots for the old people in this house, the opinions and reactions vary. J can get a flu shot and be just fine. He gets one every year and I don't think he would go a single year without one. I, on the other hand, got the first I can remember back in 2003. I prepped before by taking Tylenol and everything they tell you to do. I was sick as a dog within 24 hours. Of course, when you are preggo, they "really suggest/make you" get a flu shot. I did with D and G and was sick until they were born and could actually take something strong to rid myself of the illness. I hate flu shots and will NOT get one unless I am pregnant. Period.
Now, how will my little men handle it? Hopefully it won't bother them, like their dad. Last year, they just slept for a day and I fed them Tylenol to try to ensure them not getting too sick.
They might have to go get a free McDonald's ice cream after this visit.. shhhh don't tell dada..
How do you handle flu shots? Do you get them?
3 comments:
I absolutely get the flu shot each year, and make Ben get it as well. And of course Julie. Working for six and a half years in a flu research lab will do that to a person. : ) Tylenol's about all you can do to reduce pain for the little one's as far as I know. Julie tends to be sleepy after all of her shots so I just give her extra cuddles and let her rest.
I usually get the flu shot, but mostly b/c of Liam. I don't want to get one... it freaks me out. And it freaks me out to give it to the boy, but I do it anyway. I am one of those parents who has "issues" with vaccines, but overall I think the benefits outweigh the risks. I guess I will be forced to get one this year.
I don't get the flu shots. I've had them in the past and got extremely sick afterwards. After the third time, which was about 6 years ago, my Dr decided that I wasn't a good candidate for them.
They did a number on my immune system and I ended up picking up any bug that was doing the rounds and getting as sick as a dog.
Funny thing, since stopping the shots, my immune system is back to normal and despite volunteering at a local school, I have only been sick once in the last 6 years. I was also better within a week.
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